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Mr. David Ward
Lawrenceville, GA Divorce Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Campbell Law School
When it comes to divorce and family law matters, The Ward Law Firm, PA, knows that everyone has different priorities. If you have children, it’s family first. If you have your own business or professional practice, that will feature prominently on your list of priorities. The Ward Law Firm, P.A., helps people in Lawrenceville and across Gwinnett County address every aspect of their divorce so they don’t have to put one before the other. We have been providing exemplary family law assistance to our clients for years. We treat every case like it is the most important case we have...
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Larry Howard Tatum
Snellville, GA Divorce Attorney with 30 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Georgia State University College of Law and University System of Georgia - Georgia State University
Larry Tatum has been successfully assisting clients with their legal issues for over 2 decades. Prior to obtaining a law degree, he worked in the private sector for many years and applies his "real world" experience to your case. Providing personalized service, your case is never just another file folder to us. He is experienced, thorough and desires to help each client achieve the best outcome for their individual legal situation.
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Eugenia Wallace
Lawrenceville, GA Divorce Attorney with 10 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
With years of experience in the field of family law, Attorney Wallace approaches each case with a sense of eagerness and determination. Her top priority is to treat each client as an individual, with respect, honesty, and empathy. She understands that going through a family law case can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life and she is dedicated to being a supportive part of her client's team. Attorney Wallace has a special passion for cases involving children as she believes they are the most important people to consider when a family breaks up.
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David Edward Boyle
Lawrenceville, GA Divorce Attorney with 27 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Emory University School of Law
Solving your legal problems without judgment. I help people obtain favorable results through some of the most difficult times of their lives.
I have been representing persons accused or suspected of criminal wrongdoing since 2010. I have been featured in television news stories with Randy Travis’ Fox 5 Atlanta I-Team Investigations, and CBS-46 investigations into the Walton County Sheriff’s Department corruption and drug investigations. I am a guest lecturer for the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Gwinnett County Bar Association.
I have spent 22 years in the courtroom both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. ...
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Christine M. Bechtold
Loganville, GA Divorce Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
I pride myself on being an aggressive, understanding, and effective legal advocate for my clients.
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Thomas C. Rowsey
Roswell, GA Divorce Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Divorce, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
The University of Georgia School of Law
Mr. Rowsey’s practice focuses on family law, divorce, criminal defense and personal injury law. With over 25 years of experience serving clients in Georgia, his ability to successfully handle various legal matters has earned him an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest rating conferred by this nationally recognized and respected directory of lawyers and law firms, and is based upon direct feedback from legal professionals. His recognition not only reflects competence with regard to astute legal skills, but also speaks to his client communication and ethical standards as well.
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Patricia A McKenzie
Johns Creek, GA Divorce Attorney with 17 years of experience
6465 E Johns Crossing
Suite 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Nova Southeastern University
Patricia migrated from Jamaica to Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. She later graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies in 1997. Patricia gained significant technical customer relations and public records experience before enrolling at NSU College of Law, in Davie Florida, in the fall of 2004. She graduated in 2007 and returned home to the Atlanta area where she established her practice.
Prior to joining Meriwether & Tharp, Patricia's solo practice, of over ten years, focused on Immigration and Family Law. She understands the complexities surrounding the intersection...
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Laura Coates
Lawrenceville, GA Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
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Brooke French
Atlanta, GA Divorce Lawyer
Divorce and Family
Emory University School of Law
Brooke believes in solution-focused advocacy and employees it in all of her cases. She works closely with her clients to reach a resolution as Brooke strongly believes mediation results in the best outcome in the majority of family law cases – particularly those in which children of any age are involved. She is a civil mediator, a domestic relations mediator, a domestic violence mediator and an arbitrator. She is a registered neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Brooke understands that not all cases can resolve in that manner and she is a fierce advocate for her clients when...
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Marvin L. Solomiany
Atlanta, GA Divorce Lawyer
Divorce
Emory University School of Law
Partner at Kessler & Solomiany, LLC, Marvin Solomiany is an experienced family law attorney who focuses on high-income divorce cases. Solomiany has experience representing a variety of legal matters including athletes, entertainers, professionals, and Fortune 500 executives. In addition to representing clients across the state of Georgia, Solomiany frequently lectures on various state and national family law seminars.
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Gina Grady
Marietta, GA Divorce Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Tulane University
Gina Grady started her legal career as a Walton County Assistant Public Defender, representing clients who couldn't afford an attorney. She has extensive experience in a number of legal practice areas, including family law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation.
"I wanted to focus on family law, and my family was moving to Marietta so it was a great time to make a change," Gina commented. "I was immediately attracted to everyone's positive attitude and willingness to work as a team for our clients."
The one word used most often to describe Gina is "focused." She will find the right solution to...
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Lauren Rae Bates
Marietta, GA Divorce Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Lauren joined Meriwether & Tharp in 2022 after graduating from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Prior to law school Lauren attended Kennesaw State University and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish. During her time in law school, she participated on the Moot Court Team, served as a Peer Mentor, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Legal Writing and Research department. Throughout her time in law school, she interned at Charlton & Glover where she developed her passion for family law and desire to give clients the best possible...
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Samuel Jackson Siemon
Marietta, GA Divorce Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Samuel J. Siemon is the founding partner of The Siemon Law Firm, P.C. Sam, an experienced litigator, practices in the areas of family law and criminal defense. Sam received his Business Degree from Flagler College in Florida and his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. Sam is a member of the Georgia State Bar, the Atlanta Bar Association Family Division, Lanier Forsyth Rotary, Lanier Jaycees, was recently elected as the President of the Forsyth County Bar Association, served as the Vice President of the Forsyth County Bar Association (2007-2008) and as the Secretary/Treasurer (2006-2007). In addition, Sam volunteers...
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Diana Whipkey Young
Marietta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
The University of Georgia School of Law and The University of Georgia School of Law
Diana Whipkey Young is a lifelong resident of Marietta, where she has been passionately practicing law since 1983 and has earned the respect of judges and fellow attorneys. Ms. Young developed a solid foundation in the courtroom when she began her career as a prosecutor in the Cobb County Solicitor’s Office. During this time, she gained valuable insight into the courtroom process. Accordingly, Ms. Young’s ability to offer a prosecutor’s perspective compliments her legal knowledge and enhances her understanding of criminal law and how to effectively advocate on her client’s behalf. Diana Whipkey Young’s decades...
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Wayne Morrison
Atlanta, GA Divorce Attorney with 28 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
Mr. Morrison grew up in Manassas Virginia. Before relocating to Georgia to attend law school and practice law he worked as Financial Analyst preparing, analyzing, and auditing financial statements. Mr. Morrison is experienced in handling complex divorce cases, child custody matters, support and alimony claims, modification and contempt actions, prenuptial agreements, and all other domestic relations issues. Prior to joining Kessler & Solomiany, Mr. Morrison was a founding partner at Hedgepeth, Heredia, Crumrine & Morrison and was a partner at Davis, Matthews & Quigley. Aside from the selected honors listed above, Mr. Morrison is an active...
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Patrick Brion Evans
Woodstock, GA Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Patrick B. Evans is an attorney at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. Patrick graduated with a BS in Social Science from the University of North Georgia in 2002. Following his graduation Patrick received an ROTC Commission from the United State Army and served as an officer in the 2nd Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment out of Ft. Lewis, WA. Following his time in the Army, Patrick decided to continue his education earning both a Masters of Public Administration from the University of North Georgia and a Juris Doctorate from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Patrick has been a member of the Georgia...
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Torris J. Butterfield
Atlanta, GA Divorce Attorney with 27 years of experience
(404) 522-5056
The Hurt Building, 50 Hurt Plaza, S.E., Suite 1120
Atlanta, GA 30303
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
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Melissa Davis Strickland
Atlanta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Georgia
Melissa, “Missy” Strickland is the founder and principal attorney at Buckhead Family Law, serving clients throughout Atlanta and surrounding communities in divorce and other important family law matters. After years of practicing family law as an attorney with larger law firms, Missy decided to open her own firm to be able to provide more customized representation to her clients. She has practiced family law at some of Atlanta’s top firms since 2006, and handles a full range of domestic relations matters including divorce in Atlanta, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody, child support, alimony, contempt actions, paternity and legitimation.
After graduating...
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Edwin J. Schklar
Atlanta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
Emory University School of Law
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Maggie M. Heim
Atlanta, GA Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
Maggie Heim represents clients in complex litigation matters in both the Federal and State court systems. She has earned a reputation as a skilled advocate who is unwilling to accept less than the best result for her clients. Maggie has been recognized for excellence in the practice of law by numerous independent attorney rating services, including Super Lawyers, the Daily Report, Martindale-Hubbell, Legal Elite, and Avvo.
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Christopher Phillip Ramsay
Woodstock, GA Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Chris P. Ramsay is an Associate Attorney at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. He transitioned to family law after spending over a decade practicing as an eDiscovery attorney handling multinational mass tort and environmental civil cases. Chris is an alumni of the University of Georgia where he majored in International Business with a minor in Spanish. He received an M.B.A. from Kennesaw State University while working in procurement and logistics for an international engineering firm prior to earning his Juris Doctorate at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School.
Chris is a native of Clemson, South Carolina, but has lived in Georgia for over...
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Ruby Knight
Atlanta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
At Knight & Associates, we practice all areas of uncontested and contested divorces involving child custody, alimony, formal separations, child support and visitation.
Our focus involves uncontested divorces at flat rate fees of $750.
We are proven fighters for your legal rights. We have settled bodily injury claims for millions of dollars over the years, and would be happy to settle any collision claim that you may have.
Please contact us direct. We return all calls 24 hours a day. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Michelle E. Taylor
Johns Creek, GA Divorce Attorney with 10 years of experience
(770) 746-3870
6465 East Johns Crossing
Suite 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Personally and professionally, Michelle has always strived to be a number of things, but top of that list has always been advocate. Having had many people advocate for her during her life Michelle understands exactly how important a voice for the voiceless can be. After graduating with her Bachelor of Art in Sociology from Purdue University, Michelle began her career in social work working with children and families in crisis dealing with various positions. Some requiring emergency intervention sometimes working with state providers and private providers. Michelle greatly enjoyed working with families but soon realized there were limitations to her...
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Thomas Maddox
Roswell, GA Divorce Attorney with 40 years of experience
Divorce, Family, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Atlanta Law School and Woodrow Wilson School of Law
Mr. Maddox is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and was admitted as a member of the State Bar of Georgia in 1984. Mr. Maddox has represented hundreds of individuals for serious injury and wrongful death matters, divorce, child custody claims, contempt, and other family law matters. Mr. Maddox is admitted to practice before all State, Superior, and Federal District Courts of Georgia, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Maddox is also a State registered Mediator and Arbitrator and has been rated by Martindale Hubbell as 'A-V' for the...
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Jennifer S. Gill
Canton, GA Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Jennifer Gill joined Bray & Johnson in 2003 and practices family law.
Prior to joining Bray & Johnson, Jennifer served as an Assistant Attorney General.
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J.D, Mercer University
Undergraduate education:
University of Georgia
Kennesaw State University , 1997, with honors.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia, 2001
Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Northern District of Georgia
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit Bar Association
State Bar of Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Cases
Rutter v. Rutter, 325 Ga. App. 508 (2014)
Rutter v. Rutter, 294 Ga. (2013)
Rutter v. Rutter, 316 Ga. App. (2012)
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J. Thomas Salata
Alpharetta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(770) 408-7004
2500 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 330
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
I have been honored and privileged to serve the citizens of Georgia for over twenty years as a criminal defense, civil litigation, divorce, custody and family law attorney. I have served as President of the North Fulton Bar Association, am a proud Fellow of the Paul Harris Foundation of Rotary International and am currently an active member of the National and Georgia Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section.
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Jeffrey Reeder
Alpharetta, GA Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
Rutgers School of Law-Camden and Georgia State University College of Law
The Reeder Law Firm was founded in 1988 by Kathryn Reeder and since its inception the firm has focused its practice primarily in the area of family law. The firm’s main office is located in Alpharetta, Georgia, with satellite locations in Cumming, Georgia and Atlanta, Georgia. The firm currently has five attorneys and several staff members. After graduating from law school, Jeff worked as an associate for an Atlanta firm specializing in civil litigation. Jeff then joined the Reeder law Firm in 2008. Since joining the Reeder law firm, Jeff's practice has shifted and is...
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Alan H. Meincke
Alpharetta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(470) 740-4100
960 North Point Parkway, Suite 425
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Divorce and Family
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
Litigation attorney assisting clients with complex divorce, custody, child support, and other domestic relations issues as well as defense of motor vehicle accidents and premises liability cases.
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Tracy Ann Moore
Cumming, GA Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Memphis State University
Tracy Ann Moore-Grant has represented clients and practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2002. She focuses her practice on being a non-litigation attorney helping parties resolve issues outside of the court in uncontested and amicable family law matters as an attorney, mediator, arbitrator, parent coordinator and case consultant. With the Amicable Divorce Network Process being contact free, and not requiring any court appearances, it is now possible for Ms. Moore-Grant to represent clients across the state of Georgia, and serve as a divorce consultant all over the world, by utilizing Zoom for meetings and mediation. With Covid-19,...
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Robert Booker
Lawrenceville, GA Divorce Attorney
(888) 393-8279
1670 McKendree Church Road
#300b
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Barry University
Have you been charged with a crime in the Gwinnett County, GA area? For criminal law matters such as DUI, assault, battery, manslaughter, domestic violence, or theft crimes; a Lawrenceville criminal defense attorney can represent your case and fight for your rights. For the best criminal defense team with high qualifications and a vast amount of experience, our attorneys can give you the best legal advice and guide you through this stressful time in your life. For criminal offenses such as drug possession or trespassing, Robert L. Booker can help, give us a call today!
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Scott Kelley Spooner
Suwanee, GA Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Family and Personal Injury
Georgia State University College of Law
At Spooner & Associates, P.C., we put our clients first. Our objective is to efficiently resolve each case with our client's interests at the forefront of every decision. We are a firm of skilled litigators who are aggressive in the courtroom. However, when it is in our client's best interests, we can handle cases through negotiation or methods of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation.
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Cara Schlosser
Lawrenceville, GA Divorce Attorney with 5 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of South Carolina School of Law
Cara Bass Schlosser graduated from University of South Carolina School of Law in May of 2019. Cara received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in Business Management in May of 2015. Before law school, Cara worked as a Victim Witness Coordinator at the Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office serving victims of misdemeanor crimes, including victims of family violence. Cara also worked at a regional accounting firm as a University Recruiter meeting with college students around the Southeast.
While Cara was in law school, she clerked for a local law firm in Duluth, Georgia where she gained experience in real estate...
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Joshua E. Huffman
Covington, GA Divorce Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
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Saralyn Stephanie Stewart
Monroe, GA Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
The Stewart Law Office offers Experienced, Dedicated, and Caring Representation on all family law and divorce matters. Serving Walton, Newton, Oconee, Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Gwinnett, Morgan, Greene and Rockdale counties.
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Ms. Bonnie Lowe Jones
Dawsonville, GA Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Tulane University
Jones Law, LLC is a full-service law firm specializing in civil litigation and criminal defense. Clients from the greater Atlanta and North Georgia areas are welcome! Please feel free to contact us with any questions. You may reach us by telephone at (678) 947-4687 or by e-mail at info@JonesLawLLC.com.
The following is a listing of the firm's typical areas of practice and may not necessarily include every type of law we handle. Please contact us with any inquiries or for additional information.
Personal Injury Claims: Automobile Accidents; Premise Liability; Product Liability; Medical Malpractice; Wrongful Death
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Carolyn Torres-Mabe
Decatur, GA Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Emory University School of Law
Carolyn completed her B.A. and M.A. in Sociology from Emory University. In 2001, Carolyn received her law degree from Emory School of Law. Immediately after law school, Carolyn practiced criminal law for six years. During this time, she was able to polish her courtroom talents and approach. In 2007, Carolyn made the transition to family law. She has extensive experience handling a variety of family law matters, such as child custody, divorce, annulment, and more.
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Anthony Van Johnson
Atlanta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Anthony Overton Van Johnson has personally represented clients in over forty (40) courts throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, as well as, the State of Georgia. Prior to law school, Anthony served as an Infantry Squad Leader in the 4th Infantry Division (4th ID) where he received the Expert Infantryman's Badge, graduated from Combat Leader's School (Camp Red Devil)as well as, served in the U.S. Army Mounted Color Guard & Drill Team. He was also a martial arts competitor/instructor, professional musician, pilot and scuba diver. Additionally, he was a Senior Health Physics Technician in the nuclear industry before...
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Natalie Ann Green
Woodstock, GA Divorce Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Juvenile and Probate
Georgia State University
With more than 12 years of experience in legal practice, and several years in the tech industry (Oracle, Sapient), I have a diverse background that can be leveraged to help clients in a variety of settings. While my focus has been on domestic law, my courtroom skills (and successes) translate easily into other areas of practice. In fact, I'm ready to see where I can be most effective for clients who need someone else to speak for them. I sit down with clients, assess their risk, and build a legal strategy from consultation to a possible appeal. Together,...
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Jennifer Gibbs
Decatur, GA Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Emory University School of Law and Georgia State University College of Law
Jennifer has been a managing partner here at Gibbs Tillery since graduating from Emory Law School in 2009. A dedicated and trial-tested family law and estate planning attorney, Jennifer helps clients navigate divorce, child custody and support, court order modification, guardianship, and estate planning cases.
A relentless advocate for civil rights and equality, Jennifer was at the forefront of the movement to legalize same-sex marriage for years before the Supreme Court extended marriage equality to same-sex couples in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
Jennifer's attention to detail and commitment to providing every client with services custom-tailored to their unique...
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Lolita Khaleelah Beyah
Atlanta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
John Marshall Law School
Caring and compassionate advocate for justice, equality and fairness for over 20 years. Representing clients in felony cases, misdemeanor cases, traffic offenses, DUI cases, possession of marijuana cases, divorce cases, legitimation cases, custody cases, child support cases and adoptions.