Wheeler County Lawyers

The stress and anxiety of being arrested or accused of a crime can be overwhelming. I have dedicated my practice to helping people navigate through the complex and ever-changing criminal justice process and am passionate about helping you make the best of your future by fighting tirelessly on your behalf. I am available 24/7 and will happily answer any questions you may have—contact my office today for a free consultation.

Attorney James Houston Washburn is a third-generation lawyer in his family. Both of his parents practiced law in Gwinnett County. He earned a B.S. in Public and International Affairs from the University of Georgia and obtained his J.D. from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.
He is licensed to handle cases in the State of Georgia, United States of America’s Northern District of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Georgia Supreme Court. He is a member of the Gwinnett Bar Association, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL), the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD0, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association...

"Kimberly Anderson is an attorney at Robbins Ross Alloy Belinfante Littlefield LLC and focuses practice on commercial litigation as well as administrative and regulatory matters for business and individuals. She joined the firm in 2010 after serving as legislative counsel for Ranking Member Jeff Sessions on the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary. While legislative counsel on the Judiciary Committee, she advised Ranking Member Sessions and other Republican Judiciary Committee members on pending judicial and executive nomination, including the recent nomination and confirmation of Justice Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court. Kimberly earned her J.D.,magna...

Harris Weinstein is one of the managing partners of The Weinstein Firm, along with his brother Michael. With his brother establishing the firm in 2013, shortly after, Harris decided to join him. After being certified in 2016, Harris immediately joined the firm, with his tenacious courtroom demeanor having an immediate impact. In less than 6 years, Harris has been involved in several multi-million dollar settlements, accumulating an impressive resume and leaving his mark in courtrooms around Atlanta. Harris understands the difficulties involved in caring for a seriously injured loved one while also preparing for a lawsuit. He is here to help...

I am so blessed to have the privilege to advocate for families in Georgia. In my practice of restructuring families, I have had the opportunity to represent both husbands and wives and mothers and fathers in their divorces, legitimations, child custody matters, child support modifications and paternity actions. These representations include the prosecution and defense of these matters. While every case is different, many of the cases are ripe for resolution short of litigation. However, some of them must be litigated to the fullest extent in a courtroom. When you decide to hire hlg you are investing in attorneys who...

My passion for employment law ignited during my undergraduate years at the University of South Carolina. From that point, I committed myself to a career focused on ensuring lawful treatment of employees and securing justice when their rights are violated. While studying at Emory Law School, I took on the role of Director of Communications and Events for the Emory Law Moot Court Society and organized three conferences for the Legal Association of Women Students. My involvement with the Moot Court Society also led me to compete in the Cardozo BMI Entertainment Law Competition, where my teammate and I advanced to...

My legal practice is dedicated to representing employees across various aspects of employment law, including disability discrimination and retaliation, sexual harassment, FMLA interference and retaliation, as well as discrimination based on gender, pregnancy, race, religion, national origin, age, and wage and hour disputes. I also represent individuals in contract negotiations and employment separation negotiations. Before founding Legare, Attwood & Ragan, LLC, I worked for seven years at one of the largest plaintiff employment law firms in the southeast, representing employees. Additionally, I have experience working for two large national law firms where I advised management on employment law issues and defended...

I find immense professional satisfaction in advising individuals on career-related decisions. For instance, when an executive is considering a transition between companies and seeks guidance on navigating the departure and hiring processes, I am here to provide advice on managing everything from severance clauses to non-compete agreements, tailoring strategies to suit their unique employment circumstances. However, not all employment situations are favorable. At times, employees face challenges such as being overlooked for promotions, receiving unequal pay compared to peers, or being terminated for reasons unrelated to performance. Other serious issues include harassment or assault in the workplace. Moreover, when an employee reports...

Carolyn completed her B.A. and M.A. in Sociology from Emory University. In 2001, Carolyn received her law degree from Emory School of Law. Immediately after law school, Carolyn practiced criminal law for six years. During this time, she was able to polish her courtroom talents and approach. In 2007, Carolyn made the transition to family law. She has extensive experience handling a variety of family law matters, such as child custody, divorce, annulment, and more.

Attorney Borquaye A. Thomas is originally from Los Angeles, California and attended the University of California at Berkeley for his undergraduate education. As an undergrad, Attorney Thomas majored in History and minored in Education. For law school, Attorney Thomas attended UCLA School of Law in 1994 and received his Juris Doctorate in 1997; he made Atlanta, Georgia his home in 2001. As an undergrad, Attorney Thomas was a member of Cal’s Boxing Team where he competed in both Regional and National Championships. Presently, Attorney Thomas enjoys all sports and recognizes the importance of...

Judith Delus Montgomery is a Caribbean-American Attorney who was born in the Bahamas and migrated to the United States at the age of 4. Judith grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is first generation American raised by Haitian Immigrant Parents. Judith has always had a desire to protect everyday citizens and ensure that their voices are heard. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Education from Florida State University on a full academic scholarship. Judith then attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University on a partial academic scholarship. She went on...

Derek Hays is an experienced trial attorney dedicated to representing individuals and families impacted by tragic events such as car accidents, catastrophic injuries, and medical malpractice. If you've been injured and you have questions, consultations are always free. Derek Hays Law also does virtual consultations for your convenience. Call 404-777-HURT (4878) to speak with Derek Hays.

Cara Bass Schlosser graduated from University of South Carolina School of Law in May of 2019. Cara received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in Business Management in May of 2015. Before law school, Cara worked as a Victim Witness Coordinator at the Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office serving victims of misdemeanor crimes, including victims of family violence. Cara also worked at a regional accounting firm as a University Recruiter meeting with college students around the Southeast. While Cara was in law school, she clerked for a local law firm in Duluth, Georgia where she gained experience in real estate...

I am proud to fight for clients in Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta in the areas of criminal defense, bankruptcy, personal injury, contracts, and wills. My practice is based around the idea that a "one size fits all" style does NOT apply to legal representation. I understand that your wants and needs are likely different than another client’s, and I make sure to cater your representation around those goals. My firm makes sure you are heard both in and out of the courtroom. I understand that legal battles are extremely stressful. From our office in...

I am a Partner at Legare, Attwood & Ragan, LLC. My legal practice is focused on defending the rights of employees in the workplace and assisting them in enforcing these rights when necessary. I act as lead counsel in employment litigation matters across state and federal courts, mediations, and arbitrations. My cases often involve claims related to race, age, gender, pregnancy, national origin, religion, and disability discrimination, as well as sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, contract disputes, and violations of the Family Medical Leave Act. Additionally, I negotiate and provide advice on employment contracts, separation agreements, and non-competition...

If you have a worker's compensation case, contact an attorney from he Law Office of Brian H. Sumrall to get the results you deserve. For more information about your case and how we can help, visit our website today.

John Hadden began his practice representing seriously injured parties after receiving extensive experience representing insurance companies and corporate defendants while at a prominent Atlanta law firm.

John handles serious litigation matters in cases involving personal injuries, wrongful death, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, workers compensation, and business/commercial disputes. His practice includes cases in both state and federal courts, at the trial level and at the Courts of Appeal.

John is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, American Bar Association, Georgia Trial Lawyer's Association, Atlanta Bar Association, and American Association for Justice. He is admitted to practice before all Georgia courts (including...

Don Brown is a senior associate at Hall Booth P.C. and has been proudly serving the firm for more than ten years. The numerous amounts of clients that he has worked for have come to expect Don's frequent and thorough updates. Don's primary focus in his work is to ensure that his clients' interests are well protected. As Don receives more cases, he approaches each one with that in mind. Once these clients begin working with Don, they realize that they have an extremely strong advocate in their corner and that they placed their legal...

Pamela's practice focuses on representing private and government entities in all types of employment-related matters. She has extensive experience in providing advice and counsel to a range of clients on resolving workplace issues and developing a positive and profitable workplace. Pamela provides training to her clients to help prevent workplace disputes and compliance issues. Prior to joining Elarbee Thompson, Pamela worked as a Trial Attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Atlanta District Office, where she represented the agency in all aspects of litigation.

Caring and compassionate advocate for justice, equality and fairness for over 20 years. Representing clients in felony cases, misdemeanor cases, traffic offenses, DUI cases, possession of marijuana cases, divorce cases, legitimation cases, custody cases, child support cases and adoptions.

Lashonda Council-Rogers is a senior partner at Council & Associates, LLC. Her focus is solely on personal injury cases, specifically auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, commercial truck accidents, slip and falls and daycare injuries.

Tracy S. Reeves, Jr. graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in both Criminal Justice and Political Science. He then graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2010 after taking a year off to work at Hawkins, Parnell & Young, LLC in the Asbestos and Products Liability Litigation Divisions.

Tracy began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Coweta Judicial Circuit. There he helped in establishing the Gang Intelligence Network as well as training prosecutors and law enforcement officers in investigating and prosecuting gang cases. Tracy was also the head of...

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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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. ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Asheesh Kumar Sharma is the founder and principal immigration lawyer at Sharma Law Offices, LLC a distinguished law firm committed to providing exceptional business & family immigration services to clients worldwide. Asheesh's passion for immigration law, coupled with his extensive knowledge and experience, has earned him a reputation as a trusted and compassionate advocate for his clients. Asheesh has been helping immigrant for more than two decades. Asheesh earned three law degrees from renowned institutions and has since dedicated his career to navigating the complexities of the US immigration system. Over the years, he has represented a diverse clientele, including multinational...

With several years of experience in personal injury and civil litigation, Christopher “Christy” Lambden is known for successfully representing accident victims. He brings tenacity, diligence, and a keen strategic approach to his role as an attorney. Christy is proud to have earned the trust of many Atlanta citizens who found their lives shattered due to someone else’s negligence. His legal acumen and genuine concern for his clients’ well-being and community involvement make him a dependable and reputable advocate for clients’ rights. As a lawyer, Christy takes great satisfaction in “the joy and peace of mind that can be brought to a...