Franklin Lawyers

Welcome. At Riley Law Firm, I work with clients in the areas of wills, trusts, estate planning, real estate closings, and general business matters. With offices in Buford (Hamilton Mill) and Johns Creek, I offer my experience and dedication to build lasting client relationships in order to better serve my clients and help them make informed legal and financial decisions.

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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Jessica graduated from law school and passed the bar in 2010 and served as the staff attorney for the State Court Judges of Cherokee County until she opened up her own practice in Canton, Georgia in 2012. Jessica was an active law student, serving as a student bar representative, Moot Court Board member, and President as well as national competitor, her passion for the law and helping others shown in all that she did. As a practitioner, her passion for helping individuals and families remains and behind all of her work is her genuine concern for...

Susan J. Levy is the founding partner of Levy & Pruett. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Susan received her BA from Cornell University and graduated with distinction from Emory Law School. After four years with the Attorney General's office and two years in private practice, Susan started her own firm, while continuing to represent the Georgia DOT as a Special Assistant Attorney General. An AV-rated lawyer, she has enjoyed a remarkable record in court, winning almost every case she has taken to trial.

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...

Almost every company has employees. As a result, unfortunately, almost every company has employee relations issues. I have spent my entire legal career helping employers avoid labor and employment problems by partnering with my clients to provide preventative counseling and training involving discipline, discharge, reductions-in-force and other personnel matters, employee handbooks, employment agreements, and affirmative action plans. On those occasions when litigation has been unavoidable, I have represented my clients in federal and state courts and before government agencies throughout the United States in all aspects of labor law and employment litigation, including allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wage...

I work exclusively with start-up and small business owners. I help business owners start a business, buy a business, sell a business and raise capital. I have been practicing corporate law since 1998. I spent the first 10 years of my career working for large law firms, serving as corporate counsel to a venture capital fund, and serving as corporate counsel to a publicly trading company. Now, I serve start-up and small business owners in my office at Atlantic Station.

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.

I am David Lunel, Esq., an attorney licensed to practice law in the United States as a member of the State Bar of Georgia and in France through the Paris Court of Appeals. My passion lies in helping clients navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. I guide current immigration legislation, assist with nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications, and frequently attend interviews at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). I also represent clients in removal proceedings before immigration courts and advocate for refugees in their asylum applications. Additionally, I litigate cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the United...

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...

Tom is a former federal prosecutor who represents businesses and individuals in government investigations, False Claims Act litigation, complex civil litigation, and white collar criminal defense. Before founding Griffin Durham Tanner and Clarkson, Tom led a nationally recognized Department of Justice unit responsible for prosecuting complex civil and criminal fraud out of the Southern District of Georgia. In addition to his supervisory responsibilities, he led some of the office’s most complex and significant criminal cases in the office. During his tenure with the Department of Justice, he tried cases involving public corruption, health care fraud, pill mills, wire/mail fraud, and violent...

SHAUN C. SOUTHWORTH founded Southworth PC. As an employment attorney, his practice focuses on representing employees and former employees in all areas of employment law, nationwide. He carefully selects his clients and aggressively and doggedly represents them. Mr. Southworth is a graduate of the Duke University School of Law, where at graduation he received the "Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Labor and Employment Law," an award not given every year. He was also named the Neill James Blue Scholar. After Duke, Mr. Southworth was a labor and employment associate at an "AmLaw 100" law firm. As an employment...

Julian A. Fortuna is a at Partner Greenspoon Marder LLP where he practices business and tax law with a focus on tax planning and representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and various other tax authorities. He also handles estate and trust tax matters. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Fortuna was Vice President and General Tax Counsel for InterContinental Hotels Group ("IHG"). During his eleven year tenure at IHG, Mr. Fortuna managed a team of tax professionals responsible for structuring the domestic and international tax impacts of numerous mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and other corporate transactions, as...

I'm Maha, a Georgia native born to immigrant parents from Egypt. I went to the University of Georgia where I obtained my B.A. in International Affairs and then Georgia State University for law school. I love cooking, international travel, watching the Dawgs play football, and my dog Janet.

Accredited through the Veterans Administration as a Veteran Owned Small Business, I have handled real estate transactions for over 20 years for 4 firms. By working in Fulton County as a title examiner, I have extensive knowledge of title searches and close residential and commercial properties. I am originally from Ohio and served in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves. I am a member of the American Bar Association, the Georgia Bar, the Henry County Bar Association, the American Legion, the MSAR/WCR for both Henry and Clayton Counties, and certified through the United States...

Zack Hendon has more than 35 years of experience in the practice of personal injury and workers' comp law. He has had the highest rating from Martindale Hubbell for over 25 years and a 10.0 rating from AVVO.com.

Judy Blackwell is personal injury lawyer at Hasner Law, PC. She has been specializing in workplace and personal injury since 1984. Ten years ago, Judy joined Stephen Hasner at Hasner Law representing injured workers.

Stephen Hasner is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Atlanta, GA. Stephen has been practicing law since 1997 and has personally handled countless workers' compensation and personal injury cases in Georgia.

In addition to his tremendous experience, Stephen's commitment to his clients is unparalleled. He says, "The biggest difference between us and other firms is our passion to help the client. We're always focused on the client's best interests and treating that client like a family member. It's not just lip service. We have systems and processes in place to help people from their first phone call."

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I represent both plaintiffs and defendants in a range of cases involving business and employment disputes. My background in the entertainment industry and work with high-profile clients have equipped me with a unique set of skills for managing complex business issues and sensitive workplace disputes. I concentrate on helping creatives, entrepreneurs, and entertainment-focused small and medium-sized businesses, as well as their employees and contractors. My practice covers various matters such as defamation, contractual torts, sexual harassment, discrimination, payment disputes, and breach of contract.

As a former U.S. Army pilot, special operations soldier, and combat veteran, Tim is a fighter and a steady hand in tumultuous times. His aggressive litigation style has led to client successes in cases ranging from complex multi-party/multi-million-dollar real estate disputes, to disputes with lenders, contractors, and homeowners' associations.

Tim represents real estate investors, developers, private equity, lenders, landlords, homeowner associations, real estate professionals, and small to mid-size businesses throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. His typical disputes include breaches of contract, real estate investor issues, commercial and residential construction issues, homeowner association issues, and commercial collections.

Mr. Cirino, originally a mechanical engineer, began his career working for a major automaker. He returned to school to pursue a legal education. After successfully completing law school, Mr. Cirino worked in both public service prosecuting patent applications for university professors and at a major law firm. Mr. Cirino has hands-on experience prosecuting patents and securing intellectual property rights across a wide range of technical disciplines. He prides himself on taking a personal interest in his client’s goals, and his ability to quickly understand new inventions.

Whether resolving a partnership dispute for a small business, forming a technology startup, or recovering damages for harm suffered from the actions of others, Barton Black Law strives to resolve your issues in a timely manner and with the least financial burden to you. Barton Black, the founder of Barton Black Law, is a trusted attorney whose technical and business background compliment his legal work by allowing him to recognize and understand complex legal issues in the business world. Barton's business acumen allows him to adeptly represent both businesses and individuals in a wide array of disputes and other legal...

Mr. Cameron D. Hawkins is a trial lawyer who specializes in civil litigation with an emphasis on wrongful death, catastrophic injury, premises liability, transportation, and trucking law. Mr. Hawkins is passionate about the law and fervently advocates for each of his clients. A Des Moines, Iowa native, Mr. Hawkins has established deep roots in Georgia. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Morehouse College and later earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Hawkins was on the UGA Mock Trial Board and the UGA Moot Court Board. Mr. Hawkins...

Grace Starling is an attorney at Radford Scott LLP, in Decatur, Georgia. As an employment lawyer, Grace advocates for fairness, equity, and respect in every workplace. She has represented numerous employees in discrimination and retaliation cases and believes in a compassionate, client-centered approach.

Mr. Hughes graduated from the University of Georgia law school and been licensed as a lawyer since 2007. Since that time, he has offered legal advise and consulting on a variety of topics from business law to personal injury. He now focuses primarially on the areas of personal injury and workers' compensation law. He has tried cases in front of the State Board of Workers' Compensation and their appellate division.

Persuasive and creative team player with nearly 6 years legal experience, 12 years total work experience, and solid interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills that move others beyond positions to results. Works well unsupervised while maintaining client goals and adhering to rigid deadlines. Quick, resourceful, and enjoys new challenges. My practice areas: as required by the rules of the Georgia State Bar and other state bars, I do not claim "specialization" in any area. However, I have practiced extensively in the following areas: Insurance representation/defense in the areas workers' compensation, litigation and tort cases, longshore cases, and premises/commercial liability matters....

Dedicated advocate for justice. Known for fighting injustice for my client’s rights. Each client is treated as an individual case, and not merely a file. Working with clients to reach an optimal solution, and never backing down until justice is reached. Receiving referrals from previous clients and other legal professionals.

Abogada dedicada a la justicia. Conocida por luchar contra la injusticia por los derechos de mis clientes. Cada cliente se trata como un caso individual, y no simplemente como un archivo. Trabajando con los clientes para llegar a una solución óptima, y ??nunca retroceder hasta llegar a la justicia. Recibo...

The Law Firm of Leipow & Associates, P.C. was formed in the spirit of service and is dedicated to the representation of individuals and businesses that have been harmed by the actions of others.

The firm is focused on representation of businesses and injured individuals in all state and federal trial and appellate courts.

My experiences in business litigation include a variety of contract disputes between business entities, including asset purchase, distribution, service, and sales agreements. Every business dispute is unique and involves a different set of problems to solve for each business entity involved. Therefore I provide a comprehensive approach...

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.

Matt has been a litigator for 15 years. He started his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Athens, Georgia, where he spent several years prosecuting felony crimes. He then moved to Atlanta and spent the next five years at two of Georgia's most respected defense firms, where he handled workers' compensation, trucking, premises liability, and general liability litigation.

In 2012, Matt chose to focus his law practice exclusively on the representation of injured workers in Georgia. In this capacity, he has helped hundreds of Georgia workers navigate the complicated and confusing workers' compensation system. In addition to his law practice,...

Attorney George Johnson founded his firm's client-centered approach over a quarter century ago, and has been fighting on behalf of federal employees nationwide ever since. He has vigorously defended clients all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and has developed a reputation internationally as adept in all aspects of MSPB and Federal Employment Law.

As a leading advocate for his clients, Mr. Johnson is a sought-after delegate and speaker. He has appeared at legal forums worldwide to address issues surrounding international employment law, including appearances at the Oxford Roundtable in England and the International Employment Law Conference in Austria. Additionally,...