Lynda Vescio grew up in Westchester County, New York. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College, in Massachusetts, with a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in 1992. She then graduated from New York University School of Law in New York City in 1995.

Lynda's early years as a litigator were spent at a "mid-sized" New York City law firm, with approximately 120 attorneys in her office. There, she practiced a variety of areas of law, and began practicing family law in the pro bono context. Lynda then spent five years at a large New York law firm, with approximately 500 attorneys in her office, 900 attorneys world-wide. During those years, Lynda became highly skilled in legal research, legal writing, oral arguments and trials. She won Pro Bono service awards in 1998 and 1999. Lynda rose to a senior position among the associates, and met frequently with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. She was recognized as one of the two top performing litigation associates in 2000.

In 2002, Lynda moved her practice to Arizona, where she practiced at the Phoenix office of a national law firm, then at a Phoenix-based regional firm. In 2005, after a decade of practice in civil litigation, commercial law, and business law, she transitioned into government work, representing Arizona's children and families. In that role, she earned the "Emerging Star" award for her section in 2006.

Vescio Law Firm, P.C., brings this broad experience together in a client-oriented practice. Vescio Law's culture is one of integrity of practice to the profession, excellence in service to the client. Lynda can be reached by e-mail at LVescio@VescioLaw.com.

Community Involvement:

• Member of the Maricopa County Bar Association
• Volunteered for the Volunteer Lawyers Program worked pro bono 50 + hours on a custody dispute involving domestic violence
• Member of the Family Law, Criminal Justice, and Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Sections of the Arizona State Bar
• Contribute time and monetary donations to a variety of non profit organizations

Experience: Experience with numerous complex Family Law issues including, but not limited to, cases involving allegations of abuse, spousal maintenance and child support awards. Also experienced in criminal misdemeanors, collection of debt and employment law.

About Lisa: Lisa M. Sirard is an attorney with Vescio Law Firm, P.C. Lisa grew up in Hawaii and Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. She then traveled the world which included living in Mexico and Costa Rica to learn Spanish. With this experience she became fluent in Spanish. She then attended John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia where she graduated 3rd in her class. Lisa moved to Arizona in 2006 to be closer to home. She began her legal career working for a small firm specializing in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills, Trusts and Probate Law. She then opened her own practice and mainly practiced Family Law and Criminal Misdemeanors. Lisa joined forces with Vescio Law Firm in 2009 as she saw an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and compassionate firm which stood out as a provider of excellent service to the client. Lisa is an attorney who establishes a close working relationship with her clients and is highly accessible. She will keep her clients informed about their case and will consistently look out for their best interest. Lisa can be reached by e-mail at LSirard@Vesciolaw.com. Telephone: 623.878.4774 and Fax: 623.889.5857.

Wendy has the unique perspective of once having been a Vescio Law Firm client herself. Born and raised in Southern California, Wendy left her life in radio, relocating with her two children to Arizona in 2005. Together, the three of them continue to support troops writing weekly letters to soldiers stationed overseas. Shortly after their move, Wendy and her two sons needed and received help from Vescio Law Firm.

Wendy has spent time as an administrator in the healthcare field working for a physical therapy contracts company for a year, and then a local healthcare university for three more. Wendy joined Vescio Law Firm as an employee in July 2010 where she has been able to understand and empathize with the clients while quickly taking on roles as both a Paralegal and Assistant Office Manager.

Wendy can be reached either by e-mail (WWoodward@Vesciolaw.com) or by telephone at 623-243-7556

Samantha was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from Glendale Community College with an Associates of the Arts Degree in 2006. Samantha worked as a 911 Operator and Dispatcher, however, decided to choose a different career path, as a legal assistant when she began her employment with Lisa Sirard, Esq. In June 2009, both Lisa and Samantha joined the Vescio Law Firm where she became a junior paralegal and office assistant to Lisa Sirard. When Samantha is not working at Vescio Law Firm, she spends her time taking care of children with special needs. Samantha can be reached by e-mail at SButler@VescioLaw.com, or by phone at 623-878-4774.