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Genghis X. Shakhan
2020 Avvo Client's Choice Award | Flexible Fees | 4.9/5 Google Rating
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Biography
Genghis hails from the Buckeye State. He attended the Ohio State University for undergrad and graduate studies where he majored in post-colonial literature and hoped to become a college professor.
Genghis enjoys spending time with his daughter and reading at least three books a month in his leisure time.
As an attorney he believes that all citizens should have access to justice.
Genghis credits his success to three amazing Black women that always believed in him and his dreams.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Georgia
- State Bar of Georgia
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Founding Partner
- The Shakhan & Wilkerson Family Law Firm
- - Current
- Legal Intern
- Law Offices of Alyssa Maloof Whatley LLC
- Legal Intern
- Saedi Law Group
- -
- Legal Intern
- Fulton County State Court
- Legal Intern
- Davis Bozeman Law Firm
- English Teacher
- Ascend Public Charter Schools
- -
- Instructional Specialist
- Friendship Public Charter School
- -
- Assistant Prinicpal
- Clayton County Public Schools
- -
- High School English Teacher
- Columbus Public Schools
- -
- Infantry Team Leader
- United States Marine Forces Reserve
- -
Education
- Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
- J.D. (2019) | Law
- President of AJMLS Student Bar Association, President of AJMLS Amnesty International, Southern Region BLSA Moot Court Participant, Co-President of AJMLS Booker T. Washington High School Street Law Program
- Ohio State University
- MEd (2001) | Secondary Education and Teaching
- Ohio State University
- M.A. (1999) | English Language and Literature/Letters
- Dean's List; Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Ohio State University
- B.A. (1997) | English Language and Literature, General
Awards
- Very Good Rating
- Avvo
- Best Family Lawyers in Macon
- Expertise.com
- Combat Action Ribbon
- United State Marine Corps
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Georgia Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
- Member
- Current
- Prince Hall Mason
- Member
- Current
- State Bar of Georgia  # 871937
- Member
- - Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Hiring an Attorney for Dummies
- Shakhan & Wilkerson Law
- Can I Request Attorney's Fees in My Domestic Relations Case?
- Shakhan & Wilkerson Law
- What is a QDRO: Dividing Pensions, 401(k)s, and IRAs in Divorce
- Shakhan & Wilkerson Law
Speaking Engagements
- Know Your Rights Program, Community Legal Clinic
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