Scottdale Family Lawyers

Paula McGill provides personal service to a variety of clients. She is comfortable representing individuals and small to medium sized businesses. Moreover, Attorney McGill is not afraid to go after large corporations to force them to take personal responsibility for damages they cause. Her confidence in pursuing these companies comes from her 20+ years of experience. Furthermore, she is skilled in efficiently and effectively representing clients of most budgets. Many clients return for additional services or recommend her to family and friends. Her experience spans small claims matters, contract disputes, consumer...

Johnny Ramirez Castaneda has been practicing law in the areas of criminal law and family law since 1999. Mr. Castaneda has handled thousands of cases.

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...

Amanda is an attorney at Vayman & Teitelbaum, P.C. Amanda spent the first 7 years of her career with a prominent family law firm before joining VT in January 2023. Amanda practices in all areas of family law and has a particular interest in child custody issues. Amanda was recently awarded the Super Lawyers "Rising Star" Award for 2022 and 2023.

Attorney Mari Lee Chambers is a founding partner in Chambers, Hill & Quinde. She began practicing law in Norcross, Georgia in 1988 and has always practiced in Gwinnett County and the surrounding counties. Attorney Chambers has practiced many types of law in numerous counties. She has served as a conflict public defender in Fulton County and is currently the Solicitor for the City of Auburn. She has handled every type of family law case, including juvenile law, divorce, custody modifications and adoptions. Attorney Chambers is a wife and mother to three teenagers. She is...

Lawrenceville Divorce and Criminal Defense Attorney

The Law Offices of Daniel W. Mitnick & Associates, P.C. is a Georgia law firm devoted to providing clients with personalized attention and legal counsel they can trust. Attorney Daniel W. Mitnick received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1993 from John Marshall Law School, and his Master of Laws degree in 1994 from Atlanta Law School. He is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia, and is also admitted to practice law in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, and the U. S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit. Attorney Jared L. Mitnick received his...

Luke attended The George Washington University, School of Business in Washington D.C. Here he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management, Hospitality and Marketing. Luke graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned a Presidential Scholarship. Luke continued his education with a move to New Orleans' Tulane University to earn his Master of Biomedical Sciences in Pharmacology. A few years later, Luke entered the University of Florida Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida. He graduated Law School Cum Laude, in the top 11% of his class, earning a spot on the Dean's List. During this time, Luke also proudly won...

The attorneys at Brown & Dutton Law Firm specialize in all areas of family law. Our divorce lawyers represent clients in matters of divorce, modifications, contempt of court, separate maintenance actions, child support, paternity, legitimation, and other family law-related matters. Family law is a broad practice area, and since family law matters hit so close to home, having a trusted legal professional by your side is imperative to ensure your loved ones are properly represented and protected during the legal process. Brown & Dutton is set apart from other divorce firms because we are readily available for our clients....

Founding Partners, Adam Slipakoff and Howard “Howie” Slomka have both worked in large and small law firms and with high-end clients as well as small. Quickly, they both came to realize that working with smaller clients gave them a sense of connected purpose and satisfaction that goes with helping people on a personal level. Using their experience to simplify needlessly complex processes, they found a love for guarding clients, from further trepidation and strife.
There will always be a place in the world for traditional “by the book”, black and white, logic-driven law firms. Adam and Howie simply believe their clients...

At Atlanta Holistic Family Law, we believe that divorce doesn’t necessarily have to be a negative experience. It can also be a fresh, new beginning! We have all witnessed families torn apart by messy and drama-filled divorces... and decades later, they're still fighting. We seek a better solution for you. With our toolbox of alternative "courtroom-free" methods, we help you navigate your divorce in a way that is best for you - without lengthy, costly, public court battles.

A graduate of Howard University, Boston College and Emory Law School, Karen began her law career in 1990 as Clerk to Justice Carol Hunstein where she served for more than two years before becoming a Public Defender for Dekalb County and then moving on to the Atlanta Solicitors Office. Karen founded her law practice in 1994 while a Cobb County Magistrate, where she served for five years. Karen brings broad experience and depth of understanding to her client’s cause. She is a frequent speaker on family law issues within the legal community, guiding other family law attorneys to becoming more...

A graduate of the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, Frank E. Martinez, Esq. is a bilingual Spanish / English speaker. El abogado habla español. A member of the State Bar of Georgia, he is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Federal District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, the Bankruptcy Courts of the Northern District and Middle District of Georgia, and all Georgia State and Superior Courts, as well as the Immigration Court (EOIR), and Board of Immigration Appeals.

Nancy’s excellence as a skilled and compassionate lawyer for both uncontested divorce and contested divorce cases means that most of her new clients are friends or family of her existing clients. Over a 30-year family and business law career, Sandy Springs family lawyer Nancy Ghertner has represented clients on both sides of divorce – those who wanted a divorce, and those who did not.

Client referrals and repeat clients make up most of the legal practice at the Atlanta family law firm of Nancy N. Ghertner, PC. Atlanta attorney Ghertner also can serve as your high asset divorce lawyer, or help...

Prior to graduating from Harvard Law School, Mr. Oles earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Finance. Mr. Oles applied his advanced education as a successful entrepreneur in the highly-competitive auto industry.

Mr. Oles developed valuable experience as a transactional, business and estate planning lawyer with two prestigious national law firms in Georgia and New Jersey. At that time he represented numerous health-care companies and practitioners with problems ranging from business formation and capitalization to employee relations and regulatory compliance.

Mr. Oles’ success at representing corporate clients is derived from his own passion for business; but his devotion...

Michelle R. Clark, the firm owner, is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on criminal and domestic litigation. She has successfully litigated civil and criminal matters. She is a skilled and seasoned litigator. Member of Henry County Bar Association; Association of Trial Lawyers, Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and American Bar Association Appointed as State of Georgia , Special Assistant Attorney General representing Henry County DFACS in 2004; Selected as the first Davis-Wright Tremaine Scholar (1990-1993); Member of Puget Sound Inn of Courts, Moot Court Board, National Moot Court Quarterfinalist for Frederick Douglas Moot Court Team; Western Regional Best Petitioner's...

As founder of The Herrin Law Firm, P.C., divorce lawyer Parisa N. Herrin provides legal representation to men and women throughout the state of Georgia. Ms. Herrin has more than a decade of legal experience. For several years, she served as an instructor of several courses at Kennesaw State University. Attorney Herrin is a fluent in Farsi in addition to English. Ms. Herrin is a graduate of the Nova Southeastern Law University. To receive more information, contact her firm today for a complimentary case evaluation.

I was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2002 and have dedicated my career to litigation ever since. After gaining admission, I broadened my legal practice to include various litigation areas such as divorces, child support modifications, adoptions, custody changes, domestic violence, and breach of contracts. Since 2005, I have focused my practice solely on family law, aiding individuals through some of the most challenging periods of their lives. My clients can be confident that I possess the necessary skills, experience, and passion to assist in resolving their legal issues, whether through amicable settlement or trial. I have conducted trials involving...

The Smith Williams Law Firm’s owner, Yolanda Smith-Williams, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina A&T State University in Political Science with a minor in English. She received her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. While in law school, Yolanda gained valuable legal work experience by working with a Circuit Court Judge. This was the start of her experience in working in the area of Family Law. She later received a highly sought after internship with the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office. In this position, Yolanda assisted in prosecuting individuals charged with felonies and...

Beverly Cohen has been representing clients in divorce and family law matters for over 20 years. She has a reputation for providing her clients with the highest level of representation in the most cost-effective manner. Beverly is dedicated to creating an environment of trust and confidence between her clients and herself. She prides herself on maintaining communication with her clients, promptly returning phone calls, responding to emails, and reasonable billing practices. Her knowledge, experience, and dedication to her clients has resulted in a high level of client satisfaction. At the time she began practicing law, Beverly...

Joann has been litigating for several decades and has tried cases throughout the country in both State and Federal Court. After having practiced corporate litigation for a number of years, she felt she was in a position to follow her bliss and joined Meriwether & Tharp in June 2013 where she is an equity partner. She attended Emory University for her BA, Auburn University at Montgomery for her Master's in Liberal Arts, and law school at the University of South Carolina. Joann often describes being in court and working on appeals as her chocolate. She has been involved in several high...

I began my adult life by serving in the U.S. Army, in the Military Intelligence Corps. After an honorable discharge began attending the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1998. After two years of hard work I received my Bachelor's Degree. I began law school in 2001, and received my Juris Doctor in 2004. I have worked extensively in juvenile courts in the metro-Atlanta area, primarily as a guardian ad litem representing the interests of children in deprivation and delinquency cases. I have also served as a guardian ad litem in very contentious custody cases....

Managing partner Peter Phillip Gross is a native of Wisconsin. He handles a high volume of family law cases and criminal law cases. He has extensive litigation experience. He is a certified experienced mediator and arbitrator. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and received multiple commendations for his service, including the Expert Field Medical Badge, the Army Commendation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

Ms. Samantha Ashley Miller is the founding partner of Gross & Miller, and she was admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia in 1997. She is a native of North Carolina and she graduated from Appalachian State University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. In December 1996, she received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from John Marshall Law School. During law school she served as the editor for The Advocate. She is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, Cobb Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section. She volunteers her...

I grew up in Texas, and after meeting my husband in Atlanta, eventually relocated and attended John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. On graduating, I founded Fowler and Martin with a law school colleague, which we operated for several years. I then established Martin Law, P.C. in 2016 and have served clients through that firm until joining the Stearns Law team. I think my preparation skills help me stand apart from other attorneys. I am also very client-centered and involve my client in the process every step of the way.” Clients say that I am hard-working, approachable, reachable, prepared, and formidable...

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...

David Anton has practiced law in the metro-Atlanta area since 1994. During this time, he has represented thousands of clients, both individual and business clients, in a wide range of matters including personal injury cases, divorce, real estate matters, contract disputes, and appeals just to name a few. In addition to representing individuals and consumers, David Anton serves as general counsel for multiple small, medium and large businesses in the Atlanta area handling a variety of legal issues such as employee matters, collections, contract disputes, and general litigation. Mr. Anton is admitted to practice before all state and appellate...