Kathleen Stillman
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Professional attorney offering expert legal counsel and representation in the area of family law. Skilled in fostering positive and trusting client relationships to advocate for and assist clients with navigating some of the most emotional and financially difficult times in their lives. Maintain a high professional standard in interactions with the family court judicial bench as well as family law practitioners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Fromm Smith & Gadow, P.C.
01.2016 - Current
Certified Specialist in Family law
Lead attorney for all matters related to family law including premarital agreements, dissolution with and without children, modification to Court orders, modification to child support, paternity, grandparent rights and visitation.
Owner/Operator
Stillman Law, P.C.
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Consulted with potential clients to assess needs and propose litigation course of action, if appropriate.
Associate Attorney
Condos Law
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Draft and review pleadings.
- Conduct research for principal attorney.
Education
J.D. - Juris Doctorate
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.1995
Skills
- Strong advocacy for clients
- Accurate and detailed pleadings
- Attention to detail
- Skilled management of client expectations
Accomplishments
Certified Specialist in Family Law
Additional Information
Publications:
Blog:
Four Steps to Navigating Divorce, Bridge Divorce Strategies, September 2022
Articles:
The Crossover Between Family Court and Probate Court: Part I
Arizona State Bar Family Law News, Fall 2019
The Crossover Between Family Court and Probate Court: Part II
Arizona State Bar Family Law News, Fall 2020
Instruction/Presenter:
-Arizona State Bar: Modest Means, Family Law, 2017
-Arizona State Bar: Parting Shots, 2018
-HalfMoon Education: Arizona Family Law Practice for Paralegals: December 2021 and March 2023
-Maricopa County Bar Association: Child Support Guidelines, co-presenter, November 2022
-Arizona State Bar: Advanced Family Law Hot Tips Panel; Summary Consent Decree, Tucson, AZ November 2022
-Arizona State Bar: Instructor Course on Professionalism, May 2023
Volunteer Services:
-President, Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Board, January 2023-present
-Member, Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Board, January 2021-present
-Children’s Law Center Volunteer, 2016-present
-Court Appointed Advisor through Children’s law Center
-Led study group for attorneys sitting for the Arizona Specialization Exam (2022)
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Fromm Smith & Gadow, P.C.
01.2016 - Current
Owner/Operator
Stillman Law, P.C.
03.2014 - 12.2015
Associate Attorney
Condos Law
05.2013 - 03.2014
J.D. - Juris Doctorate
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
Arizona State University
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