Richmond County Lawyers

Allen Harris practices exclusively in Divorce and Family Law. He is a member of the Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta, the Atlanta Bar Association (Family Law Section), and the State Bar of Georgia (Family Law section).

Allen received his B.A. degree from Georgia College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Walter F. George Law School, Mercer University. He has been licensed and practicing law since 1985. He has a comprehensive understanding of complex issues that arise in Divorce and Family Law. He teaches Continuing Legal Education to other lawyers on subjects including:

Division of Property
Child Custody
Child Support
Domestic Violence
Prenuptial Agreements
Division...

Attorney Edwards is a well known experienced Atlanta divorce attorney and an excellent litigator. This means if your case calls for aggressive litigation skills, Ms Edwards is the perfect advocate for you.

Ms. Edwards spent three years as the Staff Attorney for two judges in the State Court of Cobb County. That experience has been invaluable in helping her hone her litigation skills and courtroom decorum. It is not often that you can find an attorney to represent you who has had experience from both sides of the bench.

After graduating from Law School, Ms. Edwards was employed at a firm...

Like each of his three partners at the Warshauer Law Group, Michael Warshauer enjoys taking on difficult legal challenges – those that require analyzing complex data and developing creative approaches that are not evident to others. This ability to see what others don’t see is often what attracts clients and referrals to the firm. Michael’s background as a nationally known lawyer for victims of railroad accidents has prepared him for the complex litigation that he handles every day. Michael continues to handle railroad and FELA claims, but spends most of his time helping people who have been injured by...

I have been practicing law since 1986 and founded Gentry Law Firm LLC in 1999. My goal was to establish a team of exceptional divorce lawyers in Marietta and build a distinguished family law firm with a strong focus on providing compassionate and strategic legal services. With decades of combined experience, our team of skilled attorneys is dedicated to delivering trusted solutions and experienced guidance to our clients. We specialize in handling complex divorce and custody cases and crafting customized legal strategies to meet the unique needs of each client. We pride ourselves on being true partners to our clients,...

I became a member of the Georgia Bar in 2006.

My first position as a lawyer was with the Office of the Cobb County Solicitor General. There, I prosecuted all manner of misdemeanor offense including DUIs, domestic violence, shoplifting, police officer obstruction, marijuana possession cases and more.

During my final year and a half with the Solicitors Office I was the Cobb County DUI Court prosecutor. In that position, I worked with a team to enforce the rules of DUI Court as participants progressed through their sentence and treatment.

After leaving the Solicitors office in 2013, I became a part-time Magistrate Judge...

Kim Keheley Frye is a Georgia criminal defense trial attorney with experience defending the accused in over 50 felony and misdemeanor jury trials. A graduate of the University of Georgia and the Georgia State University School of Law. Kim had experience as a Defender-Advocate, Honor Court and the Student Trial teams while in school. Previously working as a prosecutor in both felony and misdemeanor court gives Kim special insight into the workings of the prosecution and law enforcement. In 2008, Frye Law Group was born as a law office to champion and protect the rights of the accused. Kim has...

A 1981 graduate of SUNY Albany, and a 1984 graduate of Vermont Law School. Former Federal Attorney with the SBA and FDIC. Published bankruptcy author. Profiled in Atlanta Journal Constitution and other papers for handling of several high-profile legal matters. We represent individuals and small businesses in a wide variety of matters, including divorce, state court litigation, bankruptcy and other areas.

Joel is the managing partner of Williams Elleby Howard & Easter. He is known throughout the legal community for his exceptional trial skills. Joel represents injured victims of big truck and automobile wrecks, bicycle and pedestrian collisions, premises liability, product liability, and professional malpractice. He has recovered well over $100,000,000.00 for his clients since founding his law firm in 2013. Joel is admitted to practice in Georgia and Alabama. Williams Elleby Howard & Easter 3450 Acworth Due West Rd. Suite 610 Kennesaw, GA 30144 https://gatrialattorney.com 833-534-2542

Jared Easter is a dedicated partner at Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, specializing in representing clients who have suffered injuries due to negligence. Admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2012, Jared has devoted his career to personal injury law, leveraging his extensive experience to secure significant recoveries for his clients. His expertise covers all aspects of the claims process, and he has represented clients in various personal injury cases, achieving millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. Jared is authorized to practice in all Georgia trial courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court...

Patrick Kunes is a member of the Ga. Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL), the Ga. Defense of DUI Drivers (DODD) Group, and past president of Tifton Bar Association. He is certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and DUI Detection according to NHTSA standards by ex-law enforcement instructors. Patrick takes DUI clients in Abbeville, Adel, Alamo, Albany, Alma, Americus, Ashburn, Bainbridge, Baxley, Blackshear, Brunswick, Buena Vista, Butler, Byron, Cairo, Camilla, Cecil, Cochran, Cordele, Colquitt, Cusseta, Cuthbert, Dawson, Donalsonville, Dublin, Eastman, Ellaville, Fitzgerald, Folkston, Fort Gaines, Fort Valley, Georgetown, Hahira, Hawkinsville, Hazelhurst, Homerville, Jeffersonville, Jesup, Lakeland, Leesburg, Lenox, Lyons, McRae, Moultrie,...

Cawanna Anise McMichael “CAM” is a competent and experienced trial attorney in the West Georgia Area who has defended well over 1000 felony and misdemeanor cases in Superior, State, and Magistrate Courts throughout the State of Georgia.She has built a reputation as an attorney who works tirelessly to achieve the best possible results for her clients and keeps them engaged as she strategically maneuvers their case. CAM believes in transparent representation, she listens to her clients and involves them in every stage of litigation.

CAM was born and raised in Carrollton, Georgia. She is a proud Alumni of Central-Carroll High School,...

David's practice includes personal injury, probate litigation, wills, and business litigation. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1985 where he was a member of the mock trial team. Upon graduation from law school, David began his practice in Dalton with Robert A. Whitlow. Over the years David has handled numerous complex cases. They include personal injury cases such as product liability, defective highways, and medical malpractice. He also handles business litigation involving questions of international jurisdiction, RICO and insurance coverage. In 2012, Governor Nathan Deal appointed David to be superior court judge where he served...

We represent musicians, producers, record labels, filmmakers, and artists. Our founder, John Seay, is an artist with a decade of experience in the entertainment industry as a musician, writer, and former tour manager. John is formerly Of Counsel in the entertainment practice group at Loeb & Loeb's Nashville, Tennessee office, one of the largest and most comprehensive such practice groups in the world.

John is a 2016-2018 Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star in Entertainment & Sports Law, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in Georgia. In 2017, he was named a Legal Elite in Entertainment Law by Georgia...

Tessie D. Edwards is an attorney that fights to find the right solutions for families in crisis. With her years of experience as a prosecutor, attorneys respect Tessie as an aggressive advocate who knows how to achieve clients’ objectives in and out of the courtroom. Clients see her compassionate side, where she and her team take the time to listen to gain a full understanding of the situation. With a passion for justice, Tessie started her career in criminal law, serving as an Assistant Solicitor General in Clayton County and an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County. She prosecuted over 2,000...

We are here to serve your Real Estate, Business, Litigation, and dispute resolution legal needs. Our real estate team helps clients transact smoothly and litigate effectively. Whether you are fighting a right of way condemnation or a partnership dispute, we will fight fiercely for you. We have extensive real estate development and syndication experience. Let us put our expertise to use for you. We are a small business that uniquely understands the challenges ahead of other small businesses.

At Terri Herron Law, we strive to do more than just practice family law in Georgia. We'll invest ourselves in your case by intently listening to your story. We'll work hard to give you the legal voice you need to get through this challenging time in your life. Our goal is to become the law firm that your family can turn to repeatedly for personalized and effective representation.

For all your family law needs - Contact Terri Herron today for a free consultation! (404) 418-7777

PHONE CONSULT AVAILABLE. I have personal experience in thousands of criminal cases, ranging from minor traffic offenses to serious felonies. In almost a decade of practice, I have worked with hundreds of judges and prosecutors and have appeared in court thousands of times. I know the system and how to work my knowledge to your advantage.

EXCLUSIVE PRACTICE - My practice is limited to Criminal, DUI, and Traffic defense cases. I am not a general practitioner who handles many different types of law. Criminal law has been my focus area since I became a lawyer in 2010.

TEAM APPROACH - When...

Attorney Scott Fortas has been practicing law in the state of Georgia since 1999. Attorney Fortas joined Hawkins, Spizman, Fortas in 2018 to further expand his practice and continue to fight for those in need. He heads the firm’s consumer advocacy and traffic divisions. Prior to joining Hawkins Spizman he founded the Fortas Law Group in 2006, a criminal defense, lemon law and auto fraud firm in Atlanta, Georgia to provide legal assistance to those in need of aggressive, experienced legal representation. Mr. Fortas managed the Georgia division of Krohn and Moss, Ltd. from 1999-2005 prior to forming The Fortas Law...

David is a Partner of The Manely Firm, P.C. in Savannah, Georgia and has established himself as a thought leader in domestic and international family law. He has served as the adjunct professor of Family Law at Savannah Law School and was the adjunct professor of Domestic Relations at Savannah Law School from 2015 to 2019. David has presented at Continuing Legal Education seminars for the State Bar Mid-Year Meeting and for the Savannah Bar Association over the last couple of years on the issues of current trends in family law and access to justice. He recently presented at the...

WHO IS RYAN SCHMIDT, ESQ.? Ryan Schmidt, Esq. is a nationally acclaimed music lawyer and one of the industry’s most trusted voices on artists’ rights in the age of AI. His insights have been featured in The Washington Post, CBS Mornings, the LA Times, and widely cited across major media. As an artist turned entertainment attorney specializing in music law, including record deals, catalog sales, publishing agreements, artist advocacy, copyright disputes, Ryan blends firsthand industry experience with elite legal training to protect creatives at every stage of their careers. ​In his music career, Ryan has been featured on NBC’s The Voice and earned...

Dedicated to empowering individuals and families on their path to securing a prosperous future in the United States, our team at LaGrone Law is committed to real solutions for real people. Led by Attorney Melaney LaGrone, a seasoned professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience, we specialize in navigating the complexities of immigration law to ensure even the most challenging cases find success. Attorney Mel is not only a respected legal advocate but also a passionate educator, frequently sharing insights through speaking engagements and webinars on the intricate intersection of immigration and criminal law, known as Crimmigration. With a meticulous...

Attorney Sharon Jackson is an experienced legal advocate who can help you with all of your Georgia family law needs including divorce, legitimation, and child custody. We also handle prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, equitable caregiver cases, adoption, alimony, equitable division of assets and debts, and grandparents' rights. With over 19 years of experience, she is skilled in the courtroom and the pre-litigation process, which is one of the most important phases in family law cases. We have brought or defended over a thousand cases and are ready to help you. We have the expertise needed to handle...

For a decade, Kristy has served as a fierce advocate for personal injury victims and their families. Kristy's passion is to recover full and fair compensation for victims suffering from any injury including wrongful death, neck and spinal injuries, broken or amputated limbs, paralysis and traumatic brain injuries. Kristy has litigated hundreds of cases and successfully obtained millions in verdicts and judgments against tortfeasors, including large corporations. Insurance companies know and consider Kristy's success in personal injury when evaluating and paying claims to injured parties. Kristy graduated magna cum laude from The University of Georgia and obtained a law degree from...

Dustin, a proud native of Georgia, earned his bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Georgia and graduated from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. His commitment to professional development is evident through his participation in several prestigious programs, including the State Bar of Georgia's Leadership Academy, the GTLA LEAD Program, and Leadership Hall County. Dustin's exceptional legal prowess has not gone unnoticed. Since 2014, his peers have consistently selected him as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, a distinction bestowed upon only 2.5% of attorneys in Georgia. Additionally, Georgia Trend Magazine has recognized him as a...

Special Needs & Estate Planning Attorney and Judge of Gwinnett County Magistrate Court Georgia Special Needs Trusts & Guardianship Jeyaram & Associates is Georgia's leading special needs estate planning law firm. Our attorneys have special needs children and specialize in special needs trusts, wills, estate plans, guardianship, conservatorship, powers of attorney, HIPAA waivers, and Katie Beckett & NOW/COMP appeals. We understand your life and your legal needs. Extensive Legal & Judicial Experience Mr. Jeyaram has significant experience appearing before the Composite State Medical Board and the Department of Community Health, representing CMOs and other healthcare entities in audit and recoupment actions. In...

Experienced and passionate immigration attorney in Atlanta, Georgia I am Viviana A. Quijano, an experienced and passionate immigration attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. I have more than a decade of experience helping families, individuals, and businesses navigate the complex world of U.S. immigration law. I am fluent in Spanish and English, and I am committed to providing my clients with the highest quality legal representation. I understand that immigration issues can be stressful and overwhelming, and I am here to help you through every step of the process. My services include: • Helping families stay together • Defending clients facing deportation • Helping businesses navigate the process of hiring foreign...

As a child, my generation's default answer to "What do you want to be when you grow up?" was often a doctor or lawyer. I initially settled on being a doctor, though I had never met one and hated math and blood. By the end of my freshman year at Georgia Southern University, I abandoned pre-med for an undeclared major, unsure of my path. After seeking God’s guidance during my sophomore year, I received a call from a family friend who suggested I become a lawyer—a notion I initially resisted. However, through prayer, I felt a calling to pursue law. Starting...

Erin Elliott is the founding attorney of Elliott Immigration Law, located in Atlanta, Georgia, where she practices solely in U.S. employment and family-based immigration matters. She is the Chair of the Georgia-Alabama Chapter for AILA, a member of AILA National Board of Governors, and a frequent guest speaker for various organizations including AILA, the Georgia Bar Association, the Atlanta Tech Village, the Turkish American Cultural Association, and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her passion lies in acquiring visas for foreign-led start-ups, global businesses, and individuals to live and work in the U.S. Chair - American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”)...

I served as a Felony Prosecutor, handling thousands of cases, including DUIs, Domestic violence, Drug offenses, Murder, and Sex crimes. My experience on the other side of the courtroom gives me invaluable insight into how prosecutors build cases—and how to dismantle them. In addition to general criminal defense, for the last 10 years, I have become dedicated and highly skilled in defending individuals accused of sex crimes, including internet sting operations, rape, child molestation, and sexual exploitation offenses. I have advanced expertise in cell phone forensics and digital evidence analysis, as well as using cell phone extraction applications, IP tracking,...

Catherine Bowman has practiced Employment Law in Savannah Georgia for over Thirty Years. She has a strong litigation background, but also believes in trying to resolve cases as efficiently as possible. Catherine is also an employment law mediator. She has been the President of the Savannah Bar Association, and has developed strong relationships with other lawyers, that aid in her practice of law. She has been awarded the title of Best Lawyer by Savannah Magazine, is highly reviewed by her peers and her clients, and the business community. Catherine Bowman puts her clients first, and...

With years of experience in the legal profession, I handle a diverse range of cases, specializing in criminal and civil defense. Moreover, I am dedicated to representing injured employees and personal injury victims. Our firm's extensive expertise allows us to offer comprehensive legal services to a wide array of clients. Additionally, my background in the military and various industries has instilled in me a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to all my clients.

The Issa law firm is dedicated to providing personalized counsel and legal representation of the highest ethical and professional standards. Our firm attempts to work with people of all ages, ethnic and socio-economic groups, to provide personal legal services at an affordable price.

Our philosophy is that a personal, positive, results-oriented relationship with a client is the formula for mutual success. We provide our clients with first-rate legal representation, working with them to determine their goals and placing their interests first.

Our mission is to help our clients achieve their goals. Our success is measured in the thoughtful, creative, personalized representation and...

Edidiong (pronounced ‘Ah-dee-dee-on’) Aaron is the Owner and Practicing Attorney at Family Matters Law Group, P.C. She is from Akwa-Ibom State Nigeria by way of Houston Texas. Edidiong attended the University of West Georgia, where she served on the Student Judicial Chair Board. She pledged the illustrious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and is currently an active graduate chapter member. Edidiong graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2010 and began practicing Family Law for a boutique firm located in Morrow, Georgia. In 2012, she proudly opened the doors of Family Matters Law Group, P.C with the intention of laying...

Melanie is a results-driven DUI and criminal defense attorney. Her unique experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney and judicial candidate have provided her the knowledge and insight to contest her clients’ cases aggressively.
While in private practice, she is honored to have been recognized by her peers as a Super Lawyers’ Rising Star, one of the legal profession’s top achievements. By anonymous votes of Georgia lawyers, she was recognized for her legal work in the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 editions of Georgia Super Lawyers magazine. The Rising Star award is reserved for attorneys under the...

As an attorney at the Law Office of Laura Lanzisera, LLC, Laura M. Lanzisera is dedicated to representing clients in Atlanta, Georgia, and throughout the state. She focuses her practice on workers' compensation law, generally handling cases that involve work injuries. Ms. Lanzisera earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University in 1992, before going on to attend Emory University School of Law. From there, she received a Juris Doctor in 1997. After serving as a defense counsel for insurance companies in workers' compensation claims cases, Ms. Lanzisera realized that she wanted to fight for the rights of...

After years of representing indigent clients in matters ranging from traffic crimes to murder as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami, Eric Bernstein has transitioned into private criminal defense in the Metro Atlanta area and well beyond. Trained for years by some of most respected criminal defense attorneys in the business, Mr. Bernstein incorporates his trial skills and negotiation techniques on a daily basis with George Creal Jr., P.C. He has helped clients obtain justice in dozens of counties and municipalities all over the state of Georgia. Mr. Bernstein has also tried cases ranging from murder to...

Justin Goodman is a 2006 graduate of the Georgia State University College of Law and a 2001 graduate of Emory University. While in law school, he targeted his professional development on the practice of criminal law through internships with the Georgia Innocence Project and the Federal Defender Program for the Northern District of Georgia. He further developed his legal skills as a vocal advocate for those in need through an internship with Atlanta Legal Aid as well as his participation in the Fulton County Jail Project, for which he was awarded the College of Law's Public Service Award.

Justin next developed...

Peter Rivner is a non-equity partner with Caldwell, Carlson, Elliott & DeLoach focusing on family law, divorce, and domestic relations litigation. He has been practicing law for over 10 years, the majority of which has been with the firm. Peter has considerable experience guiding clients through the challenging and often emotional issues that frequently arise in divorce and domestic relations litigation. Peter has represented a wide variety of clients, including athletes, entertainers, business owners, real estate developers, executives, doctors, lawyers, and other professionals. He has handled hundreds of cases involving divorce, child custody and support, family violence, and other issues. Peter’s...

Family law cases are inherently stressful, complex, and can become quite costly. I always advise my clients to settle any areas of agreement with their spouse whenever feasible. This approach not only gives you more control over the outcome but also helps in saving on legal fees. However, reaching an agreement isn't always possible. If it were, you likely wouldn't need my services. Over the past few decades, I have focused on representing individuals in high-conflict family law cases. These include intense custody disputes, intricate jurisdictional matters with parties residing in different states or countries, and complex financial issues. Such...

Kevin earned Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Master of Public Administration (MPA) degrees while working in state and local government as a Georgia POST certified police officer, probation officer, and training instructor. As an attorney, he continues to maintain his certifications by attending public safety training courses.

Kevin graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia. There, he excelled academically and was ranked among the top ten students in his class. Kevin also worked hard to obtain the practical experience and skills necessary to be an exceptional advocate for his clients. While...