Philosophy/Credentials

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I understand the layperson's point of view from my many years of life  and work experience before becoming an attorney.  I know how it feels to  consult with an attorney on a variety of issues.  I want to empower my  clients to do as much of the work as possible to give them control over  their lives and to limit legal expenses.  My initial consultations are  moderately priced and may provide you with enough information to do the  work yourself.  However if you start out doing the work yourself and  discover it gets too much you can always engage me to do the activities  you are finding too difficult.  I want to help you use the law wisely. 
 

Professional Licenses
North Carolina Bar
Eastern District of North Carolina Federal Court
District of Columbia Appeals Court Bar
United States Supreme Court
 

Professional Affiliations
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
North Carolina Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Board Member)
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (Former Member of the Board of Directors)
Durham - Orange Women Attorneys (Former President and Former Member of the Board of Directors)
North Carolina Bar Association
Durham County Bar Association
Orange County Bar Association
American Bar Association
 

Community Affiliations
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Hillsborough -- (Member of Coordinating Council and Chair of Program Committee)
American Red Cross Disaster Volunteer and CPR/First Aid Volunteer Instructor
People's Alliance of Durham (Member of Coordinating Committee)
National Association of Retired and Active Federal Employees
Former Member of American Federation of Government Employees (Steward)