Washington Family Lawyers

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...

Lawyer and mediator in Marietta, Georgia who provides professional, client-focused, affordable and effective legal services in the areas of dispute resolution, civil, criminal, divorce, family law, immigration, and mediation.

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...

At Kendrick Law Office, I take a personable, professional, and client-centered approach to help you achieve your desired results, and to help you navigate difficult situations and decisions, wherever you may be located. Whether it be a lawsuit, a probate matter, or planning for your family’s future, I am here to help. Call, text, or email me today, or come see me in beautiful downtown Zebulon.

I am a 2008 graduate of Georgia State University’s College of Law. Prior to entering law school, I attended and graduated from Georgia Southern University, where I played offensive line for the Georgia Southern Eagles football team. I enjoy spending time with my wife (who is a Staff Attorney for Judge Fletcher Sams in Fayette County) and two children and watching the Georgia Southern Eagles and Atlanta Braves. I have taught Sunday School and served on Church Council at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, Georgia. I am also currently the president of the Starr’s...

David Venable worked in law enforcement and the computer industry prior to earning his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law in 1987. He was a vice-president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association from 1993 to 2006 and formerly President of the Hawkinsville/Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and Club Secretary of the Hawkinsville Rotary Club. He is a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Kathleen, Georgia. David 25 years of trial experience. Only 10% of lawyers ever step foot in an actual courtroom. He has argued thousands of cases in courtrooms throughout Georgia. As a former...

Ms. Hughes is a Partner in the Firm’s General and Business Litigation practice groups. Prior to joining Evins Oliver Hughes, LLC, Ms. Hughes worked for several Atlanta-area law firms where she specialized in representing both plaintiffs and defendants in business disputes and professional liability claims. Ms. Hughes also has experience representing clients in probate, intellectual property, real estate and commercial litigation.

In addition to her courtroom experience, Ms. Hughes frequently serves as a presiding judge in undergraduate mock trial competitions.

Ms. Hughes received her Juris Doctor from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law, where she served as President...

Experience: Family Law litigator, Domestic Violence & Landlord Tenant, Public Interest (Legal Aid), Asst. Public Defender, law enforcement & military.

Interests: Golf, motorcycling

Attorney Vincent Faucette is a managing partner at The Faucette Law Firm LLC. Vincent is a native of Atlanta and a product of Atlanta Public Schools (Frederick Douglass). He is graduate of the Georgia State School of Business (BBA Finance). He received his law degree from the University of Kentucky. Vincent has spent his entire 16-year career focusing on trial advocacy. He began his career as a prosecutor in the Coweta Judicial Circuit before moving on to a specialized homicide unit in Fulton County District Attorney's Office and the Crimes Against Children unit in the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office. Vincent...

Firm member T. Neal Brunt has been serving clients since 1988. Before creating his current firm, Mr. Brunt served as a law clerk to Superior Court Judges in the Cherokee Judicial Circuit. He established Brunt & Hood, LLC with Jason P. Hood and Jeffrey M. Hood in 2005.

I am a dedicated attorney serving clients across the vibrant communities of Northwest Georgia. My deep understanding of the local legal landscape and my commitment to providing exceptional representation allow me to guide clients through their legal challenges with skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Before founding Walt Law, I served as an assistant District Attorney in NW Georgia, which was instrumental in launching my career in criminal law litigation. This experience in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit provided me with a solid foundation for my practice. For many years, I was a partner at a legal firm in Rossville, GA. In 2023,...

Lee joined MSP as an associate in 2012 and was elected to the Partnership in 2019. Lee's practice focuses heavily on litigation and he advises clients on a wide range of disputes, from personal injury to complex contract disputes . He routinely handles cases all the way from seeking efficient resolution at the negotiation phase through trial and, when necessary, the appellate court level. Lee’s client-focused mentality has resulted in numerous 5 and 6 figure settlements for injured victims. Lee is a Rome native and graduated from Darlington School in 2005. Lee attended the University of Georgia where he graduated early...

Maria Justus is an attorney with The Manely Firm, P.C. in Savannah, Georgia. Prior to working with The Manely Firm, Maria worked for many years with Former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia Donnie Dixon. She served as a Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney providing legal counsel to indigent defendants accused of crimes in the Southern District of Georgia. Maria also worked as a volunteer attorney for the Georgia Justice Project Freedom Expungement Project. Through this project, Maria quickly realized that her true passion in practicing law was helping people navigate through some of the most difficult...

Angela Landgaard joined Slepian, Schwartz & Landgaard in 2009. She is currently the head of the Firm’s Domestic litigation and Probate departments, focusing primarily in the areas of Family Law and Probte. In addition to her work as a litigator, appointed by Judge Ann Jackson in 2013, Angela currently serves as the Fayette County Probate Court Co-Conservator and frequently serves as a court appointed attorney or Guardian Ad Litem for the Fayette County Probate Court. Angela was elected by the attorney members to serve as the 2014 President of the Fayette County Bar Association.

Born in 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Burns moved to Marietta, Georgia, at the age of five. After graduating from Sprayberry High School in 1986, Mr. Burns attended Kennesaw State University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

In 1993, Mr. Burns graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence. Subsequent to his graduation from law school, Mr. Burns opened his own practice and has since been practicing law in Northern Georgia and the greater metro Atlanta area, relocating to Cherokee County 15 years ago.

Currently, Mr. Burns maintains a trial practice concentrating in criminal and...

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, PERSONAL INJURY (car wrecks and semi-truck wrecks), FAMILY LAW, CRIMINAL DEFENSE LITIGATION Laura Austin is an AV Preeminent-rated litigator with over 44 years of experience. She is and continues to be a Professional Registered Nurse, certified in correctional healthcare, with multistate licensure, and has combined her 48 years of medical training and 44 years of law in the representation of those who are injured by the negligence and carelessness of others, lending a voice to those who aren't heard. Her best verdict for her clients was $12,000,000.00. Ms. Austin is also certified by the American Arbitration...

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....

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.

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.

Welcome! I am back in private practice, with an office in Kennesaw, GA. I am taking family law and child welfare cases. I am also happy to do uncontested divorces for a flat rate. I currently serve on the Children and the Courts Committee of the State Bar of Georgia. I also serve on the Statute Review Subcommittee for the Georgia Child Support Commission.

Kellie comes from a background in law enforcement and working with at-risk youth at a maximum level treatment facility. Kellie has learned first hand the impact litigation can have on your well-being. It is important to have a zealous advocate in your corner. Kellie brings hard work, dedication, integrity and grit to each of her cases. Kellie’s parents divorced when she was seven years old giving her perspective and understanding of the many complexities in dealing with family law, divorce, and custody situations. With this understanding, Kellie is prepared to work with you towards a resolution that serves your...

Cortney M. Stuart's legal background began with the Superior Court of Athens, Georgia, where she interned while studying as an undergraduate at the University of Georgia, from which she graduated with Bachelors in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Political Science. She later graduated from the Florida Coastal School of Law, cum laude, receiving her Juris Doctor in May of 2011, subsequently sitting for the Georgia and Tennessee Bars in July of 2011, and being admitted to both in November of 2011. In 2012, she began her career as an associate at the Law Offices of Edwin Marger, LLC. Under Edwin Marger's...

With a unique focus on real estate and business law, Matt Horne is an attorney with valuable and varied legal practice experience. Having joined the firm in 2001, Matt is charged with representing clients in a variety of areas including debtor and creditor bankruptcy, wills and estate matters. His extensive background in all forms of litigation has Matt often in court handling business matters and domestic cases. As the head of our Newnan firm’s well-established real estate department, Matt and his closing team regularly handle residential and commercial real estate closings, representing buyers, sellers, lenders and developers.

Attorney Blair Chintella has been practicing law since June, 2009, shortly after the financial crisis. He started his own firm shortly after law school and has worked in various areas of law since then. Free 30 minute consultations. Domestic cases such as --Family --Divorce --Custody --Legitimation A wide variety of civil litigation including but not limited to: --breach of contract --defamation --interference with contractual relations --homeowners' associations disputes --landlord/tenant issues Drafting of a wide range of personal as well as personal legal documents Authorized to practice in most federal and state courts

Alisha Esselstein, founder of Esselstein Law, graduated Magna Cum Laude in International Relations from Augsburg University and thereafter had the diverse experience of living and studying in global locations like Kenya, and Mexico. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate and International Law Certificate from the University of Wisconsin Law School. In her family law practice, Alisha advocates for gender-based violence and domestic violence victims, offering both legal and emotional support. She has earned numerous accolades for her dedication to justice. With her international background, she is prepared to apply her intercultural competence and legal expertise to your family...

What is zealous advocacy? I come from a family of attorneys and judges, so the study of law is something I grew up appreciating. I believe in defending the Constitution and zealously advocating for my clients. Sometimes clients misunderstand what zealous advocacy means. It does not mean we do anything the client wants. It means we apply the law to the facts of a case and advise based on our understanding of that application. The feelings a client has about his or her case add to the facts of the case, so they are always being considered. Difficult decisions may need...

Louis has been practicing in Rome since 2016 and looks forward to helping you with all your legal needs. He handle Adoptions, Family Law Cases, Estate Planning, and Corporate Law. Louis is also a trained Guardian Ad Litem serving the Northwest Georgia area. He is a Member of the State Bar of Georgia and the Rome Bar Association He is admitted to Practice in the Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Court of Appeals, All Georgia Superior Courts, and All Georgia Lower Courts.

We understand the financial and emotional distress involved with divorce and try to limit cost and litigation as much as possible whereas clients can move on with their lives and if children are involved hopefully playing a part in protecting them as much as possible from the emotional stress related to divorce. Bottom line we know how to cut though the red tape of litigation and get things done .

Jack is a third generation Georgia lawyer. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond in 1992 and his Law Degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1995. In law school, he served on the editorial board of the Journal of International Comparative Law. He is a former representative of the Younger Lawyer's Division to the Savannah State Bar Association. He serves of the Savannah Mediation Center. Jack's practice concentration includes domestic relations, criminal law, and immigration. Jack has tried cases before judges and juries throughout Georgia, primarily...