Team
Denise M. Bierly
Principal Attorney
denise@bierlylaw.comDenise M. Bierly is a recent Past-President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. The Academy is comprised of over three hundred and forty lawyers throughout the United States and Canada, and around the world, who devote their practices to adoption and assisted reproductive technology law.
Meshia G. Calhoun
Office Manager
meshia@bierlylaw.comMeshia has worked almost exclusively in family-building since finishing her degree in paralegal studies. She has worked with Denise Bierly since 2004. She is passionate about the adoption work she does. She has repeatedly shown her commitment to clients while working toward a successful goal of helping to build their family.
Joshua D. Gitelson
Associate Attorney
joshua@bierlylaw.comJoshua D. Gitelson graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2013, and practiced divorce law in the Twin Cities for three-and-a-half years before he and his family moved to State College.
Elvis Bierly
Office Comedian
Elvis’ primary responsibility in the office is to greet clients, which he takes very seriously.