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Jenifere R. Singleton

Partner

Chair, Divorce & Family Law

Experience

Jenifere R. Singleton is a seasoned family law attorney whose compassionate and strategic approach has helped countless families navigate times of transition with clarity and dignity. As Chair of Meyers Roman’s Divorce & Family Law Practice, Jenifere blends more than two decades of experience with advanced training in Collaborative Law and mediation techniques to craft solutions that minimize conflict and foster long-term family well-being.

Her courtroom confidence and deep ties with Northeast Ohio’s Domestic Relations and Juvenile Courts empower her to effectively represent clients — whether in amicable resolutions or complex litigation. Jenifere is a strong advocate of helping families embrace their “new normal” with empathy and informed legal support.

Jenifere provides counsel on:

  • Divorce and separation
  • Custody, child support, and spousal support
  • Collaborative Law and mediation
  • International child abduction matters under the Hague Convention
  • Family business succession and domestic litigation strategy

Her thoughtful, client-centered style allows her to tailor plans that reflect the unique emotional and legal dynamics of every case.

Presentations and Thought Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on family law topics, including the Hague Convention
  • Instrumental in Simcox v. Simcox, a landmark international child abduction case, N.D. Ohio 2008

Professional and Civic Engagement

  • Member, LawPact®
  • Admitted to practice in all Ohio state courts
  • Member,  American, Ohio State, and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associations, Family Law Sections
  • Founding Member, Cleveland Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  • Co-Chair, Development Committee, Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center
  • Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
  • Former Management Committee Member and Administrative Partner, Meyers Roman, 2016–2024
  • Former Trustee & Active Member, Center for Principled Family Advocacy

Recognition and Honors

  • Most Notable Women in Law, Crain’s Cleveland Business, 2018
  • Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2020–2024; Rising Star, 2012–2018

Outside of the office, Jenifere lives in Westlake with her husband and two daughters and serves on the Board of Trustees at Ruffing Montessori School West. Her dedication to families — both professionally and personally — is at the heart of everything she does.

Contact Info
Education

J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

 

B.A., Villanova University, 2000

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