Emily C. Ford is a member of the Saxton & Stump Family Law group. She assists clients on all matters of family law, including separation, divorce, child custody, parental alienation, third-party custody, grandparent visitation, adoption, child support, asset division, alimony and other matters. She also helps clients navigate through business divorces, real estate and contract disputes, business torts, and other general business matters. Prior to joining Saxton & Stump, Emily has worked on mass tort litigation at a nationally recognized insurance defense firm, as well as a local family law attorney in and around Charleston. In law school, Emily was a member of the Moot Court Board of Directors, an academic success mentor for younger law students, a presidential honors scholar and a student member of the Charleston chapter of the American Inns of Court, an elite group of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals. She graduated from the Charleston School of Law magna cum laude and in the top 5% of her graduating class.
Before her law career, Emily received her undergraduate business degree and M.B.A. at the University of Charleston in her home state of West Virginia. She then went on to lead the administration as project director of a multi-million-dollar workforce development grant backed by the U.S. Department of Labor. She worked with state and local government agencies, as well as community colleges and local businesses, to retrain and place dislocated workers into new, high-paying jobs in West Virginia’s in-demand sectors.
“Emily Ford is an exceptional attorney whose skill and determination made all the difference for my sons and I. She fought relentlessly on our behalf, navigating complex challenges and achieving what I truly thought was impossible. Her strategic thinking, legal expertise, and ability to anticipate every move gave me confidence throughout the entire process. She cares about her clients and uses her talents and persistence to produce results and resolve for families. I would recommend Emily to anyone who needs a strong, highly capable advocate on their side.” -Jenny B.
“Emily Ford and Rene Dukes helped me navigate a very stressful custody case. The entire time they answered any questions I had and told me what to expect every step of the way. They were exceptional with the work they put in as well. If I ever need to hire on an attorney again they would, hands down, be my choice.” -Chelsea J.
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