North Metro Lawyers

Associate Attorney Diamond Alexander received her undergraduate education from The University of Mississippi in 2017 where she double-majored in Criminal Justice & History. She then took a one year sabbatical to get married, travel, move to Atlanta, and apply to law school. Following that, she attended Emory University School of Law where she was also a family law teaching assistant from 2019 to 2021. She graduated law school in 2021 and became a member of the Georgia Bar in 2022. During her educational career, Diamond received a number of recognitions and was involved in several impressive groups including: • Horatio Alger National...

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.

Bruce Steinfeld is a shareholder in the Atlanta, Georgia, firm of Steinfeld & Steinfeld, P.C., specializing in family law. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and a Member of the Georgia Chapter of the AAML. He is a Master in the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inn of Court, Past-Chair of the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association, and former Editor of its newsletter, The Family Lawyer. He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY, and his J.D. degree from Emory University School of...

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.

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...

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.

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.

Robert F. Glass is a partner at Glass & Robson, LLC, one of the premier plaintiff’s personal injury firms in Georgia. Robert’s practice focuses exclusively on representing individuals who have been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of others. Since beginning his plaintiff’s practice in 2010, Robert has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.

Robert uses his past experience of representing insurance companies and multinational corporations to achieve the best result possible for his clients. Robert has litigated and tried cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in the past and has a special passion for the...

Family law matters can be difficult to deal with in the best of times, as they go to the heart of our most complex and intimate personal relationships. Amy Kaye has been helping individuals and families in the Atlanta metro area as a family law attorney for well over 20 years and practiced as a business and corporate lawyer for several years before that. As a family law attorney, Amy knows that clients often come to her in a time of crisis or stress and that they rely on their lawyer to counsel them and guide them through the legal...

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. ...

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

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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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

After spending years defending large corporations, doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and insurance companies in serious injury and wrongful death cases, I left behind a partnership in an insurance defense firm to fight for justice for the families of those tragically hurt or killed because of the carelessness or wrongdoing of others. I have personally recovered over $60 million for my injured clients and their families, and have a proven track record in the courtroom with victories in jury trials involving allegations of medical malpractice, products liability, negligent security, premises liability, and motor vehicle negligence. I have been recognized by the National...

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

"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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Courtney joined The Brown Firm in the spring of 2019 as a case manager and began practicing as an attorney after being sworn into the South Carolina Bar later that year. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Mount Union in 2014. After moving to Savannah, she attended Savannah Law School where she was a part of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. With experience in both family law and personal injury, Courtney brings invaluable knowledge to The Brown Firm as an attorney. When not at work, Courtney enjoys golfing and spending time with her husband, daughter, and...

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

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...

After defending insurance companies for over ten years, Laura ("Laurie") Vickery Benesh formed Vickery Benesh Law, P.C. to assist victims and their families who have experienced personal injury or wrongful death as a result of automobile accidents, slip and fall, and premises liability. She also assists businesses in disputes resulting from breach of agreements and other matters. Laurie earned her undergraduate and law degrees from Emory University and is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell. She has successfully argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and throughout Georgia’s state courts. She serves on the Board...

A native of Thomasville, Georgia, Jesse grew up watching his father and grandfather run a small business on the family farm. Jesse learned at a young age that exceptional quality and a friendly, "service first" approach are the keys to making clients happy; that's why client satisfaction is always the top priority at The Law Office of Jesse Adams.

Jesse earned his law degree from Florida State University in 2010. While in law school, he served in student government, worked in the Florida House of Representatives, interned with the Innocence Project of Florida, clerked for a prominent Tampa attorney, and studied...

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...

Katelyn became a member of The Brown Firm in 2019 and is proud to be part of a firm that truly puts clients first. Katelyn comes to The Brown Firm with experience in personal injury law in both Georgia and Florida. Katelyn graduated from Piedmont College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology. She then attended Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, where she graduated with her Juris Doctorate in December 2012. She was sworn into the Florida Bar Association in April 2013. Katelyn was born and raised in...

Jeff Bekiares is an attorney with over ten years of experience in general corporate, capital raising and securities laws practice. He began his career at a great Atlanta law firm, practicing there for over six years before leaving large firm life to become the Co-founder, COO and General Counsel of SparkMarket, a Georgia based crowdfunding platform. He has worked with clients at a variety of stages: from start-ups, to emerging growth to exchange listed public companies. He specializes in entity formation, governance, operating and shareholders agreement, commercial contract drafting, mergers & acquisitions, capital raising and all manner of transactional...

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...

Jeff’s practice is limited to serious personal injury cases of all types. For over a decade before co-founding Shiver Hamilton, Jeff trained under some of the state’s best trial attorneys. From the moment he decided to become a lawyer, Jeff knew he wanted to become a personal injury specialist and carefully tailored his education and professional experience to learn how to effectively represent plaintiffs.