Tessa Bennett

Attorney at Law

My desire to practice law dates back to my elementary school years. My school held a mock trial in which a judge, a few lawyers, a policeman and some mock jurors came to teach my class about the legal system. I was mesmerized by them all and knew right then and there my calling in life: I was going to help people any way I could by becoming an attorney; I had the drive and knew I could use my voice to help those who couldn't help themselves.

Flash forward a good decade: After working for an attorney and volunteering in a youth court program in high school, I began volunteering and working in juvenile court in college to try to help steer, in the right direction, kids who either made some wrong choices that resulted in them being in juvenile detention or kids who were in detention because of abuse or neglect by their parents. My work with children helped me recognize the necessity of handling sensitive issues with professionalism and respect for privacy.

During law school I accepted two internships in prosecutor's offices where I gained litigation experience and helped my community holding people accountable for their criminal actions. My positions enabled me to work with and help victims of crimes and become a strong litigator through extensive court experience.

My decision to practice family law stems largely from having seen, through first hand experience, how difficult it is to deal with a family law issue, whether it be a divorce, a change in child custody, or an attempt to gain guardianship of someone you love so you may make sure they are given the best care possible. The court system can be extremely scary for someone who has never been involved in any legal action, let alone someone who quite likely is going through the most difficult time in their life dealing with a family law issue. I am very passionate about my work and my desire to help. I recognize and empathize with every family's unique situation and will do everything I know how to help you achieve the best results for you and your family.
 

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