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Mark S Cherry, Attorney at Law, PC is a general practice professional law firm in Cherry Hill, NJ that, in addition to the general practice of law, assists homeowners across New Jersey. We have experience in Foreclosure Prevention and Bankruptcy Law. Our firm has helped hundreds of clients file bankruptcy securing their financial future and prevented many foreclosures keeping families safe at home.

A fourth-generation Texan, Frank E. Scofield was born to ranch work and the outdoors. Prior to completing undergraduate studies at UT Austin, he worked as an auto mechanic, oil rig roughneck, printer's assistant, and seasonal IRS employee. Subsequently, Frank was employed by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to provide managerial and financial oversight for a variety of retail and service operations. He returned to Texas in 1975 to work as an auditor and special projects coordinator for then State Comptroller Bob Bullock and to attend graduate school at the University of Texas. Frank maintains active client practices both as a CPA and as an attorney while filling the role of Managing Shareholder at both firms. He has served the community as a member of the Rollingwood City council and, for many years, as a Scoutmaster. Scofield & Scofield, P.C. takes pride in bringing personal care and business perspective to the practice of law. Frank Scofield and Janice Pierce have practiced together through the firm for more than 20 years and each holds either a CPA or MBA in addition to a legal degree. Both are Board Certified in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and present a depth of experience in taxation, estate and trust administration, business transactions, and estate planning.

Mr. Hurlbut has over thirty years of experience in representing clients in both Federal and Texas state courts, from commencement of a suit through trial and appeals. He is as comfortable prosecuting a lawsuit as he is in defending a lawsuit. He has handled a large variety of legal disputes and lawsuits, from fraud, business disputes, partnership disputes, deceptive trade practices, construction defects, breach of contract, discrimination claims, and wrongful termination. Mr. Hurlbut has extensive experience in advising and representing small and medium size businesses as well as professionals in their employment, business and real estate matters. He advises business owners and HR on handling problem employees, company policies, discipline, termination and law-offs as well as defends businesses against employment-related claims. For years, he has also represented and counseled individuals and employees in discrimination claims, retaliation claims, wrongful terminations, workplace tort claims, contract and wage disputes, and lawsuits Prior to founding the Hurlbut Law Firm, Mr. Hurlbut was a shareholder in Bush, Hurlbut & Morrison, after previously a senior associate in Rohne, Hoodenpyle, Lobert & Myers. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Southern Methodist University and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. He has been active and has assumed leadership positions in numerous bar, pro bono, civic and charitable activities, organizations and boards. Mr. Hurlbut was President of the Arlington Bar Association in 1992-1993 and was named in Tarrant County’s Top Attorneys, in the Fort Worth, Texas, the City’s Magazine in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. He was Chair of the Pro Bono Advisory Board for West Texas Legal Services and then Legal Aid of Northwest Texas between 1993 – 2012. In 2005 he was honored with the Equal Justice Award, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas.

Leslie is the owner of The Werner Law Group. After obtaining her MBA from the University of Detroit, Leslie relocated to Texas with a hometown friend, in search of the American dream. Acting on her long-held desire to become a lawyer, Leslie enrolled in the University of Houston’s Law Center and obtained her law degree in 1984. A few years later, Leslie became board certified in civil appellate law. Leslie fiercely opposes cases in which she feels justice has not been served. Leslie represents individuals in all areas of family law (child custody, adoptions, divorce, and more), wills and probate, real estate, as well as chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies. Being a small business owner, Leslie always welcomes clients who are small business owners themselves and who may need legal representation obtaining licensure or litigating disputes. Leslie takes a child-first approach to helping families in transitions. As a mother of two and having been through a divorce herself, Leslie knows the emotional importance of balancing the needs of children with the desire to receive a fair property settlement. As a certified mediator, Leslie values productive compromise and understands what it takes to resolve difficult conflicts. During her free time, Leslie enjoys quilting, bowling, and working on DIY projects with her husband and business manager, Mike Hughes.

Houston bankruptcy attorney Vicky Fealy, is board certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She has for more than 20 years provided compassionate and skilled bankruptcy legal representation for thousands of Houston consumers and businesses regarding bankruptcy law issues such as Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Credit card debt, IRS Problems, Repossessions, Judgments, or Foreclosures. Don't allow your financial problems to threaten your business, health, marriage, retirement savings or employment stability. Timing is often critical and you really need to seek advice early - before you have no options.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Escover served in the United States Marine Corps for ten years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician. While fulfilling his military duties, John earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Park University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. In December 2000, John graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law, where he was a Law Review Write-On Invitee as well as a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity. After law school, John began his legal career as a prosecutor in Williamson County’s Attorney’s Office where he was responsible for prosecution of all classes and phases of misdemeanor litigation including jury and bench trials, plea negotiations, probation revocations, and appeals. In 2003, John transitioned to civil litigation becoming an associate at Watson, Rossick PC, a firm specializing in toxic tort and products liability defense. John later served as an enforcement attorney for the Texas Lottery Commission representing the Commission during enforcement hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings. He also investigated, prosecuted and negotiated the largest fine at that time ever assessed against a bingo game manufacturer in the State of Texas. In 2006, John honed his trial experience in Austin concentrating his practice in medical malpractice, labor and employment, products liability, and personal injury actions securing millions in settlements and judgments on behalf of his clients. In 2011 the most destructive wildfire in Texas history decimated 1500 homes and business in Bastrop County, Texas. John and Bill Rossick filed suit on behalf of over 60 families and business owners against the electric company servicing Bastrop County and its vegetative management services company for failing to properly maintain its electrical lines that became entangled with tree branches that caused the fire. After over three years of doggedly prosecuting the claims of those home and business owners John and Bill secured a multi-million dollar settlement on behalf of their clients. Although John and Bill have since formed their own law firms, they continue to work together and represent clients in various matters as co-counsel. John is licensed in the United States Supreme Court, State of Texas, the United States District Court Western District of Texas, and is a member of the Texas Bar Foundation which is an organization of attorneys who represent the top 1/3 of 1% of the legal profession. From 2001 until 2010, John was also a professor of Criminal Justice for the University of Phoenix. John lives in Leander with his wife Donna and they have four children Bailey, Nolan, Keeli, and Wesley, two dogs, a turtle, and a hedgehog. Their lives are filled with sports, sports, and more sports from baseball, volleyball, football, basketball, and track.

Originally from Del Rio, Texas, Jesus is fluent in both Spanish and English. With an undergraduate degree in Economics and International Business from Baylor University and a JD from Baylor Law School, Jesus has combined the practice of law with his education in business strategy and negotiation. Jesus was admitted to the Texas State Bar in 2003. Jesus is the owner of the firm and his life outside work extends to family, golf, skiing and a strong interest in wine and travel. “I strive to educate my clients on how the law affects their particular case. As such, you will be in a position to make an informed decision on the best way to proceed with your case. The goal of my representation is to resolve your case in the most efficient and affordable manner possible. My legal experience includes hands on work in business law matters, contracts, debt collection, evictions, criminal and juvenile law, personal injury claims, family law, real estate transactions, and mediations.” – Jesus Lopez

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Mark Bates has practiced law for over 30 years, primarily in Missouri and Illinois. He specializes in employment law and workers' compensation. Over his career, he has acted as leading counsel for numerous Fortune 500 companies such as Wal-Mart, Macy's, Dial, Mallinckrodt Chemical, Kroger, TWA, Express Scripts, Johnson Controls, and Owens-Illinois, along with insurance companies such as AIG, Traveler's, Liberty Mutual, Guide One, and Republic Insurance. Mark is also experienced at criminal defense, having worked previously as a military policeman and a MEDICO-Legal Investigator for St. Louis City.

Attorney Angela Frozena brings 15 years of diverse experience to serve the people of Kenosha County and eastern Wisconsin. A native of northeastern Wisconsin, Angela graduated from Roncalli High School and received an Honors Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematical Economics from Marquette University. She also graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School. She has not only drafted estate plans, but also administered them as a trust officer and prepared fiduciary income, estate, and gift tax returns. Her years in the financial services industry provided valuable experience both in working with advisors and understanding the inner workings of underwriting, in-force operations, and claims, particularly for long-term care insurance. Attorney Angela Frozena is prepared to provide the guidance you need both now and in the future. To learn more, contact us at 262-237-8668 to schedule a consultation.