Juris Doctor (JD)
Capital University Law School
2002
Graduated Cum Laude Capital University Law School ' 02 with a concentration in Children & Family Law. Member Order of the Curia, National Honorary Legal Fraternity. Completed externship with Ohio CASA/GAL (Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem). Volunteered at the Dave Thomas Center for Adoption Law. Participated with the Pro Bono program at the Capital University Family Advocacy Legal Clinic. Graduated from The Ohio State University, B.S.B.A. '91; double major in Risk Management and Business Law.

American Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Columbus Bar Association
Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Inc.
Family Law Section
Family Law Committee
Family Law Committee
Member

11/18/2002
0074997
OH
1-5

I care about families. I'm married with 3 children. Sometimes the help you need is someone to get you moving in a positive direction. I can help.
My entire practice has been and continues to be limited to the practice of family law and domestic relations work.

Becoming an attorney was a childhood dream of mine. However, mostly due to financial reasons, I did not attend law school until I had worked 8 years in the insurance industry. I never felt like I was making a difference at the end of the day and my "desk job" lacked any satisfaction for me. When I became licensed and started handling my first cases, I knew pursuing a career in law was the right decision for me and I have not regretted it since.
Having spent time in another career and some time just getting older, I shared in some of what life has to offer - renting an apartment, buying a house, leasing a car, raising children, planning and balancing a budget, paying down debts, planning for retirement, managing a career and family and still finding time for myself. I've been a full-time working mom, I went back to school with two children and one on the way. All of these experiences and more help me to relate to my clients and to better understand their individual needs.
While I was still in law school I made a conscious decision to concentrate my studies in family law. I knew that was one field where I would have the opportunity to make a very real and tangible difference in people's lives. Even though this area of practice can be emotionally difficult at times, I have a passion for my work.
There are a number of qualified domestic relations attorneys in the Columbus area, but I think what sets me apart from my fellow family law practitioners is the depth of my caring for the well being of my client and their family. The litigation process can be very costly and very damaging emotionally. A goal for my practice is to minimize the emotional conflict the best I can and to promote timely settlements whenever possible.
My ideal client is one who is committed to the process and will work with me as a team all the way through to resolution of their legal issues.
I love my job, but when I'm not working, I'm probably coaching one of my kids' soccer teams, or watching my oldest daughter play softball. But, if I'm not doing one of those things, and it's football season, I hope I'm watching the Buckeyes play!

Free 15 minute telephone consultation.
Retainers are determined based on the type and complexity of the case presented and generally range from $1,000.00 to $3,500.00.

All services are charged on an hourly rate basis of $175.00 per hour.