Mountain City Lawyers

"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...

Steve McConnell of McConnell Law LLC has over twenty-five (25) years of litigation experience. His primary focus of practice is in the area of personal injury and wrongful death, products and premises liability, and general tort litigation. He is admitted to practice in all Georgia State and Superior Courts, and is a retired Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, Reserve.

Office- (404) 220-9998; Email- Steve@McConnellLaw.com

Admitted / Affiliations and Memberships
State Bar of Georgia
State Bar of Connecticut
State Bar of Pennsylvania (inactive)
Supreme Court of the State of Georgia
Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
United States District Court for the...

George D. Menden is a cofounding partner of MendenFreiman LLP. His practice focuses on the areas of business law, business tax planning, wealth planning, wills, trusts and asset protection. His expertise in highly complex midmarket transactions, combined with his extensive knowledge of business, tax and estate planning, provides his clients with world-class representation and wealth transfer strategies. George represents companies with domestic and international operations in manufacturing, distribution and service sectors. He often advises business clients throughout all stages of their development from business formation, growth, maturity and ultimately a sale, which results in financial freedom for his clients. ...

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...

Robert Sneed has more than eleven (11) years' of experience in all aspects of litigation. Robertâs primary focus of practice is in the area of personal injury and wrongful death, products and premises liability, insurance coverage disputes, estates, domestic matters, general tort litigation, and corporate formation and representation. Robert has tried numerous jury and non-jury trials, representing plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts in Georgia and other jurisdictions. He has appeared before arbitral forums such as the American Arbitration Association, and has successfully mediated hundreds of civil cases in Georgia. Prior to forming McConnell & Sneed, Robert previously served...

Scott understands that businesses approach the legal world from a different perspective than most people do. Having worked for a mutual fund company before attending law school, Scott was able to learn how businesses approach their legal obligations. While in law school, Scott learned the importance of conveying complex ideas in an understandable manner. During law school Scott learned how to speak to diverse audiences. He competed as a member of the Emory Moot Court Society arguing before judges and attorneys from all over Georgia and completed coursework trying cases before real juries. The combination of Scott’s background in business...

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...

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...

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...

Charles Clapp is the owner of CMC Law | Law Offices of Charles Clapp, an Atlanta Bankruptcy Law Firm specializing in consumer and small business bankruptcy.

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...

After spending seven years working for herself, Marlys A. Bergstrom decided to transition back into law firm life. Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor was the perfect fit. The focus on their clients and their strong ethical philosophy resonated with Marlys.

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

I am an Atlanta attorney who helps individuals and businesses file bankruptcy to overcome unmanageable debt. I specialize in businesses Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases.

I was a general surgeon for 23 years. I have turned my attention to deal with the mistakes and errors committed by hospitals and physicians. I have the unique ability to identify errors that most attorneys will not see. I have successfully litigated and/or settled cases that many other attorneys have declined. Communication between the client and myself is of utmost importance

My name is Stefanie Drake Burford, and I am an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury and workers' compensation attorney, with 26 years experience fighting for the rights of injured Georgians. I offer competent and aggressive legal representation all over Georgia for those injured in auto, car, trucking, motorcycle, and workplace accidents. I also represent individuals who have lost a loved one to wrongful death following an accident. I am also a motorcycle rider and understand the uniqueness of a motorcycle injury case. I have office locations in both Marietta, Georgia and Cedartown, Georgia, and represent clients...

Unlike many of my colleagues, becoming an attorney was actually not my intended career path. My parents were the first in my family to graduate from college and none of my relatives had attended law school. Instead, I grew up in west Cobb County playing basketball and baseball – lots of baseball. Those days taught me a lot about the power of teamwork, the thrill of competition, and the necessity of hard work. In addition to being born and raised here, my roots in this community spread to Marietta High School (where both my parents graduated as well) and Marietta...

Cumberland Law Firm, LLC is a Better Business Bureau accredited law firm, which still strives to develop and maintain strong personal relationships with each client. Our tax attorneys in Atlanta have helped hundreds of individuals and businesses solve IRS and State tax issues. We take the time to listen to find out what is important to you, whether that be saving you time by dealing with the IRS on your behalf, resolving your matter quickly so that it does not interfere with your business, or minimizing the amount you have to pay to the IRS. At our firm, only an...

David provides high quality, experienced, professional and personal legal services to individuals and small business. In order to devote the utmost attention to each clients, David accepts a limited number of cases focusing on individual serious personal injury, negligence, contract disputes, covenants not to compete, insurance claims, alternative dispute resolution and civil appeals.

Norm Sawyer’s early career was spent representing the clients of large insurance companies, so he offers a unique perspective to his clients and the Litner + Deganian team. Norm knows how the insurance companies think and act, which can be a big advantage in a personal injury case. He also has a substantial amount of experience working with mediators as well as in state and federal courts.
“Insurance companies have so many clients that there’s very little interaction and a lot of rigid processes,” Norm commented. “I wanted to impact people’s lives, not just their insurance rates.” Norm met Arman Deganian...

David L. Selby has practiced law in government agencies and private firms since first interning with the Monroe County District Attorney's office in Rochester, NY. Upon graduating from Case Western University School of Law, David interned with the Administrative Office of the Courts of Georgia. There, he worked on legal cases presented by various Justices and Judges from each State court level as well as from State government employees. Additionally, he participated in judicial committees alongside Justices of the GA Supreme Court. David predominantly focuses on representing plaintiffs in employment and labor law issues. David has multiple years of...

I am a workers' compensation specialist based in Decatur, Georgia. I handle cases all over Atlanta and the entire State of Georgia. Workers' compensation has been the focus of my practice for my entire legal career. In ten years, I have handled hundreds of cases, taking many to trial, and bringing many more to settlement. If you have been injured on the job, the right lawyer can make the difference. Call me anytime, direct at 678-386-5060.

Representing families in wrongful death cases is Roger Krause’s true calling. He combines all of his education and experience for one single purpose: to seek justice for the family forced to endure the sudden, unexpected and avoidable loss of a love-one.

Roger Krause earned his undergraduate degree at Emory University, a Master’s degree from New York’s Columbia University, and his law degree from Georgia State University. In law school, Roger Krause was a member of the prestigious Moot Court and an extern for Judge Marion Pope, Georgia Court of Appeals.

Mr. Krause began practicing at one of the largest...

Persoanl Injury Lawyer

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,...

Jay is passionate about representing his clients' best interests. He is strategic and stern, yet, considerate. With his extensive background in litigation, he is well versed in understanding how and why various issues in commercial transactions affect his clients.

"I enjoy working with each one of my clients to ensure they are fully aware of how each contract may impact their business and their livelihood, while also firmly protecting my clients from unnecessary risk or unreasonable circumstances."

Areas of Focus:
Practice Transactions
Construction Disputes
Business and Civil Litigation

Jay received his Bachelor of Arts degree from West Virginia University. In 2009, he...

Prior to launching his private practice, James practiced for a number of years with the firm of Parks, Chesin and Walbert, P.C., one of Georgia’s most prestigious civil rights law firms. James also served as a staff attorney for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, where he advised the Court on a wide array of federal cases. James received his undergraduate degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, where he graduated magna cum laude. He received his law degree from the University of Georgia, where he graduated cum laude. James served on the Editorial Board for the Georgia...

DANIEL S. WRIGHT provides general business legal services in the fields of commercial real estate, entity formation and governance, joint venture/equity structure arrangements, intellectual property, and various other transactional practice areas. Dan has experience working with organizations both large and small to achieve their goals and understands their different organizational and business needs. Because he started his career in litigation, Dan also appreciates the pragmatic aspects of agreement enforceability and cost-driven decisions. Dan keeps the focus on the client's business rather than legal minutiae. Dan's other primary field of practice is estate planning, particularly focusing on trust establishment...

Luke attended The George Washington University, School of Business in Washington D.C. Here he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management, Hospitality and Marketing. Luke graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned a Presidential Scholarship. Luke continued his education with a move to New Orleans' Tulane University to earn his Master of Biomedical Sciences in Pharmacology. A few years later, Luke entered the University of Florida Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida. He graduated Law School Cum Laude, in the top 11% of his class, earning a spot on the Dean's List. During this time, Luke also proudly won...