Purmela Divorce Lawyers

I am the senior shareholder in Coplen & Banks, PC. I have been practicing law for approximately 35 years, with extensive experience in commercial, insurance, family, probate and personal injury litigation. Because of my education background, my practice is 50% litigation and 50% business transactions, wills, trust and probate.

My law office offers a welcoming environment where clients appreciate working directly with me from the beginning to the end of each legal matter. I answer phone calls promptly, meet one-on-one with each client beginning with an initial consultation and stay in close communication with each client throughout each case. Knowledge gained through my Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in international law Previous experience at a larger law firm and in my own law practice Commitment to client satisfaction Approachable, engaging personality

I am duly licensed to practice in Texas and Ohio. I am also a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, the Bar for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the Bar for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

W. Matthew Waldrop has built a successful career as an attorney in Harris County, Texas, and has developed a strong presence in the family law division of the State Bar of Texas. As evidence that W. Matthew Waldrop and The Waldrop Law Firm put their clients first, the firm filed and successfully won eight simultaneous motions to have Judge Denise Pratt of the 311th District Court of Harris county removed. The Waldrop Law Firm additionally maintains one ongoing appeal of Judge Pratt. His personal strong sense of justice motivates him to work hard to make sure that his...

Ayesha Mutope-Johnson is the principal of the law office of Mutope-Johnson & Associates, PLLC in Houston, Texas where she has maintained her practice since 1994. Her practice is personalized and professional, retainer rates are reasonable and she prides herself on meeting and exceeding the client's expectations. Combining compassion, intelligence, skill and training, she meets the clients' needs where they are and is always willing to go the extra mile for her client.

www.benmadlaw.com Adriana is a graduate of St. Mary’s University (BBA, International Business 1995) and St. Mary’s University—School of Law (JD/MBA 1999). She returned home to Laredo upon graduation and has been practicing law here ever since. It has been over ten years that she has enjoyed helping people through her practice. Every day, she works to find solutions to her clients’ most difficult and important problems. Adriana’s practice is primarily focused on civil litigation, including all aspects of family law, such as divorce, marital property, child custody, and child support. Families going through a difficult divorce and its aftermath need experienced...

Originally from Plano, Texas, Hayley found her passion for family law during law school, where Hayley served as a legal intern for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Department of Human Relations Child Support Services. She gained valuable experience in family law both as a client advocate and from the state enforcement side of the law. In addition, Hayley further developed her passion for family law with victim advocacy as a legal intern for Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), assisting victims of domestic violence. These experiences have allowed Hayley to establish a balanced understanding to the...

After earning her law degree in 2022, Natalie relocated to Texas, eager to bring her dedication to assisting individuals in crisis to the Lone Star State. Proud to call Texas home, she is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of Texas families. With a rich background in community organizing and activism, Natalie has garnered national recognition from esteemed institutions like the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation and the Rhodes Trust for her significant contributions. Natalie’s unwavering commitment to serving others, coupled with her legal expertise, positions her as a passionate advocate known for her compassion, knowledge, and dedication. Building on...

Najmu is an attorney with a breadth of legal and personal experiences and she incorporates that into her practice to ensure that she provides holistic, client-centered legal services. Her legal career, though relatively short, spans from complex civil rights litigation including matters relating to national security, inadequacies with the No Fly Listing Process, conditions of prison confinement, immigration removal defense, eviction, family law, and a bit of everything else. Najmu started her legal career as an Equal Justice Works fellow focusing on ensuring access to religious accommodations for prisoners and detainees. Through this fellowship, several state and county-wide prison...

Anita is a partner at Wilson, Lake & Savage, PLLC. She is admitted to practice law in Texas, Colorado, and Georgia and has practiced since 2006. After 2 decades as a litigator, Anita refocused her practice to assist parents and their children through collaborative law and mediation, which she sees is the best path toward healing and to avoid family and financial destruction. Anita is also a Parenting Coordinator and Facilitator, and she provides consulting services to assist colleagues, their clients, and Courts in Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant Counties. Being of mixed ethnicity, Anita is passionate about helping clients...

I hold Board Certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. My legal practice is centered around child custody issues, divorce proceedings, modification suits, as well as premarital and postmarital agreements, among other family-law related matters. While I advocate for amicable resolutions, I am a strong and strategic advocate for my clients' rights. I take a solution-oriented approach and enjoy crafting creative strategies, especially in cases involving children. I primarily serve clients in Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, and Collin Counties.