Camila Alexandra McElwain

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      Camila Alexandra McElwain

      Tupelo, Mississippi
      9 years of experience

      Biography

      I was born in Bogota, Colombia. I immigrated to the United States as a small child. I grew up in and around Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I became a naturalized United States Citizen when I was about 21. I joined the U.S. Army Reserve in 2000, and after 9/11, I spent more than two years on active duty tours. Fortunately, I was not deployed overseas and was able to remain state-side during my active duty tours. I met my husband through the military and moved to Mississippi when we got married. I received my Bachelor's in Business Management, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi. I received my Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law. While I was in my second year of law school, I did an internship at the Memphis Immigration Court, Executive Office for Immigration Review, where I learned about the intricacies of Immigration Law. During my last two years of law school, I worked as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Talmadge D. Littlejohn, Chancellor for the First Chancery Court District of Mississippi. Working for Judge Littlejohn taught me a great deal about family law and Chancery practice in general. After working for Judge Littlejohn, I worked for a small general practice firm in Tupelo, where I handled mainly family law, criminal law, and personal injury cases. After working at this firm, I decided to open up my own firm so that I could focus on Family Law, Immigration & Naturalization, and Personal Injury cases. I believe that the combination of my life experience, strong work ethic and commitment to service makes me a great lawyer. I am dedicated to each and every one of my clients and I strive to find the best possible solution to each client's unique case. I firmly believe in researching all possible avenues in order to achieve my clients' goals. I value my clients' time and money and do my best to provide reasonable rates and excellent service.

      Practice Areas

      Divorce

      Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

      Family Law

      Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

      Immigration Law

      Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Fees

      • Free Consultation - I offer a free 30-minute consultation.
      • Credit Cards Accepted - Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amercian Express, JCB, Diners Club
      • Contingent Fees - I accept contingent fees on personal injury cases.
      • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - I bill either a flat fee or a retainer with hourly rates depending on the individual client's case and financial circumstances. I accept contingent fees for personal injury cases.

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Mississippi, Since 2013
      5th Circuit, Since 2013

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written
      Spanish : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Associate attorney The Law Offices of Brian L. Starling, PA

      Year: 2013 - 2014

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      Law Clerk II First Chancery Court District of Mississippi

      Year: 2011 - 2013

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      Legal Clerk Harrison Law Office, PLLC

      Year: 2006 - 2008

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      Sergeant U. S. Army Reserve

      Year: 2000 - 2008

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      Professional Associations

      American Immigration Lawyers Association Member (2014 - Current)

      Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project Member (2014 - Current)

      Mississippi Bar Association Member (2013 - Current)

      American Bar Association Member (2013 - Current)

      Education

      • University of Mississippi J.D. (2013) | Law

        Year: 2010 - 2013

        Honors: Cum Laude

      Websites

      http://www.mcelwainlawfirm.com

      McElwain Law Firm, LLC website

      McElwain Law Firm, LLC

      Address:

      202 N. Spring Street, Upstairs, Tupelo, MS 38802

      Fax:

      (662) 269-3052

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