Ellaretha Coleman

Ellaretha Coleman is an accomplished litigation attorney with experience defending the rights and best interests of individuals throughout the Atlanta-metropolitan area, as well as the state of Florida.

Ms. Coleman has substantial experience in the areas of Family Law, Divorce Law, and Custody.

Ms. Coleman has been widely applauded by both clients and peers for her written and oral advocacy skills, but it is her genuine and personable approach towards client relationships which has most distinguished her. A talented and business-savvy entrepreneur, Ms. Coleman continues to diversify her practice to ensure the fulfillment of every client's needs. Ms. Coleman ensures that each client receives the benefit of having the influence and experience of a full-service law firm, with the personal attention of a small firm.

Ms. Coleman is passionate about helping people through some of the most difficult experiences of their life, which is why she choose to focus her firm on family law. This area is very personal to her. As a child of divorced parents, Ms. Coleman is well aware of how a divorce can impact not just the couple, but the children as well. She works hard to help parents navigate this difficult time, while insulating the children as much as possible.

• Divorce
• Family Law
• Insurance Claims

• Credit Cards Accepted

Florida

Since 2005

Georgia

Since 2008

Managing Partner

E. Jones & Associates, LLC

2009 - Current

Staff Attorney

Alston & Bird LLP

2007 - 2009

Associate Attorney

Phelps Dunbar, LLP

2005 - 2007

Howard University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2005

University of Central Florida

B.A. (2002) | Political Science

1998 - 2002

Georgia's 10 Best Female Attorneys

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Legal Elite

Georgia Trend Magazine

2016

Georgia's 10 Best Female Attorneys

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 100

The National Black Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Attorneys Under 40

National Bar Association

2015

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Current

Florida Justice Association

Member

2010 - Current

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current

State Bar of Georgia # 404051

Member

2008 - Current

Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

Member

2007 - Current

Florida State Bar # 18151

Member

2005 - Current

Navigating the Divorce Maze

August, 2016

Smooth Operators: The Business of Law, Solo Small Firm Symposium, Atlanta, GA

September 12, 2014

Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers

Solo/Small Firm Question and Answer--Successes, Failures and Lessons Learned Along the Way, Solo Small Firm Symposium, Atlanta, GA

September 16, 2016

Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers

Vacancy and Unoccupancy - Its Effects on Claims & Loss, First Party Claims Conference, Warwick, RI

October 22, 2014

National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters

Building a Sustainable Law Practice, 2015 Law & Culture Symposium, Trinadad

February 19, 2015

Georgia Trial Skills Clinic 2010

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Depositions College

American Association of Justice

Q. So my brother is 17 but he is involved with a court case saying his grandmother is his legal guardian can he move out

17 February 2020

A: He will need the consent of his guardian to move at anytime prior to his 18th birthday.

Q. Where am I suppose to file contempt of court in this scenario?

17 February 2020

A: You file the contempt action in the court where the order was issued.

Q. So I just found out that my baby mama has a voluntary deportation order. I do not know when she has to leave the U.S..

17 February 2020

A: Yes, she can. You need to act immediately as time is of the essence. You need to file a petition for legitimation and custody. Otherwise, you have no rights to the child and she can leave the country with her.

Q. How can I fix my daughter last name from where I was still married when I had her?

17 February 2020

A: You can file a name change petition or the biological dad can file a legitimation action to change her last name.

Q. I just found out my children's grandmother filed a petition for dependency against me what is a petition for dependency?

17 February 2020

A: You need to hire an attorney. A petition for dependency typically alleges that the children have been abandoned or neglected and are without a proper guardian. It can significantly affect your parental rights.

Q. I live in Georgia, and the non custodial parent lives in Florida and i have an order stating he must pay child support.

14 February 2020

A: I agree with attorney Edwards. You are not likely to get any results until you hire an attorney and file for contempt. He can be incarcerated until he pays a significant purge payment.

Q. How long after child's birth does a man have to claim he is the father when his not on birth certificate

14 February 2020

A: Whether you will be required to submit to a DNA test will depend on the judge. Some judges will not grant a legitimation without DNA testing, but most will if there is no issue of paternity. That is where neither party is contesting that you are the biological farther. In order to establish your rights, you will need to file a legitimation action in court. Once the legitimation order is granted, you can also be added to the birth certificate. The court can also establish custody and visitation and set child support.

Q. What forms Union County, Georgia requires for a non-contested divorce, no children, no assets, and cooperative spouse?

14 February 2020

A: You will need to file the petition for divorce, verification, acknowledgment of service, settlement agreement, proposed divorce decree and a consent to try in 30 days to avoid any delays in issuance of the divorce decree.

Q. How long can my ex wife hold on to medical receipts for my daughter and still be able to collect?

13 February 2020

A: It depends on what the order states. If there is no time limit in the order, then she can hold on to them and submit them later as long as they were incurred during the time period supper was due. However, a judge is not likely to hold you in contempt under those circumstances for not paying in full within 10 days.