The Lakes Family Lawyers

Christopher is a founding Partner of the law firm of Ford & Friedman where his practice is primarily devoted to family law litigation, encompassing complex divorce, child custody, and post-decree enforcement/modification matters.

Born in South Dakota, but raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Christopher is proud to have obtained both his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Juris Doctorate from UNLV.

Christopher is a member of the Family Law Bar in Nevada and he is licensed to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

In 2008, Amanda attended law school in San Diego, California at Thomas Jefferson School of Law located in downtown San Diego. Throughout law school, Amanda always wanted to gain professional experience. In the Summer of 2009, Amanda worked as an extern for the Honorable Elizabeth Gonzalez in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County. She was always interested in criminal law and spent her last year in law school working at the Alternate Public Defenders Office in downtown San Diego.After law school, Amanda moved back to Las Vegas. In July 2011, Amanda took the Nevada Bar and also started...

Mr. Shapiro attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and received his Bachelor’s degree in 1984 and his master’s degree in 1986. He graduated from Whittier College School of Law in 1990, Magna Cum Laude. He has practiced in family law since 1990 and has served as a Domestic Violence Commissioner, pro tempore, URESA/Paternity Hearing Master, Alternate, Municipal Court Judge, Alternate, Judicial Referee, Las Vegas Justice Court, Small Claims. Mr. Shapiro has written several articles in the area of family law and has served on the Nevada Children’s Justice Task Force, Clark County Family Court Bench-Bar Committee, State Bar of...

I am the founder of the Jacovino Law Office. Jacovino Law Office is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our clients and their legal issues are given individual, personal attention. Mediation and Litigation experienced so our clients receive both collaborative focused attention and also adversarial and strategic trial preparation if a resolution can not be reached. I attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Psychology. I graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2009. Through my legal education and...

Hi! I’m Tiffany Ballenger Floyd - I help clients with estate planning, business planning, + asset protection. By integrating my bespoke planning philosophy with efficient systems + technology, our ultimate goal is to provide a warm, authentic, + seamless planning experience for our amazing clients. One-size does NOT fit all: No cookie-cutter form documents here! Rather, we serve as a trusted advisor, providing conscious counsel + effective solutions based on your particular needs + goals, helping with: ESTATE PLANNING: Wills + Trusts (+ all the rest)... whether you’re brand-new to estate planning, or need to make updates to...

Attorney Jennifer V. Abrams is a 20 year veteran in the practice of divorce law. It is not uncommon for the opposing party to simultaneously retain more than one attorney to litigate against her. Attorney Abrams also routinely represents fellow attorneys or their spouses. Her credentials include: Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Ms. Abrams is one of only sixteen Las Vegas attorneys that have been accepted into this elite national association. Board Certified by the State Bar of Nevada as a Family Law Specialist. Executive Council of the State Bar of Nevada, Family Law Section. She was elected...

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Bonnie Lonardo is the owner and founder of LJ Law, a full-service Divorce and Family Law firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bonnie began her career as an attorney practicing in well-established multi-practice law firms, but saw owning her own firm as an opportunity to connect with her clients on a more personal level; to truly understand the emotion involved in each and every case, and to be able to best represent the core interests of her clients. Since opening LJ Law, Bonnie has been able to do just that for thousands of families throughout the Las Vegas Metro Area....

Attorney Vincent Mayo is a partner in The Abrams and Mayo Law Firm. His divorce law knowledge and courtroom acumen have earned the respect of his fellow divorce attorneys and the family court judges in Clark County Nevada. Mr. Mayo’s divorce law legal career includes: Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Preeminent Attorney. This distinction is achieved by only a small fraction of licensed attorneys worldwide. State Bar of Nevada Board Certified as a Family Law Specialist. Published Legal Author. His numerous credits include Nevada Lawyer Magazine, Nevada Family Law Report, and Communique, the official Legal Journal for the Clark County Bar Association. Board Certified in Family...

Ms. McKellar graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2006. After graduation she was an intern for the Honorable Nancy Oesterle in Las Vegas Justice Court Department 6. Soon after completing her internship for the Judge, Ms. McKellar devoted her entire practice exclusively to the area of Family Law by accepting a position at Willick Law Group, where she remained until 2009. She also practiced in the area of misdemeanor offenses in criminal law. After ending her employ at The Willick Law Group, Ms. McKellar accepted a position at The Dickerson Law Group again practicing in exclusively...

Patricia is a licensed attorney and Advanced Practitioner Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution ("ACR"). She is the only attorney in the State of Nevada to achieve the Advanced Practitioner Member status with ACR. Patricia has been a practicing mediator since 1986. At the present, Patricia's practice is solely focused on settlement conferences, assisting in uncontested divorce matters, and preparation of family wills, trusts and estate planning documents.

Patricia has devoted 30 years of service to the legal community, the last five as a licensed attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having grown through the ranks of everything from runner to paralegal to law clerk to attorney, Patricia knows what customer service and that each client deserves efficient communication and friendly service. Patricia is interested in making a difference in her community and serving the needs of those. Patricia communicates effectively with her clients and returns every client phone call personally. If you are looking for an assertive, passionate, creative attorney who listens to...

The Law Office of Roger A. Giuliani is a full service law firm representing clients on various matters including Probate; Estate Planning which includes Wills & Trusts; Family Law matters which include complex divorce matters, custody matters, adoptions and termination of parental rights cases; Bankruptcy which includes representing both the debtor and creditors; Business Planning; Corporate Filings and Minutes; and Real Estate matters. Attorney Roger A. Giuliani is a Certified Family Court Mediator, and was the very first Certified Family Court Mediator for Clark County, Nevada in 2003. He has helped the Family Court settle hundreds of cases...

Keen Ellsworth, is an AV Preeminent Rated attorney & the founder of several law firms, including Ellsworth & Associates, Ltd. Ellsworth & Associates takes a different approach to the practice of law as it relates to clients & billing. High costs & inflation are affecting everyone. Our clients pay flat fees so they know what they're paying from the start. No surprises. No unexpected costly ills you can't afford to pay. Discounts for First Responders, Military, Veterans & the Elderly. For almost 30 years, Keen has practiced law in BOTH Nevada and Arizona in many fields, including: - Estate Planning and...

The foundation of Fuller Law Practice is Rebecca Fuller, a civil litigator who prides herself on providing the highest level of service to her clients by being fully transparent with them, educating them through every step of the legal process, and advocating fiercely for them in the courtroom. For over 16 years, Rebecca has dedicated her life to attaining excellence in her field and serving the needs of her clients. When she’s not in the courtroom, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, attending car shows and racing events, reading, and staying apprised of the latest legal news...

Shauna Hill was born and raised in Southern California. A true beach lover, Shauna spent most of her life in beautiful San Diego. After attending college in San Diego, Shauna began working in the legal field as a paralegal. During this time, she developed a deep love of the law and decided that she wanted to go to law school, so she attended law school in San Diego. While in law school, Shauna met her husband and current partner, Robert Hill. After law school, Shauna took a job as a prosecutor in Socorro New Mexico. There she handled cases ranging from...

Concerned first and foremost with the welfare of our clients, we take care to afford them the respect and attention they deserve. We offer responsive, cost-effective services, along with aggressive, professional representation. Our office staff speaks Spanish.

Attorney Ann E. Kolber is the founding member of Law Practice, Ltd., a Las Vegas family law firm. With over 30 years of legal experience, Ms. Kolber has handled a wide range of family law cases, from divorce, child custody, and child support to paternity, property division, and alimony. Ms. Kolber strives to resolve cases amicably through alternative dispute resolution methods like negotiation and mediation. When these fall short, however, she is a fearless advocate for her clients in litigation.
Mr. Kolber is licensed to practice law in California and Nevada and before the U.S. District Court District of Nevada...

Becky A. Pintar has extensive legal experience in representing business clients from the inception of the business, resolution of business issues, drafting contracts and agreements, and collection of debts, to help your business to achieve and maintain success. Her practice areas are comprised of general business, real estate transactions, contract claims, creditor bankruptcy claims and adversarial complaints, construction law, employment law, administrative law including planning and zoning, and homeowners associations. Ms. Pintar's transactional work includes drafting and review of contracts, commercial leases, and employment, indemnity, partnership, operating and land sales agreements. She has extensive trial experience including all phases of...

Robert graduated from the University of San Diego, School of Law in 1999 and was admitted to practice law in California in 1999 and Nevada in 2000. He started his career working with civil litigation law firms. Robert represented primarily large corporate clients often in large complex, multimillion dollar civil action lawsuits in California and Nevada. However, Robert elected to leave the law firms in order to represent individuals. For the last decade he has helped his clients navigate their way through the legal system and achieve the best possible results. Robert understands that for...

Ed Kainen is the senior and managing partner of the Las Vegas law firm Kainen Law Group, PLLC, which is an 'AV' rated firm and featured in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys. He leads of team of five dedicated and talented family lawyers including other Board Certified Specialists and AAML Fellows. Mr. Kainen, himself, is an elected Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. He is a Nevada Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and is also Board Certified in Family Trial Law by the National Board of...