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Cheryl Calloway

Cheryl Calloway

Calloway LLC Legal Services
6304 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20011-8010

Phone: (202) 258-2663  |  Fax: (202) 726-1532
http://www.callowaylegal.com

Contact Cheryl Calloway

Small Practice, Personal Service in DC

Legal Topic

Family Law

Preferred New Clients

I prefer to take on Uncontested Divorce, Divorce, and Small Business issues.

Sub-Categories

Family Law
  • Name Changes
  • Restraining Orders
  • Enforcement Actions
Children
  • Adoptions
  • Child Support
  • Custody
  • Paternity
  • Visitation
Couples
  • Civil Unions
  • Common Law Marriage
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
  • Living Together/Cohabitation
  • Marriage
  • Power of Attorney
Elder Law
  • Long-Term Care
  • Nursing Homes
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Healthcare Power of Attorney

Legal Topic

Divorce

Preferred New Clients

I prefer to take on Uncontested Divorce, Divorce, and Small Business issues.

Sub-Categories

Divorce
  • Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
  • Annulment
  • Child Support
  • Custody/Visitation Rights
  • Division of Property
  • Uncontested Divorce

Bar Admissions

MI, Nov 1990
Bar Number: P43748

DC, Jun 1974
Bar Number: 192260

Other Court Admissions

D.C. Superior Court; US District Court for the District of Columbia; Michigan Supreme Court; US Supreme Court.

Association Memberships

DC Bar; State Bar of Michigan.

Continuing Education

I attend continuing legal education seminars on relevant topics.

Papers and Publications

Calloway and Ferguson, The "Human Environment" Requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act: Implications for Environmental Justice, Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University Law Review, Special Environmental Law Issue, Volume 1997, Issue 4, Winter, at 1147.

Calloway and Decker, Environmental Justice in the United States - A Primer, Michigan Bar Journal, January 1997, Volume 76, No. 1, at 62.

Calloway, Minority Involvement in Environmental Issues, Environmental Racism: Issues and Dilemmas, ed. Bryant and Mohai at 47 (1991).

Example Cases

One divorce matter involved a person in the United States on a work visa whose spouse lived in a foreign country. The most significant challenge was getting personal service on the spouse. This was accomplished by contracting with a law firm in his country and having them serve him and provide the proof of service.

Another matter involved a client who was about to lose his home for non-payment of taxes. We arranged a mortgage on the property which allowed him to pay the delinquent taxes; assisted him in interviewing and choosing investment specialists to invest the remaining funds and provide him with a monthly stipend for his expenses and mortgage, tax and insurance payments until he can qualify for a reverse mortgage or other financial vehicle when he reaches the appropriate age. We also prepared his will, financial power of attorney and health directive and providing continuing assistance to him as needed.

Education

Degree:

Juris Doctor

School:

The Georgetown University Law Center

City:

Washington

State:

DC

Year:

1973

Focus and Accomplishments:

Litigation

 

Degree:

B.S.

School:

Case Western Reserve University

City:

Cleveland

State:

OH

Year:

1970

Focus and Accomplishments:

Music Education

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

The District of Columbia & Michigan

Firm Focus and History

The firm was established November of 2004 and the first case was an environmental case involving termite infestation and treatment issues. Since then, we have handled contested and uncontested divorces, developed wills, financial powers of attorney and health care directives and become counsel for a small business.

The focus of Calloway LLC Legal Services is to provide the best legal representation at reasonable cost.

Previous Employment Summary

Prior to opening my own firm, I worked in government, at the federal, state and local levels in both legal and policy positions and staff and supervisory roles. Some of my accomplishments follow:
• Developed programs, policies and methods of implementing policy, established and provided leadership and management to new offices and participated in program development;
• Served as lead attorney in numerous complex investigations of recipients of federal funds and natural gas pipelines and producers, and in administrative proceedings regarding alleged violations of federal statutes, rules and regulations;
• Directed government agency and program operational reviews and made recommendations for improvement, as well as whether they might be privatized, eliminated or modified;
• Provided leadership for settlements and administrative litigation and served as a resource person to attorneys and technical staff concerning investigation and litigation strategy and implementation;
• Provided strategic planning, business process re-engineering, policy and procedure development, office management, risk management, emergency preparedness, and training to clients which improved operations;
• Developed performance standards for government agency directors;
• Developed legal analyses and tools to assist state government agencies in their compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements and trained agency representatives in the legal requirements and use of the tools;
• Served as agency representative on task forces concerning legislation, environmental education, procurement, information technology, acid rain, land use, Capitol Park planning, equal employment opportunity and small and disadvantaged business;
• Served as spokesperson for various employers in meetings with Congress, White House, state agency officials, Governors, Mayors, and the public and private sectors; and
• Developed and produced Getting the Job Done: The Guide To State Government Operations, which contains policies and related procedures for Michigan State Government operation and is still in use today.

Activities and Awards

I was the first African-American female to be elected to the Environmental Law Council of the Michigan Bar Association, rising to the position of President-Elect.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I think it very important that clients understand the legalities at issue, and ask questions about what is happening and why, but not try to become their own counsel in situations where a lawyer is needed.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I am happy to review any documents a client wants to present to me.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I am willing to discuss the issues and see what may be feasible.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

After my father died (when I was 14), we needed to deal with lawyers to help with probate and other issues. I was not impressed with the quality of service provided and decided I could do a better job of helping people.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

Most of my professional career has been in the public sector, working at the Federal, state and local level. I was honored to be a Presidential Appointee which provided an opportunity to travel and interact with people across the country as well as in Congress, business and the White House. During the course of my career I participated in litigation with the U.S. Justice Department, lead teams of lawyers, accountants and other support staff in conducting investigations of major corporations and school districts, became an expert in environment justice issues, served in many supervisory and managerial positions and worked in the community. All of these experiences provided insight into the human condition and thus, my outlook on life.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

They were areas I had some knowledge about and further my desires to help people.

What do you like best about your career?

I like the range and scope of things I have been able to do and the number of people I have been able to help and influence.

Tell us about your law firm:

I am a solo practitioner, so all of my clients deal directly with me. I have a small practice which allows me to provide the time each client needs.

What are your strengths and style?

I am direct, truthful and no nonsense. I will provide advice to my clients, understanding that they may or may not take that advice and I reserve the right to not represent clients who will not take my advice.

Personal Interests:

Music, reading mystery and fantasy books, theater, plays, working at the zoo, and being out in nature.

Fax

(202) 726-1532

Office Hours

By appointment. For emergency after hours, clients can call the regular phone numbers.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

I offer a $1,250 fixed price for a will, financial power of attorney and health care directive, so long as the person has or anticipates having an estate that is under the statutory limits and has no significant tax issues.

I also offer payment plans and accept credit cards and Paypal.

Hourly Rates

$250.

Free Initial Consultation?

Mention Nolo and get a 1 hour free consultation.

Typical Retainer

$1,000.

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