About me
I’ve been helping others find a fresh start through bankruptcy and divorce for almost 20 years.
When I was in law school I just happened to be working for a bankruptcy attorney. One of my first cases was a couple whose daughter suffered from a brain tumor, and after a multitude of surgeries and treatments, the family was left with bills in excess of $200,000 after insurance. They had no choice but to file bankruptcy and get some reprieve from the overwhelming amount of bills necessary to save their daughter.
Soon after, I met a young mother who had an inordinate amount of debt. She got pregnant by the love of her life, and the young man convinced her to buy a car along of a myriad of other items of value in her name. When the baby came, the young man took off with the car, leaving this penniless young mother alone with a baby and a ton of debt. This woman’s only option to get back on her feet was through a bankruptcy.
Case by case, I started to see how bankruptcy provided opportunities for people in unfortunate circumstances to realize a fresh start and decided to dedicate myself to this practice of law. Every day I take pride in helping my clients work towards a brighter future whether it’s through bankruptcy or divorce.
I have lived in the Hampton Roads area for over 20 years with my husband of 27 years, Harry. Before moving here, I served in the military for 5 years. I grew up in a small town in Eastern Oregon, where my father had a small business. I had three brothers and all of us served in the military.
Jeremiah 29: 11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
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Practice areas
Licensed
- Chapter 7: 45%19 years
- Chapter 13: 35%19 years
- Divorce: 15%19 years
- Wills: 5%19 years
Payment
Fees:
Fixed (always), Free consultation (15 minutes)
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
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Contact info
372 S Independence Blvd
Suite 109
Virginia Beach, VA, 23452-1000
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| VA | Authorized to practice law | 1997 | 03/31/2016 |
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| Best Bankruptcy Law Firm of Virginia Beach, Silver Award | The Virginian-Pilot | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best Law Firm in Virginia Beach, Silver Award | The Virginian-Pilot | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 3 Bankruptcy Attorneys in Virginia Beach | Three Best Rated | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top 100 Lawyers Nominee | The National Advocates | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ABA Military Pro Bono Service Award | American Bar Association | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graduate with Distinction | Georgetown University Law Center | 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Who's Who Executive, Professionals | Cambridge University | 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Magna Cum Laude | Regent University School of Law | 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Who's Who Law Student | Who's Who In American Law | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Managing Attorney | Hampton Roads Legal Services | 2001 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | Berg Legal Clinic | 1998 - 2000 |
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| Virginia Beach United Methodist Church | Church Leadership Council | 2015 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia Beach United Methodist Church | Lay Leader | 2015 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia Conference of United Methodist Churches | Conference Delegate for VBUMC | 2015 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tidewater Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Founding Member | 2013 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stand Up for Kids, Hampton Roads Chapter | Leadership Team | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia Beach United Methodist Church | Staff Pastor Relations Committee | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2007 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Single Mom of 3 Had $47,000 Discharged | $47,000 Discharged | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Our Client Couldn't Afford $1,000/Month for Student Loan debt on a Teacher's Salary | Student loan monthly payment was reduced by $700 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Young married couple has $157,000 in debt discharged. | $157,000 discharged | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Book | You Don't Have to Have An Attorney To File Bankruptcy But Read This Before You Try | 2013 |
| Newsletter | Hampton Roads Legal Services Monthly Newsletter | 2013 |
| Book | 10 Myths About Debt Collection Actions & Bankruptcy | 2012 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Georgetown University Law Center | Employment Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1998 |
| Regent University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
| Webster College | Adminstration of Justice | Masters | 1983 |
| Oregon State University | Pre-Law | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1980 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Regent University Bankruptcy Class | Basic Bankruptcy | 2014 |