Skilled in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, including complex divorce and related domestic relations matters, Attorney Bill Lynch has over 30 years of experience representing clients before virtually every court and government agency in Rhode Island. In addition to litigation experience, Bill has tremendous expertise in assisting clients in the areas of governmental relations and on legislative issues. Bill has tremendous expertise and experience as a government consultant having represented numerous individual and institutional clients in all areas at the executive, legislative and regulatory levels. Bill previously served as the Chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party for over 12 years, the longest leadership term of any party in Rhode Island history. Bill has successfully represented clients in numerous and varied areas of litigation including personal injury, corporate litigation, and criminal defense and has practiced before all RI courts.

Jennifer Jackman is an experienced Family Court litigator having spent five years as a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of New York’s Child Welfare Agency in Bronx County where she conducted numerous Family Court trials and hearings. Prior to entering private practice, she served as Court Attorney to the Honorable Sandra B. Edlitz, Family Court Judge, for the Ninth Judicial District. Ms. Jackman was an associate at the law firm of DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP. She was also a member of the Attorney for the Child Panel for the Ninth Judicial District.

Kari MacDonald graduated from Michigan State University in 1998 and received her Juris Doctorate in 2001 from Michigan State University College of Law (formerly known as the Detroit College of Law). She became licensed in Michigan in the fall of 2001 and practiced law in Michigan for two years before relocating to Florida. In February of 2004, she sat for the Florida bar exam and was admitted to practice law in Florida a few months thereafter. Before opening up her own firm in June of 2009, Kari practiced in the areas of Family Law, Civil Litigation, Probate Estates and Workers Compensation. Since opening her own practice Kari handles cases almost exclusively in the areas of Family Law, and Estate Planning and appears before the Courts in Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco, Pinellas and Manatee counties. In April of 2018, Kari became a collaboratively trained attorney in an effort to afford her client a more civil and financially-advantageous way in which to resolve what may otherwise be a highly-contested divorce case. Kari is a member in good standing of the Michigan Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association. She is a member of the Family Law and Young Lawyers Divisions of the Florida Bar Association, Next Generation Divorce, the Brandon Bar Association and the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Kari is a working, married, mother of two wonderful little girls. Her personal goal is to provide her clients with personal, affordable and competent legal representation in a variety of legal arenas. She is devoted to serving clients in the greater Tampa Bay area and would do an excellent job handling any of your legal needs.

Devon is an Associate Attorney in the Family Law Department. She is a dynamic attorney bringing a fresh perspective and tailored solutions to each client’s unique situation. Specializing in all facets of family law, Devon adeptly handles cases involving spousal support, equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, child custody, child support, relocation, and post-judgment matters. Combining empathy with strategic thinking and sharp legal acumen, Devon makes a significant difference in the lives of those facing challenging family transitions. Advocating for fair custody arrangements and guiding clients through the complexities of divorce proceedings, she ensures that every client feels heard, supported, and confidently represented. More than just an attorney, Devon is a dedicated ally during some of life’s most difficult moments. A graduate of Hofstra University School of Law, Devon completed a clerkship with the Honorable Nesle A. Rodriguez, J.S.C., in Hudson County. This experience, coupled with her time in private practice, has honed her skills in managing the emotionally charged landscape of family law. Away from the office, Devon enjoys spending time and traveling with her family and her Bernese Mountain Dog.

Lauren E. MacKay is a founding partner of the premier Los Angeles Family Law Firm, MACKAY & MARTIN, LLP. Her practice focuses exclusively on California Family Law and community property division, including litigation and settlement of complex and high-conflict divorce and child custody proceedings. Ms. MacKay is recognized as one of the top Family Law attorneys in Los Angeles County. Most recently, Ms. MacKay was selected to join the American Institute of Trial Lawyers 2020 Litigator of the Year for Family Law, an honor awarded to less than 0.3% of trial attorneys in the United States. In 2019, Ms. MacKay was nominated and awarded membership in the American Academy of Attorneys Top 40 Under 40 list, joining ranks with the top 1% of California attorneys under 40 years of age. To effectuate her clients' goals, Ms. MacKay uses a variety of advanced litigation techniques, both in and out of the courtroom. Ms. MacKay works closely with her clients from the outset of representation to tailor the most effective case strategy for achieving results, without overextending costs. To that end, Lauren is mindful of the benefits of both preserving her clients’ financial resources and delicate family relationships, and thus strives to secure favorable settlement terms without engaging in superfluous litigation practices. But when settlement is not an option, Ms. MacKay is a formidable trial attorney, with a stellar record of wins in the courtroom. By engaging Ms. MacKay, you can responsibly reorganize your family while protecting your interests, before, during, and after the process of separation. Contact Ms. Mackay to schedule a free consultation, or visit the website of MacKay & Martin, LLP to schedule online. Now offering virtual and telephone consultations in response to Covid-19.