Litigation

I am a divorce attorney who is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialists, and a managing attorney of the Family Department at the Plano Office of Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law. Not only am I a dedicated lawyer but I am also a dedicated family’s man and member of the community. I understand the stress, time and responsibilities of raising a family in my North Dallas community. I have been married for 25 years, I am raising two children who are attending Brentfield Elementary and J.J. Pearce High School. Bailey & Galyen practices in many areas of law and can provide our clients with expertise in many areas. I have been practicing law for 27 years, I am licensed in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, and I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I have vast experience in custody litigation, property division litigation, divorce, mediation, examination of complex financial documents, valuing and dividing business entities and interests, real estate division, mineral rights, partition agreements, along with the myriad of issues that surface in family law. There simply is no case too complex that myself and Bailey & Galyen cannot handle. The dedication and hands on approach of all of the lawyers, provides the highest quality of legal representation to our clients. The recognition of our peers and clients indicates That we are certainly doing something right.

Louis F. Pignatelli currently practices law in several areas, focusing primarily on trial practice in cases concerning serious personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, and wrongful death. Soon after being sworn-in, Attorney Pignatelli began to practice with his father, then Mayor Louis J. Pignatelli. He maintained the family practice while simultaneously serving as the youngest State’s Attorney in the history of Whiteside County. He rededicated exclusively to private practice in the late-1970s. Over the years, his practice has focused on obtaining compensation for injured people and their families. He has selected a handful of cases to follow this biography for your consideration. In addition to obtaining justice for injured people, Attorney Pignatelli has extensive experience in finance and financial litigation in competitive market sectors. Pignatelli secured the financing for his first residential development project with the title to his late-model Datsun. To date, he continues development of residential properties — both single-family and multi-unit — as well as commercial and industrial real estate in northwestern Illinois. Pignatelli worked with the Chicago-based Gamel Broadcasting Group. Over time he acquired a minority stake and later purchased a controlling interest in the group’s five-tower, 1,000-watt Fox Valley-area station under the call letters WFXW, serving news, talk and nightly music to Geneva, St. Charles and Batavia. Pignatelli served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skolniks, a publicly-traded company on the NASDAQ. Then a director, Pignatelli stepped-up to captain the corporation — which produced the baked goods including the Olive Garden’s beloved breadsticks, as well as bagels and other bakery products — following the ousting of several members of management who were found to be complicit in corporate scandal. Under Pignatelli’s leadership, the national brand, franchise and wholesale divisions navigated toward an outcome in the best interests of its shareholders. Pignatelli serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Community State Bank of Illinois.

Linda N. Risinger is a knowledgeable divorce and family law attorney with more than 35 years of legal experience. In 1989, she established her private practice, The Law Office of Linda Risinger. Located in Frisco, Texas, Linda and her team serve clients throughout North Texas. Born, raised, and educated in Texas, it is important to Linda to serve members of her local community. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Risinger, visit her website or call 972-294-6533.

Mr. Davis is the founder and lead attorney of the Law Offices of Vincent W. Davis & Associates. Since 1986, Mr Davis' practice cover all areas of law including family law, juvenile dependency, probate, civil litigation, contracts, immigration, entertainment law and criminal defense.Mr. Davis and his associates represent clients going through divorce and handle issues such as child custody and visitation, child support and spousal support and division of property.At Vincent W. Davis & Associates we also handle domestic violence, paternity, adoption matters, civil litigation matters, real estate matters and all criminal matters.

Any legal issue can cause harm to an individual’s finances, reputation and future. If you are facing a legal issue, seek out the legal guidance and representation you need from a dedicated lawyer who will always work hard for you. I’m Robert A. Jones, an Essex County trial attorney. For more than 35 years, I have been helping people who have been injured due to the negligence of others. I also represent people who have lost family members in a fatal accident. In addition to my personal injury practice, I represent individuals in a variety of other areas, including business litigation, medical and legal malpractice cases, nursing home abuse and neglect cases, and employment discrimination and sexual harassment cases. As a small firm, I handle all of my cases personally. Since I do not have a large volume practice, I provide personal attention to each client and to each case. All phone calls from clients are usually returned the same day and all questions are answered thoroughly. In addition, I have a strong, experienced support staff that provides all of my clients with the personal attention they deserve. You can rest assured that someone in this office will always be available to you when you need us.

Andrew concentrates his family law practice in divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, collaborative law, custody, prenuptial agreements, litigation and appeals, complex litigation, federal trial practice, state appellate practice, state trial practice, business law and mediation. Andrew has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer since 2012. He is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, Will County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. He is currently a Fellow for the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and also served as a past member of their TEC Committee. At Andrew Cores Family Law Group, we assist clients in all aspects of the law relating to the needs of today's families,

Mr. Lock began his career in civil litigation and then opened the doors of The Law Office of Sam H. Lock in 2000. For more than 10 years, he has been serving citizens throughout the state of Texas, in cities like San Antonio, Seguin, Pecos, Waco, Austin, Del Rio, El Paso and Midland. His commitment to his clients is unmatched and his passion for justice shows in his dedication to his work and his community. Professional Memberships/Associations: Board of Directors, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member, American Inns of Court William Session Inn Sam H. Lock has tried every type of criminal case, from murder to the most minor misdemeanor. He brings his legal knowledge, litigation skills and a personal touch to his representation of those accused of crimes. Largely because of his hands-on approach, Sam has been recognized four times by Texas Monthly as a "Rising Star" in the legal profession (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011). He has also been recognized three times in Scene in S.A. Monthly as one of San Antonio’s Best Lawyers. Sam frequently lectures at continuing legal education seminars, educating other attorneys on developments in the law, evidence, procedure and consequences of criminal convictions. He represents people from all walks of life and is firmly committed to fighting for his clients in courts throughout Texas.

Accomplished attorney Arlene D. Kock has focused her professional experience on family and civil litigation, leading her practice since 1984 to become one of the highest rated offices in San Ramon. For over the past 30 years, Arlene Kock has handled cases ranging from divorce and domestic partnership terminations, including same-sex marriage dissolutions, to child custody and child and spousal support. She has appeared on behalf of clients throughout the state of California, as well as all ten Bay Area counties. Arlene Kock's general practice is also equipped to assist clients with personal injury, juvenile laws, and criminal law matters. Arlene Kock attended the University of San Francisco Law School. She earned her Juris Doctorate in 1978 and was admitted to the California State Bar and the Federal District Court later that same year. Arlene Kock served as an Attorney with the Law Offices of Alfred A. Affinito until 1980, when she became Managing Attorney for the Law Offices of Yanello & Flippen. Kock directed the main office and the five branches throughout the Bay Area for the general practice firm for two years. In 1983, Arlene Kock established her own practice, becoming CEO of the Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock. She has since served as the sole attorney for the firm. Kock's success has granted her a Certificate of Recognition from the Municipal Court of the San Leandro and Hayward Judicial District for her service as Judge Pro Tem. Arlene Kock is also listed in the second edition of Marquis Who's Who in American Law, as well as the 14th edition of the Who's Who of American Women. Since 1984, Arlene Kock has been a member of the Alameda County Bar Association, where she also serves on the Board of Directors and the Chair Lawyer Referral Services Committee. She regularly appears in courts in the 10 Bay area counties and has represented clients on legal matters located in jurisdictions as far north as Cresent City and as far south as San Diego. Her general practice also handles plaintiff personal injury, general civil litigation, juvenile law and felony and misdemeanor criminal law. She is a member of the Alameda County Bar Association and serves on a number of the association's volunteer committees. Ms. Kock is also listed in Who's Who of American Law and Who's Who of Outstanding Women. In the course of her career, Arlene has appeared in jurisdictions throughout California. She is an experienced litigator and has jury and nonjury trial experience. Her offices are located in San Ramon California.

Bill is a member and partner at Boyer Law Group. He has over 20 years experience of fighting for the rights of his clients and litigation experience and primarily concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, automobile and motorcycle accidents, insurance disputes, including automobile, home, medical and disability insurance, medical malpractice, construction site accidents, wrongful death, and civil litigation. Bill has collected millions of dollars for his clients and has been identified as obtaining some of the largest verdicts in the State of Michigan by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

Prior to forming the law office of Westchase Law, P.A. and Westchase Title, LLC in Tampa, Florida, C. Todd Marks attended the George Mason School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Marks graded on to the Law Review and served as the Symposium Editor. Mr. Marks practiced law in Virginia and Washington, D.C. Mr. Marks began his legal career in Washington, DC and McLean, Virginia with the law firm of Shaw Pittman, LLP where he practiced in the emerging companies and commercial real estate practice groups. In the meantime, Todd remained active in local and national political campaigns. Todd eventually worked for law firms Connolly, Bove, Lodge & Hutz in the commercial litigation and bankruptcy practice groups where he developed a general practice which included estate planning and other business law matters. His experience includes real estate closings and disputes, commercial leases, commercial litigation, creditors' rights in bankruptcy, corporate formation and transactions, estate planning, employment law, and family law. Mr. Marks is the proud father of two boys and a girl. Mr. Marks serves on the Board of the Westchase Charitable Foundation and has served on the Board of Church at the Bay.