Modern Law
About
Modern Law is a divorce and family law firm providing exclusively family law services. Ranked as one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation in 2015 and 2016, Modern Law uses cutting edge technology and service to meet clients' needs. Our firm focuses on client services, communication and achieving creative results. We look to create positive long term outcomes for clients. Owner Billie Tarascio is an author, speaker, and frequest continuing legal education presenter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Our clients begin with an intake call or text for us to gather some information and hear your story. After that, we schedule you for a consultation. During the consultation, we make sure we understand all of the factual aspects of your case and your goals in representation. If you decide to hire us, we then send you an online questionaire and begin drafting your documents immediately.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
All lawyers must go to law school and pass the bar exam. Additionally, lawyers in Arizona must complete continuing legal education credits each year. While the court requires us to complete 15 hours of classes, we are Modern Law well exceed the 15 hours each year and are constantly learning to improve our services to you.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Our consultations are $250. After that, we can design a plan that fits your needs and budget. Typically, clients deposit money into a trust account that is used for services.
How did you get started in this business?
Owner / Attorney
When I was 19 my parents went through a divorce. I hadn’t seen it coming, especially as the drama of the divorce and the resulting custody battle unfolded. My brothers and I were heartbroken. Our worlds were completely rocked.
At the time, I was all too aware of the role my parents’ attorneys played during this life changing transition for all of us. Their divorce changed the course of my life. That’s when I knew then I wanted to be a family law attorney.
What we do as family law attorneys affects people’s lives, and the lives of their children for decades and I absolutely love it.
The Early YearsMy journey to becoming the owner and founder of Modern Law and Access Legal came out of an intense sense of justice and a desire to stand up for people who cannot stand up for themselves. It started on the playground as a kid. Whenever I would see someone being bullied, I would step in. I didn’t even think twice about it. I cannot stand by and watch injustice. I decided around the age of 10 that I wanted to be an attorney.
Journey to Family LawAfter I graduated from Law School from the University of Oregon in 2005, I started seeing what many lawyers see. Most of the people who needed our help couldn’t afford attorneys and lawyers needed more work. In 2008, I went out on my own in search of a better way of doing things for attorneys and clients alike. My primary goal was to lower the cost of legal services for clients, and reduce accounts receivables for the firm.
Why Modern Law?I began experimenting with the traditional legal model, offering limited scope, pay-as-you-go services, flat fee options and traditional choices. I also began investing in technology to increase access to justice. Our sister company Access Legal, emerged and is completely devoted to helping self-representing clients.
Like many owner/entrepreneurs, Modern Law isn’t just where I work; it’s part of who I am. As a team, each and every single member of Modern Law is devoted to our mission of serving our clients and the community with complete wrap-around services. We understand that divorce isn’t just a legal event but a complete and total life transition and we strive to be a concierge that can address any and all of the issues you may face.
Personal LifeMy husband Tony and I have been Mesa residents since 2009, where we’re raising four children. We love soccer games on the weekend, traveling, good food and enjoying a wonderful glass of wine.
Billie attended University of San Diego Law School and the University of Oregon School of Law, graduating in 2005. She worked at several firms in Eugene including the Department of Justice, Family Law Division, the non-profit A Family for Every Child and clerked at the Lane County Juvenile Court under Justice Kip Leonard. Her legal focus is on education law, including special education within schools, family law, adoption and mediation. Billie is a skilled practitioner, national speaker, law firm business consultant and a Martindale-Hubbel honored attorney. She was granted the prestigious “Client Distinction” award based on her Communications Ability, Responsiveness, Quality of Service, and Value for Money. Fewer than 4% of attorneys nationwide have been accorded this honor of distinction
Areas of practice
Divorce
Child Custody
Spousal Maintenance
Property Division
Child Support
Modifications
Emergency Custody
Bar Admissions:
Oregon, 2005 Arizona, 2012
Read more about Billie’s personal life:
https://mymodernlaw.com/my-days-as-an-army-wife/
Education
University of Oregon, School of Law, Eugene, Oregon May, 2005 J.D. University of San Diego, School of Law, August 2002-May 2003 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon December 1999-June 2001 B.A. Major: Political Science
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Mediation Training, 40 Mediation training by Arizona Attorney General’s office, November 30-December 6, 2011 Positive Behavior Support, Raising Special Kids, September 10, 2011 Special Education Law and Advocacy Training, Wrightslaw, From Emotions to Advocacy, 2011 Introduction to Assistive Technology, Pacer Center, September 8, 2011 Keeping Your Child’s IEP on Track, William and Mary Law School, PELE Clinic Special Education Training and Advocacy, Mythbusters, William and Mark Law School, PELE Clinic A Primer in Special Education Law, Faculty: Mary Noe, Production Date: November 13th 2008
Awards/ Speaking Engagements
Arizona Women’s Lawyer Association, 2015 “The Changing Practice of Law”
New Lawyer Bootcamp, 2015 “Key Performance Indicators and Alternative Billing in Law Firms”
Clio Cloud Nine Conference, 2015 “Measure, Measure, Measure”
What types of customers have you worked with?
We work with all types of divorce and family law clients including business owners, complex emotional or legal cases, and straightfoward issues of custody and divorce. We settle 85% of our cases and more than 90% of clients reccomend us to family and friends.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Work on the William Gouchenour case is one of the highlights for the firm, where we successfully found and reunited a Father with his kidnapped child.
https://mymodernlaw.com/parental-rights-and-the-william-gouchenour-case/