Hello My Name Is

HELLO... MY NAME IS By: Jennifer Franklyn

Leitner Williams Dooley Napolitan

AMBER SPELMAN

This month’s featured attorney is Amber Spelman, owner of Spelman Law, PLLC, where Amber practices family law, estate law, personal injury, and criminal defense. Amber is a 2018 graduate of the Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law. Prior to law school, Amber graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she majored in criminal justice with a minor in international studies (European concentration). I hope you enjoy this month’s highlight on an ambitious attorney, who is already successful in her solo practice.

Why did you decide to go to law school?

I have been always interested in the legal field. My main career goal is actually to be a Special Agent with the FBI and getting my law degree is one of the steps I needed to achieve that goal.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Helping families find a peaceful resolution that is fair and in the child’s best interest. I especially love my Guardian ad Litem work. Through my work as a Guardian ad Litem, I can ensure that the child is safe and taken care of and that their voice is heard in court.

What have you learned so far in your career?

After I passed the bar exam, I ended up opening up my own law firm. I’ve learned a lot with how to run a law firm, which admittedly required a lot of trial and error. I also learned that most attorneys are always willing to help out another attorney, especially a new one.

What is the best advice you have ever received? Never be afraid to mess up; you are still learning.

Describe the person who had the most significant impact on your career.

My father is my biggest influence in my career. He has always encouraged and supported me. My father is the most giving person I know, always trying to help people and fight against injustice.

How would your friends describe you in three words?

Dependable, good-hearted, blunt

What is your favorite travel destination?

London, England

What is your favorite movie?

Dante’s Peak

What TV show are you currently watching?

The Expanse

What are your favorite sports teams? The Patriots and the Boston Red Sox