Mr. Bartholomew, a native of Elk Grove, California, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of California, Davis, in 1968 and his Juris Doctor in 1971 from the same institution. Formerly a partner for 15 years with the law firm of Desmond, Miller, Desmond & Bartholomew, he co-founded the firm of Bartholomew & Wasznicky in 1989. He is a retired captain in the United States Army Reserve and is a licensed real estate broker. In addition to membership in the California Bar, he is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Court of Claims. Mr. Bartholomew is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, as well as the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and is certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist.

Lauren Pruett is a Partner and shareholder of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick P.C.. Lauren oversees our Family Law Department. She focuses exclusively on family law issues including: divorce, custody, spousal support, child support, domestic violence, guardianships, adoptions, grandparent visitation. Lauren dedicated her focus to family law from the start of her legal studies, taking courses dedicated to the field such as family law, community property, family law trial skills and juvenile law. Additionally, she clerked for the Honorable Thadd Blizzard for one year at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse and worked as a certified law student for a local family law firm while pursuing her legal studies. Lauren graduated cum laude from California State University Sacramento, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Lauren went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law obtaining honors in her clerkship positions and her practical and persuasive legal writing courses. Notable facts: Lauren is a dog mom, spin fanatic, wine lover and avid certified scuba diver. In her spare time she enjoys traveling adventures with her husband.