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Gabriel Bradford
Jefferson, GA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Gabriel Bradford, a former member of the Sarasota County Fire Department, is a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law and a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia. While in law school, Gabe served on the School of Law’s Honor Court. Prior to joining the firm as a partner, Mr. Bradford served as an assistant district attorney in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit, which includes Banks, Barrow, and Jackson Counties. As an assistant district attorney, Gabe received trial training from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council of Georgia and developed an expertise in domestic violence. Today,...
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Nick Primm
Jefferson, GA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
The University of Georgia School of Law
A native Georgian, I am the oldest of four siblings. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Georgia, I enrolled in the UGA School of Law and graduated in the spring of 2001. The first six years of my legal career were spent in the courtroom working as an Assistant District Attorney. Since then I have continued a litigation-oriented practice focusing on family law and criminal defense.
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Jacqueline Piland
Winder, GA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Georgia State University
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Mr. Samuel E. Thomas
Athens, GA Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
A life-long resident of Athens, Georgia, Samuel E. Thomas is a 2010 graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.A. in Political Science. He is also a 2012 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa. He was admitted into the practice of law in June of 2013. Samuel E. Thomas is a fourth-generation small business owner in the Athens, Georgia area. He is admitted to all State and Superior Courts throughout the state of Georgia, the Court of Appeals of Georgia, and the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Samuel E. Thomas is the current Chair of...
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Robert Tharp
Athens, GA Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
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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David Edward Boyle
Athens, GA Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Emory University School of Law
Solving your legal problems without judgment. I help people obtain favorable results through some of the most difficult times of their lives.
I have been representing persons accused or suspected of criminal wrongdoing since 2010. I have been featured in television news stories with Randy Travis’ Fox 5 Atlanta I-Team Investigations, and CBS-46 investigations into the Walton County Sheriff’s Department corruption and drug investigations. I am a guest lecturer for the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Gwinnett County Bar Association.
I have spent 22 years in the courtroom both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. ...
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Douglas Mitchell
Winder, GA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Willamette University College of Law
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Anna G. Bolden
Athens, GA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
The University of Georgia School of Law
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Adam M. Collins
Athens, GA Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Devry-Georgia
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John Terry Brown
Commerce, GA Family Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
The University of Georgia School of Law
Born in Toccoa, I have been a Georgian all of my life. I received a Debate Scholarship to the University of Georgia. I was an active participant on the University of Georgia Debate Team throughout my undergrad years, and I became the Captain of the debate team my Junior and Senior years. I received my B.A. from the University of Georgia graduating with honors in 1970. After receiving my bachelor's degree, I enrolled in the University of Georgia School of Law and received my J.D. in 1973. While in law school, I...
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Alexis Hamilton
Athens, GA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Education, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
The University of Georgia School of Law
Offering affordable and effective representation for your divorce, adoption, education, personal injury, or worker's compensation matter.
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Jeffrey A Jackson
Athens, GA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Jeffrey Jackson is the managing partner of The Jackson Law Firm located in Athens, Georgia. The Jackson Law Firm specializes in criminal defense, personal injury and family law.
Jeffrey Jackson is very experienced with navigating the Courts and will expertly provide you with assistance and advice as your case proceeds through the Court.
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Howell Scott Basham
Athens, GA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Animal, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Regina Irene Edwards
Lawrenceville, GA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
I am currently accepting divorce cases and handling auto accident and personal bankruptcy cases statewide. My firm is recognized for our aggressive representation, meticulous preparation, and fair, flat fees. As a potential client, you can be confident in my extensive experience and dedication to your case, ensuring that you receive the personal attention your case demands. With over 24 years of practice, I am well-regarded by both opposing attorneys and judges.
Please be aware that I do not handle family law cases involving DFCS.
I maintain a very low caseload, which allows me to handle only one trial matter at a time....
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Trinity Marie Hundredmark
Duluth, GA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(770) 822-0900
One Sugarloaf Centre Suite 4000
1960 Satellite Boulevard
Duluth, GA 30097
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
The University of Georgia School of Law and Stetson University
Trinity Hundredmark heads the domestic relations division for Andersen, Tate, & Carr, P.C., while also working within the criminal practice division. She is considered a leader in the southeast in both family and criminal law related matters, and can often be seen in the news media, offering her legal insight on cases in the National spotlight.
Trinity leaves no room for error in her criminal law practice, ensuring the best possible outcome for her clients. She has attained certifications in Georgia for both DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, and is considered by her peers to be a true trial...
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Tony A. Taylor
Lawrenceville, GA Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Atlanta Law School
Attorney Tony A. Taylor is a founding partner at Daniels & Taylor, P.C. where he practices in family law with a focus on divorce and custody law. He leads a team of several other attorneys and mentors each attorney twice a month
behind the scenes to discuss each and every client of the firm. While you may not see Tony on your billing statement, you are getting the benefit of his decades of experience, no matter which of the firm's attorneys leads your case.
Over the years, Tony has taught numerous classes and seminars on a variety of legal topics, including...
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Peter J Wosnik
Monroe, GA Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Emory University School of Law
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...
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Terri Herron
Roswell, GA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
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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Peter Alex Rivner
Atlanta, GA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Georgia State University College of Law
Peter Rivner is a non-equity partner with Caldwell, Carlson, Elliott & DeLoach focusing on family law, divorce, and domestic relations litigation. He has been practicing law for over 10 years, the majority of which has been with the firm. Peter has considerable experience guiding clients through the challenging and often emotional issues that frequently arise in divorce and domestic relations litigation.
Peter has represented a wide variety of clients, including athletes, entertainers, business owners, real estate developers, executives, doctors, lawyers, and other professionals. He has handled hundreds of cases involving divorce, child custody and support, family violence, and other issues. Peter’s...
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Allen Harris
Roswell, GA Family Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Family and Divorce
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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Savannah Steele
Atlanta, GA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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...
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Aundrea L Roberts
Lawrenceville, GA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense and Immigration
Regent University School of Law
EXPERIENCE: For nearly 13 years, I have focused on representing clients in a variety of complex cases involving immigration law, criminal defense and family law. I have successfully helped thousands of clients over the years with extremely difficult cases.
RESULTS DRIVEN: Our goal is always to get you the best result possible. We don't make guarantees of a particular outcome, but what we do guarantee is that we will aggressively pursue every legal avenue possible as we fight for you.
OUR DIFFERENCE: I take pride in every person that entrusts me with their legal matter. For that...
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Glenn T. Stern
Atlanta, GA Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law
Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Glenn Stern learned how to practice law representing indigent clients for the Rockdale County Public Defender's Office - one of metro Atlanta's toughest places to be charged with a crime. In private practice, Glenn has continued to use that skill and training for decades, winning dismissals and reductions for his clients.
A graduate of the Stetson University College of Law (nationally renowned for their trial advocacy program), Glenn gained valuable insight into how the "other side" works, trying cases for the Hillsborough County Florida District Attorney's Office as a third-year student.
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Emily S. Yu
Atlanta, GA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Emory University School of Law
Family is everything. That's why choosing the right family law attorney to resolve your family disputes will be one of the most important decisions you will ever have to make. Having experienced a family matter litigation myself, I truly understand how stressful and nerve-racking the court process can be and how important it is to have the right attorney by your side. You NEED an attorney you can get in contact with whenever you have questions. Even when it is not an emergency, having a responsive, caring, and knowledgeable attorney makes all the difference during this difficult time in your...
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Samantha O. Lennon
Atlanta, GA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(770) 512-7776
400 Northpark Town Center, Suite 1425, 1000 Abernathy Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30328
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Emory University School of Law
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,...
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Ed Hecht
Alpharetta, GA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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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Joseph E. Cheeley, III
Buford, GA Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
The University of Georgia School of Law
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).
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Dorothy R. Sachs
Suwanee, GA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Tulane University School of Law
My focus in representing clients, is to help clients realize the best future for their families. The things that have happened in the past, and that brought you to my office, are important and are important for me to know and understand. However, throughout representation I am going to keep you focused on realizing your best future, and not focusing on the past.
I have personally been involved with most types of family law cases. I am divorced, and I have remarried. My husband and I each have children with prior spouses, and have had...
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Michael D. Birchmore
Lawrenceville, GA Family Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(770) 285-1673
390 West Crogan Street
Suite 300
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
As an athlete for 20 years, Mike recognizes the benefits of hard work, proper training and being prepared for the competition. Today, these traits help him achieve winning results for his clients. A graduate of the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, Mike has litigated in a diverse range of law throughout Georgia and has appeared as lead trial counsel in 47 Georgia counties. Mike has served as co-counsel with some of Atlanta's largest firms, and he has also represented family members of some of the best known attorneys in the country. ...
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Crystal S. Wright
Lawrenceville, GA Family Law Attorney
Family
Georgia State University College of Law
Crystal Wright is a Lawrenceville family law attorney with the experience, depth of knowledge, and compassion clients need when they’re fighting to do what’s best for their families. As the founding partner of Crystal Wright Law she provides unparalleled legal representation to clients in family law disputes involving divorce, child custody, child support and alimony, property division, paternity, and more. Throughout her legal career, which spans more than eight years, she’s also served as an advocate for clients looking to expand their families through adoption.
There is not a law firm in Lawrenceville, Georgia better equipped to handle every aspect of...
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Esther Vayman
Lawrenceville, GA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce 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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Dina Khismatulina
Lawrenceville, GA Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and International
Tomsk State University Law School, Tomsk and Emory University School of Law
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.,...
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Tyler Carey
Loganville, GA Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Emory University School of Law
Tyler Carey grew up in Athens, Ohio and moved to Augusta, Georgia for college where he attended and graduated from Augusta University. During his undergraduate studies, Tyler was a member of the Student Conduct Board, as well as awarded the Who’s Who Among American College Students from Universities. After Augusta University, Tyler moved to Loganville to attend Emory University’s School of Law.
During Tyler's first year of law school, he interned for Bryan Frost which sparked his desire to help those overwhelmed by the legal system.
During his time at Emory, Tyler helped write am amicus curie brief to the United States...
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Samantha Megan McClinton
Stone Mountain, GA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
(770) 954-6653
1227 Rockbridge Road SW
Ste 208-368
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
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,...
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Shawna M Woods
Atlanta, GA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of New Mexico
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...
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David Gregory Sarif
Atlanta, GA Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(404) 816-2004
ONE SECURITIES CENTRE
3490 PIEDMONT ROAD NE SUITE 1450
Atlanta, GA 30305
Family and Divorce
Georgia State University College of Law
David Sarif is a highly regarded, experienced, and top rated divorce and family law attorney who has received many awards and honors over the years. He has contributed to stories for CBS Atlanta, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, ESPN Outside the Lines, and Divorce Lawyer Magazine. Mr. Sarif has also prepared materials for, written articles for, and presented at various Continuing Legal Education seminars for organizations such as the American Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association, the National Business Institute, the Law Education Institute, and Henning Mediation and Arbitration Service.
David was born in Cape...
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Precious Felder Gates
Atlanta, GA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
The Founder and Managing Owner of The Law Offices of Precious Felder, LLC is an Atlanta native who founded Precious Felder, LLC to provide effective, high-quality legal counsel that would achieve the unique objectives of each individual type of client. Clients often want close contact with their lawyer. Precious prides herself on being an attentive listener and providing consistent communication to her clients. She works closely with her clients in developing practical solutions to ensure the best possible outcome for their case.
Precious received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Georgia State University and her Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from Atlanta’s...
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Nikita Ali
Snellville, GA Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
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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Elinor Hitt
Atlanta, GA Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Georgia State University College of Law
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...
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Melissa Bowman
Johns Creek, GA Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(770) 746-3870
6465 East Johns Crossing
Suite 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
Melissa L. Bowman is a Partner with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and works primarily out of the firm's Johns Creek office. Melissa was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2016 and has focused solely on family law. She strives to provide exceptional counsel and support to clients throughout Atlanta and surrounding areas who are going through a divorce or have some other serious legal issue affecting their families. Melissa understands that the divorce process is challenging and emotional, and is passionate about helping her clients move through the process with confidence and understanding.
Melissa delivers the highest level of representation possible...