Phalen, John M.

LEGAL COUNSEL

Accomplished legal specialist with advanced knowledge and practice of family law.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Solo practitioner lawyer with 20 years experience focusing on Family Law matters.

CASE STUDIES:

MARRIAGE OF GARCIA: While representing husband in Marital Dissolution Action, successfully defeated wife's request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order based upon wife's allegations of physical violence. Client denied that any physical violence occurred. Evidentiary hearing included introduction of documentary evidence, client testimony and cross-examination of wife on witness stand. Opposing counsel: Pat Tillman, Esq.

MARRIAGE OF WIPPICH: While representing wife in Marital Dissolution Action, successfully obtained Domestic Violence Restraining Order against husband based upon wife's allegations of physical violence. Husband denied that physical violence occurred. Evidentiary hearing included introduction of documentary evidence, photographic evidence, client testimony and cross-examination of husband on witness stand. Opposing counsel: Robert Lewis, Esq.

PATERNITY OF SMITH: While representing mother in Paternity Action, successfully obtained Supervised Visitation Order against self-represented father based upon mother's allegations of physical violence. Father denied that physical violence occurred. Evidentiary hearing included introduction of documentary evidence, photographic evidence, client testimony and cross-examination of father on witness stand. Requested and obtained arrest of father at conclusion of hearing due to father's Failure to Appear at prior Child Support hearing.