James, McElroy & Diehl

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JMD family law attorney Beth Hondros presented at an NBI continuing legal education seminar on High-Conflict and High-Stakes Custody and Visitation today, discussing current trends and dynamics in complex custody cases.

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Alexandra Bachman has been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list. Recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers and are selected by their peers for outstanding professional excellence. Congratulations, Alexandra!

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Congratulations to the JMD attorneys included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for outstanding professional excellence. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.

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Congratulations to the 15 JMD family law attorneys included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Recognition by Best Lawyers for outstanding professional excellence is based entirely on peer review.

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Family Law Partner Lauren Leader was invited by the National Bar Institute to speak with other lawyers at a NC Family Law Continuing Legal Education Seminar, which occurred this week. Lauren presented, “Custody, Visitation, and Support: A Practical Guide.”

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This week a group of JMD attorneys attended the Spring Luncheon benefiting the Council for Children’s Rights, which raised money to support the Council’s efforts to advocate for children in Mecklenburg County in a variety of areas. JMD is a proud supporter and sponsor of CFCR.

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This past week JMD had the honor of attending and sponsoring the 9th annual Fashion Breathes Life gala for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  Our own, Angelika Ballas, participated in the fabulous fashion show!

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James, McElroy & Diehl, P.A. is pleased to announce that Haley Lohr and Kate Foody have joined our firm.
Learn more about Haley and Kate at https://t.co/zUwTy6U0mL

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9 JMD Partners Recognized in Business North Carolina Magazine’s 2024 Legal Elite.
Congratulations to Catherine A. Barnes, Kavita C. Desai, Jonathan D. Feit, J. Alex Heroy, David M. Kern, Gena Graham Morris, Preston O. Odom, III, Adam L. Ross, and John Paul Tsahakis.

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Great minds think alike at JMD

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At the heart of every successful legal team are the dedicated paralegals. Your commitment and hard work make what we do at JMD possible. Happy National Paralegal Day!
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Year Licensed: 2006 (Illinois); 2014 (North Carolina)
State(s) Licensed: North Carolina; Illinois
Area of Practice: Family Law
Favorite thing to do outside of work: Watch our kids play soccer!
Favorite restaurant in Charlotte: Good Food on Montford and Ilios Crafted Greek

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Congratulations to our Newest Associates

Simi Patel and Ayanna Holden were admitted to the Bar at a private swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Congratulations to both of them! Learn more about JMD family law associates, Simi Patel and Ayanna Holden, at https://t.co/IszMFuz2A8.

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JMD is pleased to announce that Eleftherea (“Rea”) V. Goanos has joined our family law practice. Read more about Rea here :https://t.co/WVkQx363SR

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Year licensed: 2022
State Licensed: NC
Area of Practice: Family Law (child support/custody, equitable distribution, alimony and post separation support)
Favorite thing to do: Hike/Camp and/or Kayak
Favorite Restaurant: Beef N Bottle

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Some of our employees enjoyed lunch at the Yiasou Greek Festival today. JMD is proud to once again support this annual festival in Charlotte, which runs today through Sunday, September 10. Stop by this weekend and enjoy some fabulous Greek food, music, dancing and fun!

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Year Licensed: 2022
State(s) Licensed: North Carolina
Area of Practice: Family Law
Favorite Thing to Do Outside of Work: Grab a date night idea out of the date jar
Favorite Restaurant in Charlotte: La Belle Helene (We need to go back!)

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Alexandra Bachman is a 2024 recipient of a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch award. This award is given to attorneys who are recognized early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence. Congratulations, Alexandra!

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Congratulations to the JMD’s 2024 Best Lawyers in America!
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Congratulations to JMD’s eleven family law attorneys recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
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