Cotton Divorce Lawyers

Shawna M. Woods is dedicated to assisting her clients through what can be a difficult time. She understands that Family Law requires both empathy and advocacy. Shawna has extensive experience in resolving complex asset cases and well as difficult custody cases.

Shawna M. Woods is an Of-Counsel Attorney at Kitchens New Cleghorn. Prior to coming to Kitchens New Clegorn, Shawna was Partner at Law Firm in Forsyth County specializing exclusively in Family Law. She also had successful solo Family Law practice in Fulton County and had worked several years with the Special Assistant to the Attorney General...

State Bar of Georgia, 1980 Member: State Bar of Georgia (Family Law, Fiduciary Law sections) Gwinnett County Bar Association (Family Law and Elder Law sections) Education: University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1980) University of Georgia (B.A., magna cum laude, 1976); Phi Beta Kappa Publications: Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1979-1980, 32 Mercer Law Review 51 (1980). Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1980-1981, 33 Mercer Law Review 109 (1981).

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.

Hello! I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia. I have a passion for justice and dedication to educating and effectively guiding clients through the complex legal system is unsurpassed. Clients can expect the professional skills of an attorney that is willing to listen, qualified to counsel, and ready to serve. I completed my undergraduate studies at Emory University and obtained my law degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Peter J. Wosnik is a talented trial lawyer who has defended people in hundreds of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases throughout Georgia. He has taken multiple cases to trial and has achieved not-guilty verdicts for charges such as drug trafficking and possession, battery, and criminal trespass. Pete tried his first felony case before getting his bar results and achieved not-guilty verdicts on both charges for his client. In addition to acquittals, he has helped clients receive dismissals in charges of aggravated assault, child cruelty, robbery, burglary, criminal damage to property, theft by taking, and more. Beyond success in criminal cases, Pete...

A native of Siberia, Russia, Dina Khismatulina is an LLM graduate of Emory University School of Law. She earned her first law degree in 1999 from Tomsk State University, one of the top law schools in Russia. After graduation, Dina worked as an in-house counsel for an Internet mass media company in Siberia. From 1999 to 2002 she worked as in-house counsel for one of the subsidiaries of Gazprom JSC, the top natural gas producer in Russia and one of the largest companies in the world, where she focused on contract, corporate, and antitrust matters. Prior to moving to the U.S.,...

William A. Alexander is a Member with Bloom Lines Alexander LLC, a boutique family law firm located in Midtown Atlanta. William has focused his entire career on all facets of family law, and prides himself on his ability to effectively represent his clients in all manner of domestic relations disputes, from divorces which involve large complex financial estates, to hotly disputed custody battles, to appellate work. William's successful career in family law has allowed him opportunities to speak and present to lawyers both within and outside of the family law community on emerging topics affecting both domestic relations law, and the practice...

Megan graduated in the top quarter of her class from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2013. Upon graduating, she received awards for pro bono service and the honor of the AJMLS Excellence in Appellate Advocacy Award. Megan's past legal work includes family law representation, traffic and criminal court representation, and insurance defense. As a family law attorney, Megan handled matters as simple as uncontested divorces and name changes through more complex litigation such as grandparent custody cases. As a public defender for the City of Atlanta, Megan handled hundreds of cases working with people cited for traffic offenses, criminal offenses,...

David is a Partner of The Manely Firm, P.C. in Savannah, Georgia and has established himself as a thought leader in domestic and international family law. He has served as the adjunct professor of Family Law at Savannah Law School and was the adjunct professor of Domestic Relations at Savannah Law School from 2015 to 2019. David has presented at Continuing Legal Education seminars for the State Bar Mid-Year Meeting and for the Savannah Bar Association over the last couple of years on the issues of current trends in family law and access to justice. He recently presented at the...

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:

Division of Property
Child Custody
Child Support
Domestic Violence
Prenuptial Agreements
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Attorney Sharon Jackson is an experienced legal advocate who can help you with your divorce, legitimation, child custody, or adoption case. With over 15 years of experience, she is skilled in the courtroom and the pre-litigation process, which is one of the most important phases in family law cases. Attorney Jackson has brought or defended thousands of cases and is ready to help you. Attorney Jackson is experienced at settling cases that can and need to be settled and fighting hard for cases where the parties will simply never agree.

Our objective is to set a new standard for quality, affordable legal services, by extending an exceptional level of experience, personal attention and timeliness, at a price that cannot be matched by large or specialized boutique firms. We refer to this as "The Cherry Law Firm Difference," and it is our duty to ensure that our clientele experience and benefit from our pledge to quality assurance, without compromise based on compensation.

Savannah Steele is a native of Central Florida, growing up in the Space Coast. While in High School, Savannah began volunteering for the State Attorney’s Office in the 18th Judicial Circuit through their Prosecution Alternative for Youth Program where she was able to advocate for other teens in a juvenile diversion program. She has been dedicated to the practice of law ever since. She is a graduate of the Florida State University where she received a B.A. in Communications and a B.A. in Psychology. At Florida State, Savannah was well known and distinguished in her dedication to giving back to...

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...

When it comes to divorce and family law matters, The Ward Law Firm, PA, knows that everyone has different priorities. If you have children, it’s family first. If you have your own business or professional practice, that will feature prominently on your list of priorities. The Ward Law Firm, P.A., helps people in Lawrenceville and across Gwinnett County address every aspect of their divorce so they don’t have to put one before the other. We have been providing exemplary family law assistance to our clients for years. We treat every case like it is the most important case we have...

I am a versatile family law attorney attorney who is skilled in bringing resolution to complex and simple family law matters. I combine my education and professional experience with personal experience to guide clients with strategic legal advice, compassionate support and solution-focused advocacy. As a family law attorney and former social worker, I am experienced in helping clients with domestic, family law and divorce issues including paternity, legitimation, child custody modification, child support modification, grandparent visitation, enforcement of court orders, family violence and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. I also act as a Guardian ad Litem in contested custody cases and...

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 the Atlanta area.

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...

David I. Schachter has been recognized as one of the premier divorce lawyers in Savannah, GA. Mr. Schachter manages the Savannah office of The Schachter Law Firm, LLC. He works extensively in all facets of Divorce Law and Family Law, representing clients in Savannah and throughout Southeast Georgia in a range of matters, including: divorce, dissolution, child custody, child support issues, international child custody disputes, alimony, marital settlement agreements, and various other domestic relations matters. Prior to founding The Schachter Law Firm, LLC, Mr. Schachter both built and managed the Savannah office of two other family law firms, prior to...

Chadwick D. Plumley is a native of Paulding County, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1993 with a B.A. in History and received his law degree from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Chad graduated from law school cum laude in 1997, and served on the Mercer Law review for two years. He is a member of both the Tennessee bar and the Georgia bar. Chad served as an Associate Magistrate Judge for Paulding County from 2003-2010, and has served as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Hiram since 2011. He...

I was born in Stockbridge, Georgia, April 4, 1972: admitted to the bar 2004, State of Georgia. Education: University of West Georgia (B.S.Ed. 1990); Georgia State University College of Law (J.D. 2004); Atlanta Law School Full Scholarship Recipient; Received Honors in Litigation; Moot Court Qualifier; Phi Alpha Delta (Marshal); State Bar of Georgia; Secretary, Douglas County Bar Association; Former Instructor, National Rifle Association. PRACTICE AREAS: Family Law; Juvenile Law; Criminal Law; Adoption; Wills; Civil Litigation.

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...

Narissa Juitt-Jackson has a solid reputation as an experienced Divorce & Family Law Attorney who effectively advances the interests of every client. She is committed to the success of every case she takes on. She welcomes the opportunity to meet with you and answer any questions regarding your legal situation. ?Narissa is a passionate and driven lawyer who represents a variety of clients in the Atlanta area. Knowledgeable and detail-oriented, Narissa Juitt-Jackson consistently delivers results in the best interests of her clients. Narissa is a great resource to turn to, especially if you are currently dealing with high-stakes family law matters....

An experienced trial attorney, Lauren Deal is dedicated to providing clients with nonjudgmental legal counseling, client education, confident trial presentation, and reliable client communication. Whether you are facing a divorce, a child custody action, or criminal charges, she will take the time to listen to your needs and address your concerns. Lauren’s passion for the law and justice make her a tireless advocate for your rights.

Jess Lill is an attorney with The Manely Firm, P.C. in Savannah, Georgia. Jess attended law school at Mercer University School of Law. There, Jess became a member of the law review and mock trial teams, as well as working closely with faculty to write and publish various academic works. While in law school, Jess worked with various organizations and law firms to hone her legal research and advocacy skills. She was fortunate enough to start trying her first cases within her second year of law school, and hasn't left the courtroom since. Jess graduated law school and decided to...

Edidiong (pronounced ‘Ah-dee-dee-on’) Aaron is the Owner and Practicing Attorney at Family Matters Law Group, P.C. She is from Akwa-Ibom State Nigeria by way of Houston Texas. Edidiong attended the University of West Georgia, where she served on the Student Judicial Chair Board. She pledged the illustrious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and is currently an active graduate chapter member. Edidiong graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2010 and began practicing Family Law for a boutique firm located in Morrow, Georgia. In 2012, she proudly opened the doors of Family Matters Law Group, P.C with the intention of laying...

At The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, I practice primarily in family law and criminal defense, ranging from divorce, legitimation, adoption, deprivation, and custody cases to DUIs, misdemeanors, traffic citations, and major felonies. My firm is located in Griffin, Georgia, but I travel across the state to represent our clients. I also handle matters related to personal injury, workers compensation, medical malpractice, products liability, and wills/probate. If you are in need of an attorney now or you just want to ask a few questions, give me a call at The Sellers Law Firm: Where Clients...

Tessie D. Edwards is an attorney that fights to find the right solutions for families in crisis. With her years of experience as a prosecutor, attorneys respect Tessie as an aggressive advocate who knows how to achieve clients’ objectives in and out of the courtroom. Clients see her compassionate side, where she and her team take the time to listen to gain a full understanding of the situation. With a passion for justice, Tessie started her career in criminal law, serving as an Assistant Solicitor General in Clayton County and an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County. She prosecuted over 2,000...

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.

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For over 40 years, Jim Peterson has focused his practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, support modifications, as well as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Jim's prior work experience includes working for a large firm handling complicated corporate litigation. This provided him with the invaluable experience, knowledge and skill necessary to handle complex divorce cases involving significant assets and family businesses. Additionally, Jim has substantial trial experience (both jury and non-jury) and has argued numerous landmark cases before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. Jim's clients often come as referrals from other attorneys...

I am a former prosecutor with almost 30 years representing divorce clients and those charged with criminal offenses. I have tried hundreds of cases during my career and am highly successful in court for my clients. My reputation for being a highly skilled and prepared attorney facilitates good settlements for my clients. I have been representing both men and women in divorce and custody disputes for almost 30 years. You can trust me with your legal problems - I will provide you the best representation available.

Kaitie grew up as a Navy brat thanks to her Mother. She spent the first half of her childhood living on reservations and in predominately native villages, spending nearly seven years at Point Barrow, Alaska before moving to the lower 48 here in Georgia. She got her undergraduate degree in English Literature from the University of Georgia before going on to get her law degree at Mercer University. While in law school, Kaitie was an active member of the Association for Women Law Students, the Student Bar Association, the International Law Students Association, and Project Equality (now called Mercer OutLaw),...

Mr. Morrison grew up in Manassas Virginia. Before relocating to Georgia to attend law school and practice law he worked as Financial Analyst preparing, analyzing, and auditing financial statements. Mr. Morrison is experienced in handling complex divorce cases, child custody matters, support and alimony claims, modification and contempt actions, prenuptial agreements, and all other domestic relations issues. Prior to joining Kessler & Solomiany, Mr. Morrison was a founding partner at Hedgepeth, Heredia, Crumrine & Morrison and was a partner at Davis, Matthews & Quigley. Aside from the selected honors listed above, Mr. Morrison is an active...

I have been practicing family law since 2008 and work tirelessly for my clients to achieve the best possible outcome. I have served as the Augusta Family Law Bar President, and have a strong relationship with all of our judges in the Augusta and Columbia County judicial circuits. I recognize that I may be seeing you at the worst time in your life and I will do everything in my ability to guide you though this difficult process, and make sure you are left whole.

Tracy Ann Moore-Grant has represented clients and practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2002. She focuses her practice on being a non-litigation attorney helping parties resolve issues outside of the court in uncontested and amicable family law matters as an attorney, mediator, arbitrator, parent coordinator and case consultant. With the Amicable Divorce Network Process being contact free, and not requiring any court appearances, it is now possible for Ms. Moore-Grant to represent clients across the state of Georgia, and serve as a divorce consultant all over the world, by utilizing Zoom for meetings and mediation. With Covid-19,...

After six years in large multinational law firms engaged in the most sophisticated litigation in state and federal courts nationwide, and internationally, Mr. Pendleton continues to focus his practice on aviation, insurance and general civil litigation matters. Licensed both in Georgia and Florida, and admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Georgia and the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, Mr. Pendleton provides top tier legal representation and counseling delivering advocacy, solutions and results.

I have personal and professional experience with the aftermath of divorce, and family violence. People are much more likely to hurt those whom they love than to hurt a stranger on the street. It is love that that stirs up into passion and sometimes erupts. I have found that time tends to cool down emotions. Often, people who love one another eventually forgive one another. Other times, splitting up is the only path to find peace.
I'm not here to judge you for who you decided to love. I'm here...

Samantha represents individuals and families in a wide range of domestic relations legal issues including divorces, custody and child support issues, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, legitimations and adoptions. She devotes time to understanding her clients' individual and family needs. She then develops strategic solutions to protect your rights and best interests. Samantha is committed to developing a close-working relationship with her clients and providing high quality, caring, and efficient legal services for individuals and families.

Samantha graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and History and a minor in Corporate Strategy. She earned her law degree,...