Allen Harris

Allen Harris

Harris Divorce & Family Law
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Georgia
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Biography

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 of Retirement Benefits and Stock Options

Allen is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Attorneys in Georgia in Atlanta Magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers and Georgia Trend.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Harris Divorce & Family Law
- Current
Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Peterson & Harris
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Education
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
J.D. (1985) | Law
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Honors: cum laude
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University System of Georgia - Georgia College & State University
B.A. (1982) | Political Science and Government
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Awards
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Roswell
GA Super Lawyers Magazine
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2008 - 2019
Top 100: 2018 Georgia Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
Top 100: 2016 Georgia
Super Lawyers Super Lawyers
The Top Attorneys in Georgia Top Attorneys in Georgia
Super Lawyers Magazine
Top Attorneys in Georgia
Super Lawyers
Top Attorneys in Georgia (2013 - 2015; 2017 & 2019)
Georgia Legal Elite
Georgia Trend Magazine
Georgia Legal Elite (2010 - 2013)
Professional Associations
Atlanta Bar Association
Member
Current
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Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Georgia State Bar
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Dividing Goodwill After Miller v. Miller
The Family Law Review
Speaking Engagements
Advanced Family Law, Navigating Complex Asset Cases
Advanced Family Law, Violence In The Home
Your Family Law Practice in the 21st Century, Division of Property; Child Custody and Child Support
Advanced Issues in Divorce, Troubleshooting Marriage Dissolution Issues
Advanced Issues in Divorce, Resolving Disputes and Speeding Up the Process
Divorce Law Guide from A to Z, Child Support and Spousal Maintenance
Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish, Enforcement and Post-Trial Modifications
Complex Assets in Divorce, Dividing Stock Options and RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)
Family Law From A to Z, Marriage Dissolution Process and Procedure
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Harris Divorce & Family Law
295 W. Crossville Rd.
Ste. #540
Roswell, GA 30075
Telephone: (404) 437-7597
Monday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Saturday: 9 AM - 1:30 PM
Sunday: Closed