Meet the team.
A group of attorneys and professionals working together to support you at every stage.
Attorneys
Sarah W. Houck
Walks clients through the emotional and financial aspects of divorce and custody — empathetic, collaborative, educating every step of the way.
Arielle N. Leake Paisley
Represents individuals and businesses in disputes — whether through litigation or outside of court.
Scott W. Kowalski
Counsels construction industry clients on construction contracts, claims, and disputes.
Chad A. Mooney
Guides individuals and businesses through disputes — business litigation, personal injury, and collections.
James R. Richards
Helps businesses navigate growth, transition, and matters — the quarterback who pulls in the right people for the job.
Andrew P. Pearson
Assists clients with complex construction law and litigation issues.
Mark A. Burgin
Handles commercial real estate transactions, business formations, mergers and acquisitions, construction contracts, and the disputes that occasionally come with them.
Jake H. Snow
Advises individuals and families on transferring their assets and values to the next generation — smoothly, efficiently, and in a way that holds up.
Professional Staff
Aubrie A. Lavinder
Welcomes clients at the very start of a potential matter — and makes that first conversation an easy one.
Bailey G. Davis
Answers clients' billing questions and concerns — and assists with general payment-related matters.
Dawn L. Burton
Files collection matters and manages post-judgment enforcement — warrants in debt, garnishments, deadlines, and the path from filing through resolution.
Jenny Soroka
Steadies clients through the emotional journey of divorce, custody, and support matters — and serves as the first point of contact for estate planning.
Maya E. Cook
Aids construction clients with contract reviews, mechanic's liens, and lien collections — keeping projects paid and paperwork tight.
Melissa Herke
Supports clients through estate administration — whether the firm or the client is serving as executor — drafting documents, guiding the process, and easing the transition of a loved one.
The work, from the people who do it.
Estate planning sits at the intersection of money, mortality, and meaning. The legal documents matter — but so do the conversations behind them.
Grounded in the agricultural industry’s principles of trust, integrity, and reputation — where a handshake and your word carry real weight, and doing what you say is a matter of honor.
I help families honor their loved ones’ wishes, protect their legacies, and navigate life’s transitions with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
My focus is on helping clients make good business decisions about their construction projects — and achieving the earliest resolution possible on any claims or disputes.
I approach each matter with diligence, preparation, and a solution-centered mindset — focused on strong results for each client’s specific needs and issues.
You'll always have a team behind you.
You may work primarily with one person, but you'll always have a team behind you. We collaborate behind the scenes so you benefit from shared insight, experience, and perspective.
Because better outcomes come from working together.
We hire for the next twenty years.
We invest in attorneys and staff who want to build a practice that compounds — not one they have to rebuild every few years. When openings come up, you'll find them here.