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. Is 17 yr old son by only 3 days, a minor or adult in a custody dispute. Can he do or stay wherever he wants whenever,

15 July 2019

A: A 17 year old is still a minor who is subject to a custody order.

Q. Define is a 17 yr old a minor, or adult. In a custody dispute

15 July 2019

A: A 17 year old is still a minor.

Q. Is super sedeas automatic on all cases? contempt action in divorce - non-payment, no appeal filed only Mot New Trial

15 July 2019

A: You need to consult with an attorney to review the pending pleadings in your case to determine your options.

Q. Is a temporary guardianship form valid if it was signed without having a court hearing first ?

11 July 2019

A: Yes.

Q. Can I have the settlement agreement updated to reflect changes to certain words being used?

11 July 2019

A: You can request those changes, but the changes you have given above have no legal consequence in the enforcement or application of the settlement agreement. The terms in the current agreement are often used in divorce cases for ease of reference.

Q. How do i obtain a copy of termination of parental rights? The rights were taken away about 10yrs ago. I need a copy

11 July 2019

A: You can obtain a copy of the order termination your parental rights from the clerk of the court where the order was issued.

Q. If I am in the parental accountability court program can I be put in jail while in court after being dropped from it?

11 July 2019

A: We would need more information on your specific circumstances to provide an answer to this question.

Q. If my husband leaves me for another woman and we both signed apartment lease could he still be responsible to help pay

11 July 2019

A: This is something that will need to be dealt with in the divorce action. You may be entitled to temporary support to assist you in paying for the apartment lease.

Q. yes my children are not legitimized but I have filed for legitimatzion and custody. they have lived solely with me for 3

11 July 2019

A: Unfortunately, yes she can. Until there is an actual order of legitimation, you do not have any custodial rights to the children. If you have already filed, you need to request a hearing on this issue as soon as possible.