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What makes a lawyer who is selected for multiple years as one of the best in the U.S in family law? A blend of many things: After earning his law degree Brian became licensed to practice law in the state of New Mexico in 1991, and since, he also became certified to practice in multiple Federal District and Appellate courts in the country. In addition to completing litigation training in both with the US Army and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Program, Brian is a trained and experienced litigator. He conducted dozens of criminal trials, as...

James H. ("Jamie") Shoemaker, Jr. became an associate in the law firm of Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein ("PWHD") in 1993 after spending two years with a large firm based in Norfolk, Virginia. He became a partner in PWHD in 1996. His practice includes all areas of employment law, False Claims Act (whistleblower) and Fair Labor Standards Act (overtime) litigation matters. He has tried over seventy cases to verdict in state and federal courts of record, before arbitration panels, Administrative Law Judges and other forums. He has successfully resolved several times this number through settlement and mediation. Jamie has...

I became a criminal defense attorney to defend people’s rights, especially those provided by our Constitution. My father was an attorney in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and my grandfather served as a judge in Bryan county in Oklahoma. I held in high regard both my father’s and grandfather’s passion for helping others and admired their belief in faithfully protecting others’ rights. My father represented people from all backgrounds. I greatly admired his serving as an advocate for people facing prosecution from a powerful government.

In addition to my higher education experience, I am a fluent Spanish speaker. I credit my aptitude...