Tamie L. Cummins

Tamie L. Cummins is a Partner at Borton Petrini, LLP in Modesto, California, where she manages the firm’s Modesto and Fresno offices as well as its Family Law and Bankruptcy Divisions throughout the state.

With years of dedicated service, Tamie has established herself as a respected leader in her field, known for her professionalism, compassion, and unwavering commitment to achieving positive outcomes for her clients. Her areas of focus include bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, as well as family law, where she provides tailored strategies to help individuals and families navigate complex legal issues.

Tamie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Pre-Law from the University of the Pacific in 2001. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the Laurence Drivon School of Law at Humphrey’s College in 2007, where she served as President of the Student Bar Association. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2007 and the Federal Court in 2008. Her educational and professional background reflects a deep commitment to excellence in both legal scholarship and community service.

A Certified Family Law Specialist, Tamie represents clients in Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced Counties, handling dissolution of marriage, property division, custody, visitation, support, adoption, guardianship, and prenuptial agreements. She provides compassionate mediation when appropriate and assertive advocacy when necessary. Additionally, she represents debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California.

Active in her legal community, Tamie L. Cummins has served as a Director of the Stanislaus County Bar Association, a Bench Bar Liaison, and a Judicial Liaison. Her leadership and experience continue to enhance the firm’s ability to deliver exceptional, client-focused representation across California.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Borton Petrini LLP
• Past Administrative, Hearing Officer, City of Modesto
• Past Director, Women’s Haven Board
• Director, Stanislaus County Bar Association
• Member, Bench Bar Liaison for Family Law Section
• Member, Judicial Liaison for Stanislaus County Bar Association
• Past Member, Nation Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
• Past Member, Executive Women’s Golf Association
• Past President, Junior Chamber of Commerce
• Past President, Student Bar Association
• Past Chairperson, Underprivileged Children’s Shopping Tour
• Past Chair, Golf Tournament for Underprivileged Children
• Past Chair, City of Modesto 4th of July Celebrations
• Past Chair, Graffiti USA for the City of Modesto
• Past Member, McHenry Mansion

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Laurence Drivon School of Law, Humphrey’s College
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of the Pacific
  BA in Political Science and a minor in Pre-Law

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