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Biography
Mrs. Jamie Emahiser, Esq. (formerly known as Jamie McGavic) is a Managing
Partner and Co-Founder of Family Law Partners. Jamie was born and raised
in St. Louis, Missouri. After receiving her undergraduate degree at the
University of Missouri - Columbia, she went on to attend Saint Louis University
School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctor with a concentration
in Civil Litigation Skills. Since her time in law school, she has been
exclusively practicing
family law. Jamie has membership with the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
(BAMSL) and served on the executive committee of the Young Lawyers Division
of BAMSL. She received the Award of Merit for her service in the Young
Lawyers Division for the 2017-2018 year. Jamie has also taught CLE courses
with the BAMSL including topics such as
Modifying Custody and Child Support Judgments,
Digital Mischief, I Heard It Through the Grapevine: Myths and Misconceptions About Family
Law, and Love is a Battlefield: Maintaining Boundaries with Clients While
Showing Empathy.
Jamie is licensed to practice law in Missouri and exclusively focuses in
the area of family law. She is passionate about providing meaningful legal
services, advocating for clients in divorce, child custody issues, adoption
matters, spousal support decisions, and other family law situations. Jamie
lives in Lake St. Louis with her husband, her three children, and dog.
In her spare time Jamie enjoys cooking, decorating, and participating
in a wine club.
“I am truly thankful to have retained him to represent me and the best interest of my child.”
“She provided thoughtful, zealous representation and consistently exceeded my expectations.”
“They have stood by my side during every tough decision or set back and guided me through the important decision-making processes.”