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Tori K White
Cobb County, GA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
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...
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Andrei D. Tsygankov
Fulton County, GA Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Trademarks
Georgia State University College of Law
Andrei Tsygankov is an Atlanta-based attorney and entrepreneur. Andrei’s primary specialization is Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, and Intellectual Property Law, including: IP Licensing, Software Licensing, and Trademark Prosecution. Andrei enjoys navigating complex, multi-faceted transactions to build stable, understandable, and effective deal structures for clients.
In addition to being one of the founding Partners of Founders Legal, Andrei has over 10 years’ experience serving as a C-level executive for companies in the legal, enterprise software, and international distribution and logistics industries.
Given his business background, Andrei promotes a practical approach to the practice of law, focusing first and foremost on providing...
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David Hilsenrad Pierce
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Trademarks
Georgia State University College of Law
David is a corporate attorney with unique insight into technology transactions. Prior to joining Founders Legal, David worked in communication technology arena for nearly a decade as a sales consultant. In this capacity, David has encountered the bureaucratic pitfalls that can cause deals to fall out. A problem-solver by nature, and a skilled negotiator, David leverages his years of contract experience to enable clients to achieve their objectives.
More recently, David obtained experience in managing and monetizing intellectual property at AT&T and Aptean. As a former president of Georgia State University Intellectual Property Law Society, David has...
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Garrett Pendleton
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(404) 812-5322
Tower Place 100, Suite 1800
3340 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
Asbestos, Business, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Stetson University
After six years in large multinational law firms engaged in the most sophisticated litigation in state and federal courts nationwide, and internationally, Mr. Pendleton continues to focus his practice on aviation, insurance and general civil litigation matters. Licensed both in Georgia and Florida, and admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Georgia and the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, Mr. Pendleton provides top tier legal representation and counseling delivering advocacy, solutions and results.
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James Victor Doyle Jr
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Samford University
Mr. Doyle handles cases for people who have been injured by dangerous pharmaceuticals or defective products, in addition to personal injuries due to the negligence of others. His practice is devoted almost entirely to representing plaintiffs. To date, lawyers at Doyle Law Firm have recovered over $63 Million for their clients. The Atlanta and Birmingham offices of Doyle Law Firm are currently accepting clients with claims related to the following products: Chinese drywall, Accutane, Actonel, Boniva, Fosamax, Yaz, Yasmin, asbestos, Biomet M2A Magnum Hips, DePuy Orthopaedics ASR Hips, Smith and Nephew Hips, Stryker Rejuvenate Hips, Wright Conserve...
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Alan Hamilton
Fulton County, GA Lawyer
Personal Injury and Products Liability
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
Alan Hamilton focuses his law practice on significant personal injury cases, wrongful death, and business torts. Alan has helped numerous clients obtain seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements during his career. He has represented individuals and appeared before courts in twelve different states. Prior to co-founding Shiver Hamilton, LLC, Alan practiced with a nationally recognized trial firm and served as a federal judicial law clerk. Since its founding in 2011, Shiver Hamilton has obtained a series of outstanding jury verdicts, many of them far exceeding the insurance company’s best offer.
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Beverly Bates
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 64 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Special Master, State of Georgia, 1987-1995 by annual appointment of Governor. Recipient, Younger Federal Lawyer Award, Atlanta Chapter, Federal Bar Association, 1972. President, Walter F. George School of Law Alumni Association, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 1976-77. Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Georgia, 1966-1974. Legal counsel of record in over 100 state, federal, and military cases reported by legal publishers. Admitted to practice in U. S. Supreme Court, 1965; U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Georgia, 1966; U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1981; U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 1982. ...
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Marcus G. Keegan
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights and Employment
Emory University
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Judy Kim
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Judy Kim has been practicing law for more than 20 years. She decided to pursue a career representing personal injury victims because she has seen firsthand the devastation that results from these accidents. She feels strongly that the victims deserve compensation and that the responsible parties must be held accountable for their negligence. To that end, she works closely with each client to make that they are taken care of when their health and well-being has been jeopardized. Call now to speak to Atlanta’s most trusted personal injury lawyer.
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Julie M. Weiner
Cobb County, GA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
P.O. Box 669402
Marietta, GA 30066
Employment
Georgia State University College of Law and The University of Georgia School of Law
For more than two decades I have provided guidance on both sides of employment law issues.
When helping individuals who believe that they have been treated unlawfully at work, I provide a realistic legal assessment of the situation and explains the strengths and weakness of any potential claims, as well as potential damages. During representation, I strive to implement resolution strategies to get results quickly.
With business clients, I take a proactive approach to minimize the risk of employment-related claims. Of course, when claims do arise, I focus on the particular needs of the business and any impact that...
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Nicole K. Carson
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Family
Michigan State University
At The Carson Law Group, we are proud to offer our exceptional legal services to a wide range of individuals. If you are facing a complex family law matter, such as a divorce, custody, or child support – we are here for you when you need us most. For almost 15 years, we have represented individuals with compassion and tenacity. Our main goal is to satisfy the needs of each and every client that places their case in our hands. We will work tirelessly in order to resolve your case in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Do not...
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Christopher B. Hall
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 28 years of experience
(404) 876-8100
Ext. 116
400 Galleria Parkway
Suite 1150
Atlanta, GA 30339
Employment and Personal Injury
The University of Georgia School of Law
Chris Hall has over twenty years of experience as a litigator. He has successfully prosecuted multi-million dollar claims in personal injury and class actions, and many successful claims in employment law. His experience includes Rule 23 class actions, FLSA collective actions, overtime lawsuits, auto crashes, explosions, product liability, and personal injury.
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Susan Jan Sadow
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Emory University School of Law
Susan J. Sadow is an aggressive, dynamic workers' compensation lawyer. She is well respected in the Georgia workers' compensation community and has represented individuals who have suffered serious work related injuries since 1981. Ms. Sadow is a frequent speaker and has served as Chairperson of many workers' compensation seminars throughout the State of Georgia. She has successfully negotiated seven figure settlements for numerous clients with Catastrophic on-the-job injuries.
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Aman Patel
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Personal Injury
Georgia State University College of Law
Personal Injury Trial Lawyer.
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R. Jeffrey Field
Hall County, GA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Jeff Field has spent his entire career handling bankruptcy cases for clients throughout Georgia. He has more than 30 years of experience successfully representing individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. He now has six office locations throughout Georgia, and offers free initial consultations.
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Buihe Pauline Okenu
Gwinnett County, GA Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(678) 924-1614
2138 E. Main Street
(US Highway 78)
Snellville, GA 30078
Immigration
Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, The University of Georgia School of Law and The University of Georgia School of Law
I have multiple law degrees from different continents and to have practiced in various areas of law. As an immigrant who has gone through the system I understand and can relate to your situation. Being a wife and mother of three children I believe strongly in family unification and will surely do all within my capabilities to keep your family together. My goal is to use my knowledge, skills and experience to provide you with the excellent legal services you deserve.
Okenu Law Office, LLC is dedicated to providing immigration services to our clients. Located in Snellville Georgia, we serve the...
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Barbara Lassiter
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
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.
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Dr. Bijan Kasraie
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 26 years of experience
Business and International
John Marshall Law School
Dr. Kasraie is a founding member of Kasraie & Fodor, LLC. He has well over 30 years of legal and executive business experience in several industries, including banking, finance, energy, real estate, manufacturing, recycling, IT, and pharmaceuticals. He has resolved legal, financial, corporate and political issues in the UAE, U.K., France, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Netherlands, Italy, Russia, Romania, Turkey, Poland, Republic of Georgia, Egypt, Morocco, Kuwait, India, Pakistan, Peoples’ Republic of China, Taiwan, Canada, etc. He holds graduate degrees in law and engineering and post graduate studies in finance and banking. In addition, Dr. Kasraie has been the Financial...
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Andrew Goldner
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
The University of Georgia School of Law
Our law firm focuses upon serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. We handle truck and car accidents, premises liability matters, nursing home cases, and other claims where the negligence or recklessness of others has caused significant injury or death.
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Craig Thrift
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Construction and Real Estate
Washington and Lee University School of Law
For over 15 years Craig Thrift has represented clients in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchising, real estate, leasing, corporate, limited liability company, partnership, securities, financing, and general business matters.
He serves as a trusted advisor to businesses and their owners in evaluating potential deals and developing strategies for success. Mr. Thrift brings a deep understanding of the legal, tax and business aspects of transactions to complex deals including mergers, acquisitions and sales of businesses, private offerings, financings and loan transactions, and structuring and restructuring of corporations, limited liability companies, joint ventures and partnerships. He advises clients regarding loans, non-competition covenants,...
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Patricia Klusmeyer
Fulton County, GA Lawyer
Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Georgia State University College of Law
Mrs. Klusmeyer specializes in providing legal advice and compliance support to registered investment adviser clients. During her time at Parker MacIntyre since 2016 she has provided compliance guidance to investment adviser and broker-dealer clients, assisted with various regulatory filings, drafted compliance policies and procedures, drafted agreements, helped prepare responses to SEC and state examinations, and represented clients in FINRA arbitration.
Mrs. Klusmeyer maintains familiarity and competence regarding recent developments in securities rules, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and regulations from federal and state regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Labor. She has helped clients implement...
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Robert D. Terry
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Administrative, Business and Securities
University of Georgia and University of Virginia School of Law
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John William Rife
Cobb County, GA Attorney with 33 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Current pro hac judge and practitioner for 23 years. Vast trial experience in all types of criminal and personal injury cases, as I was also a former insurance defense attorney.
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Andrew L. Schwartz
Cobb County, GA Attorney with 27 years of experience
After many years of working as a prosecutor, I realized my strengths and desires were more in line with defending people’s rights than with prosecuting defendants. I earnestly wanted to help defend those rights guaranteed by the Constitution. I understand that most people who have been charged with a crime are not bad people; they have just found themselves in a bad situation. Today, I use the knowledge gained as a Prosecutor to go to bat for my clients.
When I accept a criminal defense case, I do whatever it takes to build a strong defense. Your future, your rights, and...
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Robert Stephen Meyring
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 20 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
Emory University
Robert S. Meyring, Attorney helps all people and families with wills, trusts, probate, estate litigation with his dedicated Trusts & Estates Law Firm. provides clients with comprehensive Trusts and Estates legal services including trust-based estate planning, probate of estates, will contests, guardianship and conservatorships.
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AJ Merrill
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and International
University of Southern California
AJ helps Media, Technology, Online, Education and other businesses launch, grow, and build lasting relationships with customers, partners and the community through a strong public benefit / social cause focus. He likes to make it Fun, because life is short! (And, it turns out, Fun is Good for Business! :)
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Kimberly Anderson
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Administrative and Health Care
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
"Kimberly Anderson is an attorney at Robbins Ross Alloy Belinfante Littlefield LLC and focuses practice on commercial litigation as well as administrative and regulatory matters for business and individuals. She joined the firm in 2010 after serving as legislative counsel for Ranking Member Jeff Sessions on the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary. While legislative counsel on the Judiciary Committee, she advised Ranking Member Sessions and other Republican Judiciary Committee members on pending judicial and executive nomination, including the recent nomination and confirmation of Justice Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court. Kimberly earned her J.D.,magna...
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Sheri O Oluyemi
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
Osgood Hall Law School
Sheri is a labor and employment lawyer licensed to practice law in the states of Georgia and New York. She is also admitted to the bar in Ontario, Canada. Over the past ten years, Sheri has gained the education, experience and expertise in representing both employers and employees in all manner of workplace-related disputes. For instance, she has assisted management in the drafting and implementation of human resource policies, employment contracts, business organization and non-compete/non-solicitation agreements. She has also assisted employees in wrongful termination, whistleblower defense, unpaid wage claims, and discrimination/harassment, among many other complex legal issues.
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R. Kyle Williams
DeKalb County, GA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Tennessee College of Law
Kyle is a founding partner of Williams Teusink, a law firm providing legal counsel and advocacy to clients navigating litigation and transactions concerning real estate, commercial, governmental, and corporate issues. In his real estate practice, Mr. Williams represents buyers, sellers, and other stakeholders in residential and commercial property and development issues.
As a “dirt lawyer,” Kyle is focused on:
• Land use and development
• Zoning, permitting, and licensing
• Construction
• General real estate matters
Kyle frequently represents:
• Individual property owner
• Nonprofits
• Neighborhoods
• Homeowner and condominium associations
• Real estate builders and developers
• Real estate agents and brokers
• Other real estate professionals
Outside of the office, he serves by appointment of the Superior Court of...
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Melissa Nicole Hawkins
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Emory University School of Law
I am so blessed to have the privilege to advocate for families in Georgia. In my practice of restructuring families, I have had the opportunity to represent both husbands and wives and mothers and fathers in their divorces, legitimations, child custody matters, child support modifications and paternity actions. These representations include the prosecution and defense of these matters. While every case is different, many of the cases are ripe for resolution short of litigation. However, some of them must be litigated to the fullest extent in a courtroom. When you decide to hire hlg you are investing in attorneys who...
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Edward D. Buckley
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Employment
Emory University School of Law
Edward D. Buckley is one of the founding partners of Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP. Ed was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, by parents who raised him to make a difference for the better.
Ed understands the hardships that working people face and has built his law practice championing their cause, focusing his practice on civil rights and employment discrimination cases. He has represented people from virtually every walk of life, including hotel laundry workers, truckers, secretaries, food industry workers, technicians, salespeople, teachers, professors, stockbrokers, CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, longshoremen, doctors and lawyers. He has represented numerous executives in everything...
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Jennifer Gibbs
DeKalb County, GA 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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Bill Needle
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, IP and Patents
Emory University
Bill Needle is a registered patent attorney who has been exclusively practicing all aspects of Intellectual Property law for 42 years. Mr. Needle began his legal career at the first IP boutique firm in Atlanta (Newton, Hopkins & Orsmby) from 1970-1983. He then founded the IP boutique Needle & Rosenberg which, in 2008, merged into Ballard Spahr LLP. He served as the first Chair of Ballard Spahr's Intellectual Property Department until July 1, 2012 and remains a partner in the firm.
His litigation experience includes being counsel in the copyright and trademark litigation for the CABBAGE PATCH KIDS(R)...
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Heather Sharp
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Business
Vanderbilt University Law School
"Heather is an attorney at the Robbins Firm whose practice is focused on complex business disputes, including business torts. Heather has a broad range of experience which includes all phases of litigation and arbitration. This stems from having worked at both large and small law firms and having represented clients ranging from individuals to international corporations. Prior to joining the Robbins Firm, Heather was an associate at the New York City office of the international law firm White & Case LLP, where she represented multinational corporations, international banks, and individuals in a broad range of disputes, including...
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Bukhari R. Nuriddin
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Entertainment & Sports and Estate Planning
Howard University School of Law
The Nuriddin Law Company is a full service law firm with a focus on Business Law, Consulting, Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Family Law and Personal Injury Law. We represent companies and individuals concerning various business and personal legal matters. Founded by Bukhari R. Nuriddin, at The Nuriddin Law Company, we recognize that our clients have important legal needs requiring customized legal solutions. Quite often, our clients also have related non-legal needs that they want fulfilled, such as guidance and compassion. Understandably, clients are also concerned about fees. We were established as a community-based practice that serves the...
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Thomas F. Martin
Fulton County, GA Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights and Employment
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Georgia employment and overtime attorney, Thomas F. Martin, grew up in Queens, New York playing basketball at LaSalle Academy against the likes of Lew Alcindor, prior to being highly recruited to play basketball for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy, Tom served in Vietnam for a year on river patrol boats on the rivers and canals of the Mekong Delta. After active duty, Tom obtained his MBA and began a very successful health care career as a senior executive of several hospital corporations that lasted for 28 years and provided him with...
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Bruce Millar
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Emory University School of Law
Senior Attorney Bruce R. Millar earned his Doctorate of Law in 1993 from Emory University School of Law. Prior to law school, he earned degrees in Economics and Business Management from North Carolina State University, where he graduated with Honors.
Mr. Millar has handled over 100cases in Federal Courts and hundreds more in State Courts. He has been interviewed dozens of times, appearing on national television news networks; ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX regarding his cases. Millar’s cases have been featured several times as lead stories on the front page of the Daily Report (Georgia’s largest legal news publication). Bruce often...
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Tracey Barbaree
Fulton County, GA Attorney with 33 years of experience
(404) 748-9122
1175 Peachtree St NE
100 Colony Square, Suite 1850
Atlanta, GA 30361
Free ConsultationEmployment
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
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Beth Moeller
Fulton County, GA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(404) 748-9122
1175 Peachtree St NE
100 Colony Square, Suite 1850
Atlanta, GA 30361
Free ConsultationEmployment
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Beth Moeller represents both employees and employers in all aspects of employment and civil rights litigation, and has litigated a number of complex wage and hour collective and Rule 23 class actions. Beth has litigated single plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, and class and collective action cases in federal and state courts around the country. Beth advises clients on a variety of compliance issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act and other applicable laws and regulations. She has represented clients in cases involving allegations of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, failure to accommodate, breach of contract, and other violations of state...
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Joseph K. Henry
DeKalb County, GA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Miami School of Law
Joseph Henry is the managing partner of the traffic division for Hendrick & Henry Law. He began his legal career as a prosecutor in Metro Atlanta, where he was responsible for prosecuting a wide variety of crimes including traffic tickets, DUI, drug possession, theft, and violent crimes. It was during this time that Joseph developed his expertise in Georgia’s traffic laws that he now uses to the benefit of his clients.
While prosecution was excellent experience, Joseph eventually grew tired watching people in court—especially traffic court—get chewed up and spit out by our legal system. This is in large part what...