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Ryan R. Shafer

Ryan R. Shafer

Partner at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
  • Family Law, Divorce
  • Georgia, New Jersey
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Biography

I am Ryan R. Shafer, a partner at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. Before joining this firm, I gained considerable experience in family law litigation as an associate attorney at Ferguson Law Firm, P.C. in Jonesboro, Georgia. My litigation experience spans across divorce, modification, child support, legitimation, and contempt cases in various counties including Fulton, Clayton, Henry, Fayette, and Spalding.

I was born and raised in Florence, New Jersey. In 2008, I graduated from La Salle University with a degree in Mathematics and later earned my law degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2013. During my first year of law school, I interned for Supreme Court Justice Virginia Long of the New Jersey Supreme Court. In my final semester, I was chosen to join the DeKalb County Family Law Externship Clinic. Under the 3rd Year Practice Act, I represented indigent litigants in family law matters before Chief Judge Mark Anthony Scott. This role confirmed my decision to pursue a career in family law, driven by the opportunity to assist clients during challenging times. I also received a CALI Award for Excellence in Trademark Law for achieving the highest grade in my class, mentored first-year law students, and was selected as a Student Ambassador.

On a personal note, I enjoy watching and playing sports, working out, drawing, and spending quality time with my family and friends.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Our office gives initial telephone conversations.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
State Bar of Georgia
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New Jersey
New Jersey Courts
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner
Meriwether & Tharp
- Current
Attorney
Ferguson Law Firm
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Education
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
J.D. (2013)
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LaSalle University
B.S. (2008) | Mathematics
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
Trademark Law
CALI Award of Excellence
Professional Associations
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
- Current
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Gwinnett County Bar Association, Divorce/Family Section
Member
- Current
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State Bar of Georgia
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member
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Georgia Court of Appeals
Member
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Meriwether & Tharp Website
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Schedule Free Telephone Consultation
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M&T Divorce/Family Law Blog
Contact & Map
Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
Johns Creek Office
(Main Office)
6465 East Johns Crossing
Suite 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097
US
Telephone: (770) 746-3870
Monday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed