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Patrick Brion Evans
Cherokee County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
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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Lauren Deal
Bibb County, GA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
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.
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W. Charlton Allen
DeKalb County, GA Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(770) 938-1770
4228 First Avenue Suite 7
P.O. Box 1875
Tucker, GA 30085
Family, Business, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Georgia State University College of Law
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Samuel Jackson Siemon
Fulton County, GA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce 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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Brooke French
Fulton County, GA Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
Emory University School of Law
Brooke believes in solution-focused advocacy and employees it in all of her cases. She works closely with her clients to reach a resolution as Brooke strongly believes mediation results in the best outcome in the majority of family law cases – particularly those in which children of any age are involved. She is a civil mediator, a domestic relations mediator, a domestic violence mediator and an arbitrator. She is a registered neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Brooke understands that not all cases can resolve in that manner and she is a fierce advocate for her clients when...
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Alicia Faucette
Douglas County, GA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Mississippi School of Law
Handling Family Law and Divorce cases across the greater Atlanta metro area.
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Mr. Nathan Eric Jackson
Douglas County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Georgia State University
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.
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Wayne Morrison
Fulton County, GA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
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...
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Chadwick Plumley
Paulding County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S
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...
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Ruby Knight
Fulton County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
At Knight & Associates, we practice all areas of uncontested and contested divorces involving child custody, alimony, formal separations, child support and visitation.
Our focus involves uncontested divorces at flat rate fees of $750.
We are proven fighters for your legal rights. We have settled bodily injury claims for millions of dollars over the years, and would be happy to settle any collision claim that you may have.
Please contact us direct. We return all calls 24 hours a day. We look forward to hearing from you.
rubyknight@att.net
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Melissa Davis Strickland
Fulton County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Georgia
Melissa, “Missy” Strickland is the founder and principal attorney at Buckhead Family Law, serving clients throughout Atlanta and surrounding communities in divorce and other important family law matters. After years of practicing family law as an attorney with larger law firms, Missy decided to open her own firm to be able to provide more customized representation to her clients. She has practiced family law at some of Atlanta’s top firms since 2006, and handles a full range of domestic relations matters including divorce in Atlanta, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody, child support, alimony, contempt actions, paternity and legitimation.
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Aaron Russell Thomas
Fulton County, GA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
As a three-time winner of Atlanta’s Best Divorce Attorney, Aaron Thomas is one of the nation’s top experts in family law issues. He is a 2002 graduate of Harvard Law School, and from 2015-2022, his firm Aaron Thomas Law, was recognized by peers as one of the fastest growing family law firms in the state of Georgia. With clients ranging from NBA hall of famers and Superbowl winners to Grammy award winning artists, Aaron has extensive experience representing his clients in a range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
As founder of...
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Edwin J. Schklar
Fulton County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
Emory University School of Law
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Maggie M. Heim
Fulton County, GA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
Georgia State University College of Law
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.
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William Craig King
Cobb County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family and Estate Planning
Georgia State University College of Law
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...
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Leslee Champion Hungerford
Cobb County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Leslee Hungerford was raised in Columbus, Georgia and earned her Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Auburn University. Leslee attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where she graduated cum laude and in the top 8% of her class. While in law school, she served as Articles Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, President of the Georgia Student Bar Association, and was honored as an Abraham Caruthers Legal Writing Teaching Fellow. Leslee has focused her practice in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, and wills and estates. Leslee is additionally a trained Guardian Ad Litem and...
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Gina Grady
Cobb County, GA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Tulane University
Gina Grady started her legal career as a Walton County Assistant Public Defender, representing clients who couldn't afford an attorney. She has extensive experience in a number of legal practice areas, including family law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation.
"I wanted to focus on family law, and my family was moving to Marietta so it was a great time to make a change," Gina commented. "I was immediately attracted to everyone's positive attitude and willingness to work as a team for our clients."
The one word used most often to describe Gina is "focused." She will find the right solution to...
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Lauren Rae Bates
Cobb County, GA Family Law Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Lauren joined Meriwether & Tharp in 2022 after graduating from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Prior to law school Lauren attended Kennesaw State University and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish. During her time in law school, she participated on the Moot Court Team, served as a Peer Mentor, and worked as a Teacher's Assistant in the Legal Writing and Research department. Throughout her time in law school, she interned at Charlton & Glover where she developed her passion for family law and desire to give clients the best possible...
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Melaniece Bardley Davis
Cobb County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(470) 308-5409
531 Roselane Street NW
Suite 400-130
Marietta, GA 30060
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Melaniece Davis, founder of Better Law Divorce Lawyers, is a trusted family law attorney serving Marietta and the Atlanta area. With a passion for helping good people through challenging times, Melaniece provides strategic legal representation in divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property and debt division, military divorce, LGBT family law, and pre/postnuptial agreements. She understands the emotional and financial complexities of family law and is dedicated to protecting her clients’ children, assets, and future. Whether navigating a contentious divorce or seeking a Temporary Protective Order, Better Law Divorce Lawyers delivers compassionate and results-driven legal advocacy.
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Diana Whipkey Young
Cobb County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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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Floyd H. Farless
Floyd County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Attorney Floyd H. Farless has been in practice since 1976 handling cases in Northwest Georgia in criminal, civil and domestic matters. He began practice with the firm of Clary and Kent following graduation from law school. Since 2000 he has been a sole practitioner serving clients in and around the Floyd County area. Being a small firm he is able to provide personalized service to his clients addressing their cases on an individual basis,
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Thomas Maddox
Fulton County, GA Family Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Family, Divorce, 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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Isaac F. Cotto
Gwinnett County, GA Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Attorney Isaac F. Cotto is a graduate of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. His practice areas include immigration, family, personal injury and criminal law. In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Cotto is a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Military Police Officer for 5 years.
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J. Thomas Salata
Fulton County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(770) 408-7004
2500 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 330
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Family, Business, Criminal Defense and Divorce
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.
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Jeffrey Reeder
Fulton County, GA Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Rutgers School of Law-Camden and Georgia State University College of Law
The Reeder Law Firm was founded in 1988 by Kathryn Reeder and since its inception the firm has focused its practice primarily in the area of family law. The firm’s main office is located in Alpharetta, Georgia, with satellite locations in Cumming, Georgia and Atlanta, Georgia. The firm currently has five attorneys and several staff members. After graduating from law school, Jeff worked as an associate for an Atlanta firm specializing in civil litigation. Jeff then joined the Reeder law Firm in 2008. Since joining the Reeder law firm, Jeff's practice has shifted and is...
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Alan H. Meincke
Fulton County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(470) 740-4100
960 North Point Parkway, Suite 425
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Family and Divorce
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
Litigation attorney assisting clients with complex divorce, custody, child support, and other domestic relations issues as well as defense of motor vehicle accidents and premises liability cases.
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Morris Margulis
Gwinnett County, GA Family Law Lawyer
(404) 580-1218
6555 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 307, Box 140
Duluth, GA 30097
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Georgia State University College of Law
Morris earned his Juris Doctorate at Georgia State University's College of Law in 2013 and his Bachelor of Science in International Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2006. After completing his undergraduate degree, Morris considered a career in academic philosophy. This plan changed after Morris completed the "Philosophy of Law" course at Georgia State University, when he realized that while philosophers typically end their discussions with journal entries, jurists end theirs with court orders backed by the power of the state.
Morris has wide-ranging litigation experience, including family law, criminal defense, and personal injury casework, with an overwhelmingly successful...
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Andrew J. Watson
Floyd County, GA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Vanderbilt University Law School
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Amber R Oliver
Cherokee County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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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Michelle E. Taylor
Fulton County, GA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
(770) 746-3870
6465 East Johns Crossing
Suite 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Personally and professionally, Michelle has always strived to be a number of things, but top of that list has always been advocate. Having had many people advocate for her during her life Michelle understands exactly how important a voice for the voiceless can be. After graduating with her Bachelor of Art in Sociology from Purdue University, Michelle began her career in social work working with children and families in crisis dealing with various positions. Some requiring emergency intervention sometimes working with state providers and private providers. Michelle greatly enjoyed working with families but soon realized there were limitations to her...
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Cara Schlosser
Gwinnett County, GA Family Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of South Carolina School of Law
Cara Bass Schlosser graduated from University of South Carolina School of Law in May of 2019. Cara received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in Business Management in May of 2015. Before law school, Cara worked as a Victim Witness Coordinator at the Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office serving victims of misdemeanor crimes, including victims of family violence. Cara also worked at a regional accounting firm as a University Recruiter meeting with college students around the Southeast.
While Cara was in law school, she clerked for a local law firm in Duluth, Georgia where she gained experience in real estate...
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Tyler Moore
Gwinnett County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
The University of Georgia School of Law
I am proud to fight for clients in Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta in the areas of criminal defense, bankruptcy, personal injury, contracts, and wills. My practice is based around the idea that a "one size fits all" style does NOT apply to legal representation. I understand that your wants and needs are likely different than another client’s, and I make sure to cater your representation around those goals. My firm makes sure you are heard both in and out of the courtroom. I understand that legal battles are extremely stressful. From our office in...
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Robert Booker
Gwinnett County, GA Family Law Attorney
(888) 393-8279
1670 McKendree Church Road
#300b
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Barry University
Have you been charged with a crime in the Gwinnett County, GA area? For criminal law matters such as DUI, assault, battery, manslaughter, domestic violence, or theft crimes; a Lawrenceville criminal defense attorney can represent your case and fight for your rights. For the best criminal defense team with high qualifications and a vast amount of experience, our attorneys can give you the best legal advice and guide you through this stressful time in your life. For criminal offenses such as drug possession or trespassing, Robert L. Booker can help, give us a call today!
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Jeffrey Mark Heller
Cherokee County, GA Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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Jennifer S. Gill
Cherokee County, GA Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
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.
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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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Scott Kelley Spooner
Gwinnett County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Georgia State University College of Law
At Spooner & Associates, P.C., we put our clients first. Our objective is to efficiently resolve each case with our client's interests at the forefront of every decision. We are a firm of skilled litigators who are aggressive in the courtroom. However, when it is in our client's best interests, we can handle cases through negotiation or methods of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation.
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Saralyn Stephanie Stewart
Walton County, GA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
The Stewart Law Office offers Experienced, Dedicated, and Caring Representation on all family law and divorce matters. Serving Walton, Newton, Oconee, Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Gwinnett, Morgan, Greene and Rockdale counties.
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Tracy Ann Moore
Forsyth County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Domestic Violence
Memphis State University
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,...
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Vernadette R. Broyles
Gwinnett County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Vernadette Broyles is an experienced family law attorney specializing in child custody, legitimations, and guardianships/conservatorships, and representing children as a Guardian Ad Litem in divorces and custody matters. Ms. Broyles is also an adoptive parent and adoption attorney helping couples expand their families in all types of contested and uncontested, relative, step-parent, agency, DFCS, international, and private adoptions. She is also a registered domestic mediator helping families find resolutions to their disputes. Ms. Broyles is well equipped to seek compassionate justice for families. She received her law degree from Harvard Law School in...
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Lolita Khaleelah Beyah
Fulton County, GA Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
John Marshall Law School
Caring and compassionate advocate for justice, equality and fairness for over 20 years. Representing clients in felony cases, misdemeanor cases, traffic offenses, DUI cases, possession of marijuana cases, divorce cases, legitimation cases, custody cases, child support cases and adoptions.