Franklin Springs Lawyers

Kim is a native Atlantan who grew up in a family of attorneys. She knew at a young age that she had a passion for the law and wanted to be an attorney.

Kim attended the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, graduating at the top of her class. Shortly after graduating, Kim joined one of Atlanta’s top insurance defense law firms where she worked with large national insurance companies in the defense of trucking companies, tractor trailer operators, companies owning and operating commercial vehicles, commercial and residential builders, shopping malls, theme parks, country clubs, security contractors, nursing...

A native of Alabama and graduate of the University of South Alabama and the Woodrow Wilson College of Law I am an active member of the State Bar of Georgia for over 40 years. My trial experience of 40 years in the State and Federal courts of Georgia concentrated in Family, Personal Injury and Criminal law. Further training around the world and experience in the areas of Aviation and Maritime law have extended my qualifications. See our website at www.McLeodgalaw.com for further history and details of practice and information regarding...

Mike has helped clients across Georgia recover more than $31 Million, including a $6 Million policy-limits settlement, $2 Million policy-limits settlement, $1.7 Million jury verdict, and a number of other multi-million-dollar settlements. His philosophy is simple and effective: focus on a small number of cases and fight to get the largest recoveries possible. Mike represents families in wrongful death cases, people injured in tractor-trailer, commercial motor vehicle, and automobile accidents, crime victims in negligent security cases, and others who are seriously injured.

With a wealth of experience in criminal defense, family law, and mediation, Kristal brings a unique perspective to her practice. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from Spelman College and later earned her Doctor of Law from Emory University. Kristal's passion for understanding legal systems across borders led her to Sydney, Australia, where she studied comparative international health and environmental law while in law school. Following her graduation, Kristal served as a law clerk for The Honorable Lenwood A. Jackson and worked as a prosecuting attorney before establishing her own successful practice. With a deep...

"Business owners are hard-working, innovative, optimistic, and inspiring people. I take pride in helping business owners resolve the legal disputes that stand between them and their success.”

Michael watched a childhood friend’s four-person start-up grow into a multi-million dollar success story, and has been inspired by the power of small business ever since. Unlike most attorneys, Michael listens more than he talks. He understands that every business is different, and he achieves better results for his clients by taking the time to analyze their unique objectives.

Michael won his first breach of contract case a month after he was admitted to the...

Attorney Scott Williamson of The Williamson Law Firm is dedicated to helping victims of negligence obtain fair compensation for their injuries or a loved one's wrongful death. Scott runs a small yet efficient and highly successful personal injury practice focusing on convenience to clients throughout the legal process. The size and modern "virtual" nature of the firm allows for unique personal service to our clients. Scott's extensive prior experience as an insurance defense lawyer and trial experience provide a breadth of knowledge and insight into fighting the insurance companies effectively. Located in Alpharetta and Dunwoody, The Williamson Law Firm specializes...

Teresa Garcia's practice concentrates in the field of Family Law and Adoptions. She handles contested and uncontested divorces, child custody, child support, alimony, visitation, paternity/legitimation, amendment of birth certificates, name changes, enforcement of judicial orders, post-judgment agreements, family violence protective orders and prenuptial agreements. Ms. Garcia handles contested and uncontested adoptions for relative adoptions, step-parent adoptions, independent adoptions (where adoptive parents are not related to the child), agency adoptions, adult adoptions, domestication of foreign adoptions, and re-adoptions. She represents clients in all metro-Atlanta counties including the outer counties of Georgia. She is fluent in Spanish.

Attorney Ryan Schwartz handles criminal defense and personal injury cases for clients throughout the Atlanta metro area and beyond. He offers personalized client services tailored to a client’s unique goals and works diligently to get to the heart of ever matter, uncovering all the facts and details to build a stronger case. In this way, he puts his passion and life-long dreams of being a lawyer to good use in ensuring that every client to Schwartz Trial Law is well taken care of from the start of their case through its conclusion, no matter how complex their matter may be....

Nicole Crites began her legal career all the way back in high school when she participated in Volusia County's Teen Court Program, designed as a diversionary program for juvenile defendants with minor criminal charges. Nicole volunteered as a teen prosecutor and went on to win Prosecutor of the Year in her county. Nicole's commitment to service continued into adulthood, when she became a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for Alachua County. Having not even started law school yet, Nicole had plenty of experience making court appearances, speaking to judges, and confronting uncomfortable truths in pursuit of the best interests of the children...

Austin Merck Smith is a personal injury attorney with Merck Law, LLC. He is licensed in Georgia and South Carolina.

I have been a workers compensation law attorney in the Atlanta area since 1988. After graduating from Georgia State University Law School, I worked as an associate for a downtown Atlanta insurance defense firm. There I learned how insurance companies defend workers comp. claims and I was able to observe dozens of claimants' lawyers - both good and bad. In 1993, I left the insurance defense firm and opened my own practice representing injured claimants exclusively. I learned a long time ago that timing is everything in a workers compensation case, which is why I spend a great deal of...

Amanda is an attorney at Vayman & Teitelbaum, P.C. Amanda spent the first 7 years of her career with a prominent family law firm before joining VT in January 2023. Amanda practices in all areas of family law and has a particular interest in child custody issues. Amanda was recently awarded the Super Lawyers "Rising Star" Award for 2022 and 2023.

Practicing law requires constant focus, resilience, and detailed planning. I have spent years dedicating my career to guiding businesses through critical moments of litigation, providing strategic solutions with a practical, straightforward approach. My experience, both inside and outside the courtroom, allows me to manage client expectations effectively while developing successful legal strategies. As an experienced business litigator, I handle complex disputes that often involve issues related to contracts or business torts—ranging from breach of fiduciary duty and fraud to misappropriation and trade secrets. These cases often overlap with matters concerning property, corporate governance, employment, construction, and securities law. My diverse client...

Kent Bailey is a dedicated and results-driven attorney with 8 years of experience providing comprehensive legal counsel to businesses and individuals. He is committed to delivering personalized and effective legal solutions to his clients across a variety of legal topics. His practice focuses on Business, Real Estate, and Construction law with litigation a primary focus. Kent also serves as In-House Counsel to numerous small businesses across Atlanta handling a wide variety of legal tasks from Corporate formation and Contract/Vendor management, to collections and shareholder disputes. With his primary practice area presenting a need for service, Kent has also recently expanded his...

Logan Butler is a founding partner of the firm Patterson Moore Butler, LLC. Mr. Butler’s practice focuses primarily on criminal defense, employment law and a highly specialized local government practice assisting Sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies with their legal needs. He has extensive experience defending all major felonies, drug crimes, DUI, sex crimes, family violence, juvenile offenses and all other misdemeanor and felony offenses. Mr. Butler has previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit (Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties) and the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit (Forsyth County). As a prosecutor, Mr. Butler...

Jay received his law degree in 1988 from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. After practicing as a trial attorney with both private firms and a major insurer’s staff counsel program for 13 years, he became Managing Trial Attorney to establish a commercial carrier’s Atlanta staff counsel office. In 2003, Jay decided to apply his skills and experience as an insurance defense attorney in the representation of individuals suffering from personal injuries. Jay has tried more than 145 personal injury cases to verdict before Georgia juries as both a plaintiff's and defendant's attorney, and also has tried several hundred bench...

Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice and Civil Litigation. Admitted: 2002, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia; 1998, Georgia; 1995, Pennsylvania Law School: Cornell University Law School, J.D., 1995 Graduate School: New York University, M.A., Philosophy, 1993 Undergrad: Pace University, B.A., Psychology, B.B.A., Marketing, 1989 Member: State Bar of Georgia; Pennsylvania Bar Association; Gwinnett County Bar Association; Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Biography: Regional Representative, Black Law Students Association, 1993-1995. Former Member: Philadephia, Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office, 1995-1998; Fulton County District Attorney's Office, 1998-2000. Graduated Commandant's List from Field Artillery Basic Course, 1992. Military: Second Lieutenant, New Jersey Army National Guard,...

The firm of George R. Belche, Attorney at Law, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, focuses on helping people resolve their financial problems through bankruptcy. We want you to know that if you are feeling the burden and fear associated with significant debt, there is hope. For a free initial consultation to discuss your specific situation, contact us.

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. ...

Former Assistant Solicitor General in both DeKalb and Gwinnett county. Conducted hundreds of bench and jury trials. Traffic tickets, Family Violence Battery and Assault, DUIs, Driving While Licensed Suspended, Driving Without a License, CDL drivers, Reckless Driving, Racing, Under 21 drivers, and more. Call me for a free consultation. Let me put my knowledge to work for you!

Markeith Wilson completed his law studies at Georgia State University. Prior to law school, Attorney Wilson served our country as an officer in the United States Air Force. He primarily focuses his cases on criminal law, juvenile law (including DUI/traffic cases) and family law (from divorce to child support/custody). As a passionate advocate, he constantly stays up-to-date on the latest in legal strategies and cutting-edge solutions for his clients. Attorney Wilson is also dedicated to his family, church, fraternity, and community. He regularly advocates for veterans, children, the indigent, and those less fortunate in our society.

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...

I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Masters in business administration at the Florida Institute of Technology. I studied law at New England Law in Boston, graduating in 1989.

Previously I have been employed by top Fortune 500 companies (Raytheon Company, Scientific-Atlanta (Currently Cisco), Intel Corporation, and RealNetworks) as an in-house corporate patent and trademark attorney and represented other major companies (Microsoft, IBM, GE, Lenovo, Amazon, HP, Infineon and Boeing) as an outside patent counsel. In April of 2006, I opened my own private practice with a focus on intellectual property services.

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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...

David S. Crawford, Esq. is on a mission – always seeking justice for his clients. Since 2001, we have focused on litigation and jury trials.

One of my clients described me as “a no-nonsense direct and to the point kind of guy.” I couldn’t agree more. My clients get frank and useful advice because I evaluate each case that I handle meticulously, turning over every stone and confronting each potential issue head-on.

Over the last decade I have worked tirelessly to successfully settle, mediate, arbitrate, and litigate more than 1,000 personal injury cases, and I have recovered millions of dollars for my clients. Typical cases that I handle include: car crashes, trucking accidents, Federal Tort Claims Act Cases (FTCA), premises liability...

ATTORNEY CHRIS YORK focuses exclusively on worker’s compensation and personal injury claims, representing injured workers and accident victims throughout Georgia. A substantial part of his practice involves assisting other lawyers with litigation and settlement of workers’ compensation cases when the insurance company has denied payment of income benefits or medical treatment. Mr. York received a BA degree in Economics from California State University and an MBA in Accounting from the University of California, Berkeley. He graduated from Emory University School of Law in 1993, where he was Associate Editor of the Emory Law Journal. Following law school, he served...

Worry about nothing and instead pray about everything!

At The Ballard Law Group we offer affordable bankruptcy options for those in need and when bankruptcy is not the best solution we offer non-bankruptcy options such as debt settlements and mortgage loan modification.

We are a consumer firm and we never represent the creditor; therefore, your interest is always our priority.

Consultations are always free with flexible payment plans for every budget extending up 12 months.

I sincerely enjoy helping people get a fresh start.

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.

Do you or someone you know have a case that has been denied by USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), or before the immigration court? We take pride in giving our clients an honest assessment and of their immigration case including a case strategy and the likelihood of success. The Belline Law Firm, LLC handles immigration applications, deportation defense, and family & criminal matters surrounding immigration.

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...

Mark Bullman has been a practicing trial attorney since 1993 in state and federal courts. He is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in Georgia and the United States Supreme Court. He is also licensed in Colorado. Mark handles business matters, from reviewing contracts and other documents to avoid disputes, to business lawsuits and litigation if disputes can't be avoided. Mark has represented all types of companies regarding breach of contract, fraud and ownership issues. Mark understands the importance of clients focusing on running a business and not managing lawsuits. While not shying from the courtroom, Mark is a trained...