Mark worked his way through CSU-Sacramento, where he graduated with a B.A. in English in 1981. He was awarded the Top Twenty Senior Award at graduation. Mark then attended a year of graduate work at CSU-Sacramento, studying Old English, Middle English, German, Latin and Greek. At the end of the year, Mark received a fellowship to teach American Literature for a year at Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet in Mainz, Germany.

Area of Practice: Municipal Law Bryce formed Lakes National Law in July of 2020. Prior to starting the firm, Bryce began his legal career at Iowa’s largest law firm, serving the North Central Lakes region of Iowa Legal Aid as a Staff Attorney. At Iowa Legal Aid, Bryce represented low-income clients in pro-bono cases primarily in municipal, real-estate, and family law. Recognizing a lack of access to legal services in rural areas of North Iowa, Southern Minnesota, and beyond- along with a fast emergence of remote practice amongst private attorneys, Bryce started Lakes National Law in order to provide a network of experienced attorneys to those who otherwise could not access the capabilities of a traditional downtown law firm. Prior to law school, Bryce started a title company with a local law firm in the twin-cities and continues to serve as their Chief Counsel. With ten years of title experience prior to becoming an attorney, his extensive practical real estate and business knowledge offers a wide array of insight to legal issues facing his clients on a daily basis- not just in the courtroom. Bryce received his BA from the University of Minnesota; and JD, Cum Laude, from Michigan State University College of Law.

With more than 20 years of litigation experience, Geraldine W. Holt is a respected and recognized attorney in the city of Chicago. She graduated from Northern Illinois University Law School, where she received the coveted Book Award for ethics and professional responsibility — elements that are the foundation of her career. Attorney Holt’s passion for superior representation in the practice of complex family law matters; wills, trusts & estates; and probate law was the driving force behind Holt Law Group, LLC, a law firm founded by Attorney Holt, where she practiced for many years prior to joining Birnbaum, Haddon, Gelfman & Arnoux, LLC. Reverence from her diverse roster of clients and colleagues — including alderman, judges, executives, doctors, lawyers, bankers and professional athletes — has never been the key to her success, but merely the tangible result of her hard work and compassion for the law. Attorney Holt believes in effective communication. Her style of deciphering the “legalese” of the judicial process as well as developing and presenting innovative case strategies are among the best.

Betsy Holton has been practicing law over 20 years. Ms. Holton has extensive legal experience and has trained on several Estate Planning platforms. Her strong commitment of community involvement has included serving as a member of the Board of Directors for several non-profit organizations and an unwavering commitment to various charities and other groups. Ms. Holton cares about the people she represents, whether working for the benefit of young single individuals or complex asset protection for seasoned families. Her gentle efficient demeanor and ability to understand the dynamics families face in these trying times. As the mother of a special needs daughter, her empathy is exemplified in each endeavor as clients reach their goals. Ms. Holton graduated with a BA in Economics from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and received her JD from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. Ms. Holton is a member of the American Bar Association, The National Bar Association, The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is admitted to the State Bar of Florida, The Middle District of Florida and the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas. All our clients work directly with Ms. Holton from the initial consultation through the resolution of their matter. She returns messages promptly with clear answers to keep you informed.