Lumpkin County Estate Planning Lawyers

The Law Office of Kathryn N. Hedden is to assist clients in finding solutions to disputes that are effective and lasting. If you are looking to find a way to resolve your problem so that it is solved and there is no need of your having to come back to court again and again, this is the law firm for you. Most people hope to never see an attorney’s office and certainly never want to see the inside of a courtroom. In my more than twenty-five years as a litigator, I have come to believe. that almost all disputes...

Kimbrough Law is an elder law and estate planning firm that helps families respond with confidence to the legal, financial and personal challenges of aging, chronic illness and disability. The firm’s services, products and tools empower clients to plan ahead for the many unknowns during the long-term care journey. Kimbrough Law helps protect what matters most to families: quality of life for loved ones, family wealth and peace of mind. Kimbrough Law serves clients throughout North Georgia from offices in Athens and Gainesville.

The Barnette Law Firm focuses on delivering robust outcomes within the realm of family law, encompassing areas such as divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, legitimation, and the modification of existing court orders related to child custody and support. Our approach involves well-informed decision-making and the execution of high-quality results, whether through trials or settlement agreements. Distinguished by our commitment to maintaining family functionality amid major or minor disruptions, The Barnette Law Firm stands apart with a unique perspective aiming for lasting results for you and your family. Our services extend beyond family law, encompassing will drafting, special needs trusts, guardianships,...

Trace Brooks is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Trace Brooks Law, a Georgia law firm dedicated to providing exceptional client service. Trace Brooks Law limits the number of clients we work with to ensure we can meet the exceptional service standards we strive for. We understand that every client is unique, which is why our comprehensive legal solutions are tailored to their specific needs. Comprehensive estate planning services are at the heart of Trace Brooks Law. Having witnessed the complications, costs, and stress caused by a lack of estate planning amongst family and friends, Trace founded Trace Brooks Law to...

Tia Smith Law specializes in providing tailored solutions for families and employers seeking assistance with immigration and estate planning needs. Tia Smith Law has been recognized as a firm that provides outstanding service with a personalize touch for individuals, families, and professionals. Our clients understand the value of having solid legal representation on your side, while navigating complex immigration and naturalization laws.

David L. McGuffey is in private practice with the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey, LLC located in Dalton, Georgia. David limits his practice to Elder Law. This means he helps individuals who are elders or who have special needs, as well as their caregivers. Much of David's practice is devoted to helping individuals with chronic health conditions find, get and pay for good long-term care. David is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and as an Elder Law Specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization. David is AV...

David's practice includes personal injury, probate litigation, wills, and business litigation. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1985 where he was a member of the mock trial team. Upon graduation from law school, David began his practice in Dalton with Robert A. Whitlow. Over the years David has handled numerous complex cases. They include personal injury cases such as product liability, defective highways, and medical malpractice. He also handles business litigation involving questions of international jurisdiction, RICO and insurance coverage. In 2012, Governor Nathan Deal appointed David to be superior court judge where he served...

Author, former Magistrate Judge, and Marietta Estate Planning Attorney John P. Farrell handles Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, and Probate Administration.

Our firm helps people protect children and assets in family disputes. We bring passion and experience to family law and legacy building. The firm assists with an array of issues from contested divorce, uncontested divorce, child custody modification, legitimation, adoption, estate planning and probate litigation. With a personable staff and expertise that has been treasured by many clients, we can help you through simple matters as well as the most complex. Call the office and schedule an initial attorney meeting.

"Rachel is an attorney at the Robbins Firm who represents corporations and individuals in a variety of business disputes, including business torts, breach of contract actions, trust and estates litigation, employment disputes, and zoning and land use litigation. Rachel has experience in representing both plaintiffs and defendants and has experience in all phases of litigation, from initial pleadings through appellate practice. Prior to joining the Robbins Firm, Rachel served two years as a law clerk to the Honorable C. Christopher Hagy of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in Atlanta. Rachel received...

Alfred “Al” Edward Fargione, III
Al Fargione is an experienced civil and criminal litigator, having represented clients in high stakes civil and criminal litigation in State, Superior, and Federal Courts across Georgia. Mr. Fargione’s experience includes successfully proving an Uber driver’s innocence after the said driver was accused of sexually assaulting one of his fares and recovering insurance policy limits for those injured in automobile accidents.

Mr. Fargione received his Bachelor’s Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY; his J.D. from New England Law | Boston, where he was the Symposium Editor on the New England Law Review; and his LL.M....

Maggie Heim represents clients in complex litigation matters in both the Federal and State court systems. She has earned a reputation as a skilled advocate who is unwilling to accept less than the best result for her clients. Maggie has been recognized for excellence in the practice of law by numerous independent attorney rating services, including Super Lawyers, the Daily Report, Martindale-Hubbell, Legal Elite, and Avvo.

Attorney Edwards is a well known experienced Atlanta divorce attorney and an excellent litigator. This means if your case calls for aggressive litigation skills, Ms Edwards is the perfect advocate for you.

Ms. Edwards spent three years as the Staff Attorney for two judges in the State Court of Cobb County. That experience has been invaluable in helping her hone her litigation skills and courtroom decorum. It is not often that you can find an attorney to represent you who has had experience from both sides of the bench.

After graduating from Law School, Ms. Edwards was employed at a firm...

Jim Fletcher is the founder of the Fletcher Law Firm which focuses upon real estate title matters involving tax deeds, quiet title, border disputes, adverse possession, old liens and security deeds, and more.

The Firm also helps clients with probate and estate planning matters.

Jim rose to the level of senior associate at two prestigious Buckhead and Dunwoody law firms, where he developed experience in not only probate, estate planning and corporate law, but also in complex civil litigation and real estate matters.

Jim has been named a "Super Lawyer" which only 5% of attorneys receive, and has a...

William C. King is an associate attorney for The Manely Firm, P.C., an all family law firm serving clients all around Georgia and all around the world. William works directly on litigation matters, counseling and representing men, women, and children in state, interstate, and international family law matters. His practice includes divorce, marital property, custody, child support, alimony, and adoptions. William also leads the Firm's estate planning and probate law branch. William has served as a student intern, runner secretary, receptionist, office clerk, paralegal, and law clerk for The Manely Firm, P.C. As a law clerk, William assisted on a number...

Debra Scott earned a Juris Doctor in Law from Syracuse University College of Law, a Master of Public Health from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health and a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside in Political Science. Debra currently is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, Estate Planning Section. She studied accounting at Clayton State University, in Atlanta, Georgia and was conferred membership into the Golden Key Honor Society

Before founding The Canipe Law Firm, PLLC, Jeremy was a partner at a large multi-state law firm where he helped lead their Business and Contract Law team. He also handled a wide range of court cases in North Carolina and South Carolina, particularly in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury and contract disputes. Previously, Jeremy worked for a large business litigation law firm and the legal department of a major national bank. Jeremy learned a great deal from this legal experience and puts those lessons to work for his clients in his areas of legal focus....

Brad has been helping clients resolve their toughest problems and make their most important planning decisions for over a decade. Brad has extensive litigation experience (including fiercely contested divorces and custody modifications) and works his hardest to ensure his clients get the best outcome possible.

James Clifton is the founding member of The Clifton Law Firm, LLC and oversees the firm's multi-state practice. During the course of his career, James has focused primarily on real property, bankruptcy, wills, trusts, and estates. Additionally, he possesses vast experience in suits to quiet title, real property and commercial lending transactions, comprehensive contract formation, title insurance claims, will drafting, estate planning, and probate litigation. On the weekends, James enjoys donating his time to the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation's Saturday Lawyer Program where he represents indigent clients on a pro bono basis. In addition, he represented Fayette County...

Associate Attorney Diamond Alexander received her undergraduate education from The University of Mississippi in 2017 where she double-majored in Criminal Justice & History. She then took a one year sabbatical to get married, travel, move to Atlanta, and apply to law school. Following that, she attended Emory University School of Law where she was also a family law teaching assistant from 2019 to 2021. She graduated law school in 2021 and became a member of the Georgia Bar in 2022. During her educational career, Diamond received a number of recognitions and was involved in several impressive groups including: • Horatio Alger National...

In addition to practicing law since 1980, and having a perfect 10 excellent ranking on AVVO, Glen Ashman has been a municipal judge since 1988. The combination of judicial and legal experience has trained Glen well to help his clients. Glen has since 2002 been teaching Georgia judges at seminars and by writing the annual Municipal Court Benchbook, used by Judges across Georgia. Glen offers compassionate experienced help at very reasonable fees and personal service you do not get in big firms. Glen is an honors graduate of Mercer Law School.

Christy, as she likes to be called, is a native of Cobb County, born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. After graduating from Mt. Paran Christian School, located in Cobb, she attended Kennesaw State University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree. While at Kennesaw State University, Christy served as President and Vice President of various honor clubs as well as an intern for the Georgia State Senate. Christy attended Georgia State University College of Law graduating Cum Laude in 2009. During her tenure at Georgia State, she was a member...

The Nuriddin Law Company is a full service law firm with a focus on Business Law, Consulting, Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Family Law and Personal Injury Law. We represent companies and individuals concerning various business and personal legal matters. Founded by Bukhari R. Nuriddin, at The Nuriddin Law Company, we recognize that our clients have important legal needs requiring customized legal solutions. Quite often, our clients also have related non-legal needs that they want fulfilled, such as guidance and compassion. Understandably, clients are also concerned about fees. We were established as a community-based practice that serves the...

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...

Judge Tom Cauthorn is the founder of Cauthorn Nohr & Owen, a boutique law firm that provides general civil, probate and criminal legal services. He is an experienced trial lawyer and judge, and has participated in hundreds of jury and non-jury trials in his more than 45 years practicing law.

Judge Cauthorn’s professional experience includes Court America as a principal in mediation, arbitration and case evaluation; Georgia Supreme Court Special Master; Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution as a registered mediator, arbitrator, and case evaluator for general civil and domestic relations matters; and, Cobb County Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution as an...

For over 15 years Craig Thrift has represented clients in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchising, real estate, leasing, corporate, limited liability company, partnership, securities, financing, and general business matters. He serves as a trusted advisor to businesses and their owners in evaluating potential deals and developing strategies for success. Mr. Thrift brings a deep understanding of the legal, tax and business aspects of transactions to complex deals including mergers, acquisitions and sales of businesses, private offerings, financings and loan transactions, and structuring and restructuring of corporations, limited liability companies, joint ventures and partnerships. He advises clients regarding loans, non-competition covenants,...

Zainab Brown is a member of the Georgia Bar Association, American Bar Association, Georgia Association of Black Woman Attorneys, and Georgia Association of Woman Lawyers. She is an accredited Veterans Claims Attorney, JD Juris Doctor, MS Cybersecurity, BA Criminology, PMI certified Project Manager, Georgia Arbitrator, Neutral/Mediator, Information Technology Professional, Georgia real estate salesperson, and a retired U.S. Navy Legalman Chief Petty Officer. Probate Estates: Attorney Zainab Major Brown assists families with property ownership when someone dies. Major Brown Law provides legal representation while navigating the probate processes for a variety of situations. These issues include: A) Wills...

Employment Law and Estate Planning expert Nancy Sprattlin focuses her practice to helping business owners and professionals with their employment law and legacy planning matters. As the founder and managing member of Castor Sprattlin Law Group, LLC, Ms. Sprattlin leads a powerful team of professionals who all share a passionate dedication to providing clients with the highest levels of legal care. Their experience as employment law litigators and business counselors has enabled them to approach employment law matters creatively and cost-effectively. As an estate planning attorney, what distinguishes Ms. Sprattlin from many other estate planning attorneys is her pragmatic...

Mr. Grice's law firm's particular areas of expertise are the probate of Wills and the administration of estates, and the preparation of Wills, Trust Agreements, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives, Mr. Grice has been practicing law for forty-three years. Previously he was a Vice President, Trust Officer, and Branch Manager with SunTrust Bank (now Truist Bank), responsible for the administration of estates and trusts.