Buchanan Family Lawyers

Kaitie grew up as a Navy brat thanks to her Mother. She spent the first half of her childhood living on reservations and in predominately native villages, spending nearly seven years at Point Barrow, Alaska before moving to the lower 48 here in Georgia. She got her undergraduate degree in English Literature from the University of Georgia before going on to get her law degree at Mercer University. While in law school, Kaitie was an active member of the Association for Women Law Students, the Student Bar Association, the International Law Students Association, and Project Equality (now called Mercer OutLaw),...

Tori White, a family law attorney based in Marietta, Georgia, recognizes that the approach to resolving family disputes can vary depending on each family's situation. She works with families to explore different options for alternative dispute resolution, aiming to achieve outcomes that focus on their needs and priorities. White believes in the importance of families making their own decisions about their children and future. As a registered neutral in Georgia with a focus on domestic legal matters, White helps individuals manage their conflicts through mediation and arbitration. This method allows families to resolve disputes outside of court, which can be beneficial...

Attorney Floyd H. Farless has been in practice since 1976 handling cases in Northwest Georgia in criminal, civil and domestic matters. He began practice with the firm of Clary and Kent following graduation from law school. Since 2000 he has been a sole practitioner serving clients in and around the Floyd County area. Being a small firm he is able to provide personalized service to his clients addressing their cases on an individual basis,

The Law Offices of Christopher L. Moore, LLC’s founder, Christopher L. Moore, is dedicated to achieving the best possible results for his litigation clients and providing sound and practical advice to his transactional and estate planning clients. Mr. Moore has been practicing law in Georgia since 2004.

After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1999, Mr. Moore obtained his Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University in 2003 and subsequently obtained a masters in law (LL.M.) in taxation from Southern Methodist University in 2004.

Mr. Moore is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (Taxation, Business, Family, and...

I am a former prosecutor with almost 30 years representing divorce clients and those charged with criminal offenses. I have tried hundreds of cases during my career and am highly successful in court for my clients. My reputation for being a highly skilled and prepared attorney facilitates good settlements for my clients. I have been representing both men and women in divorce and custody disputes for almost 30 years. You can trust me with your legal problems - I will provide you the best representation available.

I have over twenty-three years of professional and executive experience, including service in the United States Army. I also have and twenty-four years of education, including studies in my Associates Degree, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Industrial/Organizational Ph.D. Program and in my Juris Doctor Program. I own and manage the law offices of Caryn S. Fennell & Associates which I opened on November 9, 2010, the same day I swore into the Bar Association and the Georgia Courts. Since opening my firm, I have closed over 850 family and criminal law cases. I specialize in complex custody matters, and...

Ms. Oliver began her legal career in 2009. Since that time she has helped hundreds of families through the unpredictable landscape of divorce and custody litigation. She is dedicated to providing a personalized approach to each and every client and his or her family law matter; whether that is an aggressive advocate preparing for trial or an informative counselor assisting in settlement.

Call or email today to schedule a consultation. 770-709-6050; amber@oliverhughesllc.com

Pamela Bradford has been an advocate for others for 20+ years as an attorney with practice areas of civil, contracts, employment, family, health care and surrogacy law. She is licensed in both Georgia and California. She has a passion for helping others and positioning clients for success. Her 85% case settlement rate was due to her masterful negotiation skills and her wide range of research methods. She has been consistently recognized for her ability to work well with individuals at all levels and communicate effectively with decision makers to move programs/initiatives forward.

She has litigated and mediated high asset and...

Associate Attorney Diamond Alexander received her undergraduate education from The University of Mississippi in 2017 where she double-majored in Criminal Justice & History. She then took a one year sabbatical to get married, travel, move to Atlanta, and apply to law school. Following that, she attended Emory University School of Law where she was also a family law teaching assistant from 2019 to 2021. She graduated law school in 2021 and became a member of the Georgia Bar in 2022. During her educational career, Diamond received a number of recognitions and was involved in several impressive groups including: • Horatio Alger National...

Bruce Steinfeld is a shareholder in the Atlanta, Georgia, firm of Steinfeld & Steinfeld, P.C., specializing in family law. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and a Member of the Georgia Chapter of the AAML. He is a Master in the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inn of Court, Past-Chair of the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association, and former Editor of its newsletter, The Family Lawyer. He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY, and his J.D. degree from Emory University School of...

Family law matters can be difficult to deal with in the best of times, as they go to the heart of our most complex and intimate personal relationships. Amy Kaye has been helping individuals and families in the Atlanta metro area as a family law attorney for well over 20 years and practiced as a business and corporate lawyer for several years before that. As a family law attorney, Amy knows that clients often come to her in a time of crisis or stress and that they rely on their lawyer to counsel them and guide them through the legal...

A native of Thomasville, Georgia, Jesse grew up watching his father and grandfather run a small business on the family farm. Jesse learned at a young age that exceptional quality and a friendly, "service first" approach are the keys to making clients happy; that's why client satisfaction is always the top priority at The Law Office of Jesse Adams.

Jesse earned his law degree from Florida State University in 2010. While in law school, he served in student government, worked in the Florida House of Representatives, interned with the Innocence Project of Florida, clerked for a prominent Tampa attorney, and studied...

Having practiced more than 50 years, I now principally serve as an arbitrator through IACPR and AAA and provide services as an expert witness. I retired from Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan and later from King & Spalding.

When asked the prominent question, “What do you want to be when you get older?” Essie found it hard to answer because she did not want to choose one career, but wanted to create a unique pathway comprised of many career hats. One thing was certain, she wanted to serve others. Essie is a proud first-generation Nigerian- American born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She has fond memories of attending the annual parade on the boardwalk and watching the 4th of July fireworks adorn the night sky alongside the illuminating casino lights. After over ten years in Georgia, she is now...

Paula McGill provides personal service to a variety of clients. She is comfortable representing individuals and small to medium sized businesses. Moreover, Attorney McGill is not afraid to go after large corporations to force them to take personal responsibility for damages they cause. Her confidence in pursuing these companies comes from her 20+ years of experience. Furthermore, she is skilled in efficiently and effectively representing clients of most budgets. Many clients return for additional services or recommend her to family and friends. Her experience spans small claims matters, contract disputes, consumer...

Justin Allen Chin founded his first company at the age of 15. Through his success, his law firm is the leading and most specialized family law firm in Georgia, having litigated hundreds of cases and achieving the goals of his clients. Specifically, he helps clients establish custody of child(ren), increased parenting time with child(ren), and child support for child(ren). He has authored the book “Custody and Divorce in Georgia: First Edition”, graduated from Charlotte Christian School as Valedictorian of the Class of 2001 and Student Body President of the High School, graduated from Georgia Tech in Engineering on a full-ride...

Alex Hait has an extensive amount of knowledge in personal injury, consumer bankruptcy, and family law matters. Mr. Hait is admitted to the Georgia, New York and New Jersey bar and handles cases relating to domestic violence, divorce, child custody and child support. He has a reputation for being an aggressive attorney in the courtroom and sympathetic listener to his clients. The attorneys at North Metro Litigators make it their goal to put you at ease about your legal issue so that they can work with you to explore your legal options and prepare the best legal strategy for your...

Judge Tom Cauthorn is the founder of Cauthorn Nohr & Owen, a boutique law firm that provides general civil, probate and criminal legal services. He is an experienced trial lawyer and judge, and has participated in hundreds of jury and non-jury trials in his more than 45 years practicing law.

Judge Cauthorn’s professional experience includes Court America as a principal in mediation, arbitration and case evaluation; Georgia Supreme Court Special Master; Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution as a registered mediator, arbitrator, and case evaluator for general civil and domestic relations matters; and, Cobb County Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution as an...

I am a 2008 graduate of Georgia State University’s College of Law. Prior to entering law school, I attended and graduated from Georgia Southern University, where I played offensive line for the Georgia Southern Eagles football team. I enjoy spending time with my wife (who is a Staff Attorney for Judge Fletcher Sams in Fayette County) and two children and watching the Georgia Southern Eagles and Atlanta Braves. I have taught Sunday School and served on Church Council at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, Georgia. I am also currently the president of the Starr’s...

I graduated from Emory Law with distinction in 1989. I have been practicing law for 32+ years. I practiced my first 11 years in large Atlanta firms handling employment discrimination cases. I have been practicing domestic law for 20+ years in my own practice. I am very experienced and I care about my clients and the results that I obtain for them.

NANCY J. MARTIN ESQ. was born in Syracuse, New York. She earned a BA in Education with emphasis on English as a Second Language at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (The Javeriana University), She moved to Georgia four (4) decades ago. Since that time, she has dedicated herself to the assistance of others. As a former paralegal, she provided legal assistance through Georgia Legal Services Migrant Farmworkers Division in Tifton, Georgia where she was trained in Administrative and Immigration Law. While in their employ, she was elected the National Co-Chairperson of WIC, the Special Supplemental...

Attorney Matthew C. Hines graduated from Georgia State School of Law in 2004, where he also received a Masters in Business Administration. Mr. Hines gained experienced working for many established firms throughout Georgia, but also working directly with Judges and the Public Defender’s Office. Since beginning his legal career, Mr. Hines has successfully represented individuals, families, small and large companies and Governments by representing each in various legal areas. His experience spans many areas of law, including civil litigation, business litigation, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, real estate, probate law and many other...

Lawyer and mediator in Marietta, Georgia who provides professional, client-focused, affordable and effective legal services in the areas of dispute resolution, civil, criminal, divorce, family law, immigration, and mediation.

Kourtney Bernard-Rance was born and raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Although originally intending to study child psychology, Kourtney ultimately received her B.A. in family and child Studies from Montclair State University. Between her newly-recognized passion for working with families and children, and an internship with a nonprofit child advocacy organization as an assistant policy analyst, Kourtney decided her true career aspirations resided in the practice of law. Kourtney attended the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Believing that family law was destined to be her specialty, Kourtney took advantage of...

I joined SM&P in the summer of 2019, bringing 24 years of experience in family law. She possesses a keen ability to cut to the chase regarding issues pertaining to contested divorce and divorce mediations and settlements, modifications, legitimization, and custody disputes. Her passion for adoption cases, including foreign, contested, same-sex couple, agency, relative and step-parent, third party independent, DFCS, and interstate (ICPC) has had a hugh impact on your legal career. She has finalized over 700 adoptions in her career as part of her family law focus. Because of her deep and broad knowledge of adoption, she was part of...

Christy, as she likes to be called, is a native of Cobb County, born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. After graduating from Mt. Paran Christian School, located in Cobb, she attended Kennesaw State University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree. While at Kennesaw State University, Christy served as President and Vice President of various honor clubs as well as an intern for the Georgia State Senate. Christy attended Georgia State University College of Law graduating Cum Laude in 2009. During her tenure at Georgia State, she was a member...

Gillian Fierer O’Nan is an attorney experienced in all aspects of family law. Ms. O’Nan provides effective, resourceful, and responsive representation in a wide range of family law matters including divorce actions, separate maintenance actions, alimony and spousal support actions, child custody and support actions, contempt actions, post-divorce modification and enforcement, adoptions, family violence actions, legitimation actions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and wills.

Ms. O’Nan, earned her B.A., with honors, in Political Science, and her J.D., with honors, both from the University of Georgia. Ms. O’Nan is a Guardian ad Litem, a Mentor for the State Bar of Georgia...

The Law Offices of Sean R. Whitworth was founded by Sean R. Whitworth, and focuses exclusively on domestic family law issues and criminal law throughout the metro Atlanta area to include all surrounding counties. Sean has a diverse background that gives him a unique perspective when dealing with the complexities of litigation. His clients find he is able to explain the issues they will face with clarity and empathy. He is able to listen and understand what a client’s particular situation is and advise them as to the most productive and economical way to achieve that goal. After litigating...

Anita Lamar is licensed with the state bars of both Georgia and Oklahoma. She devotes herself to the practice areas of Domestic Law and Personal Injury with a concentration in motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, medical malpractice and product liability. She has also assisted with the formation of several small businesses. Anita Lamar is a fourth generation native Georgian. She attended the University of West Georgia on full debate scholarship where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. She received her Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law as a Merit Scholar,...

Attorney Akil Kenneth Secret is a licensed attorney in the States of Georgia and Nebraska. His practice focuses on Serious Personal Injury Litigation, Wrongful Death Litigation and Major Criminal Defense. Mr. Secret has represented defendants in numerous high profile state and federal cases. He has tried hundreds of cases with extraordinary success. Mr. Secret has represented Lawyers, Doctors, Accountants, Real Estate Brokers and Agents and Corporate Executives. Attorney Akil Secret attended University of Nebraska and transferred to attend Morehouse College where he pursued his undergraduate studies until 1973 with a major in Political Science. He attended Atlanta Law School and earned...

Nancy’s excellence as a skilled and compassionate lawyer for both uncontested divorce and contested divorce cases means that most of her new clients are friends or family of her existing clients. Over a 30-year family and business law career, Sandy Springs family lawyer Nancy Ghertner has represented clients on both sides of divorce – those who wanted a divorce, and those who did not.

Client referrals and repeat clients make up most of the legal practice at the Atlanta family law firm of Nancy N. Ghertner, PC. Atlanta attorney Ghertner also can serve as your high asset divorce lawyer, or help...

If you are contemplating a divorce or have other family related legal issues, I can help you out with those problems. I have over 20 years of legal experience handling divorces, family violence, child support and child custody, alimony and spousal support, paternity and father’s rights, business disputes, probate and estate disputes, guardianships and conservatorships for incapacitated adults, and other civil litigation issues. I can help you to understand and protect your rights, and will fight for you to make sure that you get the best possible outcome. I look forward to helping you with your family...

Angela Landgaard joined Slepian, Schwartz & Landgaard in 2009. She is currently the head of the Firm’s Domestic litigation and Probate departments, focusing primarily in the areas of Family Law and Probte. In addition to her work as a litigator, appointed by Judge Ann Jackson in 2013, Angela currently serves as the Fayette County Probate Court Co-Conservator and frequently serves as a court appointed attorney or Guardian Ad Litem for the Fayette County Probate Court. Angela was elected by the attorney members to serve as the 2014 President of the Fayette County Bar Association.

Atlanta Attorney Jeffery Cleghorn is a Named Partner with the law firm of Kitchens New Cleghorn, LLC. Mr. Cleghorn heads the firm’s family law practice. His expertise is in Family Law, including Contested & Uncontested Divorces, Custody Custody Disputes, Modifications, Child Support, Alimony Payments, Adoptions, and Domestic Partnership Agreements and Disputes. Mr. Cleghorn also has extensive experience with Mediation, Arbitration and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Mr. Cleghorn is a 1984 distinguished military graduate of North Georgia College in Dahlonega, where he received a B.A. in Political Science. After graduation, he received a commission in the United States Army...