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Jerome Bowen

Jerome Bowen

Featured Lawyer

Civil Litigation

9960 W Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129, USA

Mr. Bowen received his Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Utah in 1988. He returned home to his native Idaho to attend law school at the University of Idaho. He received his Juris Doctorate in 1991. After receiving his law degree, he was selected to act as a Special Assistant to Cecil D. Andrus, Governor of Idaho in 1991, where he was the governor's liaison to five (5) State of Idaho departments, including budgeting and the governor's state agenda. He primarily practices in the areas of complex insurance litigation including but not limited to auto, premises and property claims, insurance defense, bad faith, slip-and-fall, construction defect litigation, products liability, and medical malpractice for both plaintiffs and defendants. Mr. Bowen is currently a member of the State Bar of Nevada, Clark County Bar Association, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers, and the American Bar Association. He is currently admitted to practice before all Nevada state and U.S. District courts, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Nevada Supreme Court.

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Jeromy West

Estate Planning Law

5870 W Thunderbird Rd ste a6, Glendale, AZ 85306, USA

Jeromy West, the founder and lead attorney for Civitas Law Group, has long had a desire to have an impact on his community. Early in his studies as a law student he realized he could have a far-reaching impact on his society and community by first impacting and improving the lives of those he serves as their attorney. Jeromy has no shortage of education, career and life experiences that all contribute to his abilities to advocate and fight for his clients. Jeromy began College by studying music theory and composition with an emphasis on classical guitar. Today he still loves playing and composing music as a beloved hobby rather than his career. Being a student of martial arts from age 18 gave Jeromy an ambition to compete in mixed martial arts. For several years he trained intensively in Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, and American and Greco Roman Wrestling. Although Jeromy no longer competes in MMA, he still loves training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and still finds time for some occasional MMA sparing with teammates. Martial arts has helped Jeromy gain a high level of self-discipline, a love for guiding and teaching others and a fighter’s attitude which he applies to every facet of his life. During his college years, Jeromy took a position as a Corrections Officer in the Arizona State Prison system. He trained and served as a member of the Tactical Support Unit, as a Field Training Officer, Staff Instructor, and a Self Defense instructor. While there, he gained an invaluable understanding of strategy and found a love for problem solving and strategic thinking that he applies to his career as an attorney. Jeromy graduated with honors (Cum Laude) from Liberty University with a B.S. in Paralegal studies. He then attended and graduated from Arizona Summit Law School where he earned a place on the Dean’s list, gained leadership positions in several student bar organizations such as the federalist society and Jay Ruben Clark Law society and participated in Moot Court competitions. Immediately following his graduation from law school Jeromy studied for, took, and passed the bar exam and became a licensed attorney in the states of Arizona and New Mexico. He has been proudly practicing ever since! Jeromy considers his greatest accomplishment to be his kids. He’s the proud father of four daughters and two sons. He lives in Phoenix with his lovely wife, Cari, his five goofy and adorable kids and a tortoise named Russell. He is very much involved in his church activities and serves in the leadership of his congregation. He is constantly learning, trying to better himself, and serve well in his home, church, and community. Jeromy has applied his life experiences to help him become a great attorney. He composes legal arguments, fights for justice for his clients, and uses his strategic mind to help clients obtain the best outcome for their case.

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Jerry Knafo

Personal Injury Law

1409 Hausman Rd, Allentown, PA 18104, USA

Jerry Knafo attended Villanova University and graduated Magna Cum Laude, third in his major, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He then attended Temple University Law School and graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree. He received the Barrister’s Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy while at Temple University Law School. Attorney Knafo also attended Wilkes University, where he graduated with honors and received his Master of Business Administration.

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Jerry Lee

Member

Criminal Defense Law

185 Whisperwood Way, Suite A, Cleveland, GA 30528

I serve a wide range of clientele, and every client relationship is valued greatly. Each engagement, benefits from the depth and breadth of my expertise and experience. I am at the forefront of ever-changing laws and work closely with my clients and are fully committed to exceeding client expectations. I am proud that so many of our clients have repeatedly turned to us for counsel and representation, and we work hard to earn their loyalty every day. I am committed to providing you with top notch legal representation. I approach every client with a focus on integrity, advocacy, and understanding. I fight for you! I have a well-earned reputation for excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal and business solutions for my clients. I offer high-quality legal work and exceptional, personal client service.

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Criminal Defense Law

10513 Judicial Dr suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

JERRY M. PHILLIPS, born Portsmouth, Virginia, December 6, 1944; admitted to bar, 1971, Virginia; 1979, District of Columbia. Education: University of Virginia (B.A. 1967); University of Richmond Law School (J.D., 1971);Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Phi, Member, National Moot Court Team. Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Fairfax County, Virginia, 1971-1975. Commissioner in Chancery, Fairfax County Circuit Court, 1972. Chairman, Virginia State Bar Lawyer Referral Service, 1986-1989. Member, Board of Directors; University of Richmond Law School Alumni Association, 1986-1988; Northern Virginia Legal Services Corporation, 1986-1989, Member, Board of Directors; Fairfax Bank and Trust, 1985-1995.Member: Fairfax (President, 1983-1984); Virginia and American (Delegate, 1991-1997) Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar (Council Member, 1984-1997; Chairman, Special Committee to Study Reducing Litigation Costs and Delays, 1986-1989); The District of Columbia Bar; Bar Association of the District of Columbia; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Fairfax Bar Foundation (Member, Board of Directors 1984-1997); Fairfax Plaintiff’s Bar Limited (Founding Member).REPORTED CASES: Jury v. Giant of Maryland, Inc. 254 Va. 235, 491 S.E. 718 (1997); U.S.AA v. Webb, 235 Va. 655, 369 W.E.2d 196 (1988); Vahabzadeh v. Mooney, 241 Va. 47, 399 S.E.2d 803 (1991); Commonwealth v. Rafferty 241 Va. 319, 402 S.E. 2d 17 (1991); Webb v. Regina Ltd. Part 624 F.5upp. 471 (E.D. Va. 1985); Webb v. Blackies House of Beef, 811 F.2d 840 (4th Cir 1987); Neiss v. Commonwealth 433 S.E. 2d 262 (Va. App. 1993); Riggins v. O’Brien, 263 Va, 444, 559 S.E.2d 67 (2002); Findlay v. Commonwealth, 287 Va. 111, 752 S.E2d 868 (2014); Roche v. Lincoln Property Co., 373 F.3d 610 (4th Cir. 2004).

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Jerry Wallentine

Jerry Wallentine

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

130 N Cherry St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA

The two areas of practice which I have represented clients for over the last 17 years includes personal injury and criminal defense. Over the years I have become especially focused and interested in just PI work, mostly for automobile accidents. In fact, car wrecks have become my primary legal practice. It brings me joy to help my clients obtain maximum funds from an insurance company that usually wants to pay next to nothing.

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Jesse Taylor

Jesse Taylor

Distinguished Lawyer

Sports Law

4030 Mt Carmel Tobasco Rd #216, Cincinnati, OH 45255, USA

Jesse James Taylor is an accomplished attorney, licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky, with a rich and diverse legal career. He graduated cum laude from both, the University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, where his academic excellence set the foundation for his future success. Jesse's legal journey began with attorney Richard Katz, where he honed his skills across various fields including business law, sports law, family law, and personal injury. His passion for trial work led him to the Clermont County Prosecutor's Office, where he gained invaluable experience in handling both misdemeanor and felony criminal matters. After five years with the Prosecutor's Office, Jesse embarked on a new chapter by establishing the Law Office of Jesse James Taylor. His practice areas now encompass business law, sports law, family law, estate planning, personal injury, and criminal/traffic defense. In addition to his legal practice, Jesse is dedicated to shaping future legal minds as an adjunct professor at Northern Kentucky University, where he teaches Sports Law, and NKU Chase College of Law, where he guides the Trial Team. Moreover, he is a Certified Contract Advisor for the National Football League Players' Association (NFLPA), demonstrating his expertise and commitment to sports law.

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Jessica Cha

Jessica Cha

Distinguished Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

1851 E First St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA

Attorney Jessica B. Cha is a State Bar of California Certified sigma essay Family Law Specialist and is licensed to practice law in California, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Jessica is a passionate litigator, vigorously representing her clients on matters of divorce, child custody/visitation, child support, spousal support and division of assets/debts. Having gone through the divorce process herself, Jessica has a unique sensitivity to what her clients are going through. Jessica’s family law practice also includes representing clients whose children were abducted to and from the United States and another count by their spouse or partner. She has an intimate knowledge of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and has even traveled abroad to advocate in front of foreign judiciaries and officials.

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Jessica Kane

Jessica Kane

Distinguished Lawyer

Civil Litigation

1018 W Amador Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA

Jessica Kane is a dedicated personal injury attorney who practices law alongside her husband, Samuel I. Kane. A mother of five and a marathon runner, Jessica brings discipline, empathy, and strength to her work. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso, a Master's Degree from New Mexico State University, and a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Jessica is passionate about helping children, families, and veterans, and her practice is built on transparency, communication, and honest legal analysis. Known for her compassionate advocacy, Jessica listens carefully, sets realistic expectations, and works tirelessly to guide clients through life’s most difficult moments. Her work has earned her recognition as a Member of Lawyers of Distinction, where she is celebrated for her excellence in legal practice and commitment to justice.

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Jessica Kronrad

Jessica Kronrad

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

145 Pinelawn Rd suite 130n, Melville, NY 11747, USA

Jessica Kronrad is a senior trial associate with The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. and a year 2000 graduate of Hofstra University Law School. She has a diverse background in law practice and vigorously advocates on behalf of negligence victims. Throughout her career, Ms. Kronrad has obtained millions of dollars in trial verdicts and settlements. She has dedicated her career to holding insurance companies accountable and ensuring injured victims receive just compensation. Ms. Kronrad has over 20 years of experience with a wide variety of negligence cases from inception through trial verdict. She appreciates the importance of prosecuting each case expeditiously while making sure our clients receive maximum value. Ms. Kronrad is admitted to practice law before all the Courts of the State of New York and is admitted to Federal Court in the Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of New York State.

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Jessica Lopez-Hess

Family and Divorce Law

1412 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA

Jessica M. López-Hess is licensed in the United States District Court District of New Mexico, State of New Mexico Courts and various Native American Communities in New Mexico where her main areas of practice include domestic relations law, children’s law and criminal defense law. Said areas of law include Divorce, Child Support, Paternity, Post Decree proceedings, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Kinship Guardianships, Child Custody and Visitation including the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, Uniform Interstate Child Support Act, New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, Guardian ad Litem, Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Legal Separations, Wills, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Adoptions, Family Centered Meetings per the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, Domestic Violence pursuant to the Family Violence Protection Act and New Mexico Criminal Law, to include Driving While Intoxicated and Driving Under the Influence, as well as other related matters. Ms. López-Hess was born and raised in Northern New Mexico. Ms. López-Hess is a University of New Mexico alumni. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Business Administration in 1996. Afterward, Ms. López-Hess earned her Master of Business of Administration with a concentration in finance and accounting in 1999. Thereafter, in 1999, Ms. López-Hess commenced her legal journey at the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor Degree in 2002 and served as an active member of the Mexican American Law School Association (MALSA). Ms. López-Hess was the recipient of the Super Lawyers Rising Star Award for the Top-Rated Family Law Attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2012. Ms. López-Hess was also a three time recipient of the prestigious Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) in 2014 and 2020. In 2015, Ms. López-Hess was recognized nationally as one of the 10 Best Client Satisfaction Attorneys by the American Institute of Family Attorneys. Ms. López-Hess was also presented with America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. Ms. López-Hess has been court appointed to serve as a Settlement Facilitator, Arbitrator, and Guardian ad Litem throughout the State of New Mexico by several Judges and her colleagues. She has served as a volunteer as a mentor for the Children’s Court Adult/Youth Mentor Program. Ms. López-Hess’ practice includes travel and participation in all counties throughout the State of New Mexico. She is a recent activist for the Missing Murdered and Indigenous Women (MMIW). Ms. López-Hess’ proudest achievements are her two beautiful children and marriage to her husband of more than two decades.

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Jessica Murray

Jessica Murray

Featured Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

229 East Main Street, Suite F, Westminister, MD 21157

Ms. Murray is an aggressive trial attorney that really cares about and understands her clients. She put herself through school working in fast food, video stores, bars, restaurants, retail stores, and law firms. She will jokingly refer to her time in Marine Corp boot camp as her longest vacation ever. As a result of Ms. Murray’s unique route to becoming an attorney, most clients feel that she can better relate to them and understand their concerns in a way that most conventional attorneys cannot. ? Prior to starting her own firm, Ms. Murray worked in various law firms as support staff for approximately twelve (12) years, while going to school at night. She then proceeded to work at a large AV rated law firm for more than four (4) years as an associate attorney. ? Now that Ms. Murray has started her own law firm, she is free to practice the areas of law that she is most passionate about. She also teaches law as an adjunct professor at Baltimore County Community College and serves as a Court Appointed Mediator for Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, and Frederick County. ? Ms. Murray is married with three wonderful little girls. When she is not practicing law or teaching, you can find her hanging out with her family, at the gym, or reading teen fiction novels.

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Jessie Zeigler

Jessie Zeigler

Distinguished Lawyer

Civil Litigation

21 Platform Way S suite 3500, Nashville, TN 37203, USA

As a seasoned litigator and crisis management strategist, Jessie Zeigler has represented clients in some of the nation’s most high-profile cases over the last 25+ years. From her defense of precedent-setting opioid cases, high-stakes wildfire litigation and class action defense across numerous industries, Jessie has returned successful results nearly 100% of the time in the cases she has handled. Recognized by Chambers USA (in both the Environment and Litigation: General Commercial categories), Benchmark Litigation, and others as a leader in the field, Jessie is widely regarded as one of the top product liability and environmental lawyers in the country. As chair of the Products Liability & Torts Practice at Bass, Berry & Sims, Jessie leads a cross-office team in representing clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to privately-owned businesses. Jessie approaches every new case with an attention to detail, diligence and agility that enables her to quickly master the science behind the product as well as the product’s history, attributes and value to formulate effective strategies to meet even the most complex and aggressive legal challenges. Jessie’s counsel has saved clients millions in losses across various industries – including pharmaceutical/life sciences, medical device, automotive, chemical, consumer products, food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, and pulp and paper – as they have faced claims related to crisis management, environmental, health and safety, products liability, healthcare liability, or business disputes. Jessie also represents clients in claims related to deceptive business practices under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Jessie recently served as local counsel in a precedent-setting opioid litigation and win at the Tennessee Supreme Court, defending an international pharmaceutical company in court rooms across Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia in litigation that made national headlines. She also argued the first-ever Tennessee Supreme Court Zoom hearing and, along with a joint defense group, won a huge victory for her product manufacturer client, and product manufacturers generally, in a ruling that held that a product manufacturer cannot be held liable in Tennessee for failing to warn about the risks of another product manufacturer’s products. In addition, she successfully obtained summary judgment in nine consolidated cases on behalf of a tree company against allegations of negligence and nuisance in wildfire litigation in which the plaintiffs sought approximately $45 million in claims. She argued the appeal, and the appellate court upheld the summary judgments.

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Jian (Albert) Zhang

Jian (Albert) Zhang

Distinguished Lawyer

Corporate and Transactional Law

3F & 4F & 12F, Block A,Shenzhen International Innovation Center, No.1006 Shennan Boulevard, Futian District, 518026

Mr. Zhang Jian is a senior partner of Dentons, a master's degree from Xiamen University, an EMBA from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, practicing at Dacheng Shenzhen office, the co-leader of the Corporate and M&A Committee of Dacheng, and the head of the Corporate and M&A Professional Group of Dacheng Shenzhen office. He was the director and chairman of the board of directors of Dacheng Shenzhen office, a member of the management committee of Dentons China, a director of the second board of directors of Dentons China and a director of the global board of directors of Dentons. Mr. Zhang's main practice areas are corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, banking, finance and capital markets, real estate, etc. Mr. Zhang and his team have solid legal knowledge and rich practice experience, and are committed to providing high-quality legal solutions and high-quality and efficient legal services for domestic and foreign clients in a complex business environment.

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Jill Michaels

Jill Michaels

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

170 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852

Jill Pogach Michaels graduated with Honors from The George Washington School of Law in DC. Ms. Michaels is licensed to practice law in Maryland, DC, and the US District Court of Maryland. She conducts residential and commercial settlements in MD, DC & VA. In June 2007, she pioneered the practice of loss mitigation for homeowners and has successfully negotiated countless short sales throughout the DC Metropolitan region.In 2016, Ms. Michaels received the Client Distinction Award and was recognized as one of the Top Lawyers in Maryland for highest in ethical standards and professional excellence in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Ms. Michaels teaches continuing education for lawyers on real estate, loss mitigation and foreclosure defense for the Maryland and County Bar Associations. Most, she taught a joint Family Law and Real Property Sections course on loss mitigation. Ms. Michaels most recently was published in the July 2013 issue of the Maryland Bar Journal for an article entitled, “2013: Practical Implications of Short Sales and Loss Mitigation.” In 2013, she was honored with serving as a panelist for the Montgomery County Housing Opportunity Commission.

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Jill Vecchi

Distinguished Lawyer

Labor Law

3160 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 207, San Diego, CA 92108

Area of Practice: Employment Law Jill Vecchi, a senior associate in Mara Law Firm, is a 2010 graduate of University of California, Riverside with a degree in Communications. She graduated in 2014 from Santa Clara University School of Law with a JD in 2014 and distinction in Mediation Theory and Practice. Ms. Vecchi joined the firm in 2015, specializing in the counseling and representation of employees in nearly every phase of California employment law, including, wage and hour class and representative actions, wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment. California Employment Attorney Jill Vecchi primary focus in the firm has been on the class representation at the trial and appellate level of workers throughout the state of California in their fight for fair and lawful wages and working conditions. During her tenure with the firm, Ms. Vecchi has recovered tens of millions of dollars for California workers in wage and hour class and representative actions.

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Jim Holt

Jim Holt

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

4720 North St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA

Attorney Jim Holt is the founder and managing member of Holt Law Firm LLC, a Baton Rouge-based law firm focusing on serious personal injury, DWI & criminal defense, and general business litigation.

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Jim Hurley

Personal Injury Law

125 St Pauls Blvd, Suite 510, Norfolk, VA 23510

Jim Hurley has been practicing law throughout Virginia for more than two-and-a-half decades. During his career, he has tried more than 100 jury trials — a staggering number — and handled hundreds more that were settled out of court. He is guided by the principle that the client is in charge of his or her case and should be kept fully aware of the litigation process. Jim has been awarded an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating given, for his practice of law. He was named in Virginia Super Lawyers in 2014-2020.

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Jim Wiehl

Jim Wiehl

Distinguished Lawyer

Health Care Law

7676 Forsyth Blvd, Suite 2230, St Louis, MO 63105

Jim Wiehl is a partner in Norton Rose Fulbright's St. Louis office. His broad corporate and regulatory healthcare practice includes handling all types of affiliations; mergers and acquisitions; private equity transactions; corporate structure and board governance issues, including analysis of a board's fiduciary obligations including duty of care and duty of loyalty, and immunities available to board members; development and implementation of accountable care organizations under the Affordable Care Act, including the utilization of waivers and deemed clinical integration status; complex outsource arrangements; managed care arrangements; antitrust consulting; Medicare and Medicaid regulatory consulting; investigations and corporate compliance and other healthcare regulatory consulting. He has worked with a diverse group of health care clients including health care systems, academic medical centers, hospitals, universities, large specialty physician groups, health insurance companies, and other health care providers. Jim was named "Lawyer of the Year" for healthcare law in St. Louis in 2016 by Best Lawyers and is a recommended lawyer for Healthcare: Service providers by Legal 500 in the US.

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Joanita Gakami

Joanita Gakami

Featured Lawyer

Health Care Law

113 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016, USA

Joanita Gakami is a New York and New Jersey attorney whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, healthcare litigation, regulatory compliance, employment disputes, and high-stakes business disputes. She currently serves as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for Dr. Keloid – Scar & Cosmetic Center and the Jones Family Office, where she oversees litigation strategy, regulatory and compliance matters, transactional advisory work, collections and reimbursement disputes, and enterprise-wide legal risk management. Ms. Gakami has extensive experience representing businesses, physicians, healthcare entities, and executives in state and federal litigation, arbitration proceedings, and pre-suit negotiations. Her practice includes commercial contract disputes, business torts, restrictive covenant litigation, wage-and-hour matters, healthcare reimbursement disputes, fraud and misrepresentation claims, and complex motion practice.

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Joanna Wierzbicka

Joanna Wierzbicka

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

250 Moonachie Rd suite 200, Moonachie, NJ 07074, USA

Joanna joined the DeGrado Law Firm in 2012 as a litigation associate with a demonstrated history of working in the Law Practice. She is experienced in personal injury matters, from car accidents to product liability, Legal Writing and Litigation. Joanna is licensed to practice law in NJ, NY and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Before joining the firm, she clerked for the Honorable Thomas J. LaConte, J.S.C. in Passaic County, NJ. Joanna graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seton Hall and obtained her Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law.

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JoAnne Meyers

Family and Divorce Law

3 Courthouse Ln, Chelmsford, MA 01824, USA

Attorney Meyers uses her unique background as a Finance Major and a Certified Financial Litigator (CFL) to thoroughly investigate and evaluate financial issues in a divorce. Many clients have no idea of the true value or extent of their family assets or debts. Many clients are faced with a lack of financial documentation to prove the true earnings of a spouse. An attorney who understands finance is a tremendous benefit for a divorcing client as divorce is a serious financial transaction at a time when a person is emotionally vulnerable.

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Joanne Monogan

Family and Divorce Law

18 Corporate Woods Blvd, Albany, NY 12211, USA

As an attorney in private practice, I have advocated for clients and their families in Family Court, and in Supreme Court. I have experience in all aspects of litigation involving matrimonial law and family law, including equitable distribution of assets, custody, child support, spousal support, mothers’ rights, fathers’ rights, adoption, domestic violence, and all related family law issues. I have also been a Law Guardian representing children in custody, juvenile delinquency, PINS, and in child abuse and neglect circumstances. Additionally, I have recently served as staff attorney for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services reviewing applications for the appeal of indicated reports of child abuse and maltreatment. I served as a Principal Court Attorney for a Family Court Judge and Acting Supreme Court Justice for ten years. This decade of Court Attorney experience has enabled me to understand the family law legal process from the important perspectives of judges and the court system itself. I know how both sides approach a family law case, what Family Court judges are looking for, how decisions are made, and what a person from a neutral perspective such as a judge sees in a dispute that is vigorously contested. My unique experience helps me to develop creative solutions to serve the always-unique and complex needs of my clients. I am prepared and qualified to represent you in every aspect of matrimonial law, including the most difficult problems and circumstances you are likely to face. I have resolved hundreds of complex family law cases and I am committed to assisting each of my clients to achieve the most satisfactory results for themselves and their children. I am the mother of three daughters and have specialized in divorce and family law for more than 25 years. I have represented clients in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, and Columbia counties, and in courts throughout New York state.

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Joanne P. Monagan

Joanne P. Monagan

Featured Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

18 Corporate Woods Blvd, Albany, NY 12211, USA

Joanne Monagan is among the most widely respected and experienced matrimonial attorneys in the Capital Region. She has more than 30 years' experience representing adults and children in all aspects of family law and divorce. She also brings a unique perspective to her practice by having spent a decade as Principal Court Attorney working in Family Court and in the New York State Supreme Court systems in Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, Washington, and surrounding counties. These experiences have provided her a with a deep understanding of the complex matrimonial laws, rules, systems, procedures, and personnel from both the court's perspective and from the perspectives of hundreds of clients that she has represented. Attorney Joanne Monagan is committed to ensuring that her clients, and all clients represented by her firm, O'Brien Monagan Law Firm P.C., receive the highest level of advocacy devoted to protecting their rights and promoting their interests.

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