Bio

Courtney l. Schamel

Owner and Attorney

Courtney Lee Schamel is a native of Traverse City, Michigan. She graduated from Northwestern Michigan College with an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement. Upon graduation she was employed by the Leelanau County Sheriff's Department as a Sheriff's Deputy. Courtney later went on to attend the University of Oklahoma where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology/Sociology. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, Courtney went to work for the State of Oklahoma's Office of Juvenile Affairs in Norman, Oklahoma. Part of working at the Office of Juvenile Affairs meant spending time in the courtroom advocating on behalf of the juveniles on her caseload, in turn igniting her passion for the area of law and trial advocacy. Courtney left the Office of Juvenile Affairs to attend law school at Oklahoma City University School of Law where she graduated with a Juris Doctorate.

While in law school Courtney competed in the American College of Trial Lawyers' National Trial Competition and was a member of various organizations. She also served as Vice President of the Student Bar Association and had the opportunity to intern at the United States Attorney's Office - Western District of Oklahoma and Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office, where she assisted with felony domestic violence cases.

Upon being admitted as a member of the Oklahoma Bar, Courtney worked in private practice until opening a law firm of her own. Since being admitted, Courtney has continued her training by attending the Trial Advocacy Institute. She is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association Family Law Section and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Inn of Court.

Courtney is also a reservist in the United States Army, serving since 2017. Courtney is a Captain in the Judge Advocate General's Corp currently serving as a Brigade Judge Advocate.

When not practicing law, you'll find Courtney spending time with her children, Adyson, Declan, and Anneliese; her husband, and dogs, Tucker and Biscuit. She also enjoys traveling, hiking, scuba diving, and watching college football!

Our Team

we're here for you!

When you hire the firm, you get both of us. You may consult with one or both of us, but we work together in preparing pleadings and handling court appearances, focusing on the strengths that each of us possess to most benefit your case.

Taylor F. Wellington, Attorney

Taylor is an accomplished and dedicated attorney with our firm, bringing a passion for justice and a wealth of experience to every case she handles. Focusing in family law, Taylor is committed to guiding our clients through challenging legal matters with empathy, professionalism, and a steadfast determination to protect their interests.

Prior to joining the firm, Taylor was a staff attorney for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma practicing exclusively family law and represented survivors of domestic violence. Receiving her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in May 2019, Taylor was listed on the Dean’s Honor Roll and externed with the school’s legal clinic in both the criminal and civil department. Taylor also interned with the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office and several private firms specializing in personal injury and criminal defense.

Prior to law school, Taylor completed her undergraduate education at the University of Oklahoma where she graduated with a degree in Sociology – Criminology. In her free time, Taylor enjoys traveling, training for her next marathon, spending time with her husband and dog, Eva, and watching OU and Buffalo Bills football.

Caitlin Smith, Legal Assistant

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