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Mr. Eric A. Ballinger
Canton, GA Divorce Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School and Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Prior to attending law school, I served in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer. I served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Mortar Platoon Leader, Instructor, Battalion Staff Officer and an Infantry Rifle Company Commander.
I began practicing law in Canton, Georgia in 1993. After obtaining a Master of Laws concentrating in litigation, I logged several thousand hours in the courtroom developing a practice in domestic relations, criminal law and commercial litigation. In 2007 I was certified as a mediator, using my years of courtroom experience coupled with alternative dispute resolution training to help people resolve...
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Jennifer S. Gill
Canton, GA Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Jennifer Gill joined Bray & Johnson in 2003 and practices family law.
Prior to joining Bray & Johnson, Jennifer served as an Assistant Attorney General.
Legal Education -
J.D, Mercer University
Undergraduate education:
University of Georgia
Kennesaw State University , 1997, with honors.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia, 2001
Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Northern District of Georgia
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit Bar Association
State Bar of Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Cases
Rutter v. Rutter, 325 Ga. App. 508 (2014)
Rutter v. Rutter, 294 Ga. (2013)
Rutter v. Rutter, 316 Ga. App. (2012)
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Thomas Maddox
Canton, GA Divorce Attorney with 40 years of experience
Divorce, Family, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Atlanta Law School and Woodrow Wilson School of Law
Mr. Maddox is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and was admitted as a member of the State Bar of Georgia in 1984. Mr. Maddox has represented hundreds of individuals for serious injury and wrongful death matters, divorce, child custody claims, contempt, and other family law matters. Mr. Maddox is admitted to practice before all State, Superior, and Federal District Courts of Georgia, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Maddox is also a State registered Mediator and Arbitrator and has been rated by Martindale Hubbell as 'A-V' for the...
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Marjorie M. Musgrave
Canton, GA Divorce Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
University of San Diego School of Law
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John Daran Burns
Canton, GA Divorce Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
Born in 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Burns moved to Marietta, Georgia, at the age of five. After graduating from Sprayberry High School in 1986, Mr. Burns attended Kennesaw State University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
In 1993, Mr. Burns graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence. Subsequent to his graduation from law school, Mr. Burns opened his own practice and has since been practicing law in Northern Georgia and the greater metro Atlanta area, relocating to Cherokee County 15 years ago.
Currently, Mr. Burns maintains a trial practice concentrating in criminal and...
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Archie Luther Speights
Canton, GA Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
University of Mississippi
Areas of Practice Criminal & Bankruptcy Law Bar Admissions Georgia U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals Supreme Court of Georgia Education University of Mississippi School of Law, University, Mississippi - 2000 Law Journal: Journal of National Security Law, Editor in Chief Honors and Awards Voted by his peers as among the Legal Elite in Georgia in Bankruptcy Law. (Georgia Trend Magazine) Professional Associations and Memberships Georgia Bar Association Cherokee County Bar Association NACBA
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Elena Sanchez-Curtis
Canton, GA Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Animal, Domestic Violence and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Elena Sanchez-Curtis was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2010. Ms. Sanchez-Curtis did not immediately enter the practice of law after graduating college. Instead, she spent 17 years in the IT sales and sales management field. This business experience, and her own experience with co-parenting, allows Ms. Sanchez-Curtis to bring practicality and clear headed strategies to family law proceedings. This same practicality and analytical thinking is leveraged in her equine law practice and her approach to general problem solving. Elena Sanchez-Curtis has been riding horses for almost 50 years. She has shown hunters on the local and rated circuit in...
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Amanda Gaddis Speights
Canton, GA Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
Amanda Gaddis Speights represents clients in divorce or family law matters, criminal matters, appeals, and other civil litigation. In family law matters, Amanda has guided and counseled clients in settling uncontested divorces, fought for clients' rights in contested divorces and child custody or child support proceedings, and ensured that clients resolved their family disputes with the best resolution possible for their family given the situation. In addition to her work on family law cases, Amanda has represented clients arrested for various crimes, including DUI, felony and misdemeanor drug offenses, theft crimes, assault or battery charges. Amanda is very...
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Laura Lynn Hoskins
Canton, GA Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce
Seattle University School of Law
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Melanie Prehodka
Canton, GA Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(770) 426-1148
225 Reformation Parkway
Suite 200, Office #29
Canton, GA 30114
Divorce and Family
Emory University School of Law
For more than 25 years, I (formerly known as Melanie Webre) have worked diligently to represent thousands of men and women in family law matters in courts throughout the Atlanta metro area. I believe this broad and deep experience has honed my legal skills to razor-sharp.
I am humbled by the opportunity to use my expertise to guide clients as they meet the challenges of tremendous life changes through a court system which can seem very intimidating. I find it very rewarding to watch how a client evolves from being so uncertain about the future to gaining confidence and becoming optimistic...
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John Edwards
Canton, GA Divorce Attorney with 44 years of experience
Divorce, Animal and Family
Atlanta Law School
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Cynthia Montoro Krewson
Canton, GA Divorce Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Divorce, Family, Probate and Social Security Disability
Emory University School of Law
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Randall Ivey
Canton, GA Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
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Rachel Clark
Canton, GA Divorce Attorney with 17 years of experience
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Robert Tharp
Woodstock, GA Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Emory University School of Law
I am a founding partner of Meriwether & Tharp LLC, where we have been helping clients through difficult times for over 20 years. In my current role as a managing partner, I can assist more clients through our team of over thirty divorce attorneys in Georgia.
We know that obtaining a divorce can be a difficult process. Not only do you have to navigate the legal complications surrounding equitable division, child support, alimony, and child custody, but you also have to deal with the emotional toll a divorce places on you and your family. Many of you have...
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Natalie Ann Green
Woodstock, GA Divorce Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Juvenile and Probate
Georgia State University
With more than 12 years of experience in legal practice, and several years in the tech industry (Oracle, Sapient), I have a diverse background that can be leveraged to help clients in a variety of settings. While my focus has been on domestic law, my courtroom skills (and successes) translate easily into other areas of practice. In fact, I'm ready to see where I can be most effective for clients who need someone else to speak for them. I sit down with clients, assess their risk, and build a legal strategy from consultation to a possible appeal. Together,...
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Amber R Oliver
Woodstock, GA Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
Ms. Oliver began her legal career in 2009. Since that time she has helped hundreds of families through the unpredictable landscape of divorce and custody litigation. She is dedicated to providing a personalized approach to each and every client and his or her family law matter; whether that is an aggressive advocate preparing for trial or an informative counselor assisting in settlement.
Call or email today to schedule a consultation. 770-709-6050; amber@oliverhughesllc.com
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David Anthony Canale
Woodstock, GA Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Louisiana State Univ. and Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
I joined the Woodstock office of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC in January 2016, after having my office in Cobb County since 1996. My practice area has always included all counties in the North Metro Atlanta area, as well as Fulton County and the City of Atlanta. I do my best to represent my clients in a diligent and professional manner. I do this by providing them with my best advice for their particular situation, based upon my knowledge of the law and my many years of experience in Divorce and Family Law. All cases are different,...
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Jessica Hall
Alpharetta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Jessica graduated from law school and passed the bar in 2010 and served as the staff attorney for the State Court Judges of Cherokee County until she opened up her own practice in Canton, Georgia in 2012. Jessica was an active law student, serving as a student bar representative, Moot Court Board member, and President as well as national competitor, her passion for the law and helping others shown in all that she did. As a practitioner, her passion for helping individuals and families remains and behind all of her work is her genuine concern for...
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Patricia Ketch Buonodono
Acworth, GA Divorce Attorney with 30 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Georgia State University and Georgia State University College of Law
Welcome! I am back in private practice, with an office in Kennesaw, GA. I am taking family law and child welfare cases. I am also happy to do uncontested divorces for a flat rate.
I currently serve on the Children and the Courts Committee of the State Bar of Georgia. I also serve on the Statute Review Subcommittee for the Georgia Child Support Commission.
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Daesik Shin
Woodstock, GA Divorce Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
Daesik Shin was born in South Korea and later moved to California with his family when he was about ten years old. He went to elementary, middle, and high school in California, and then moved back to Korea with his family. He finished high school and majored in Biochemistry at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. He also served as a Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, specializing in interpretation/translation, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant.
Daesik is fluent in both English and Korean. He graduated from Georgia State University College of Law. Daesik has a significant amount of courtroom experience...
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Patrick Brion Evans
Woodstock, GA Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Patrick B. Evans is an attorney at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. Patrick graduated with a BS in Social Science from the University of North Georgia in 2002. Following his graduation Patrick received an ROTC Commission from the United State Army and served as an officer in the 2nd Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment out of Ft. Lewis, WA. Following his time in the Army, Patrick decided to continue his education earning both a Masters of Public Administration from the University of North Georgia and a Juris Doctorate from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Patrick has been a member of the Georgia...
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Christopher Phillip Ramsay
Woodstock, GA Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Chris P. Ramsay is an Associate Attorney at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. He transitioned to family law after spending over a decade practicing as an eDiscovery attorney handling multinational mass tort and environmental civil cases. Chris is an alumni of the University of Georgia where he majored in International Business with a minor in Spanish. He received an M.B.A. from Kennesaw State University while working in procurement and logistics for an international engineering firm prior to earning his Juris Doctorate at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School.
Chris is a native of Clemson, South Carolina, but has lived in Georgia for over...
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Gina Anne Smalley
Marietta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
The Law Office of Gina Smalley is a full service family law firm providing exceptional representation to individuals and families. At The Law Office of Gina Smalley, we pride ourselves on our proven record of thorough, diligent and exemplary representation.
We are skilled and experienced litigators who will fight for our clients every step of the way. We are also cunning negotiators with the ability to avoid emotionally draining litigation for those in search of a less adversarial approach.
At The Law Office of Gina Smalley, we not only provide family law services, but also offer ancillary services such as...
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Sabrina A. Parker
Cumming, GA Divorce Attorney with 28 years of experience
(770) 246-1331
410 Peachtree Pkwy.
Bldg. 400, Suite 4245
Cumming, GA 30041
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Tax and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Sabrina A. Parker has a 28-year track record of success as a bankruptcy attorney having completed over 10,000 bankruptcy cases as well as helping families avoid bankruptcy through other debt relief solutions. Sabrina has stopped creditor harassment and halted wage and bank garnishments for her clients.
She truly cares about securing the best outcome for her clients. Sabrina is willing and able to fight for her clients' rights and has successfully extended that fight to the appellate courts when necessary.
For individuals, families and small business owners struggling with heavy debt burdens, Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be the quickest and most effective...
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Allen Harris
Roswell, GA Divorce Attorney with 39 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
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:
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Terri Herron
Roswell, GA Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
At Terri Herron Law, we strive to do more than just practice family law in Georgia. We'll invest ourselves in your case by intently listening to your story. We'll work hard to give you the legal voice you need to get through this challenging time in your life. Our goal is to become the law firm that your family can turn to repeatedly for personalized and effective representation.
For all your family law needs - Contact Terri Herron today for a free consultation! (404) 418-7777
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Daria Wise
Marietta, GA Divorce Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Loyola University New Orleans
Daria F. Wise, the founding partner of the Wise Law Firm, has over sixteen years of experience as a trial and family law attorney. Mrs. Wise has successfully handled hundreds of cases from mediated settlements to trial litigation. She is known for accomplishing client objectives in the most expeditious and cost-effective manner possible. She is a knowledgeable, compassionate and aggressive advocate who prioritizes her client´s concerns and goals to ensure the best possible outcome. Mrs. Wise is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate their way through the often complex and difficult issues associated with family law matters.
Ms. Wise was...
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Homer P Jordan IV
Kennesaw, GA Divorce Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Legal Solutions for a Brighter Tomorrow! We can assist you with your divorce, custody, and child support Needs. Call for a free consultation.
Homer's practice focuses exclusively on family law, including adoption, child support, child custody, divorce and separation. He serves clients in Cobb, Fulton and Paulding counties, as well as the surrounding areas.
Homer is originally from Orlando, Florida. Before earning his J.D. from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Homer received an MBA from Stetson University and three Bachelor's Degrees in Finance, General Business Administration and Organizational Communication from the University of Central Florida. When Homer...
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Ed Hecht
Alpharetta, GA Divorce Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
I am an attorney as well as a divorced father of two young children and I specialize in all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of custody and support, paternity, legitimation, temporary protective orders, contempt of court orders, parental rights, adoption, and more.
My unique background as a single father gives me a great understanding of my clients and the challenges they face. I know what they are going through and how they feel because I've been through it, as well, and I inherently understand the necessity of being a caring, expert advocate for others...
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Esther Vayman
Alpharetta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Probate
Georgia State University College of Law
Esther Vayman is a native of Alpharetta, Georgia and a graduate of Milton High School in 1995. In 1999, Ms. Vayman received her B.B.A. from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and her J.D. from the Georgia State University College of Law in 2005.
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Leo Hughes
Marietta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Potomac School of Law
Practicing general civil law for over 30 years, now specialized in uncontested divorces and low-conflict divorces, designed to deliver maximum value to my clients. Excellent reviews on Avvo for my personalized, efficient service. 13 years of experience mediating family law cases; conducted Cobb County sponsored family law workshops. Member of the Cobb County Family Law Section.
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Nikita Ali
Roswell, GA Divorce Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
At Terri Herron Law, we strive to do more than just practice family law in Georgia. We'll invest ourselves in your case by intently listening to your story. We'll work hard to give you the legal voice you need to get through this challenging time in your life. Our goal is to become the law firm that your family can turn to repeatedly for personalized and effective representation.
For all your family law needs - Contact Nikita Ali today for a free consultation! (404) 418-7777
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P. Justin Thrailkill
Kennesaw, GA Divorce Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Juvenile and Probate
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Justin devotes his practice primarily to the areas of divorce, custody, and parental advocacy in DFCS matters. As an advocate for the rights of parents, Justin has realized his lifelong passion for helping others in their time of need. Through seven years of practice, Justin has represented a variety of clients in various matters throughout our legal system. He finds great satisfaction in seeing his client’s cases through to a successful resolution, regardless of the challenges that may exist with any particular case. Among his peers, Justin is well known to be a compassionate advocate for...
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Diana Whipkey Young
Marietta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
The University of Georgia School of Law and The University of Georgia School of Law
Diana Whipkey Young is a lifelong resident of Marietta, where she has been passionately practicing law since 1983 and has earned the respect of judges and fellow attorneys. Ms. Young developed a solid foundation in the courtroom when she began her career as a prosecutor in the Cobb County Solicitor’s Office. During this time, she gained valuable insight into the courtroom process. Accordingly, Ms. Young’s ability to offer a prosecutor’s perspective compliments her legal knowledge and enhances her understanding of criminal law and how to effectively advocate on her client’s behalf. Diana Whipkey Young’s decades...
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Samuel Jackson Siemon
Alpharetta, GA Divorce Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Samuel J. Siemon is the founding partner of The Siemon Law Firm, P.C. Sam, an experienced litigator, practices in the areas of family law and criminal defense. Sam received his Business Degree from Flagler College in Florida and his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. Sam is a member of the Georgia State Bar, the Atlanta Bar Association Family Division, Lanier Forsyth Rotary, Lanier Jaycees, was recently elected as the President of the Forsyth County Bar Association, served as the Vice President of the Forsyth County Bar Association (2007-2008) and as the Secretary/Treasurer (2006-2007). In addition, Sam volunteers...
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Thomas C. Rowsey
Roswell, GA Divorce Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Divorce, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
The University of Georgia School of Law
Mr. Rowsey’s practice focuses on family law, divorce, criminal defense and personal injury law. With over 25 years of experience serving clients in Georgia, his ability to successfully handle various legal matters has earned him an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest rating conferred by this nationally recognized and respected directory of lawyers and law firms, and is based upon direct feedback from legal professionals. His recognition not only reflects competence with regard to astute legal skills, but also speaks to his client communication and ethical standards as well.
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Caryn S. Fennell
Woodstock, GA Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
(770) 479-0248
2230 Towne Lake Parkway
Building 600, Suite 140
Woodstock, GA 30189
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
I have over twenty-three years of professional and executive experience, including service in the United States Army. I also have and twenty-four years of education, including studies in my Associates Degree, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Industrial/Organizational Ph.D. Program and in my Juris Doctor Program. I own and manage the law offices of Caryn S. Fennell & Associates which I opened on November 9, 2010, the same day I swore into the Bar Association and the Georgia Courts. Since opening my firm, I have closed over 850 family and criminal law cases. I specialize in complex custody matters, and...
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Christopher L. Moore
Kennesaw, GA Divorce Attorney with 22 years of experience
125 Townpark Dr
#300
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Georgia State University College of Law and University of Georgia
The Law Offices of Christopher L. Moore, LLC’s founder, Christopher L. Moore, is dedicated to achieving the best possible results for his litigation clients and providing sound and practical advice to his transactional and estate planning clients. Mr. Moore has been practicing law in Georgia since 2004.
After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1999, Mr. Moore obtained his Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University in 2003 and subsequently obtained a masters in law (LL.M.) in taxation from Southern Methodist University in 2004.
Mr. Moore is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (Taxation, Business, Family, and...
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J. Thomas Salata
Alpharetta, GA Divorce Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(770) 408-7004
2500 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 330
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
I have been honored and privileged to serve the citizens of Georgia for over twenty years as a criminal defense, civil litigation, divorce, custody and family law attorney. I have served as President of the North Fulton Bar Association, am a proud Fellow of the Paul Harris Foundation of Rotary International and am currently an active member of the National and Georgia Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section.