Meet Attorney Meridith L. Lord

Meridith L. Lord has been practicing family law since 2017. Her approach to law is an important part of her professional story. A strong litigator in the courtroom, Meridith is a fierce advocate for her clients and is not one to shy away from litigation when necessary. She attributes her success in the courtroom to her ability to recognize relevant issues, her high attention to detail, and her thorough preparation for court events.

Meridith chose family law because she wants to help her clients through extremely difficult times in their lives by providing sound advice and counsel tailored to her clients’ circumstances. She is known for her ability to listen and understand her clients’ situations and priorities. Clients appreciate her candor, high-quality service, responsiveness, and ability to clearly communicate the legal process. She makes a special effort to help clients understand what to expect when navigating the court system, as she believes this helps clients gain confidence and be better prepared for the future.

Before becoming an attorney, Meridith had a 15-year career in education. She was a teacher and and then moved into regulatory roles in education, including as an educational consultant, a special education Transition Specialist, and a state regulatory trainer. At age 39, she left her successful career to go to law school to fulfill her dream of opening her own law firm. She opened Maine Family Legal in 2017 and owned and operated it until 2021, when she and her husband relocated to Arizona.

Meridith is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and Maine. She earned her bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of Southern Maine and a master’s degree in education from Sacred Heart University. She obtained her juris doctorate from the University of Maine School of Law in 2017. She is a member of several associations, including the State Bar of Arizona, the Maine State Bar Association, the Maricopa County Bar Association, and the Arizona Women Lawyer Association.