Divorce

With over 15 years of experience in the legal field, Grace Flores is a fierce advocate for her clients, known for her unwavering dedication, compassion, and strategic legal representation. Before becoming an attorney, Grace worked as a paralegal, gaining invaluable firsthand experience in the complexities of the legal system. Her passion for justice led her to law school, where she refined her skills and solidified her commitment to empowering clients facing life-altering legal challenges. As the founder and managing partner of Grace Law, Grace is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in family law and personal injury matters. She understands that both practice areas involve deeply personal and often traumatic experiences, and she approaches each case with relentless advocacy, empathy, and a client-centered focus. Whether she is guiding a family through a high-conflict divorce, protecting a parent's rights, or securing justice for an injured victim, she is a steadfast ally for those navigating the legal system. Grace’s dedication to serving her community extends beyond the courtroom. She is an active leader in the legal profession, currently serving as a board member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida. She is also a proud member of the Florida Bar, American Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and the Orange County Bar Association. As a fluent Spanish and English speaker, she takes pride in providing strong, culturally competent representation to the Hispanic community, ensuring that language is never a barrier to justice. Originally born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Grace has been a part of the Central Florida community since 1991. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida before obtaining her Juris Doctor from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, where she graduated cum laude and ranked in the top 20% of her class. Grace’s legal philosophy is rooted in servant leadership—she believes in raising clients up, giving a voice to the voiceless, and fighting fiercely for those facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Whether advocating for justice in a personal injury case or guiding clients through the emotional complexities of family law, Grace brings a rare combination of legal skill, resilience, and genuine care that sets her apart. At Grace Law, she and her team are committed to protecting your rights, your future, and your family; because when you have Grace in your corner, you are never fighting alone.

Ms. Calderwood is a partner in the firm of Raphael, Ramsden & Behers. Her practice is concentrated in family law, including divorce cases involving complex asset, debt, and valuation issues; support and alimony cases; child custody and interstate custody matters. She uses her experience, her knowledge of asset valuation, and her skills in handling basic to complex support matters to seek the best result possible, whether through the courtroom or settlement outside of the courtroom. As many clients benefit from seeking a resolution of their family law matters outside of the courtroom, she is trained to resolve cases using the collaborative law approach. This allows a client more control of the details of the settlement and generally cost savings, as compared to litigation. Whether operating in or out of the courtroom, she strives at all times to provide guidance and practical advice to her clients. She finds great satisfaction in family law, as it allows her to help others in restructuring their family and seeking the best available solution to their problems, which are unique to each family. From 2012 to the present, Ms. Calderwood has been selected for inclusion in the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. From 2005 to 2011, she was selected for inclusion in the Rising Star List by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association where she currently serves as the Chair-Elect of the Family Law Section, previously served as a general Council Member, is a former Chair of the Domestic Rules Committee, and was previously Co-Chair of the Program Committee of the Family Law Section. Ms. Calderwood is also a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and its Family Law Section, serving on committees and previously a member of council. Additionally, she was the President of the Pittsburgh Matrimonial Inn of Court for the 2007-2009 term. She has served as a speaker for continuing legal education presentations on behalf of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, and Allegheny County Bar Association. Attorney Calderwood was awarded the 2007 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from the Young Lawyers Division of the Allegheny County Bar Association. In 2002, she was recognized as one of Pittsburgh’s “50 Finest,” raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis Association. Ms. Calderwood has also volunteered her time to pro bono and community efforts. Ms. Calderwood was admitted to practice in 1998, after attending the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, and she is a 1993 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

Finishing his undergraduate degree at The State University of New York at Oswego, William Galarza went on to St. John’s University to earn his Juris Doctor degree. Admitted in the State of New York in 1986, he’s been practicing law for nearly 30 years, helping hundreds of clients and winning countless cases. In 2001, he was admitted in the State of New Jersey, going on to earn his Master’s Degree in Taxation from Fairleigh Dickenson University. In 2004 he went on to the State of Florida. Along with bankruptcy, Mr. Galarza also specializes in foreclosure defense, DWI and DUI law, criminal law, family and divorce law, trust and estate law, and personal injury law. Our lawyers have extensive knowledge, experience, and versatility. The Sarasota lawyers at Galarza Law Firm are dedicated to bettering the lives of our clients. Open, understanding and willing to do whatever it takes to help, our greatest success is seeing our clients succeed. Whether that means helping them plan for their financial future, giving them a clean start, or helping them get what they deserve, we are always in your corner, ready to serve. We employ some of the most professional and experienced bankruptcy lawyers in the Sarasota, FL area. To give you your best chance, we will discuss your case and your options at no cost to you, so you have the paths laid out in front of you and a law firm ready to walk any of them with you. Contact us today and get a free consultation, and get Sarasota’s leading bankruptcy attorney on your side.

My Journey... I first thought of pursuing a career as an attorney when I was taking a course in the inequalities of our judicial system during my undergrad work at Penn State. By the time I finished that course, I had made up my mind to attend law school and become an attorney. Once I graduated law school and passed the Bar Exam, the first area of law I practiced was a Pro-Bono case involving child custody. Today I still practice Family Law as well as Real Estate and Estate Planning, Criminal, Business, Probate and Contracts. My Focus... I love these areas of law because I am a people person and all of these areas of practice bring me face to face with real people. Helping people through the most difficult time in there life during a divorce or helping people embark on a wonderful moment in their life by helping them buy their first home, either way I am here to help and enjoy what I do. I know it sound cliche, but I truly enjoy helping people...that is what it is all about. Helping real people with real problems and guiding them through with as little stress as possible. My Mission... I offer my clients personal attention, customer service and caring and compassionate legal assistance. I pride myself in always calling my clients back when they call me. My mission is to give each and every client their due importance and their fair day in court if needed. I promise that you will be heard.

Christopher E. Sawin is Founder and Principle Attorney of Sawin Law, P.C., where he concentrates his practice in family law, probate, estate planning, and veterans’ law. His practice includes the representation of individuals in some of the most difficult of life’s transitions, including divorce, paternity actions, modification of agreement and judgements, custody disputes, prenuptial agreements, enforcement proceedings, restraining orders, estate disputes, discharge upgrades, and military disability appeals. To serve clients with the upmost quality representation, Mr. Sawin draws upon his experience, training, and education to reach the best possible result for every client. His analytical approach and hard-earned reputation for integrity and discretion ensures quality results, keeping the client’s best interest at the forefront of his practice. Mr. Sawin believes that zealous advocacy combines an understanding of the law with a creative use of intellect, negotiation, reasoned decision-making, and effective implementation of experts. Previously, Mr. Sawin was a law clerk to Chief Justice John D. Casey of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court and also represented indigent families through his participation of the Suffolk Family Advocacy Clinic in a variety of issues in the Greater Boston area. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Sawin served in the United States Marine Corps where he deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and aboard the USS Iwo Jima with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. He currently volunteers a portion of his legal services to indigent military veterans and their families with the unique legal challenges they face before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and with state law issues.

Proudly taking criminal, divorce & family, and accident & injury cases out of Brainerd, Minnesota and the surrounding areas.

Carol Baskin started practicing family law because she wanted to protect the relationships of families in Georgia. Baskin & Baskin, LLC was founded in 1976 by Carol and her late husband Harris with the vision of premiere legal services backed by exceptional client support. With 100% of her practice devoted to protecting marital and children’s interest, Carol is always ready to fight in court on behalf of her clients if necessary. Carol was the first female attorney outside of Cobb County to start practicing law within Cobb County in the 70’s. She brings over 38 years of law experience to Marietta, specializing in divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division, paternity, domestic violence, modifications, and appeals. Carol is a certified registered neutral in General Mediation, Arbitration and Domestic Relations Mediation.

Since 1990, attorney Tom McElyea has earned a reputation for providing his clients with honest, reliable and hands-on legal representation. In fact, if he has proven one thing over the last 30 years, it is that he takes a no-nonsense approach to the practice of law – he will always tell it to you straight no matter the situation. While attorney McElyea recognizes the need for aggressive legal advocacy, he also understands that each case is different, and as such, should be handled with common sense and practical legal guidance. “Although I certainly have the experience to fight for you aggressively in the courtroom, I never just go rushing into litigation. I will take the time to carefully evaluate your case, give you an honest and accurate case assessment, and do everything I can to obtain a favorable settlement for you without the time and expense of court. I am always looking for a way to get the best outcome possible as efficiently as possible.” Regardless of whether you need help with a business matter, a personal injury claim or a family law dispute, attorney McElyea will give you and your case the individualized service you deserve. You can count on him to personally manage your case from start to finish. In 2001, Tom McElyea decided to branch out and establish his own legal practice in the Southlake area – the firm that is now known as McElyea Law. Prior to the opening of his own firm, attorney McElyea primarily defended corporations and insurance companies in defense cases. This particular experience now provides the firm with a significant advantage and unique insight when it comes to pursuing personal injury claims in Texas.