{"id":371255,"date":"2021-03-11T09:54:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T14:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:46:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:46:39","slug":"contributing-authors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html","title":{"rendered":"Contributing Authors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Contributing Authors<\/h1>\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FindLaw.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has 35,000+ articles currently published on the website. Hundreds of thousands of articles and blogs have been published here since its creation in 1996. Many talented professionals have created content for the site. All current and former authors are attorneys, journalists, or writers who specialize in legal content. Learn more by visiting our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/findlaw-com-about-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Us page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or reading our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editorial Standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Last reviewed\u00a0<time>May 7, 2026<\/time><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>About FindLaw.com Legal Writers<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the biographies below to learn more about the talented individuals currently writing, editing, and researching for FindLaw. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual authors list their qualifications, thought leadership, and active participation in their fields of expertise, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional credentials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bar admissions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Board certifications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State licenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specializations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awards or accolades<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional associations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Bar Association (or state-specific bar associations) membership<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media mentions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Author biography pages automatically provide a feed of the author\u2019s most recent FindLaw.com articles. You can find their recent contributions to FindLaw.com as well as past or upcoming external publications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our contributing authors provide thought leadership and legal information, not specific legal advice. They do not create an attorney-client relationship through their content. If you are seeking a specialized attorney, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FindLaw provides an attorney directory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> listing hundreds of local attorneys for you to select from.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Hal Armstrong, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Hal Armstrong, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Hal Armstrong, a personal injury attorney with more than 18 years of experience, reviews and edits articles for FindLaw.com and LawInfo.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/hal-armstrong-esq\/\">Read Hal&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Omri Ben-Ari<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756798939\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-OmriBen-Ari\/team-OmriBen-Ari.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Attorney Omri Ben-Ari\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Omri has been exclusively practicing labor and employment litigation for almost a decade. He reviews employment law articles on FindLaw.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/omri-ben-ari-esq\/\">Read Omri&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756801680\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Melissa_Bender\/team-Melissa_Bender.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Photo of Melissa Bender\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Melissa is an attorney consultant and legal editor with over 20 years of trial experience in family and criminal law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/melissa-bender-esq\/\">Read Melissa&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Maddy Buck, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Legal Writer, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756808785\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Maddy_Buck\/team-Maddy_Buck.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Maddy Buck, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Maddy Buck was a Legal Writer for FindLaw\u2019s Legal Forms &amp; Services.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/maddy-buck-esq\/\">Read Maddy&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Susan Buckner, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Susan is a J.D. writer whose legal experience ranges from contract law to personal injury law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/susan-buckner-j-d\/\">Read Susan&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Lisa Burden, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Lisa Burden, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Lisa Burden is a freelance writer with degrees in journalism and law. She writes about legal, business, technology, and energy topics.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/lisa-burden-j-d\/\">Read Lisa&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Kathy Burns<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Kathy Burns\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Kathy Burns is a freelance writer specializing in crafting long-form business, financial, and legal content designed to engage and inform readers.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/kathy-burns\/\">Read Kathy&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Jeff Burtka, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832004\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Jeff_Burtka\/team-Jeff_Burtka.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Jeff Burtka, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Jeff has more than 10 years of practice experience as a prosecutor, health care attorney, and estate planning attorney. He writes and reviews articles for FindLaw.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/jeff-burtka-esq\/\">Read Jeff&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Jade Chounlamountry, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831995\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Jade-Chounlamountry\/team-Jade-Chounlamountry.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Contributing author Jade Chounlamountry\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Jade is an attorney licensed in both Minnesota and Nevada. She has worked with small businesses on choosing legal structures, creating operating documents, and reviewing contracts.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/jade-chounlamountry-esq\/\">Read Jade&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Aviana Cooper, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832085\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-AvianaCooper\/team-AvianaCooper.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Aviana Cooper, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Aviana Cooper is an attorney reviewer with litigation experience. She also has substantial experience advising small businesses. She is licensed in Maryland, D.C., and the U.S. District Court of Maryland.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/aviana-cooper-esq\/\">Read Aviana&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Mathew Courtney, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832064\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-1551124636721\/team-1551124636721.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Mathew Courtney, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Mathew obtained his J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and\u00a0spent his final year of law school working in probate and estate planning.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/mathew-courtney-esq\/\">Read Matthew&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Richard Dahl<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Legal Writer, FindLaw Blogs<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756801685\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Richard_Dahl\/team-Richard_Dahl.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Legal Writer Richard Dahl\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Richard Dahl is a veteran legal writer who has written hundreds of legal blogs for FindLaw.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/richard-dahl\/\">Read Richard&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>John Devendorf, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832009\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-John_Devendorf\/team-John_Devendorf.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"John Devendorf, Attorney\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>John Devendorf is a licensed attorney with more than a decade of experience. He writes and reviews articles for FindLaw.com and Abogado.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/john-devendorf-esq\/\">Read John&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Rhonda Earhart, Esq. <\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831889\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Rhonda-Earhart\/team-Rhonda-Earhart.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Family law attorney Rhonda Earhart\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Rhonda has practiced family law and criminal law in a variety of settings.\u00a0She became certified as a guardian ad litem for children in 1998 and has represented hundreds of children in abuse and neglect, foster care, and custody cases.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/rhonda-earhart-esq\/\">Read Rhonda&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Steven J. Ellison, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Senior Legal Writer, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736191\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Steven_Ellison\/team-Steven_Ellison.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Steven J. Ellison\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Steve Ellison writes for FindLaw.com\u2019s Learn About The Law and State Law article sections.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/steven-ellison-esq\/\">Read Steve&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Sean Bailey Fields, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Sean Bailey Fields, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Sean Bailey Fields is a practicing attorney in Georgia. He works in tax controversies, personal injury, landlord\/tenant law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/sean-bailey-fields-esq\/\">Read Sean&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>J.P. Finet, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832028\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-JP_Finet\/team-JP_Finet.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"J.P. Finet, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>J.P. Finet is a legal writer, editor, and J.D. who has covered the U.S. Supreme Court for several financial publications and has written about state, federal, and international law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/j-p-finet-j-d\/\">Read J.P.&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>T. Evan Eosten Fisher, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832049\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-EvanFisher\/team-EvanFisher.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"T. Evan Eosten Fisher, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Evan is an attorney licensed in three states with significant experience as a municipal attorney and a criminal prosecutor.\u00a0He contributes to FindLaw primarily by verifying the legal accuracy of articles.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/t-evan-eosten-fisher-esq\/\">Read Evan&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Vaishali Gaur, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831860\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-VaishaliGaur\/team-VaishaliGaur.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Vaishali Gaur, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Using her passion for researching and writing, combined with a commitment to social justice, Vaishali contributes to articles on FindLaw.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/vaishali-gaur-esq\/\">Read Vaishali&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Danielle Gilmore, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Danielle Gilmore, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Danielle Gilmore is a licensed attorney with a J.D. from Seattle University.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/danielle-gilmore-esq\/\">Read Danielle&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Oni Harton, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Oni Harton, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Oni Harton is an attorney with significant experience in litigation and estate planning. With writing and research experience spanning over two decades, Oni has served as a legal writer and editor in several roles.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/oni-harton-j-d\/\">Read Oni&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Isobel Healy, J.D., M.P.H.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832054\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Isobel_Healy_edited\/team-Isobel_Healy_edited.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Isobel Healy, J.D., M.P.H.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Isobel is a writer and reviewer for FindLaw&#8217;s LGBTQ+ law content. She has focused her career on public policy and health.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/isobel-healy-j-d-m-p-h\/\">Read Isobel&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Hannah Hilst<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Legal Writer, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831841\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-hannah-hilst\/team-hannah-hilst.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Hannah Hilst, FindLaw.com Legal Writer\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>As a legal writer and content strategist, Hannah loves learning and teaching others. She reviews and writes legal content for FindLaw.com&#8217;s Learn About the Law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/hannah-hilst\/\">Read Hannah&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Thomas Hootman, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831877\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Thomas_Hootman\/team-Thomas_Hootman.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Thomas Hootman, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Thomas is a former paralegal and J.D. who writes and edits legal articles for FindLaw.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/thomas-hootman-j-d\/\">Read Thomas&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831981\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Lyle-Lee\/team-Lyle-Lee.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Lyle is a skilled legal writer with a background in law, visual arts, and content writing who contributes articles to FindLaw.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/lyle-therese-a-hilotin-lee-j-d\/\">Read Lyle&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Michelle Kaminsky, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831912\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-MichelleKaminsky\/team-MichelleKaminsky.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Michelle Kaminsky, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>The author of three true crime books (another forthcoming in 2025), Michelle is a licensed attorney with over two decades of experience as a legal writer and editor.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/michelle-kaminsky-esq\/\">Read Michelle&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Caoilte Kurtzman, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Caoilte Kurtzman, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Caoilte is an experienced military attorney and reviewer for FindLaw.com. She started her legal career in the US Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/caoilte-kurtzman-esq\/\">Read Caoilte&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Camila Laval, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Former Managing Editor, Abogado.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832090\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Camila-Laval\/team-Camila-Laval.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Camila Laval, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Camila Laval was the managing editor for Abogado.com from 2019-2024.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/camila-laval-j-d\/\">Read Camila&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Kimberly Lekman, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831957\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-KimberlyLekman\/team-KimberlyLekman.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Kimberly Lekman\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Kimberly uses her legal research, writing, and contract law experience to write and edit legal articles for FindLaw.com and Thomson Reuters&#8217; Practical Law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/kimberly-lekman-esq\/\">Read Kimberly&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Lydia Leung, LLB<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Writer, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831976\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Lydia_Leung\/team-Lydia_Leung.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Lydia Leung, LLB\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Lydia\u00a0Leung\u00a0is a writer and editor with a strong foundation in journalism and media.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/lydia-leung-llb\/\">Read Lydia&#8217;s full bio here >\r\n \n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Lark Lewis, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831961\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Lark-Lewis\/team-Lark-Lewis.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Lark Lewis, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Lark, a J.D., has over a decade of experience writing and editing legal content for FindLaw.com and Thomson Reuters.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/lark-lewis-j-d\/\">Read Lark&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Linda Long, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831972\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-LindaLong\/team-LindaLong.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Linda Long\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Linda is an experienced writer in personal injury, business formation, estate planning, and appellate advocacy.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/linda-long-esq\/\">Read Linda&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Leslie Mackenzie<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Legal Writer, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Leslie Mackenzie\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Leslie MacKenzie has been a writer and editor for more than 35 years, 17 of those years writing marketing and informational content about U.S. law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/leslie-mackenzie\/\">Read Leslie&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Jocelyn Mackie, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Jocelyn Mackie, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Jocelyn Mackie, J.D. offers two decades of legal experience as an attorney and a legal marketer.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/jocelyn-mackie-j-d\/\">Read Jocelyn&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Ally Marshall, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Former Managing Editor, FindLaw.com Legal Professionals<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831836\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-ally_marshall\/team-ally_marshall.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Ally Marshall, Managing Editor\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>During her time with FindLaw, Ally Marshall managed FindLaw.com Legal Professionals, Forms, and AI search and summary capabilities.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/ally-marshall-esq\/\">Read Ally&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>John Mascolo, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"John Mascolo, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Legal Writer and Attorney Editor John Mascolo has 30 years of legal experience in family law and criminal law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/john-mascolo-esq\/\">Read John&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Melissa McCall, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831925\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Melissa-McCall\/team-Melissa-McCall.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Contributing author Melissa McCall\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Melissa McCall is a lawyer and writer from Brooklyn, New York.\u00a0 Melissa earned her JD from the Syracuse University College of Law and an MS in Science Journalism from Stonybrook University.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/melissa-mccall-j-d\/\">Read Melissa&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Taylar-Simone McCants, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831906\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Taylar-Simone-McCants\/team-Taylar-Simone-McCants.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Taylar-Simone McCants, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Legal writer Taylar-Simone McCants focuses her work primarily on FindLaw\u2019s Small Business Law and Intellectual Property Law content.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/taylar-simone-mccants-j-d\/\">Read Taylar&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Ty McDuffey, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831864\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-TyMcDuffey\/team-TyMcDuffey.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Contributing author Ty McDuffey\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Ty McDuffey is a native of the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. He has led a life marked by sports, academics, and a passion for creativity. He is a law graduate with substantial journalism and legal writing experience.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/ty-mcduffey-j-d\/\">Read Ty&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Donald C. Meyers (Chris), Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832044\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-DonaldCMeyers\/team-DonaldCMeyers.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Donald C. Meyers (Chris)\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Chris Meyers is a lawyer focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions and employment law. He writes and edits articles for FindLaw.com and SuperLawyers.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/donald-c-meyers-chris-esq\/\">Read Chris&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Natalie Moritz<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Legal Writer, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1778170912\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-natalie-moritz_3960867281d\/team-natalie-moritz_3960867281d.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Natalie Moritz\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Natalie is known for distilling complex legal ideas into accessible FindLaw.com content that is readily available and easily understood by all.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Read Natalie&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Meagan Neil, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831916\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Meagan-Neil\/team-Meagan-Neil.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Attorney Editor Meagan Neil\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Meagan Neil grew up in Georgia and is the co-founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aspirevisaattorneys.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aspire Visa Attorneys<\/a>. She is a graduate of\u00a0Mercer University\u2019s Walter F. George School of Law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/meagan-neil-esq\/\">Read Meagan&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Chelsea Neubecker, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832059\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Chelsea.Neubecker\/team-Chelsea.Neubecker.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Chelsea Neubecker, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Chelsea is a licensed attorney with a J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law. They write and review LGBTQ+ law content for FindLaw.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/chelsea-neubecker-esq\/\">Read Chelsea&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Kellie Pantekoek, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Senior Legal Writer, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736196\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Kellie_Pantekoek\/team-Kellie_Pantekoek.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Kellie Pantekoek, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Kellie Pantekoek wrote and edited article and blog content for FindLaw.com and LawInfo.com. She is the product manager for FindLaw Forms and Services.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/kellie-pantekoek-esq\/\">Read Kellie&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Danielle Patterson, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832040\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-DaniellePatterson\/team-DaniellePatterson.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Danielle Patterson, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Danielle Patterson is a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a J.D. degree from St. John\u2019s University School of Law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/danielle-patterson-j-d\/\">Read Danielle&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Cody Miller Pyke, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832033\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-CodyMillerPyke\/team-CodyMillerPyke.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Cody Miller Pyke, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Dr. Cody Pyke is a nonbinary transgender woman and practicing attorney living in Houston, TX. She also has an M.D., LL.M. in Health Law, and M.S. in Bioethics Policy.\u00a0Cody writes and reviews LGBTQ+ law content for FindLaw.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/cody-miller-pyke-esq\/\">Read Cody&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Robert Rafii, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831893\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-RobertRafii\/team-RobertRafii.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Attorney Robert Rafii\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Robert is a lawyer and writer specializing in business contracts, real estate, estate planning, and personal injury law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/robert-rafii-esq\/\">Read Robert&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Melanie Rauch, JD<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Legal Writer, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831921\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Melanie_Rauch\/team-Melanie_Rauch.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Melanie Rauch, JD\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>As a seasoned content writer with over a decade of experience, Melanie brings a unique perspective to the legal field.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/melanie-rauch-jd\/\">Read Melanie&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Carmen Reyes-Wolfe, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Writer, Abogado.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Carmen Reyes-Wolfe, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Carmen Reyes-Wolfe began her career at Thomson Reuters writing for Abogado.com, where she authored hundreds of articles on various legal topics for American Spanish speakers.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/carmen-reyes-wolfe\/\">Read Carmen&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Susan Mills Richmond, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Susan Mills Richmond, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Susan Mills Richmond is a seasoned attorney who practiced law in New York as a litigator and transactional lawyer for a number of years prior to reviewing and editing legal articles for FindLaw.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/susan-richmond-esq\/\">Read Susan&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Marjorie Richter, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831930\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Marjorie\/team-Marjorie.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Marjorie Richter, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Marjorie holds a J.D. and an M.A. in English\/Creative Writing. She combines her interests in writing, research, and law in her work to explain legal concepts to both broad and specialized audiences.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/marjorie-richter-j-d\/\">Read Marjorie&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Rebecca Rosefelt, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Rebecca Rosefelt, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>At FindLaw.com, Rebecca explores the intersection of digital assets and estate planning.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/rebecca-rosefelt-esq\/\">Read Rebecca&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Linda Sanabria, J.D. <\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831966\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Linda-Sanabria\/team-Linda-Sanabria.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Contributing author Linda Sanabria\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Linda M. Sanabria is a writer and editor from Miami, Florida, who holds a law degree, a B.S. in criminal justice, and a minor in history.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/linda-sanabria-j-d\/\">Read Linda&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>A. Hollyn Scott, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"A. Hollyn Scott, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>At FindLaw.com, Hollyn Scott helped draft estate planning documents for clients, including wills, trusts, advance health care directives, and more.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/a-hollyn-scott-esq\/\">Read Hollyn&#8217;s full bio here >\u00a0\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832076\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Amber-Sheppard\/team-Amber-Sheppard.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Amber Sheppard, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Amber Sheppard (she\/her) is an attorney who focuses on small business law and service dog laws. Amber, along with\u00a0her service dog Tubbs, has been published over twenty times nationally and\u00a0serves as legal counsel\u00a0for \u201cmom and pop\u201d start-ups, international brands, and nonprofits.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/amber-sheppard-esq\/\">Read Amber&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Stephen Smith, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Stephen Smith, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Stephen Smith has 40 years of experience handling liability injury claims, including work with two of the most successful firms in the nation.\u00a0He has written numerous legal education articles.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/stephen-smith-esq\/\">Read Stephen&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Jennifer Steinberg, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Jennifer Steinberg, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Jennifer Steinberg is an attorney reviewer for FindLaw.com&#8217;s Social Security articles.\u00a0She has practiced federal administrative law for over a decade.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/jennifer-steinberg-esq\/\">Read Jennifer&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Sam Strom, J.D. <\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831898\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Sam-Strom\/team-Sam-Strom.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Contributing author Sam Strom\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Sam Strom contributes as a legal writer for FindLaw. He grew up in Clover Valley, Minnesota, a small community north of Duluth.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/sam-strom-jd\/\">Read Sam&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Aisha Success, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Attorney Editor, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Aisha Success, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Attorney Success is a licensed member of both the South Carolina and Georgia State Bars. She uses her knowledge of the intricacies of estate planning, probate, and estate administration to review articles for FindLaw.com.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/aisha-success-esq\/\">Read Aisha&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Maddy Teka, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Legal Writer, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831986\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Maddy_Teka\/team-Maddy_Teka.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Maddy Teka\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Maddy Teka holds a law degree from Ethiopia, and a JD and LLM from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. She is a writer and editor for FindLaw.com and Thomson Reuters&#8217; Practical Law.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/maddy-teka-esq\/\">Read Maddy&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Amy Vandervort-Clark, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832080\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Amy-Vandervort-Clark\/team-Amy-Vandervort-Clark.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Amy Vandervort-Clark, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Amy Vandervort-Clark is a Legal Writer for FindLaw. She worked as a victim\u2019s advocate for domestic abuse and stalking survivors in the Toledo, Ohio, court system before being inspired to attend law school.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/amy-vandervort-clark-j-d\/\">Read Amy&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Olivia Wathne, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831884\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Olivia_Wathne\/team-Olivia_Wathne.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Olivia Wathne, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Olivia is a former civil litigation attorney who writes legal articles for FindLaw.com. While in practice, she specialized in real estate litigation and business disputes.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/olivia-wathne-jd\/\">Read Olivia&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Richard Weiner, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Richard Weiner, Esq.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Richard is a retired legal professor and J.D. with decades of experience writing in the areas of legal technology, legal ethics, estate planning, business formation, and more.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/richard-weiner-esq\/\">Read Richard&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Samantha Weinstein, J.D., LL.M.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756736185\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-placeholder\/team-placeholder.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Samantha Weinstein, J.D., LL.M.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Prior to writing FindLaw.com articles, Sam wrote regulations, draft legislation, and newsletters explaining fisheries law in Alaska.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/samantha-weinstein-esq-ll-m\/\">Read Sam&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Sarah Williams, J.D.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756831902\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-Sarah-Williams\/team-Sarah-Williams.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Sarah Williams, J.D.\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n        <p>Sarah Gandari Williams holds a Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minnesota and contributes to FindLaw as a Legal Writer.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"fl-author-bio-link\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/sarah-williams-j-d\/\">Read Sarah&#8217;s full bio here >\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div\n        class=\"fl-author-bio\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-author-bio\"\n>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-title\"\n    >\n        <h3>Acacia Wilson, Esq.<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"fl-author-bio-jobtitle\">Contributing Author, FindLaw.com<\/p>    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1756832071\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/team-AcaciaWilson\/team-AcaciaWilson.jpg?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"Acacia Wilson\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-image\"\n    \/>\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-author-bio-description\"\n    >\n   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