Area of Practice: Department of the Air Force - Judge Advocate General

Debra Vaniman Crawford is a Certified Family Law Specialist (certified by the Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California). Debra is also a trained and experienced family law mediator. Debra’s practice consists primarily of family law matters. She also practices in the areas of estate planning and probate. Debra has been practicing law for 35 years. Debra attended Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles where she graduated cum laude. Debra’s family law experience has been enriched by her service to the Women's Legal Clinic where she served as a volunteer attorney and as the President of the Board of Directors. Debra received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Mayor Bradley for her valuable service to the community with the Women's Legal Clinic. Debra has lectured on the subject of 'move away' custody cases and independent adoptions. Debra has received the Super Lawyer's Award. She has been rated as a Top Contributor by Avvo for 2014, 2015, and 2016 for her on-line contributions and is rated 10 out 10 by Avvo. Debra is a family law mediator. She has been on the mediator panel of the innovative Mosten Mediation Centers. Debra enjoys mediation and helping families structure their new lives apart instead of tearing each other apart in litigation and protracted court battles. Debra is also a tough and seasoned litigator if that is the avenue you choose. Debra has also handled appellate cases. Debra has been a columnist in the Carmel Valley Newletter and is the author of the newly revised Cal Divorce 123, Your Guide to California Divorce. Cal Divorce 123 is a guide for people who want to understand the California divorce process and actively participate in their cases -- whether as their own legal representative or an active partner with their attorney. The Guide is now available in separate modules or as a complete kit. Visit the Cal Divorce 123 website. Debra is devoted to the concept that people can help themselves and make informed decisions in their legal matters. She strives to provide education to people so that they can achieve this objective. Debra analyzes your options with you. She also helps you decide the tone of your case. Debra also practices with William Arthur Crawford, Jr. They have worked together since they were both in law school and formed a firm in 1991 when they were married. Even though they have dissolved their marriage, their legal partnership remains as strong as ever. In fact, their ability to work together speaks volumes about their character and their ability to look at solutions to problems in a productive manner. Their skills in mediation and problem solving add to their legal abilities. Visit Crawford & Crawford. Having experienced a divorce, Debra understands the challenges faced by a person undergoing a divorce. This has helped her gain a deeper understanding of what you are going through. Debra is also very experienced in dealing with difficult people. She can help you create good boundaries to make dealing with a difficult person easier. Debra is facing the extreme challenge of a difficult person. Debra has had to obtain a 3-year Civil Harassment Restraining Order against this woman. This Civil Harassment Restraining order was renewed for Five Additional Years. Debra filed an Order To Show Cause Re Contempt against this person for this person's repeated violation of the restraining order and this person was found in Contempt of Court. Debra knows first hand what it is like to have your life exposed to the public in a case and with this understanding she can help you through your case. Debra can help you establish healthy boundaries and assist you in improving communication with a difficult person. If those efforts are unsuccessful, Debra has a great deal of experience in obtaining and renewing restraining orders. Debra is well versed in the different types of Restraining Orders and which is best for you. Debra has been named a Super Lawyer and has received numerous awards including Avvo's Top Contributor Award, Avvo's Superb rating of 10 out of 10, Avvo's Client's Choice Award. Debra has an AV Rating with Martindale-Hubbell.

Ashley represents clients throughout South Carolina who have been catastrophically injured due to the fault of others, whether by medical negligence or defective products. She also litigates on behalf of qui tam whistleblowers under the False Claims Act. Ashley is involved in all aspects of her clients’ cases, from the initial interview through the trial. She works hard to resolve cases through settlement but is never shy about trying cases to verdict. Ashley understands that the litigation process can be confusing and overwhelming and wants her clients to feel supported and confident throughout each stage. Ashley has achieved successful verdicts for her clients in South Carolina trial courts and has presented oral arguments in both State and Federal appellate courts. Ashley is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an organization of trial attorneys dedicated to protecting the civil justice system, and currently serves as the Vice President of the South Carolina Association for Justice. She is a 2023 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in the Law honoree. Ashley was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She attended college at Elon University in Burlington, NC, where she graduated in the top 8 of her class. She received the Elon University Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Award in 2013. She then attended the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she met her husband, Drew. While at the University of South Carolina, Ashley was Senior Articles Editor of the ABA Real Property Probate and Trust Journal, a member of the Moot Court bar, and Order of the Wig and Robe. Before joining McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, she worked as an associate with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough for several years, focusing mainly on product liability cases. Whenever she is away from the office, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband and children, whether chasing their dog, Hercules, joining a neighborhood cookout, or attempting to paddleboard.

Personal injury litigation, including automobile accidents, big rig accidents, offshore and brown water accidents, social security disability claims, and wrongful death cases. Christian Creed has been representing clients in these areas for more than 25 years. Christian earned his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University in 1992, and then went on to graduate with honors from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 1995. After receiving his Louisiana Bar Admission later that year, he began practicing law in northeast and central Louisiana and has continued to represent clients throughout the state ever since.