Cherokee County Lawyers

Partner David Messer brings a dynamic courtroom presence and significant trial experience to the firm, which he joined in 2007. As a trial lawyer in Oklahoma for six years, David achieved both legally and socially significant appeals and courtroom victories. His current trial practice focuses on a full spectrum of business law, with an emphasis on all phases of business litigation and dispute resolution, including trials, appeals, mediation, and arbitration. David has been successful in oil and gas litigation, construction and engineering disputes, homeowners' association disputes, election disputes, and business disputes of all kinds, including high net-worth matters involving family-owned...

Mr. Leonard is a Georgia DUI lawyer practicing in all of the courts in the peach state. He gets excellent results for his clients because he takes the time to learn about their individual DUI case and to stay on top of the ever changing DUI law. He has been NHTSA trained in DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, just like your arresting officer. In addition, he is a SFST Instructor. He is also a U.S. Department of Transportation certified operator of the Intoxilyzer 5000. He is a member of the National College for DUI...

I was an Atlanta Police Officer and Sergeant for 25 years. I returned to John Marshall Law School in 1991 and graduated and passed the Georgia Bar Exam in 1994. I have concentrated on Residential Real Estate Closings.

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.

Dana was previously chosen the Best Attorney by Inside Cobb in their Best of Cobb awards and has been awarded an AV rating, the highest possible, by Martindale-Hubbell, the most prestigious ranking service for the legal profession. He has represented numerous individuals in personal injury, wrongful death, product liability and medical malpractice cases. He has also represented both governmental and commercial entities in real estate cases, including: lease disputes, business dissolutions, easement rights, condemnation and construction disputes. He has successfully argued cases before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals.

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...

Glenn graduated summa cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law. He began practicing Workers’ Compensation law in 1999. He came an equity partner at a large insurance defense firm in 2005. In 2014, he, along with Jeff Snell, founded Bobe and Snell, LLC. Glenn has been an active member in the Georgia State Bar Association, Atlanta Bar Association, North Fulton Bar Association and the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Division. Glenn is licensed in the Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Court of Appeals, Northern District of the U.S. Federal, as well as all Georgia Superior, State, and Magistrate Courts. Over...

With a strong focus on the RIA space, I provide valuable counsel to RIAs of all sizes, from start-ups to firms managing billions of dollars in assets. As a Chief Compliance Officer and Securities Attorney, I understand the evolving challenges faced by RIAs and the importance of maintaining compliance. At My RIA Lawyer, we are dedicated solely to serving the RIA community, making us the go-to law firm for RIA compliance and legal matters. Our team of RIA compliance and legal nerds are ready to assist you in navigating the complex legal landscape of the RIA world. We provide tailored solutions...

A dedicated attorney based in Georgia, specializing in intellectual property, business law, real estate, and estate planning. I graduated from Barry University School of Law in 2016 and have been able to garner diverse experiences including conducting unemployment hearings for State governments and working as a trademark attorney. I now own my own law firm, ACM Law Group, where we work to help IP, real estate, and business in various areas.

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...

Speaks clearly and can even be loud at times. Very honest and ethical. Always loyal to every client, hard worker and sometimes does pro bono work. Highly experienced and very knowledgeable with Georgia law. Senior Attorney practicing part time.

Robert Katz received his B.B.A. and Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) from the University of Georgia. He completed judicial clerkships in the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of DeKalb County prior to entering private practice, and founding Katz Personal Injury Lawyers in 1994, where he is focuses on representing individuals in personal injury cases.

Ellaretha Coleman is an accomplished litigation attorney with experience defending the rights and best interests of individuals throughout the Atlanta-metropolitan area, as well as the state of Florida.

Ms. Coleman has substantial experience in the areas of Family Law, Divorce Law, and Custody.

Ms. Coleman has been widely applauded by both clients and peers for her written and oral advocacy skills, but it is her genuine and personable approach towards client relationships which has most distinguished her. A talented and business-savvy entrepreneur, Ms. Coleman continues to diversify her practice to ensure the fulfillment of every client's needs. Ms. Coleman...

Ken Shigley is: - The first Georgia lawyer to earn three national board certification in his practice area (Truck Accident Law, Civil Trial Advocacy & Civil Pretrial Advocacy) from the National Board of Trial Advocacy - Recipient of Traditions of Excellence Award for lifetime achievement - Past President, State Bar of Georgia - Author of 11 editions of a book on trial preparation in injury cases He has been an attorney in cases racking up total recoveries of $22 million in 2019 alone.

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...

Candace Alynn Hill Duvernay is a trial lawyer, mediator, and part-time Judge. These various experiences allow keen insight into the different cases handled. Our Firm is experienced in criminal law, family law suits, and auto accident cases. Our team is ready and willing to go to trial when we need to, however, we are skilled negotiators for the clients who prefer a less adversarial route. We are not afraid to fight, but we always fight fair...and we fight to win!

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...

If you have been involved in an accident, you understand how quickly life can change when you are injured. Our Decatur personal injury law firm’s only goal is to achieve a successful financial recovery for our clients, so they can move forward with life in a positive way. Marks Law Group founder Aaron P. Marks has more than a decade of experience helping Georgia individuals and families recover from all types of accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful deaths. Over the course of his legal career Aaron has won numerous judgments on behalf of his metro Atlanta clients from cities, police departments, national...

George C. Creal, Jr., P.C. is a law firm concentrating in DUI Defense and Personal Injury and Work Injury Prosecution. We have represented thousands of individuals arrested for DUI, secured over 100 not guilty jury verdicts for our clients and secured millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for those injured at work and through the negligence of others. As reflected in our 5 star client reviews across the internet, our dedication to customer service and the well-being of our clients are second to none. Rated AV Preeminent on Martindale.com and 10.0/10.0 on Avvo.com. If you are in Metro Atlanta...

I have been in practice since 1992. My practice primarily focuses on probate, guardianship and probate litigation. I have handled numerous hearings and jury trials throughout the State of Georgia from Savannah to Dalton. I have also handled appeals to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court for my clients. My firm is a small firm specializing in superior service to our clients. My team consists of five lawyers, five paralegals, and an office manager who all have worked with me for many years. We are technologically savvy and communicate with our clients...

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...

Kathy McArthur is a top-rated personal injury attorney, trucking accident attorney, and medical malpractice attorney, and has obtained multiple successful MULTI-million dollar recoveries for clients. Her firm ONLY handles SERIOUS bodily injury cases, wrongful death claims, medical misdiagnosis in GA and other states. The Firm limits its INJURY cases to: wrongful death cases, serious bodily injuries, like scarring, burn injuries, dislocated or broken bones, blindness, loss of hearing, organic brain damage, spinal cord injury or neck fracture. Very substantial awards have also been obtained by her law firm (at trials or being settled just before trial started) for...

Alex knows first-hand what it means to have suffered great loss, and he has in turn dedicated his life to helping injured clients get the compensation they deserve. Alex is an award-winning personal injury trial lawyer. He has achieved a record setting verdict and regularly teaches other lawyers about maximizing their cases. Focus Areas of Practice • Trucking Collisions –Represented one of the largest trucking companies in the world for 12 years. Handled numerous trucking cases, on plaintiff and defense sides. • Wrongful Death – Received one of the top 10 wrongful death verdicts in the country in 2018. Have recovered...

Our firm specializes in taking the stress and worry away from our clients. When clients sign up with our firm, they can meet their medical appointments and eventually get back to their lives knowing that we will take care of them.

Attorney Walter Gabriel has recently been selected Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association and is peer-rated AV Preeminent for highest level of professional excellence. Millions of dollars have been recovered for clients of the Law Firm of Walter Gabriel.

Meg Strickler, a criminal defense attorney with Conaway & Strickler, PC, in Atlanta, Georgia, has earned an international reputation for her knowledge and experience in Internet crime and technology law.

Ms. Strickler represents clients in these cutting-edge cases as well as those involving more traditional white collar crimes, such as tax evasion, money laundering, racketeering, international extradition and fraud.

As the founding partner at Scholle Law, Charles Scholle has practiced law in the Atlanta metro area and throughout Georgia, for nearly three decades. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He has also earned the highest preeminent ratings from his peers for both excellence in legal practice and ethical standards. Scholle Law is dedicated to injury practice areas including, serious personal injury, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death and motor vehicle accidents. We have a reputation for excellence and dedication to our clients which is backed up by their reviews of their experience with our firm.

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Patrick J. McDonough leads the criminal defense division for Andersen, Tate & Carr, and is among the most sought after criminal defense attorneys in the state of Georgia. He has received national attention from the news media, and has been featured in leading publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, AJC and Forbes. His criminal practice includes both state and federal white-collar and general criminal defense. Yet, his primary focus is helping the average citizen who has gotten caught up in the system from a kid shoplifting to a DUI.

Before earning his reputation as a criminal...

Max Ruthenberg-Marshall practices Family Law for the Modern Family®, working with families whose needs are not well served by traditional law firms. Max advocates for clients of all identities and family structures in divorce, custody, child support, legitimation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreement, adoption, contempt, and temporary protective order cases. Max also serves as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem, representing the best interests of children in contested custody cases, and is a registered domestic relations mediator. Max maintains a strong commitment to pro bono work, taking cases through Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF), DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (DVLF), and Atlanta Legal...

Jon Barash offers his clients over twenty years of experience practicing a broad range of commercial litigation issues, including business litigation, construction litigation, contract disputes, real estate disputes, restrictive covenants, and covenants not to compete litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, business torts, business divorces, and commercial collections. He has considerable experience assisting businesses, state and local governments, and individual clients in litigation, mediations, and arbitrations in both state and federal courts, and pre-suit when possible. Jon has achieved an AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating, the highest rating awarded for legal ability and ethical standards, from Martindale-Hubbell. He is also among a...

ROBIN FRAZER CLARK

Robin Frazer Clark is the owner and founder of the law firm of Robin Frazer Clark, P.C., and has practiced law in Georgia for 31 years. Ms. Clark devotes her practice exclusively to plaintiff’s personal injury. Her motto is “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats.”

Ms. Clark was sworn in as the Fiftieth President of the State Bar of Georgia on June 2, 2012, only the second woman ever to serve as President of the State Bar of Georgia and served as President of the 45,000-member association in 2012-2013. One of Ms. Clark’s initiatives she created...

I strive to level the playing field for his clients. That way, my clients receive the same skilled representation as the powerful individuals, corporations, and employers that harmed them. I am a former defense lawyer. Therefore, I know how the other side evaluates personal injury cases and employment disputes. I'll use that knowledge and experience to help you win a great result. Just ask my colleagues and former clients. I treat my clients like they’re my family. That means I give every case the same degree of care that it would receive if it involved a member of my household. Additionally, I...

David L. McGuffey is in private practice with the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey, LLC, located in Dalton, Georgia with a satellite office in Ellijay. David limits his practice to Elder Law and Special Needs 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. David is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. In 2012, David...

Attorney Hank Barnett graduated in 1983 from Emory Law School in Atlanta, Georgia, and has devoted his entire legal career to helping workers who have suffered on-the-job injuries obtain medical care and money benefits. Mr. Barnett gives clients the legal service they need and the respect that they deserve. We know the stress and frustration that can be involved in the workers’ compensation claims process. We provide experienced legal advocacy to injured workers in Georgia. Learn more about workers’ comp lawyer Hank Barnett by clicking on the link below.

I am an attorney who has completely dedicated my practice to the area of criminal defense. I handle cases ranging from traffic tickets to capital murder. My geographic practice area includes metro Atlanta, west Georgia, and counties south of Atlanta. I have been endorsed by over 100 lawyers and countless former clients. My law partner, Dane Garland, also exclusively handles criminal cases in the west Georgia and metro area.

I am the only lawyer named as a SuperLawyer in the area of criminal defense in the west Georgia area. I am also AV rated...

Jammie Taire has been in practice since 1998 After graduating from law school, she worked at one of the largest firms in Gwinnett county where she managed the will department and handled trial defense cases. She branched out and opened a solo practice in 2006. She prides herself on providing quality service for all of her clients. Jammie was recently appointed as the Chief Judge for City of Snellville Municipal Court and also serves as a magistrate judge in Gwinnett County. She was awarded 2019 Among the Best Estate Planning Law firms in Gwinnett...

E. Nicole Kozycki, Esq. was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2014 and is a founding partner of Kozycki Law, LLC. E. Nicole Kozycki, has 10 years of legal experience in both private practice and for the U.S. Department of Justice. Nicole practices primarily immigration law with ancillary representation in entertainment, contract, and corporate law matters as they relate to immigration issues. She focuses on employment-based immigration in the highly-skilled worker categories as well as investment-based corporate immigration paths. She has a background in the studies of international conflict and human rights, and channels this experience into representation...

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...