Georgetta Glaves-Innis
Resolution Focused Divorce Attorney with decades of courtroom experienceI was born and raised in the Island of Jamaica. I moved to the United States at sixteen years old and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami where I was on the Provost Honor Roll. I received my Juris Doctorate from Jacob D. Fuchsberg, Touro Law School in 2000 and passed the bar in the same year. I was an Editor on the International Law Review Journal, where I published "Organ Donation and Incompetents, can they consent? Comparative Analysis of American and Canadian Laws of Consent and brain death determination." Touro International L.R. Vol 10, Spring 2000. I took advantage of a judicial externship during my first year of law school where I worked with the late Honorable Cira Martinez in the Bronx Family Court. After graduating from law school, I moved to Georgia and worked in the City of Atlanta Public Defender's Office. I was also an Associate Professor at Morehouse College for 10 years, and 1 year at Clarke Atlanta University. Two years later, I started my own practice. After years in the courtroom, I now practice exclusively family law and am a Partner at Meriwether and Tharp. In addition to working to ensure fair settlements in these cases, I believe a part of my role as an Attorney is to help my clients to identify their goals, educate them on the divorce process, and help them to reach a resolution. I strive to help clients to understand the legal implications associated with their choices and provide them with the information they need to make the best decisions for themselves. In addition to being admitted into Georgia Superior Court, I am admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts. In my years of representing clients in family law cases, I have earned a reputation amongst my colleagues for being tough but caring, honest but shrewd, strong but sensitive.
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- 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
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- J.D. (2000)
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- University of Miami
- B.B.A. (1992)
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- Commencement Speaker, University of Georgia Paralegal Graduation, Athens, GA
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Choosing a divorce attorney? Here is what you should know. | Meriwether & Tharp
There are a lot of divorce lawyers out there, but which is best for you? Each divorce is unique and different. Further, divorces are wrought with complex legal, financial and emotional issues that vary from case to case. Thus, choosing the divorce lawyer who is best suited for your particular case is very important. Selecting the best lawyer for your case may seem overwhelming at first; but, if you keep these themes in mind, your search will likely be more fruitful.
Meeting your Divorce Lawyer: What to expect when you arrive at the office | Meriwether & Tharp
If you have just hired an attorney to help with your divorce, what should you expect when visiting the office for the first time? At Meriwether & Tharp, we strive to welcome our clients as if they were being greeted by a close friend. Divorce hurts, but it doesn't have to be nasty. Meriwether & Tharp has served clients in and around the Atlanta area for over 20 years. Visit our website to connect with us today.
What are some of the top divorce mistakes? | Meriwether & Tharp
Divorce is an extremely difficult process to undergo. Often the parties to a divorce experience feelings of anger, guilt, sadness and loneliness. Although these emotions are common and are to be expected, these emotions may lead a party to make mistakes that can have potentially long lasting effects on that party's life, both financially and emotionally.
Hiring a Divorce Lawyer? What are our 3 core values to look for? | Meriwether & Tharp
The core values of a divorce law firm are important to consider before trusting them with your case. Are their attorneys aggressive? Will I be updated as my case progresses? These are questions that should be answered before deciding to retain a lawyer. Meriwether & Tharp has 3 core values that guide how we treat our clients and their cases. We have served clients in and around the Atlanta area for over 20 years.
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