Lark McAllister is an associate in Saxton & Stump’s Business Litigation and Strategic Solutions Group, based in the firm’s Malvern office. She partners with clients across a wide range of industries to navigate complex disputes, offering practical, solutions-driven guidance at every stage of litigation.
Lark has experience representing clients in medical, legal, and general liability matters and supports cases from initial assessment through resolution. Her practice includes managing all phases of discovery, taking and defending depositions, leading settlement negotiations, and coordinating trial preparation to achieve efficient, favorable outcomes aligned with client goals.
She earned her law degree from the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, where her class chose Lark as the commencement speaker. While in law school, she worked at the Andy and Gwen Stern Community Lawyering Clinic, representing individuals and families, training community members on common legal issues, and contributing to policy-focused reports advancing justice and equity in the surrounding community.
She earned her master’s degree in government and politics, magna cum laude, from St. John’s University in Queens, New York, along with a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in government and politics. She also holds a certificate in public administration.
Services and Industries
- Business Litigation
- Strategic Solutions
Education
- Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, J.D.
- St John’s University, M.A., magna cum laude
- John’s University, B.A., cum laude
Admissions
As a Hampton Roads native, Tysharah Gardner is proud to be a zealous advocate for her community. Growing up with the influence of her cousin, an honorable Chesapeake Judge, her interest in the judicial system began early on. Tysharah jump-started her career at 13 as a volunteer in Chesapeake’s Juvenile District Relations Court, where she saw first hand the impact a dedicated advocate could make in the lives of others. Ty knew instantly a career in law was in her future.
Throughout high school, Tysharah’s interest never faded, always working diligently towards her goal of a career in law. After graduating from Western Branch High School, she took a big leap to Louisiana State University. There, she studied Business Marketing, earning a bachelor’s degree in 2017. From Louisiana, Tysharah came back to the Tidewater area to study law at Regent University. While in college, she delved into her other passion: giving back. Tysharah was inducted into the 1st historically African American sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, where she helped organize community service events and spread sisterhood. Graduating with her Juris Doctorate in 2020, Tysharah joined Geico as a Staff Litigation Attorney straight out of law school.
“I went to law school because I wanted to help people. Rutter Mills offers me that opportunity. This firm focuses so much on our clients and our community. Being here is the fulfillment of my childhood aspirations because I know the work I’m doing is making a positive difference in people’s lives.”
Her position involved insurance defense, focusing on analyzing policy specifics and working with insurance adjusters. She recounts being across the courtroom aisle from Rutter Mills, taking note of our winning team. To find her niche, she briefly practiced criminal law as a Prosecutor for the City of Chesapeake, only to realize her passion for personal injury and returned to Geico.
After 3 years of experience, Tysharah was happy to embrace the change and challenges of joining the Rutter Mills Law Firm. Her goal to always beat her own goal highlights her personal high standards. She describes herself as “shark-like:” focused, confident, and ready to attack with her counterpoints. She holds a powerful presence in the courtroom while handling clients with calmness. Outside of being an attorney, wife, and mother to two young children, she is happy to volunteer her spare time with Alpha Kappa Alpha and other organizations. She sees her transition to Rutter Mills as a great opportunity to give back further to Hampton Roads.
Tysharah is eager to work more closely with clients. Her mantra of achieving anything through faith fuels her to deliver fair representation to every case that comes across her desk with empathy and compassion. Besides combing through fine print, she also enjoys reading and travel. She looks forward to growing her career at Rutter Mills. We are glad to have her here.
Tobi Adedokun is an attorney at Meyner and Landis, based in the Newark, New Jersey office. He is an Associate in the Banking and Litigation Practice Group specializing in commercial litigation involving creditors’ rights matters, including but not limited to foreclosures, workouts, and collections. This practice group represents large financial institutions, including national and state banking institutions, corporations, borrowers, landlords, insurance companies and other secured and unsecured creditors in a variety of matters including collection actions, replevin actions, mortgage foreclosures, indemnity actions, and workouts.
Prior to joining Meyner and Landis Mr. Adedokun gained legal experience working in several New York City law firms in various legal positions in a range of matters related to Residential Foreclosure Litigation, Asset Protection, Estate Administration, Legacy Planning, and other matters.
Practice Areas
- Banking/Corporate Business Transactions
- Creditor's Rights
- Litigation
Bar Admissions
Practice Areas
- Banking/Corporate Business Transactions
- Creditor’s Rights
- Litigation
Education
- University of Massachusetts School of Law, J.D.
- University of Albany, State University of New York, B.A.
Morgan represents insurers in complex insurance coverage litigation, with a particular focus on first-party property matters. Her work includes interpreting policy language, assessing coverage, and advising insurers on strategic resolution of disputed claims.
Morgan brings a disciplined and client-focused approach, informed by her breadth of experience in private practice, in-house legal environments, and her ongoing service as a commissioned officer in the Army National Guard.
Memberships
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Women Lawyers Association
- J.L. Turner Legal Association
- Texas Army National Guard
Awards & Rankings
- Military Officers Association of America ROTC Medal
- Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal
- Texas Humanitarian Service Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
Before Nicolaides
Before joining Nicolaides, Morgan practiced at a civil litigation firm with a focus on insurance coverage and defense. She also gained experience in legal departments across the insurance and public sectors.
Outside Nicolaides
Morgan currently serves as a commissioned officer in the Adjutant General’s Corps in the Texas Army National Guard and is deeply committed to service and leadership in both her legal and military careers.
Ciera Gainey is a Florida native and Co-founder of The Law Offices of Gainey & Gainey. She practices general civil litigation and specializes in premises liability and motor vehicle negligence cases. She also handles a variety of civil litigation cases, including, but not limited to, breach of contract, collection cases, landlord-tenant disputes, foreclosures, and homeowners' association disputes. Before founding The Law Offices of Gainey & Gainey, Ciera held the title of Senior Partner at a notable trial law firm, where she managed a high-volume caseload, supervised a team of legal staff, and oversaw associate attorneys. She was also the lead attorney in client acquisition. As a result, client satisfaction, ethics, and efficiency are of the utmost importance in her legal practice.
Ciera has significant experience as both a civil Plaintiff’s and Defense attorney. Ciera’s prior experience provides her with keen insight into evaluating claims, injuries, and treatment in personal injury cases. Her elite skills permit her to negotiate aggressively, which often leads to early claim resolution. While early resolution is always the goal, Ciera also possesses impressive trial skills and does not shy away from the courtroom.