Barbara is a shareholder at Smith Alling. Her work focuses on all aspects of family law. Prior to attending law school, Barbara spent several years in the contract administration section of a large regional bank handling secured transactions. Barbara was an Associate Editor of the University of Puget Sound (“UPS”) Law Review, and was employed as a legal intern by Smith Alling Lane, P.S. during her second year of law school.She graduated magna cum laude from UPS Law School (now Seattle University Law School). After graduation, Barbara became an Associate at Smith Alling Lane, where she was initially involved in major antitrust litigation involving power plant construction. Barbara served for 10 years as a commissioner pro-tem in the Pierce County Superior Court, and was a Nisqually Tribal Court judge for a year. Barbara serves as a mediator at the Pierce County Center for Dialogue and Resolution and as a pro tem settlement conference judge for the Pierce County Superior Court.

Dave Henderson is an experienced litigator who has spent years fighting for individuals injured by the negligence of others. His practice areas include motor vehicle accidents, construction and other work-related accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, and product liability. Through hard work and dedication, he routinely obtains high-value results for his clients. Dave earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from Rutgers University. He is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and numerous federal courts. He previously served as an Assistant Deputy Public Defender in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Dave now lives in New York. He has spent his career advocating for his clients throughout the region.

Barbara is a shareholder at Smith Alling. Her work focuses on all aspects of family law. Prior to attending law school, Barbara spent several years in the contract administration section of a large regional bank handling secured transactions. Barbara was an Associate Editor of the University of Puget Sound (“UPS”) Law Review, and was employed as a legal intern by Smith Alling Lane, P.S. during her second year of law school.She graduated magna cum laude from UPS Law School (now Seattle University Law School). After graduation, Barbara became an Associate at Smith Alling Lane, where she was initially involved in major antitrust litigation involving power plant construction. Barbara served for 10 years as a commissioner pro-tem in the Pierce County Superior Court, and was a Nisqually Tribal Court judge for a year. Barbara serves as a mediator at the Pierce County Center for Dialogue and Resolution and as a pro tem settlement conference judge for the Pierce County Superior Court.

Barbara is a shareholder at Smith Alling. Her work focuses on all aspects of family law. Prior to attending law school, Barbara spent several years in the contract administration section of a large regional bank handling secured transactions. Barbara was an Associate Editor of the University of Puget Sound (“UPS”) Law Review, and was employed as a legal intern by Smith Alling Lane, P.S. during her second year of law school.She graduated magna cum laude from UPS Law School (now Seattle University Law School). After graduation, Barbara became an Associate at Smith Alling Lane, where she was initially involved in major antitrust litigation involving power plant construction. Barbara served for 10 years as a commissioner pro-tem in the Pierce County Superior Court, and was a Nisqually Tribal Court judge for a year. Barbara serves as a mediator at the Pierce County Center for Dialogue and Resolution and as a pro tem settlement conference judge for the Pierce County Superior Court.

Ciara Henderson- Stafford is a dedicated family law attorney with extensive experience representing clients in various courts across the State of Florida, both in-person and virtually. Adept at managing a substantial caseload, providing insightful analysis, and remaining compassionate, Ciara is comitted to providing a seamless experience for her clients. Ciara attended Florida Coastal School of Law for her Juris Doctorate and served on the Moot Court Honor Board during her time there. Ciara was also recognized as a 2022 Elite Lawyer Award Recipient. We welcomed Ciara to the Florida Women’s Law Group team in September 2023.