State: Ohio

Columbus divorce attorney Mark Hogan is committed to the belief that every family counts and that is why he decided to pursue a career practicing family law.

“This can be, and often is, the most stressful, depressing, emotional, psychological challenge one can face in life,” Mr. Hogan said. “My goal is to help alleviate those factors as much as possible for my clients and get them through the process.”

Mr. Hogan works for his clients and thus spends a lot of time listening to his clients voice their concerns before developing a strategy to take into the courtroom.

Family law is tricky and can involve a lot of emotional highs and lows. Mr. Hogan understands that and does whatever he can to give his clients the legal support they need both in and out of the courtroom.

“I don’t promise results, but I will promise that I will always work hard and zealously advocate on your behalf,” Mr. Hogan said. “I am also a father, so I understand and appreciate the dynamic that is in play when custody is contested in domestic litigation matters.”

Columbus divorce lawyer Daniel White considers himself a people person. The relationships he is able to build with his clients are what he enjoys the most about practicing family law.

“I enjoy working with people,” Mr. White said. “Family law allows you to help people through a difficult time in their lives, providing guidance and support.”

Mr. White considers himself a good and active listener, which is a valuable skill to possess as he initially sits down with clients to determine precisely what their goals are for their case.

Inevitably, each divorce or custody case will bring a set of challenges, but Mr. White is committed to helping each of his clients navigate the complicated process.

“Just relax and stay calm,” Mr. White said. “There will be good and bad days along the way, but we’ll make it through together.”

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Marcie Patton-Coffman said practicing family law appeals to her because “I’m built for it.”

“In addition to a thorough understanding of the law, I have the patience, sympathy, and ability to listen and communicate effectively that is necessary to be a successful family law attorney,” Ms. Patton-Coffman said.

She had a recent case where she secured temporary custody for a father via an emergency order that eventually turned into her client having full custody of the minor child.

“Why I am proud, though, concerns the part I played in making this particular little girl’s life better,” Ms. Patton-Coffman said. “She is now in a safe loving home with her father and stepmother. Her quality of life has improved so much I can’t help but smile. Not much can beat that at the end of the day.”

Ms. Patton-Coffman believes it is not enough to a have a thorough understanding of the law to be a successful family law attorney, but one also needs to be able to be compassionate and caring when representing parties during difficult times of their lives. It is important to her to implement this belief in her practice.

Dublin divorce attorney Melinda S. Kaufman enjoys the diversity and complexity of family law issues.

“No case is ever the same, and therefore, provides new challenges on a daily basis,” Ms. Kaufman said.

As a goal-oriented and detailed practitioner, Ms. Kaufman’s preparedness puts her clients at ease when facing a seemingly daunting process.

“I prepare a plan of attack with the client then lay a foundation of realistic goals and a map of how to achieve them,” she said.