Tonya Frazier Burleson is the founder of The Burleson Firm, a statewide law practice centrally located in Birmingham and primarily focused on divorce and family law cases throughout Alabama. Tonya has been practicing law for over 30 years. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude, from Birmingham-Southern College in 1987 at the age of 19. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law and gain admittance to the Alabama State Bar in 1990 at the age of 22. She is also a member of the Family Law Section and Litigation Section of the Alabama Bar. Tonya understands that the outcome of every family law case has great personal significance to the client involved. She believes that each case deserves a custom-tailored strategy designed to maximize the possibility of a successful outcome. Tonya works to offer creative approaches to her clients and has successfully resolved cases through proper preparation and zealous advocacy in multiple Alabama counties.

Philip S. Burnham, II was born in Englewood, Colorado. He graduated from Arcadia University with a Bachelor of Science in computer science with a minor in business in 1986. In 1990, he graduated from Widener University School of Law with his Juris Doctor. Mr. Burnham started his legal career as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Rushton H. Ridgway J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey. In 1994, he founded the Burnham Law Group, LLC,. He has experience in preparing and trying numerous cases in federal and state courts in both civil and criminal courts. His clients include individuals, businesses, and corporations. In addition to managing a successful law firm, Mr. Burnham currently serves as an MESP panelist in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. He has been selected in 2007, 2010, 2012-2018 Awesome Family Law Attorney by South Jersey Magazine, Nations Top One Percent from 2016-2018, and 2018 Distinguished Men by SJ Magazine.

In law, more so than in any other field, the tenacity and perseverance of the lawyer are only two of the qualities which make a difference in the resolution of your case. Besides tenacity and perseverance, a lawyer should be ambitious and driven, book-smart and street-smart, quick on his feet but cautious with his words. A lawyer should be ethical, courteous and considerate. He should be available, return your phone calls promptly or at least acknowledge your communication and inform you of the status of your case. A lawyer should be aggressive with the opposing party but effective enough in his tactics to resolve your case in the most efficient manner and with the least amount of litigation involved. Last but not least, your lawyer should be reasonable in his fees. We strive to be all the above and more. If your case involves family law matters, we want to help. Michael G. Busby Jr. is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Bar Association, is Board Certified in Family Click here to find us on Youtube

I understand that divorce both ends a legal and personal relationship and begins a complex and distinct relationship. The client’s immediate future requires practical legal guidance and knowledgeable negotiations concerning substantive rights, obligations and entitlements. Resolving these very personal needs and issues, whether by agreement or litigation, requires the experienced, balancing and careful consideration of spousal and child support obligations and property division, including business interests, pension and profit-sharing entitlements, trusts and investments. Ashley Butler helps family resolve matters involving a family member that can leave a family splintered and divided.

Carolyn Byrne is a co-founder of Storch Byrne and brings more than two decades of experience representing clients in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including child custody and support, maintenance/spousal support, equitable distribution, and matrimonial agreements, among other matters. She is known as a trusted partner and advocate as she guides clients through a complex, emotional process. Central to Carolyn’s practice is her work to educate clients about all options, both in and outside the courtroom, so they can make the decision that is best for their family. Carolyn brings a long track record of negotiating settlements as a preferred method of resolution; however, she is always prepared to take her cases to court, leveraging her significant courtroom experience and background in commercial litigation to achieve favorable outcomes for clients. Carolyn also guides clients through other pathways to resolution, including mediation, which she believes is a constructive option for many families. She provides holistic counsel as clients prepare for mediation, identifying objectives, crafting talking points, and coaching clients prior to sessions. The positive outcomes she’s helped many clients achieve through mediation are a testament to the effectiveness of her strategic approach. Moreover, Carolyn is able to draw upon all of the business litigation assets of the firm when the scope of the matrimonial proceedings demand it. Carolyn’s own commercial litigation experience also affords her a tactical advantage as an advisor and a meticulous approach that ensures superior service. Prior to dedicating her career to matrimonial law, she served as a litigation associate at both Battle Fowler LLP (merged with Paul Hastings LLP) and Vinson & Elkins LLP, which provided her with a strong background in all aspects of commercial litigation, particularly forensic accounting and business valuation issues. Her clients benefit from this expertise both in and outside the courtroom given the complex financial issues often involved in matrimonial disputes. Carolyn understands that the problems presented by a marriage in crisis can feel unmanageable and unnavigable at first. But she draws on her years of experience to break the process down into smaller and more manageable steps, tackling them one by one in the most strategically advantageous sequence, and offering compassion and partnership every step of the way. Carolyn received her J.D. from the Fordham University School of Law and her B.A. from the State University of New York at Geneseo.