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Jason Sherman Ballard
Giles County, VA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Products Liability
West Virginia University College of Law
Jason is licensed to practice in West Virginia and Virginia. He resides in Pearisburg, Virginia with his wife, Catherine, and they have four children, Sydney, William, James, and John Thomas. Jason is a member of the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church and serves on the Pearisburg Town Council.
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Jonathan Matthews
Giles County, VA Lawyer
Asbestos, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Jonathan Matthews represents the rights and interests of individuals throughout Virginia and West Virginia who have been injured or lost loved ones as a result of the carelessness of others.
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Jonathan P. Fisher
Montgomery County, VA Attorney with 22 years of experience
(800) 680-7031
210 Professional Park Drive
Suite 10
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Jonathan was born and raised in Fairlawn, VA. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1998 with a Bachelor’s Degree in history, and immediately enrolled at the Penn State – Dickinson Scholl of law, where he graduated in 2001. He was the only member of his law school class to immediately open his own solo practice after passing the bar. To gain as much experience as possible he immediately joined the court appointed lists in his and all surrounding jurisdictions, and within several years had defended nearly 1,000 criminal felonies and misdemeanors. His attention to clients and good results soon resulted...
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Brian Mack
Montgomery County, VA Attorney with 8 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Brian T. Mack, a Blacksburg resident, received his undergraduate degree in Management from Georgia Southern (2009, cum laude, Golden Keys International Member) and law degree from Washington & Lee University (2015). Before forming his own law firm, Brian worked at The Shaheen Firm, P.C., in Blacksburg, Virginia where he handled real estate closings. Brian is certified under Virginia law to conduct real estate settlements and is a member of the Montgomery/Radford Bar Association.
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Brenda Moses
Montgomery County, VA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Vermont Law School and State University of New York - Buffalo
Ms. Moses has over 20 years of experience in handling workers’ compensation cases, having spent time looking at claims from both sides of the case. Early in her career she worked as a workers’ compensation claim adjuster for an insurance company and later, after attending law school, she represented insurance carriers in workers’ compensation cases. Her early career experiences convinced her that she wanted to work for the “other side” and represent the injured worker.
Ms. Moses strongly believes in the rights of injured workers, and she represents ONLY injured workers. She and her staff...
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Ryan Moran-Asalone
Montgomery County, VA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
1901 South Main Street
Suite 4A
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Ryan began his legal career at the Richmond School of Law, volunteering with the Richmond Law Innocence Project and the Legal Aid Society of Central Virginia.
After passing the Virginia Bar, Ryan worked at the Hampton Public Defender's Office for three and a half years. There he tried countless jury trials including his first murder case and cases involving life-mandatory felony offenses. Ryan developed a reputation for being a fearless trial attorney and zealous advocate.
Ryan then worked at the Portsmouth Public Defender's Office, working his way up to the position of Deputy Public Defender. In that capacity, Ryan supervised younger...
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Michele Mayberry
Montgomery County, VA Attorney with 22 years of experience
IP and Patents
The George Washington University Law School
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James R Creekmore
Montgomery County, VA Attorney
(540) 443-9350
The Creekmore Law Firm PC
318 N. Main Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Business
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John J. Robertson
Montgomery County, VA Lawyer
Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
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Kellam T. Parks
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 23 years of experience
Divorce and Family
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law and St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Kellam Parks is a managing partner at Parks Zeigler, PLLC – Attorneys at Law, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Kellam focuses his practice on family law, cybersecurity and data privacy, credit report disputes, and civil litigation. He is active with the Virginia State Bar, most recently chairing the Special Committee on Technology and the Future Practice of Law. He is also active with both the Virginia Beach Bar Association, where he serves on the Circuit Court Liaison Committee and the Norfolk/Portsmouth Bar Association, where he serves on the Executive Committee. Kellam also participates in the mentorship programs for both associations,...
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Cerid E Lugar
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Liberty University
Since 2015, the workers' compensation lawyers in Roanoke, Virginia, of Lugar Injury Law have been representing injured people and their families. We believe our clients always come first. As personal injury professionals, we abide by our duty to protect the rights of victims of personal injury, car accidents, truck accidents, traumatic brain injury, defective products, slip and fall, wrongful death, workers' compensation claims. We do not represent the insurance industry or big business. We represent people like you.
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Jennifer Alettia French
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets
University of Virginia School of Law
My practice area focus is primarily criminal defense, traffic defense, and civil litigation in Southwest Virginia. I am also admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., the United States Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Western District Court of Virginia.
When I'm not in the courtroom, I enjoy horseback riding and am often found trail riding on the weekends.
If you have any questions and would like to speak with me, feel free to call the office at 540-339-7775.
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Caryn Rivett West
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Washington & Lee University
Caryn was born and raised outside Buffalo, New York. Caryn’s first love and passion is reading and writing, which naturally led to a career in law. She attended the State University of New York at Geneseo, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in Philosophy and English. From Geneseo, she moved South for warmer weather and attended Washington and Lee School of Law in Lexington, Virginia, graduating cum laude in 2002. During law school, Caryn was a member of the Editorial Board of the Washington and Lee Law Review.
Having visited her aunt...
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Anthony M. Segura
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Washington and Lee University School of Law
I help those who have been hurt by others. When individuals and families suffer from medical malpractice, dangerous premises, defective products, negligent driving, or other instances of carelessness, it's my job to guide my clients from the case’s initial evaluation in the office to its closing argument at trial.
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Shelly F Wood
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Regent University School of Law
While Shelly has had great success with her own law firm, the opportunity to become the Manager Partner of a Chesapeake office for Parks Zeigler was enticing. The merging of the two firms allows Shelly to offer a wide variety of services to her clients while maintaining her Chesapeake roots. She is looking forward to many more years of successful practice with Parks Zeigler.
Shelly attended Regent University School of Law and graduated in 2001. In law school, she competed on the mock trial team and served as an officer for the American Bar Association. In her third year, Shelly...
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Ross Cameron Hart
Salem (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Virginia School of Law
I was born and grew up in the area - my family has served the legal needs of the area since 1892, over 120 years. My goal is to explain the legal process in plain English and to avoid the 'technical lawyer words' which only confuse many people. The primary focus of my firm is now "Elder Law" which broadly includes estate planning, Nursing Home admissions and Medicaid applications and adult guardianship. After a family member dies, we advise and assist in the estate administration process. In short, we help families plan and deal with aging...
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Michelle C. F. Derrico
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
The University of Georgia School of Law
Michelle Derrico is a Roanoke criminal defense lawyer with years of experience defending clients against the Commonwealth. She has successfully represented clients accused of serious criminal charges such as murder and rape. At Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico, you will work directly with Michelle to ensure that your questions are answered and you know exactly how the criminal process works in southwest Virginia.
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Mrs Lauren Morgan Ellerman
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Richmond School of Law
Married, mother, Roanoke resident and Northern Virginia native.
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Melvin Edward Williams
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Admitted to practice law in Virginia in 1998, Mel brings a wealth of litigation experience to clients that includes practice as a prosecutor and working for insurance companies defending lawsuits, to include defending government officials charged with misconduct and violations of civil rights. Now he represents persons and small businesses in litigation arising out of serious personal injury, employment disputes, and employment and administrative/governmental grievances, such as professional discipline. Mel received his Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 1995, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Philosophy/Religion. In 1998,...
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Seth Christopher Weston
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
George Mason University School of Law
I am a seasoned trial attorney who has been providing legal advice throughout Roanoke County, Roanoke City, the City of Salem, Franklin County, Bedford County, Botetourt County and courts throughout Southwest Virginia for more than a decade. But, I have been protecting citizen’s rights for even longer.
Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps and earned the rank of Sergeant with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C. Then, I worked as a prosecutor in Roanoke City before finally becoming a criminal defense attorney in the greater Roanoke area, where I tried cases in...
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John S. Huntington
Montgomery County, VA Attorney with 41 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
John Huntington has been advocating for clients with complex Family Law matters for decades. He is experienced using alternative dispute resolution models such as Judicial Settlement Conferences, Mediation, Collaborative Divorce practice, and Cooperative Divorce practice. While pursuing the best possible outcomes, Mr. Huntington is mindful of promoting the best interests of children, and dignity of those involved. He is dedicated to practicing law with professionalism and civility.
Mr. Huntington received his B.A. with honors, at the State University of New York at Binghamton. In 1981, he obtained a J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University....
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Christopher Collins
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Employment
Liberty University School of Law
Chris is very competitive and loves jury trials. As a former teacher and prosecutor, he is very comfortable speaking with judges and jurors in the courtroom. During law school, he won several awards competing in moot court and negotiations competitions, placing 2nd at the national ABA Negotiation Tournament in San Diego and 3rd at the National Moot Court Championship Tournament in Houston - the highest results his law school has ever achieved in either event. No lawyer can guarantee victory, but you always get Chris's best effort, and his proven record of success demonstrates that.
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Thomas Woodward Ashton
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Divorce and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
I am a tenacious Roanoke lawyer who puts my clients' interests first. As a general practice attorney, I have extensive experience in many different areas of the law, including: business formation and corporate governance, general civil litigation, family law (divorce, support and custody), plaintiff's personal injury, GAO protests and federal procurement law, bankruptcy (Chapters 7 and 13), construction litigation, civil rights and s. 1983 cases, protective orders, and alternative dispute resolution. This broad experience allows me to bring a different perspective to bear in my practice. I have won jury and bench trials in Virginia, and have been victorious...
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LeeAnne Schocklin
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 6 years of experience
Business
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
LeeAnne was born and raised in Williamsburg, Virginia. She attended Virginia Tech, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a minor in Psychology. LeeAnne is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society. After undergrad, LeeAnne returned to her hometown to attend William & Mary Law School. During law school, she was an Articles Editor for the Business Law Review and a member of the Moot Court team.
LeeAnne began her legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable T.J. Hauler, Chief Judge of the Chesterfield Circuit Court. Following her clerkship, she...
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Benjamin Byrd
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Washington and Lee University School of Law
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Andrew P. Connors
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Appeals, Business, IP and Trademarks
Liberty University School of Law
Andrew P. Connors is the managing partner of Darkhorse Attorneys. He focuses his law practice on business law, intellectual property law, contracts, civil litigation, and mediation. He also serves as an adjunct law professor and heads the intellectual property program at Liberty University School of Law, where he teaches intellectual property, trademarks, and the school's USPTO certified Intellectual Property Clinic.
Super Lawyers Magazine named him a Rising Star for Appeals, Business Litigation, and Intellectual Property from 2012-2023. He was also named as part of the "Legal Elite" for Intellectual Property law by Virginia Business Magazine. He has previously served as the...
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Steven Laxton Higgs
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Collections and Real Estate
University of Richmond School of Law
The Higgs Law Firm provides legal assistance to businesses and individuals throughout Virginia and nationwide in: Administrative Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Banking; Mortgages and Equity Financing; Bankruptcy (Creditors only); Business & Commercial Law; Civil Litigation; Corporations, Partnerships, L.C.C.s and other Entities; Creditors' Rights and Commercial Collections; Foreclosures; Lease Enforcement; Litigation; Real Estate; and Wills, Trusts and Estates.
Bankruptcy practice limited to representing creditors. *The American Board of Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association to certify lawyers in the areas of bankruptcy law and creditors' right law. There is no procedure in the Commonwealth of Virginia for approving certifying...
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Vicki L. Francois (née Wiese)
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Vicki L. Francois (née Wiese), Esq.
Vicki obtained a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. She then obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Oklahoma City School of Law, where she was awarded Order of the Barristers in recognition of excellence of courtroom advocacy. She also served as a law clerk for the Honorable James F. Lane of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals during law school. Vicki has continued to further her education by attending the University of Pennsylvania and completing Leadership Strategy for Violence and Abuse Prevention, Executive Program.
She is licensed to practice law...
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James A. Cooper
Franklin County, VA Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Collections
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Jim’s practice focuses on collections, commercial law, business law and civil litigation. Since obtaining his Virginia bar license in 2016, he has helped many different types of businesses to obtain judgment and recover monies duly owed. His collection clients have included banks, insurance companies, landlords, apartment managers, dentists, care facilities, equipment lessors and others. With a variety of industries served, Jim aims to provide consistently efficient, effective and ethical creditors representation.
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Mr. Kristopher R Olin
Montgomery County, VA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Business, Collections, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
St. John's University School of Law
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Paul Rice Thomson III
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
Paul is a former senior claims adjuster for a major insurance company. Since 1995 Paul exclusively represents injured persons and the families of injured persons in cases involving automobile, truck and motorcycle crashes; defective products; premises liability; medical malpractice and wrongful death. Paul accepts cases throughout Virginia and West Virginia, including Roanoke; Salem; Botetourt; Franklin County; Blacksburg; Lexington; Richmond; Abingdon; Wytheville; Wise; Bristol; Christiansburg; Martinsville; Lynchburg and Charleston, West Virginia; and Mingo and McDowell Counties in West Virginia.
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Oneida N. Huntington
Montgomery County, VA Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Oneida N. Huntington is a dedicated Family Law Attorney at Huntington, Huntington & Huntington, PLLC. She represents clients with Divorce, Custody, Visitation, Support, Property Distribution, Adoption, Protective Orders, and other Family Law matters. Ms. Huntington has been certified by the Supreme Court of Virginia as a Mediator. She is committed to zealous advocacy focused on meeting the needs and goals of her clients.
Ms. Huntington received her B.A. in History from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She obtained her J.D. from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Ms. Huntington is licensed to practice law in...
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Bettina Charisse Altizer
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Virginia School of Law
Roanoke, Virginia, Personal Injury Lawyer: Ms. Bettina C. Altizer (Partner) was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. At the ripe age of three, she decided that she wanted to be a lawyer and that desire never wavered. Bettina moved to the Roanoke Valley with her family in 1973 and graduated with high distinction from the University of Virginia in 1985 with a B.A. in American Government. Bettina graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1988. began practicing with her father, Jack Altizer, in 1991 and they formed the Roanoke injury firm of Altizer & Altizer in Roanoke, VA....
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Correy Austin Diviney
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Kevin M. Gick
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
I have been practicing criminal and traffic law in Virginia for over 16 years, including 6 years as a prosecutor and 10 years in private practice. I am fluent in Spanish and can interpret or translate to assist clients.
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David A. Robinson
Salem (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationWashington and Lee University School of Law
David was born and raised in the Roanoke Valley; the son of a Registered Nurse and a Roanoke City Police Officer, he spent his childhood in Salem and attended Glenvar High School. After graduating, he went on to attend Virginia Tech where he received degrees in both Finance and Accounting. After graduation, David worked as an accountant in both the public and private sectors, but decided the law was his true calling. He went on to attend Washington & Lee University School of Law, where he graduated with honors at the top of his class in 2010. David began his...
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Thomas Daniel Frith III
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Medical Malpractice
Washington and Lee University School of Law
I have over 35 years of experience representing Virginia clients in medical malpractice, long-term care litigation, serious personal injury litigation, and complex commercial litigation. In my practice I have represented individuals and businesses throughout Virginia, including in state and federal court.
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Christine Lockhart Poarch
Salem (Independent City) County, VA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Immigration
South Texas College of Law
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Naomi R. Huntington
Montgomery County, VA Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationWake Forest University School of Law
Naomi Huntington is a dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney at Huntington, Huntington & Huntington. She vigorously defends clients facing a wide range of criminal charges. With past experience as a Prosecutor, Ms. Huntington brings unique insight and knowledge to her cases. She is committed to promoting due process, fairness, and equality under the law for her clients.
Ms. Huntington attended the University of Virginia as an undergraduate. In 2012, she graduated from the Wake Forest School of Law. Ms. Huntington is licensed to practice law in the State of Virginia. She is the Vice President of the Montgomery County-Radford Bar Association.
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Cheryl Watson Smith
Roanoke (Independent City) County, VA Attorney with 35 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
Cheryl Watson Smith JD, has been in the private practice of law in Roanoke, Virginia since 1988 and practices in the area of family law, including complex property matters. Through the Collaborative Divorce Process, mediation, and negotiated settlements, she assists families in resolving disputes without going to court.
Ms. Smith is passionate about the Collaborative Divorce Process as an alternative to court battles for families in conflict. She is committed to expanding the use of the Collaborative Divorce Process by developing her own Collaborative Practice skills and training other professionals in the Collaborative Process. Ms. Smith is on the faculty...