I graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida in 1998. I attended Stetson University College of Law, where I was a member of the Stetson Law Review. While earning my Juris Doctor degree, I served as a Federal Judicial Intern for Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich of the U.S. Middle District of Florida; as the President of the Student American Bar Association and was appointed as a teaching fellow.

I earned my Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in 2001.  In my early career, I gained  trial experience as a defense attorney, representing defendants and large insurance carriers.   I began practicing family and marital law in 2006.  I now dedicate the majority of my time to individuals and families going through divorce, litigating custody and financial matters or resolving conflict through mediation or uncontested divorce proceedings.   I genuinely care about my clients and their families and I try to handle their personal matters and legal issues with compassion and discretion.

I work with my clients to understand and meet their needs and to navigating delicate family matters. I help my clients to evaluate alternatives to court hearings, such as mediation or negotiated settlement to resolve your family law issues quickly and in the least stressful manner possible.  As a Certified Family Law Mediator, I help some parents negotiate settlements of their family law issues, either before or after they've filed for divorce or custody.

I also litigate family law cases where matters are brought to trial before the Court.    In extreme situations, I take action to protect our clients or their children, asking the Court to suspend or supervise a parent’s visitation, award temporary alimony and/or child support, order a mental health/drug/alchohol screening or counseling for the other party and/or provide counseling for the children and/or client dealing with damaging and devastating issues.  I understand that each family and their issues are unique, so I am able to tailor our firm's legal services to suit individual needs.

To learn more about me, feel free to call my office and schedule a consultation.