M. Erica Aquadro
Elizabeth Christy Law Firm PLLC
Erica has dedicated her practice exclusively to the area of family law, handling divorce, separation, support, custody, and relocation matters with sincerity and confidence. Erica is knowledgeable and professional in her advocacy and she is passionate about helping individuals and parents through difficult times.
Erica graduated from Rhodes College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a minor in English. Prior to earning her law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2012, Erica spent a year in private practice litigating employment disputes and ERISA matters on behalf of employers, plan fiduciaries, and third-party administrators throughout the United States. During her tenure at SLU Law, she was a member of the Family Law Association and served as a certified mediator in domestic relations cases for the Family Court Juvenile Division of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Erica has been admitted to three different State Bars, including Missouri (2012), Washington (2014), and Oregon (2016).
When she’s not in court or at the office, Erica is spending time with her family or hiking in the Columbia River Gorge.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
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- Missouri
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- Oregon
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- Washington
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- English
- Associate Attorney
- Elizabeth Christy Law Firm PLLC
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- Associate Attorney
- Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC
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- Associate Attorney
- Lawrence & Russell, PLC
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- Student Attorney
- Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry
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- Westlaw Student Representative
- Thomson Reuters
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- Legal Intern
- Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
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- Student Mediator
- SLU Law Mediation Clinic
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- Law Clerk
- Evans Partnership
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- Case Manager
- Lawrence & Russell, LLP
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- Runner/File Clerk
- Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC
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- Saint Louis University School of Law
- J.D. (2012) | Law
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- Honors: 2010 Legal Research & Writing Mastery Award, LexisNexis Professional Research Certified, Westlaw Professional Research Certified, Rule 13 Certified, Certified Mediator pursuant to MO Supreme Court Rules 17 and 88
- Activities: Honor Council Elected Representative (2010-2011), Health Law Association Treasurer (2010-2011), Phi Delta Phi
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- Rhodes College
- B.A. (2008) | Psychology, English
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- Honors: Dean's List
- Activities: Senior Class Council Treasurer; Social Regulations Council (elected class representative 2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008)
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- Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington (DRAW)
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- Washington Women Lawyers (St. Helens chapter)
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- Multnomah Bar Association
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- Oregon Women Lawyers (Portland chapter)
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- Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners
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- Oregon State Bar # 160607
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- Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section # 47726
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- The Missouri Bar # 64699
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- CCBA Family Law Section
- President
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- Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section Board
- Membership Coordinator
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- 2018 Dean Langsdorf Award
- CCBA Hearsay by CCBA Washington
- Four Key Considerations for Divorce under the New Tax Bill
- Vancouver Business Journal
- Divorce under the New Tax Bill: What You Need to Know
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