Women Lawyers

M. Lynda Sheridan

Law Offices of Lynda Sheridan

• A top family attorney with an Avvo "Superb" rating, M. Lynda Sheridan is sole practitioner at the Law Offices of Lynda Sheridan. She represents clients in California, with a focus in Southern California, in matters of family law. These issues may include asset division, dissolution of marriage, income support from the self-employed, child custody, visitation, paternity actions, business evaluations, debt and asset division, spousal support representation, "move-away" representation, and post- and prenuptial agreements.Ms. Sheridan became a Certified Family Law Specialist in 2005 after meeting the qualifications set by The State Bar of California. As a licensed real estate broker, she also handles occasional matters of real estate law and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.At Antioch University, Ms. Sheridan studied for and earned her Bachelor of Arts before moving on to law school. She then attended Southwestern Law School where she graduated with her Juris Doctor. For over three decades, she has advocated for the best interests and rights of individuals and businesses in the area and has a long, successful track record to prove her dedication to her clients. Ms. Sheridan is fully prepared to litigate any issue to get the best result in every case.Ms. Sheridan is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and has taught seminars for the organization and the Langston Bar Association. As her clients navigate complicated emotional and legal matters, she is a knowledgeable, compassionate resource with an eye on their future.

E. Michelle L. Martin

The Martin Law Firm, Ltd.

• The Martin Law Firm is a firm in Columbus, Ohio, founded by attorney E. Michelle L. Martin. Ms. Martin practices in the areas of juvenile law and personal injury and serves clients throughout Ohio. Her personal injury experience includes handling matters involving benefits, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, facial disfigurement, products liability, slip-and-falls, permanent disability, temporary disability, the Disabled Workers Relief Fund, wage loss, workers’ compensation and wrongful death.As part of Ms. Martin’s juvenile practice, she handles delinquency matters and serves in the role of guardian ad litem. She has been a licensed attorney since 2014 and represents a diverse range of clients, including individuals and small businesses. In addition to being experienced litigators, she and her team of professionals have business knowledge and mediation experience.In addition to running her practice, Ms. Martin enjoys being involved in her legal community and is an active member of various professional organizations. She belongs to the Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association and the John Mercer Langston Bar Association, Ohio’s affiliate member of the National Bar Association. She is also a member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Franklin County.Ms. Martin is a graduate of Capital University Law School. She is admitted to practice in all Ohio state courts. A knowledgeable, experienced and passionate attorney, she provides each client with personalized attention. She understands that the legal system is complex for children facing juvenile issues or individuals who have suffered a catastrophic injury and aggressively advocates for fair and just outcomes.

Ciara L. Rogers

The Law Offices of Oliver & Cheek, PLLC

• Ciara L. Rogers is an attorney with the law firm of Oliver & Cheek, PLLC, which has offices in New Bern, Greenville, Raleigh, Wilmington and Wilson, North Carolina. Serving a diverse range of clients throughout the eastern portion of the state, Ms. Rogers works hard to provide the highest level of advocacy and support possible to those who have legal needs involving any of the following practice areas:·        Debtor and creditors' rights·        Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies·        General litigation·        Employment lawTrained in alternative dispute resolution techniques, such as negotiations, mediation and arbitration, Ms. Rogers strives to help her clients resolve their disputes and reach agreements and settlements as amicably and efficiently as possible, without the need for expensive, protracted court battles. However, she will not hesitate to fight on behalf of her clients' rights and best interests in court when necessary, and she has extensive experience representing Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts across the region.After graduating from Averett University in Danville, Virginia, in 2006, Ms. Rogers attended North Carolina Central University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2009. The Virginia State Bar admitted her to practice that same year, and the North Carolina State Bar admitted her to practice in 2011. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of North Carolina and the Eastern District of Virginia and before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.Highly active in her legal community, Ms. Rogers is a member of the bankruptcy sections of the North Carolina State Bar and the Virginia State Bar. She also served as co-coordinator for the North Carolina State Bar Bankruptcy Section Financial Health Clinic. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Rhonda L. Patterson

The Patterson Law Office, PLLC

Alexia Davis

Davis, Chapman & Wilder, LLC

• Alexia Davis is an attorney at Davis, Chapman, & Wilder, LLC, in Augusta, Georgia. Ms. Davis practices in the areas of criminal defense, family law and personal injury law. She represents clients in Augusta and the surrounding areas.Ms. Davis has over a decade of legal experience. Before beginning her current practice, she participated in the Georgia Public Defender Council honors program. Over the course of her career, she has tried more than 40 jury trials involving crimes such as aggravated assault, armed robbery, child molestation, drug trafficking, murder and obstruction.In addition to criminal defense, Ms. Davis has experience in family law and personal injury. She recognizes the devastating impact of a domestic issue or catastrophic injury and provides compassionate service and strong representation on behalf of her domestic and personal injury clients.An active member of the Augusta community, Ms. Davis participates in the Boys & Girls Clubs of the CSRA, Dream Builders of America’s Youth and the Greater Augusta Arts Council. She is a graduate of Leadership Augusta and a former trainer of new attorneys in the State Bar of Georgia’s Transition into Law Practice Program. She is also a member of the Augusta Bar Association, serving as the association’s vice president in 2018.Born and raised in Texas, Ms. Davis graduated from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and international business. She received her law degree from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She obtained her license to practice law in 2006. She is qualified to appear before all Georgia state courts.

Katrell Nash

Nash Law Office, LLC

• Attorney Katrell Nash is the founder and owner of Nash Law Office, LLC, in Augusta, Georgia. A highly rated attorney with more than nine years of legal experience, Ms. Nash serves clients throughout the greater Augusta metro region and surrounding areas who have legal needs involving any of the following practice areas:·        Family law and divorce·        Criminal defense, including federal crimes·        Juvenile law·        MediationMs. Nash earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2006. Recognized for her exceptional contributions and academic achievements, she won the Oseola McCarty Service Award and the Outstanding Junior award from the school's African American Student Organization. She also received the Young Visionary Award from the Hattiesburg Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Ms. Nash then attended Mississippi College School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2009.Upon receiving her license to practice from the State Bar of Georgia that same year, Ms. Nash served with the Augusta Circuit Law Office of the Public Defender. During this role, she gained invaluable insight into the state's criminal justice system, which enables her to devise the most effective strategies possible for those who stand accused of any type of felony or misdemeanor offense.Along with practicing before all Georgia state courts, Ms. Nash is admitted to practice before all Georgia probate courts, superior courts, and civil and magistrate courts as well as before the Court of Appeals of Georgia and the Supreme Court of Georgia. She also regularly practices before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia.Active in her legal community, Ms. Nash is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, The Mississippi Bar, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution. She is also a member at large and executive board member of the Augusta Bar Association and the Young Lawyers of Augusta.Dedicated to her local community as well, Ms. Nash volunteers her time and services for various civic and charitable organizations in her area, and she has earned numerous awards and honors for her professionalism and unmatched legal abilities.

Kia M. Wrice

The Law Office of Kia M. Wrice, LLC

• Serving the people of central Ohio and the Columbus metropolitan area, Kia Wrice is attorney at law at the Law Office of Kia M. Wrice. With a passion for the rule of law, fairness and justice, she handles cases of criminal law, personal injury, family law and litigation. She uses a hands-on approach with every case to provide confidence and peace to her clients as they face extreme changes in their lives whether it be from an unexpected injury, an arrest or a divorce.In 2017, Ms. Wrice was the Justice Award Recipient of the Central Ohio Youth & Adult Program. She is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the Supreme Court of Ohio, as well as in all Ohio state courts. With a reputation as a tenacious and tireless advocate for clients, she uses her federal and state courtroom experience to increase the chances of successful results.Ms. Wrice graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, then attended Capital University Law School. In 2012, she obtained her Juris Doctor and has been representing members of the community since then. From interviewing defendants, intake, investigation, insurance company negotiation and litigation, she is prepared to go the distance for her clients.A former member of the United States Army National Guard, Ms. Wrice is currently actively involved with a variety of professional organizations. These include the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Samantha Pryor

The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC

• Attorney Samantha L. Pryor is the founder and managing member of The Halliburton Law Firm in Denver, Colorado, where she focuses her practice on personal injury law, business law and employment law.Mrs. Pryor is also the founder of Resolution Advocates, where she assists clients in resolving their disputes and reach agreements through negotiation and mediation rather than through expensive, time-consuming court battles.A native of Colorado, Mrs. Pryor has achieved notable success helping a diverse range of clients across the state with their most important legal matters, including maintaining a successful appellate practice, where she has gained widespread acclaim for her legal research and writing skills.Her wealth of experience in many legal areas makes her well-suited to handle the demands of her clients regardless of how complex or challenging their needs, and she has received numerous awards and honors for her professionalism and service. Most recently, the Denver Business Journal recognized Mrs. Pryor as a 40 under 40 Honoree in 2017, which is a high honor to recognize the best and brightest young leaders in the local business community.  Mrs. Pryor was selected as one of the 40 honorees among a group of over 500 nominees in 2017.   After earning her Bachelor of Arts in business administration - finance and accounting, magna cum laude, from Clark Atlanta University in 2004, Mrs. Pryor attended the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2007. That same year, she received her license to practice law from the Colorado Supreme Court, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.Active in her community, she is a member of several local, state and national bar associations, and she gives back to her local community as well through her involvement with numerous charitable and civic organizations.

Marie Washington

Law Office of Marie Washington, PLC

Sonja A. Jean

Davis Smith & Jean, LLC

• Sonja A. Jean is a partner at Davis Smith & Jean, LLC, where she focuses her practice exclusively on family law matters. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, she provides compassionate representation to clients throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties and other parts of the state who are seeing their marriages come to an end and who are thus having to deal with such issues as child custody and visitation, alimony and child support, and the division of complex marital assets. Many of Ms. Jean's divorcing clients have substantial assets and high profiles, and she helps to ensure that their privacy is protected throughout the process.In addition to her matrimonial practice, other family law matters that Ms. Jean has experience in have included paternity actions and the preparation and review of prenuptial and post-marital agreements. She also assists clients who have already had their marriages dissolved and who are seeking the enforcement of or modifications to existing support or parenting court orders, and she has frequently been appointed by courts to act as a guardian ad litem for children who are involved in family law cases. Admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, Ms. Jean has earned the high regard of her fellow professionals for her successful track record and high degree of ethics, as evidenced by her receipt of an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo.A 1997 recipient of a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami, Ms. Jean remained in Coral Gables for her legal education and was awarded her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2000. She has written articles on parenting plans and other topics for the Commentator, the quarterly publication of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar.

Elizabeth A. Douglas

Law Offices of Elizabeth A. Douglas, PLLC

• Attorney Elizabeth A. Douglas is the founder, CEO and managing partner of the Law Offices Of Elizabeth A. Douglas, PLLC, in White Plains, New York. Serving families throughout Westchester and Rockland counties, the greater New York City metro region and the surrounding areas of Connecticut, Ms. Douglas focuses her practice almost exclusively on family law, and she has achieved notable success assisting those who are going through a divorce or have some other domestic relations issue they need to address.A certified mediator, Ms. Douglas strives to help her clients resolve their conflicts and reach agreements as efficiently and amicably as possible. However, she has also gained a reputation as a tenacious and aggressive litigator who will not hesitate to fight hard for her clients' rights and interests in court when necessary.Along with handling all aspects of a divorce, including child custody and support, property division, and alimony, Ms. Douglas has extensive experience assisting domestic violence victims with obtaining the protections they need against their abusers. She also provides effective prenuptial agreements, and she has assisted numerous families with their legal needs involving adoptions.A 2001 cum laude graduate of the University of Miami, Ms. Douglas obtained her Juris Doctor from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in 2005. The Connecticut Bar Association admitted her to practice the following year, and she received her license to practice in New York in 2008. Before establishing her own practice, Ms. Douglas worked for several defense law firms, where she gained invaluable civil litigation experience.A leader in her field, Ms. Douglas has conducted numerous lectures and seminars across her region, and she maintains active involvement in several professional legal organizations, including the serving on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s family law section. She has also earned recognition from her peers for her impeccable professionalism and service, and Westchester Magazine featured her in its "Faces of Westchester" section.

Nadia Deans Kalata

Garvish Immigration Law Group, LLC

• Nadia Deans Kalata is a Senior Associate at Garvish Immigration Law Group, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Nadia developed her passion for immigration law through her own personal experience with the immigration process in the United States. As a result, she has a unique perspective and understanding of her clients’ concerns and the challenges they face when dealing with the U.S. immigration system. Nadia has over thirteen years of experience in both business and family-based Immigration Law issues. Over the years, she has developed her expertise in assisting local, national, and international companies in securing global talent through intracompany transferee (L-1), specialty occupation (H-1B), and treaty investor (E-2) visas. She also assists individual clients in obtaining non-immigrant status as well as lawful permanent residence in the U.S. through employment and family-based petitions.

Conti Moore Smith

Conti Moore Law, PLLC

• Her professionalism and loyalty to her clients helps her provide them with useful insights and knowledge to move forward with their cases. Whether your case involves family concerns, business issues, criminal charges, or an injury caused by someone’s negligence, Conti Moore Law, PLLC can provide you with a free consultation to get started on planning your next steps. Call today to begin the processMs. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in computer information systems with a business minor from Florida A&M University before obtaining her Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law. While in law school, she was successful as a member of the FSU Mock Trial Team and a member of the Florida State University Journal of Transnational Law & Policy.Throughout her career, Ms. Smith has earned a reputation as an aggressive advocate for her clients from the beginning to the end of a case. Her focus on cost-effective, excellent service has built her a large clientele that come to her for everything from landlord and tenant disputes to employment discrimination. The strategic, exceptional legal representation she provides is proven by her successful record.In 2018, Ms. Smith was recognized for her pro bono work by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and the Clark County Bar Association; she was also given the county’s Lied Award for Most Pro Bono Hours. As she moved her practice and career to Florida, Ms. Smith adopted the motto “Stress less, choose Moore” and has let this principle guide her throughout her career.

Verleana D. Green

Law Office of Verleana D. Green

• Verleana D. Green is the founder and senior partner of The Law Offices of Verleana D. Green (VDG Law). After graduating with a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, Ms. Green earned her Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law. She was certified as a contract advisor by the National Football League Players Association in 2009. Ms. Green went on to receive her Masters of Law (LLM) in Taxation in 2014 from Golden Gate University Law School, as well as her Certificate in Estate Planning and Certification in Mediation. As a legal professional, this Oakland native gained experience by working for a premiere international law firm, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, in the practice area of securities litigation. In addition, Ms. Green worked in the mutual funds contracts department at one of the largest and most recognized investment firms, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Ms. Green also worked under the General Counsel at Robert Half International Inc., drafting and negotiating employment contracts for 15 states and 8 lines of Business. Ms. Green was awarded The Innovator Award by Powerful Women of the Bay Area in 2015, in addition to receiving recognition as a 2015 & 2016 Top 100 Lawyer by the National Black Lawyers Association. In 2014, Ms. Green began teaching as an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, teaching Elder Law and Estate Planning. Ms. Green founded a non-profit organization in 2014, The Estate and Retirement planning Specialists, focusing on educating the public on important issues such as Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Abuse Prevention and Detection and Trust Administration. The Estate and Retirement Planning Specialists host a yearly seminar, the Estate and Retirement Planning Summit, educating individuals on estate and retirement planning issues in Oakland, CA. Ms. Green is a member of a variety of professional organizations, including the State Bar of California Trusts and Estates Section, the East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers, Black Women Lawyers Association of Northern California, Charles Houston Bar Association, The National Bar Association, and the Alameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Green has also served on the Executive Committee (First Vice President (2016-2017) Secretary (2015-2016) of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Oakland Bay Area Chapter.

Sandra H. Robinson

The Cochran Firm

• A personal injury can turn someone's life upside down, as Sandra H. Robinson, a Partner at The Cochran Firm, has seen time and again. For more than 25 years, she has been helping clients in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, to recover compensation for the damages they suffered as a result of negligent acts such as birth injuries, medical malpractice, delayed diagnosis, and wrongful death.Over the course of her career, Ms. Robinson has obtained multimillion-dollar awards on behalf of those she represents; in one year alone, juries awarded her clients over $20 million in compensation for cases of medical negligence. The National Bar Association granted her its Presidential Award. For her work mentoring women lawyers, she received the American Association for Justice Women Trial Lawyers Caucus' Marie Lambert Award.These honors are a reflection of the outstanding advocacy Ms. Robinson provides every day for people who have suffered due to a medical error or other injurious event. She knows how to establish a standard of care and demonstrate that a professional or a facility deviated from that standard, resulting in just compensation for the injuries suffered by those she represents.Ms. Robinson earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Oberlin College. She then received a Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in 1982.Sharing her knowledge and experience with others, Ms. Robinson has mentored students and coached moot court teams. Making history as the first African-American president of the Public Justice Foundation, she continues to be active with that organiztion. She is a past president of TLA-DC; the DC Women's Bar Association Foundation; and the Civil Justice Foundation. She has served on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice.