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Wesley Todd originally joined the firm as an intern in 2008. He has been a shareholder of the firm since 2020. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and graduated from Albion College in 2006 with a major in political science. While at Albion, he was an active member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, national service fraternity, Habitat for Humanity and the Varsity Tennis Team. Wesley was awarded a Merit Scholarship to attend Michigan State University College of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate cum laude in 2010. After earning his Juris Doctorate, he established his private solo law practice in his hometown of Kalamazoo from 2011 to 2014. After this period Wesley joined Vandervoort Christ and Fisher, practicing there for over six years. Subsequently Wesley re-joined the firm in 2020. Wesley primarily specializes in Criminal and Family Law, as well as civil litigation. He has experience in a plethora of areas from divorce and custody hearings to criminal matters and Bankruptcy. He has presented cases in all counties of West Michigan. He is admitted to practice in the State of Michigan and in the Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Wesley participates in activities with All Species Kinship and is a vintage car and sports enthusiast. Wesley is a member of the Kalamazoo County Bar Association and Calhoun County Bar Association (President 2019-2020). Wesley’s passion for law stems from an intrinsic motivation to provide justice for all people.

Liam J. Duffy practices in the areas of Divorce, Support, Child Custody, Equitable Distribution, Protection from Abuse, Civil Litigation, Business Law and Landlord-Tenant Law. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Liam is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, and Bucks County Bar Association. For 2017, 2018, and 2019, Liam was awarded the SuperLawyers Rising Star Designation, which is reserved for 2.5% of eligible attorneys in Pennsylvania. He was also awarded the 2019 Top 10 under 40 Award. Liam prides himself on being a pragmatic and compassionate attorney but also one who will aggressively protect his client's interests and litigate more complex cases. Liam volunteers as an MCAP pro bono attorney for children in Montgomery County and as a pro bono attorney for the Women's Center of Montgomery County. Liam has acted as a Divorce and Financial Planning subject matter expert for the American College in Bryn Mawr. Prior to becoming an attorney, Liam focused his education and career on business and corporate finance. He attended the University of Delaware for his Bachelor’s degree, Saint Joseph’s University for his Master’s degree in Finance, and Rutgers for his law degree, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. After business school, Liam worked for six years in corporate finance and earned various financial designations. Despite having a promising and lucrative career in finance, he decided to pursue a career in law where he could help people and spend time in the courtroom. In his free time, Liam enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams, exercising at a local gym, and spending time with his family.

Our firm’s founding attorney, David Sexton, is a member of the Tennessee Bar and a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. He loves the people here in Knoxville and works hard every day to help them from a legal standpoint while supporting his community. We also practice multiple areas of law, and we can help you if you: Sustained serious injuries in a truck or auto accident Are facing bankruptcy or foreclosure because of crushing debt Sustained injuries or lost a loved one because of the negligence of another person Are trying to defend yourself against criminal charges Are contemplating divorce or considering taking a child custody action Were injured in a workplace accident or succumbed to an illness due to a work-related condition Need help with a Social Security Disability claim For a confidential consultation with a lawyer who wants what is best for your case, contact us today. We help clients throughout all of eastern Tennessee, and we are here to help with whatever legal situation you are dealing with.

When faced with mountains of debt, you may feel like there is no way out. Even if you're considering bankruptcy, you may not want to go down that path because of what you have heard about the implications of bankruptcy. Contrary to popular belief, bankruptcy is a way to eliminate your debt easily and simply, whether you file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. The two major chapters of bankruptcy for individuals and families both eliminate your debt, but in very different ways. To see which chapter of bankruptcy is best for you and your unique circumstances, meet with a Kingsport, Tennessee attorney today. If you are going through a contentious divorce, have complex adoption negotiations, child custody or support issues, or domestic violence charges, you'll need an experienced family law attorney at your side. For couples and families throughout Kingsport, Tennessee, I provide them with guidance and support to help them reach an amicable, forward-thinking solution. Throughout my forty years as an attorney, I have earned the respect of clients throughout the Kingsport, Tennessee area. As a result, word-of-mouth gives me the opportunity to work in a variety of areas of the law, including criminal defense. If you have been charged with a DUI, theft, shoplifting, robbery, or sexual assault, you can rely on me for tough defense in your favor. From the moment we meet, I will work diligently on your case by listening to your story and building a strategic argument to increase your chances of a dropped charged or reduced sentence. I can also help you with residential real estate transactions, estate planning and probate matters, and personal injury cases if you've been hurt as a result of the careless or neglectful act of another. No matter what legal situation you may come across, you can expect me to treat your case with the care and respect it deserves in pursuit of a positive result, settlement, or verdict. If you live in Kingsport, Church Hill, Johnson City, or Bristol, Tennessee, call my office today to schedule a consultation. I have more than 40 years of experience helping people just like you search for a better tomorrow.

Michelle Mordue Helms is a distinguished DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Family Law attorney who routinely handles cases throughout Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas. Her dedication to her clients, extensive knowledge of the law and her understanding of the applications of the law are what sets her apart from other lawyers. Attorney Helms has litigation experience in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court, and Circuit Court for all of Hampton Roads. Additionally, she has appeared in the Virginia Appellate Court and the Virginia Supreme Court. She has an outstanding reputation and is well respected. Michelle Mordue Helms began 31 years ago as a Paralegal working with some of the best and most aggressive law firms in New York. Once she received her law degree in New York, she practiced law with some of those same attorneys. Making a move to Virginia Beach, she got her law license in the state of Virginia and began practicing with some of the top law firms in the Hampton Roads area. She opened her private law firm several years ago. As head counsel, Attorney Helms makes each and every case important, focusing with confidence and determination to get the best outcome possible.

Attorney Korteling has over 20 years experience representing clients in transactional and litigation matters, offering small firm attention with large firm resources.

The law office of Dunbar Davis provides professional, competent and honest representation for their clients. John Dunbar and Walt Davis consistently strive to practice law in a professional, experienced and detailed manner. Their reliability carries through to all elements of the legal process that might involve you or your company as their client. You can count on them to give you exactly what they have promised, whether that is a return phone call or a stated contingency fee. Your case will get the attention it deserves, in a meticulous, focused manner. Their litigation experience brings depth, sound judgment and experience to their representation of you and has frequently resulted in successful resolution of complex legal issues. Dunbar Davis understands that the goals of its clients are as individual as the clients themselves. Our attorneys will strive to both know and obtain those goals.

Dhu Thompson is a criminal defense, family law, and catastrophic injury lawyer in Louisiana. After graduating from Southern University Law School in 2000, Mr. Thompson worked for the Louisiana Department of Insurance, representing the agency in litigation matters before district courts and administrative law tribunals. Two years later, he joined the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office as an Assistant District Attorney. He advanced to become an original member of the Special Homicide Offender Targeting Unit, a task force established to screen and prosecute at trial career criminals and homicide offenses. His trial experience included numerous convictions for first and second-degree murder. Mr. Thompson joined the Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office in 2004. He has successfully tried hundreds of cases, including the prosecution of offenses such as armed robbery, aggravated rape, and murder. After two years, he was promoted to Section Chief of Section One. As a Special Assistant District Attorney assigned to homicide and violent offender prosecutions, Mr. Thompson prosecuted many high profile cases, including the case of State v Brian Horn, who was convicted of the heinous murder of 12-year-old Justin Bloxom. Mr. Thompson was the lead prosecutor in the successful prosecution of Michael Kevin Hailey, which is referenced in the book Among Murderers and Madness. Mr. Thompson has been in civil practice since 2006. In 2012 he opened his own civil litigation practice in Shreveport. He has litigated over 100 jury trials in his litigation career, including civil, criminal prosecution, and several death penalty prosecutions. In 2014, he was the only attorney in Louisiana to secure a death penalty conviction in a criminal trial and a six-figure verdict in a civil jury trial. His appellate practice includes successful writs to the Second Circuit Court of Appeal and the Louisiana Supreme Court. Mr. Thompson is also a frequent lecturer at police academies, colleges, and local civic organizations on topics of current law and liability. Mr. Thompson is active in the Shreveport/Bossier community. He is a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, Shreveport Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Louisiana Association for Justice, The Downtown Rotary Club, Optimist Club, Southern Hills Business Association, and North Market Business Association. Mr. Thompson is a member of the downtown First United Methodist Church. He is married to Calli Hall Thompson and resides in Shreveport, where they are raising their two children.

Mitzi Alspaugh is a practicing lawyer in the state of Missouri specializing in Divorce & Family Law. Ms. Alspaugh received her J.D. from the Washburn University School of Law in 1990.