LAURA SAUNDERS - Key Persons

Brenda got married just after high school and started her family immediately. Brenda was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan and moved to South Carolina with her family in 1999. Family is Brenda's highest priority, yet she has always maintained a passion for the process of law and finding justice for people that are involved in the legal system. Brenda has years of experience working with children and families by assisting individuals through the legal process. Brenda began advocating for children through the CASA program in 2014 and continued her education to become a lay Guardian ad litem in 2015. Brenda embraces the responsibility of advocating for the best interests of children and is humbled with each opportunity to be a voice for a child in our courts. Brenda regularly appears in Court as a Guardian ad litem in private Family Court cases. Brenda enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and her dog. She believes that each day comes with new opportunities and appreciates living a simple life consisting of friends, family and assisting others through legal challenges. Brenda became the backbone of the Law Offices of Laura M. Saunders in 2017.

Job Titles:

• Resident of Laurens County

Heather Faulkner is an experienced attorney who has a passion for helping others even in their most difficult moments. Heather focuses her practice in family law, and this includes divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, division of assets, and serving as guardian ad litem. Heather also has experience pursuing and defending those who have been affected by domestic violence with Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders. Heather believes that the family is the most important aspect of someone's life, and therefore Heather strives to assist you every step of the way. Heather can provide personalized service when your family needs assistance most. Heather can also assist in other matters such as probate and wills. Heather is a resident of Laurens County and graduated from Presbyterian College in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and German with a minor in Chinese Studies. Heather worked as a legal assistant for four years at The Law Offices of Laura M. Saunders before she left to obtain her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. While in law school, Heather competed on the Mock Trial team and worked as a law clerk for Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, South Carolina Appleseed, and South Carolina Legal Services. Heather is a member of the South Carolina Bar, Greenville County Bar Association, and Laurens County Bar Association. Heather worked at South Carolina Legal Services prior to joining The Law Offices of Laura M. Saunders where she practiced in family law, housing, and social security matters. Heather enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Heather devotes part of her time to public service and serves as a member of the Beckman Mental Health Services Board in Greenwood County, South Carolina. Heather enjoys playing with her German Shepherd, Svenja, and her horses in her spare time.