Flowery Branch Family Lawyers

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...

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...

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...

Ruslyn D. Ruby has practiced law since 2017. She focuses her practice on family law, probate and general civil litigation. She was born and raised in Georgia and has lived in Forsyth County since her childhood. Mrs. Ruby graduated with a bachelors degree in Business Management, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina Aiken. While at USC-Aiken, she was the captain of the cheerleading squad and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. In 2016, Ruslyn received her Juris Doctorate from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. While in law school, she was a member of the Association of...

At Hodges Law Firm, we handle a wide range of legal issues for clients throughout the Atlanta area, including elder law, estate planning, probate, Medicaid planning and protection, asset protection, litigation, and business law and services. We are knowledgeable in the law and understand the real life implications of legal actions. I have devoted more than thirty years of practice to: -Helping people protect their assets and those of their elderly parents and loved ones; -Creating legal structures where they can grow those assets, safely; -Providing vehicles to pass those assets along, safely and securely to...

Melissa L. Bowman is a Partner with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and works primarily out of the firm's Johns Creek office. Melissa was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2016 and has focused solely on family law. She strives to provide exceptional counsel and support to clients throughout Atlanta and surrounding areas who are going through a divorce or have some other serious legal issue affecting their families. Melissa understands that the divorce process is challenging and emotional, and is passionate about helping her clients move through the process with confidence and understanding. Melissa delivers the highest level of representation possible...

Neena Saxena is a dedicated, honest, and empathetic attorney who focuses on all issues related to families including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, legitimation, alimony, property division, adoption, modifications and contempt issues. Neena is passionate about her clients and the law and experienced to handle all family law matters.

Neena grew up in Johns Creek and received her Bachelor of Science in Management with a Certificate in Operations Management from Georgia Institute of Technology. She obtained her law degree from Florida State University, College of Law and is a trained mediator. During her spare time, Neena spends her time with...

Johnny Ramirez Castaneda has been practicing law in the areas of criminal law and family law since 1999. Mr. Castaneda has handled thousands of cases.

Joann has been litigating for several decades and has tried cases throughout the country in both State and Federal Court. After having practiced corporate litigation for a number of years, she felt she was in a position to follow her bliss and joined Meriwether & Tharp in June 2013 where she is an equity partner. She attended Emory University for her BA, Auburn University at Montgomery for her Master's in Liberal Arts, and law school at the University of South Carolina. Joann often describes being in court and working on appeals as her chocolate. She has been involved in several high...

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...

Founding Partners, Adam Slipakoff and Howard “Howie” Slomka have both worked in large and small law firms and with high-end clients as well as small. Quickly, they both came to realize that working with smaller clients gave them a sense of connected purpose and satisfaction that goes with helping people on a personal level. Using their experience to simplify needlessly complex processes, they found a love for guarding clients, from further trepidation and strife.
There will always be a place in the world for traditional “by the book”, black and white, logic-driven law firms. Adam and Howie simply believe their clients...

JD Univ. of Ga. Law School 1986 LLM in Taxation Emory University 1994 Litigated thousands of cases.

Meghan Ryan Noblett has practiced family law since her admission to the Georgia Bar in 2009. She has experience handling all matters relating to family law in the Magistrate Court, Superior Court and Juvenile Court. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut and raised in Roswell, Georgia, Mrs. Noblett earned her bachelors degree in English, magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia in 2006. While at UGA, she was a National Merit Scholar, a United Parcel Service James E. Casey Merit Scholar, a UGA Charter Scholar, and a member of the UGA Honors Program. She also spent a semester studying abroad at Oxford...

Attorney Elena Quinde is a founding partner of Chambers, Hill & Quinde. After practicing family law and criminal defense in Gwinnett County for several years, she recognized a need in the area for a boutique law firm which ultimately culminated in the birth of Chambers, Hill & Quinde. Attorney Quinde has experience prosecuting and defending a variety of crimes. She also brings to the table her invaluable experience of having handled many family law cases. In her time away from the office and courtroom, Attorney Quinde is the mother to a precocious little girl. ...

Jarrod grew up in Duluth, GA. He is a 2002 graduate of Mercer University and received his Law degree from Mercer Law School in 2005 located in Macon, GA. He is dedicated to remaining in the area to provide professional legal services to the residents in and around his hometown. A highly motivated individual, Jarrod has worked hard to earn the trust and respect of judges, clients, and colleagues. As one of our seasoned and experienced family law attorneys, he is driven to give his all to every case, no matter how simple or complex. Jarrod is a member...

Ryan Post is an Associate Attorney with The Siemon Law Firm. Ryan was born and raised in Georgia. He graduated from Berry College in Rome, Georgia and received his Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law. Prior to joining the firm, Ryan worked almost exclusively in family and probate law. He brings his experience and energy to the firm and is ready to advocate for his clients. When he is not advocating for his clients, Ryan enjoys playing drums, attending live music events, and watching sports.

I graduated summa cum laude from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice before relocating to Norman, Oklahoma to attend school at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. I began my legal career as a volunteer at the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office in 2010, and in 2011, I became licensed as an intern and immediately practiced in the courtroom. I received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and became licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma in 2012. After law school, I continued with the DA's Office...

McLeod Law Firm, P.C. provides quality legal representation for its clients across North Georgia. Our lawyers provide legal services for the following types of cases: personal injury, divorce, family law, criminal law, and business law. We pledge to always keep our clients fully informed, to work efficiently, and to promptly respond to our clients' needs. We continually update our practice to incorporate the most appropriate communication, technological, and legal advances in an effort to better serve our clients. We are located in historical downtown Gainesville, Georgia.

When you need an advocate in the family law system, give Sarah a call for caring, no-nonsense legal advice and representation. Sarah understands that each case is unique and deserves thoughtful attention and an individualized approach. Sarah provides solution focused representation, whether in the courtroom or settlement, working with each client to attain results that work for them. Whether the case is straightforward or complex, Sarah guides her clients through the options available to them so they can feel comfortable making informed decisions. Sarah Richardson Trahan is an associate attorney with Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP in Gainesville, Georgia. Sarah...

Lawrenceville Divorce and Criminal Defense Attorney

Family law attorney handling cases involving child support, child custody, legitimation, guardianship, divorce, visitation, child abandonment, modifications & all other domestic cases. Licensed to practice law since 2011 having handled cases in counties such as Cobb, Gwinnett, Dekalb, Fayette, Fulton, Henry, Rockdale, Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Barrow, Clarke, Carroll, Forsyth, Hall, Lumpkin, Netwon, Habersham, Paulding, Putnam, & Walton county. Offering reasonable fees, lower than most of my colleagues, which may include payment plans.

Demetrius J. Price is an attorney in the Atlanta Office of The Siemon Law Firm. Demetrius studied law in California, at Whittier Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor Degree. During law school, he served as a law clerk in various private Family Law firms, served as a certified law clerk in the Whittier Law School Children’s Rights Clinic, where he exercised courtroom privileges and served as an advocate for the rights of his clients, and also received the Best Advocate award in Criminal Trial Advocacy.

After earning his Juris Doctor Degree in 2013, Demetrius relocated from California to...

Andrew B. Margolis is an Associate Attorney with The Siemon Law Firm, practicing exclusively in the area of family law. A twenty-year resident of the Atlanta metro area, Andrew graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Politics and Legal Studies from Brandeis University, and then went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the Emory University School of Law. After law school, Andrew served as an Assistant District Attorney for the State of Georgia. Upon moving into private practice, Andrew drew on his skills as a domestic violence prosecutor to represent victims of abuse, assisting them in obtaining protective...

Attorney Mari Lee Chambers is a founding partner in Chambers, Hill & Quinde. She began practicing law in Norcross, Georgia in 1988 and has always practiced in Gwinnett County and the surrounding counties. Attorney Chambers has practiced many types of law in numerous counties. She has served as a conflict public defender in Fulton County and is currently the Solicitor for the City of Auburn. She has handled every type of family law case, including juvenile law, divorce, custody modifications and adoptions. Attorney Chambers is a wife and mother to three teenagers. She is...

Josie A. Siemon is a partner at The Siemon Law Firm, P.C. and has an extensive litigation background. Josie practices exclusively in the area of family law. She received her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and English from Florida International University, and her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. While at Nova University, Josie was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society and earned Pro Bono honors for legal service in the community. Josie is an active member of the Florida State Bar, the Georgia State Bar, the Atlanta Bar Association Family Division, she is the Past President of...

Jason Karasik is a Partner with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. Jason obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 2008. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he began work as a policy fellow for Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. Jason worked with the House Education Committee and the Senate Education and Youth Committee while doing education policy research. Additionally, he worked closely with the Governor's Policy Director in providing solutions for Georgia's education issues. Jason obtained his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. While in law school, he received the Dean's Scholarship and was an Executive...

Ravelle was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2002, and has been practicing exclusively in the area of litigation since that time. Following his admission to the bar, Ravelle expanded his experience to encompass many areas of litigation, including divorces, child support modifications, adoptions, custody changes, domestic violence, breach of contracts. Since 2005, Ravelle has concentrated his practice exclusively in the area of family law, helping individuals persevere through often the most trying times in their lives.

Clients can rest assured that Ravelle has the necessary skills, experience, and passion to assist in the resolution of their matter whether by amicable...

On the morning of July 3, 2003, I was driving to cover Court for another attorney during a tropical storm, when I was blown off the road by the intense rain and high winds. I was informed by a third party whose judgment and observation I trust that my estimation of time during that period was very wrong. I spent a short time in a medically-induced coma, followed by about three weeks of being unconscious. The accident left me paralyzed on my right side, and I spent approximately four to five months after I awoke re-learning...

I have been practicing in the metro Atlanta area since 1993. My focus is on family law, both contested and uncontested litigation. Additionally, I do some limited areas of family immigration, naturalizations, religious worker visas and entertainerment visas. My goal is to help client achieve their goals in a cost effective manner. I grew up in Savannah, Georgia and moved to Atlanta in 1986. I graduated from Emory University and Georgia State University College of Law.

* Graduate of Emory University School of Law. Dean's Award for Public Service;
* Former member of the Emory University School of Law Trial Techniques Faculty;
* Practicing primarily in the North Georgia, Metro Atlanta Area for over 25 years as a Solo-Practitioner before the Probate Courts, Juvenile Courts, & Superior Courts in most of the counties of Georgia;
* Former Special Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS) for in their Child & Adult Protective Services cases;
* Primary Focused on:
* Estate Planning which includes the creation & administration of Trusts (all types including Special Needs Trust),...