**Representing Clients Throughout the State of Ohio in the Following Areas:** * Domestic Relations: Divorce, Dissolution, Custody, Parenting Time, Support Issues, Civil Domestic Violence Cases * Juvenile: Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Cases * Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community: Partnership Agreements, Co - Custody of Children, Stepparent Adoptions, Partnership Breakups AWARDS * Recipient of the Prestigious 2006 Public Interest Law Award From Access to Justice * GLBT Community Pride Award From Gays / Lesbians United * First Recipient of the Lavelle A. Willinger Award for Outstanding Support of the Pro Bono Legal Services Program of the Toledo Bar Association * Receipient of the Order of the Heel from the Toledo Junior Bar Association (given to an experienced attorney in recognition of their mentorship of young lawyers) ASSOCIATIONS * Member Of: - The Toledo Bar Association - Domestic Relations Court Committee - Juvenile Court Committee - Diversity Committee - Professionalism Committee - Past Chair of the Pro Bono Advisory Board. **Extensive Experience in the Area of Family Law** * Aggressive Representation While Balancing the Best Interests and Needs of the Client,Children,and Family * Prompt Return of Phone Calls Even in the Evenings and During Weekends