Davisboro Lawyers

Karla Y Vogel, CLU®, ChFC® has over 23 years legal experience and concentrates her law practice in the areas of estate/probate administration, real estate matters, and tax representation. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University, her Master's degree from Emory University, and her Juris Doctor degree from Georgia State University College of Law. She is the founder of Vogel Law Office, LLC, a virtual tax and financial consulting law firm that helps you to resolve concerns about Death, Dirt & Taxes(SM) by providing legal solutions at reasonable prices. Whether you need a Will, have a Real Estate...

Legal Accomplishments Gary Martin Hays' legal accomplishments span more than 35 years of practice, and he frequently lectures to other attorneys on the best way to handle personal injury and workers' compensation claims. Other accomplishments include: Membership in the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a society limited to those attorneys who have received a verdict or settlement of at least $2 million. He is a multi-year recipient of the Super Lawyer’s designation, as voted on by other lawyers in Georgia. The American Trial Lawyers' Association named him one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia since 2007. Lawdragon included him as...

I help Atlanta injury victims fight insurance companies in cases related to car accidents, truck accidents, dog bites and attacks, wrongful death, shootings, and other personal injury claims. I am licensed in the State of Georgia. Beyond my legal work, I am a strong advocate for the Atlanta community. I actively fundraise for Georgia’s Legal Food Frenzy, earning the title of Champion five times while supporting the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Georgia Food Bank Association. I also enjoy volunteering with Moot Court and Georgia High School Mock Trial, helping future litigators develop their skills. I am committed to...

Tameka A. West, Esq. graduated summa cum laude from Clark Atlanta University with a B.A. in Political Science and received her law degree from the University of Iowa, College of Law. Ms. West has practiced law since 2000 with over seventeen (17) years of experience in labor and employment law. Ms. West is the President/CEO of The West Legal Group, P.C., a boutique law firm representing clients against private employers, corporations, governmental agencies, and public sector in all types of employment related actions, including discrimination, hostile work environment, sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, labor disputes, grievances, and appeals...

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,...

After 20 years of leading a successful litigation firm, Stacy Snyder Garguilo has joined the Law Firm of Daniels & Taylors. Stacy knows that adversity touches us all. More often than not it arrives at the most inopportune period of life.

Stacy came to Daniels & Taylor to focus specifically on her clients and their needs during their most testing moments. These stressful situations require the guidance of an objective expert, familiar with the most effective path to successful legal closure. Stacy Garguilo has the essential expertise to assist in critical legal matters. She has a track record of unyielding dedication...

I have personal and professional experience with the aftermath of divorce, and family violence. People are much more likely to hurt those whom they love than to hurt a stranger on the street. It is love that that stirs up into passion and sometimes erupts. I have found that time tends to cool down emotions. Often, people who love one another eventually forgive one another. Other times, splitting up is the only path to find peace.
I'm not here to judge you for who you decided to love. I'm here...

Christine Koehler is the lawyer that other lawyers hire when they need legal assistance. Christine has been practicing law for 22 years. At the beginning of her career she focused solely on criminal, DUI and traffic defense. After gaining extensive courtroom experience, Christine decided to expand her practice to assist individuals and families injured in motor vehicle accidents, as well as victims of wrongful death. Christine has been named a Georgia Super Lawyer by her peers for the last 15 years. Her trial skills make her a sought after speaker nation wide and Christine enjoys teaching...

Mark Hill has an energetic passion that allows him to get things done in the Family Law / Divorce / Domestic relations area of law and also the Criminal Justice System that seem like magic.

Mark uses his nearly 30 years of legal experience to assist clients in Gwinnett County with their domestic relations.

Mark has friendly relationships with all the right people in many of the counties and courts. He uses several strategies to get your charges reduced, minimize probation or fines, or even have your charged DISMISSED!

Call now for a Free Consultation with Mark or a member...

Criminal and Civil Trial Lawyer with over 29 years experience in DUI Defense, Traffic Violations Defense, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Divorce & Domestic Relations (Custody, Modification, Contempt, Adoption and Family Violence), Business, Construction, Employment, Landlord-Tenant and Collections law. www.ugalawdawg.com

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...

Mr. Huffman’s hallmark is aggressive and effective representation. He excels in the most contentious of cases with proven results in trial. Mr. Huffman practices in the areas of real estate disputes, business disputes, fraud, construction disputes, technology litigation, trade secrets and restrictive covenant litigation. He also does other cases that demand zealous and forceful representation.

Mr. Huffman treats every case like it will go to trial and normally conducts several trials and arbitrations per year. Often, he takes over for other attorneys when it becomes clear that a case will need to be tried.

Recently, after an 8-day jury...

Administrative Trial Attorney, John A. Snyder focuses his practice on Workers Compensation in Georgia. He has obtained maximum benefit amounts and maximum money damages for his clients. Mr. Snyder earned his Juris Doctorate Degree, with magna cum laude honors, from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School where he was also Law Review. He graduated with honors from New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce University with Bachelors of Science Degrees in Accounting and Business Management. Mr. Snyder is admitted to practice law throughout Georgia by the State Bar of Georgia. He is admitted to practice in federal court through the United...

Our Decatur, GA disability law firm, located in the Atlanta area, is dedicated exclusively to social security disability law. We have successfully assisted thousands of disabled adults and children with the frustrating process of obtaining Supplemental Security Income (SSI, Title XVI); Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI, Title II, DIB); Disabled Adult Child benefits (DAC); and Widows or Widowers benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). In selecting our disability law firm for representation, you will have the benefit of 28 years of expertise from two social security attorneys, including experience with the Social Security...

In addition to practicing law since 1980, and having a perfect 10 excellent ranking on AVVO, Glen Ashman has been a municipal judge since 1988. The combination of judicial and legal experience has trained Glen well to help his clients. Glen has since 2002 been teaching Georgia judges at seminars and by writing the annual Municipal Court Benchbook, used by Judges across Georgia. Glen offers compassionate experienced help at very reasonable fees and personal service you do not get in big firms. Glen is an honors graduate of Mercer Law School.

Anson H. Asbury, J.D., LL.M., is the Managing Shareholder of Asbury Law Firm, Tax Counsel. Anson represents clients in civil and criminal tax litigation and federal tax controversies. Anson is a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and a Barrister in the J. Edgar Murdock American Inn of Court at the United States Tax Court. He is recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, Georgia Super Lawyers, and Georgia’s Legal Elite for his expertise in tax litigation. Anson is the co-host of Tax Talk with Art and Anson – a GSPCA video CPE series. He has written on...

Alexa Dato is an associate attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Political Science as well as a master's degree in Public Administration. At Alabama, Alexa gave tours of the university as a member of Capstone Men & Women, and she served as Personnel Chair of Chi Omega sorority. Following her family's move from Memphis, TN to Alpharetta, GA, Alexa attended law school at the University of Georgia. Alexa became interested in working with families after spending three semesters with UGA Law's Family...

Ms. Johnson is originally from Jacksonville, Florida. She earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology from the University of North Florida in 2012, and a law degree from Howard University School of Law in 2017. During her time in law school, Ms. Johnson was the Co-Captain and Business Manager of the Charles Hamilton Houston National Moot Court Team, President of the Education Law Society, and the Founder and Coach of a debate team at Francis Scott Key Middle School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Since beginning her legal career, Ms. Johnson has litigated education, child welfare, and family law cases....

Jason Karasik is a Partner with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. Jason obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 2008. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he began work as a policy fellow for Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. Jason worked with the House Education Committee and the Senate Education and Youth Committee while doing education policy research. Additionally, he worked closely with the Governor's Policy Director in providing solutions for Georgia's education issues. Jason obtained his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. While in law school, he received the Dean's Scholarship and was an Executive...

I am Ryan R. Shafer, a partner at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. Before joining this firm, I gained considerable experience in family law litigation as an associate attorney at Ferguson Law Firm, P.C. in Jonesboro, Georgia. My litigation experience spans across divorce, modification, child support, legitimation, and contempt cases in various counties including Fulton, Clayton, Henry, Fayette, and Spalding. I was born and raised in Florence, New Jersey. In 2008, I graduated from La Salle University with a degree in Mathematics and later earned my law degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2013. During my first year of law...

I graduated summa cum laude from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice before relocating to Norman, Oklahoma to attend school at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. I began my legal career as a volunteer at the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office in 2010, and in 2011, I became licensed as an intern and immediately practiced in the courtroom. I received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and became licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma in 2012. After law school, I continued with the DA's Office...

Tanya Miller is comfortable in the spotlight, whether engaging the judge and jury in the courtroom, appearing as a legal analyst and commentator on broadcast media, or leading high-profile cases that have earned national attention for her strategies and successes.

She is also a passionate advocate for each and every one of her clients, standing strong to give voice to the injured, the wrongfully accused, and those vulnerable to the vagaries of the criminal justice system. With thousands of hours spent face-to-face with witnesses and head-to-head with opposing counsel, Miller is Exhibit A for the value of extensive courtroom experience.

Aggressive yet...

Lynn Garson is an attorney, mental health advocate, and author. In July 2012, she published Southern Vapors, a memoir describing her journey from major clinical depression to recovery, and has since spoken widely, including a TEDx Emory talk, “Reforming the Approach to Mental Health in the U.S.", and made numerous presentations to private and public organizations including the American Bar Association, local and state Bar associations, the American Health Lawyers Association, the Georgia Hospital Association and the Association of Legal Administrators. In her work as an attorney, Ms. Garson practices healthcare law in the Atlanta office of Baker & Hostetler. Her...

Alien Attorney is managed by Attorney Orgesi Pandeli, an Emory Law School graduate and a member of the Georgia Bar in good standing. Attorney Pandeli is also an inventor and U.S. technology entrepreneur. At Alien Attorney, we are a group of attorneys, paralegals and tech innovators creating a better way to solve immigration and global mobility challenges for aliens around the world. We believe immigrants are a critical part of any company or country and we feel there is no higher calling than serving others. It is our honor and privilege to serve you and more importantly, to produce results for...

Kimberly Martin obtained the second highest jury verdict of the year for a sexual harassment/retaliation case by passionately fighting for her client. She was selected in 2023 as a National Trial Lawyer's Top 100 Plaintiff Civil Trial Lawyer. As a employment and overtime litigator in Atlanta, Georgia Kimberly has over 20 years of experience in employment and wage & hour laws. She worked at several large national and international law firms prior to founding Martin & Martin and in 2007, she and her partner, Tom Martin, founded Martin & Martin to represent employees and a select number...

"Rachel is an attorney at the Robbins Firm who represents corporations and individuals in a variety of business disputes, including business torts, breach of contract actions, trust and estates litigation, employment disputes, and zoning and land use litigation. Rachel has experience in representing both plaintiffs and defendants and has experience in all phases of litigation, from initial pleadings through appellate practice. Prior to joining the Robbins Firm, Rachel served two years as a law clerk to the Honorable C. Christopher Hagy of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in Atlanta. Rachel received...

Nathan Whittenburg founded First Class — The Atlanta Personal Injury Law Firm to create a more thoughtful and client-centered approach to legal representation. After working within the traditional legal system, Nathan saw firsthand how clients were often left feeling unsupported and overlooked. He established the firm to ensure that those injured in accidents receive the focused attention and respect they deserve. The firm is built on the principle that injured clients should be fully informed, fully supported, and treated as individuals. Nathan’s hands-on involvement in every case ensures that clients aren’t just guided through legal procedures, but also receive clear, honest communication at every...

I specialize in criminal defense. I have never practiced any other type of law and, honestly, I don’t think I ever will. My mom always tells me that ever since I was young, I hated seeing anyone being picked on and I would immediately jump to their defense. My disdain for bullies has turned into my passion for protecting people’s rights and fighting for justice. Regardless of guilt or innocence, in my opinion, each person deserves to be treated with decency and respect. Nothing is more upsetting to me than watching prosecutors take advantage of vulnerable people. Which is why...

Bill Hardman is a trial lawyer and founder at William S. Hardman, Jr., P.C. He represents clients across the State of Georgia who have been accused of DUI, drug possession, probation revocation and traffic offenses. His primary focus is representing clients charged with DUI. Bill has been a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense lawyers since 2013. He has also been a member of the National College of DUI Defense since 2014. In 2014, he was selected to attend and completed the Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program under the direction of some of the...

Mr. Rhine is committed to fighting for the rights of Georgia residents who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Prior to founding his firm, he practiced law at a large Atlanta-based insurance defense law firm. This role allowed him to gain insight into the strategies used by insurance companies when defending personal injury claims, which he now uses to the advantage of his injury clients. Originally Mr. Rhine grew up in Snellville, GA, where he graduated from Shiloh High School. In 2008, Mr. Rhine graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, with bachelor’s degrees in political science...

I am a pure criminal defense attorney and I take great pride in that fact. Even before law school, my goal was to become one of the best criminal defense attorneys of my time. I realized that goal was achievable the very first time I stepped into a courtroom because advocating for my client gave me a true sense of purpose. Since then, my passion for helping people and defending them against the government continues to grow every day. To me, standing up for a person, who is being prosecuted by the government, is the most honorable act. I truly...

Since first stepping in front of a jury, John felt a calling to fight for justice in the courtroom. Often times, the courtroom represents the last resort to resolve a grievous situation. John has dedicated his career to helping folks navigate the precarious litigation process and bring justice on behalf of victims. He is a firm believer that every person deserves the best legal advocate in the courtroom – and relying on hard work, trusted experience, and trial acumen will help achieve the justice his clients seek. John has extensive experience in civil and criminal litigation. Prior to starting the...

Michael H. Smith grew up in Florence, South Carolina and graduated from Erskine College in 1993 with a BA in history. He then attended the University of Georgia School of Law, and graduated in 1996 with a law degree.

He spent the 1st year of his legal career in Augusta, Georgia and then, enticed by the thought of spending time at the beach, moved to Savannah in 1997. After practicing with different firms over the years, Mike founded Smith Barid, LLC with his partner, Richard Barid, in November 2006 to focus on estate planning, elder law and special needs planning....

Scott Slappey is a partner in the firm of Slappey & Sadd, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a B.S. from Georgia Southwestern College, 1983, and a Law Degree from the Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, 1986. Scott has been a member of the State Bar of Georgia since passing the bar examination in 1986. Scott is also a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Workers’ Compensation Claimant’s Lawyer’s Association.

Scott’s main area of practice is in the representation of injured workers in workers’ compensation cases. His experience in the field of workers’ compensation began...

A criminal defense lawyer exclusively since 2005. We specialize in DUI, drug possession, family violence, and other criminal defense areas.

Before pursuing a career in law, I served as an Army Infantryman from 2005 to 2008. This experience instilled in me a strong sense of discipline and dedication, qualities that I bring to my legal practice. After serving in the Army, I completed my undergraduate studies at North Georgia College and State University and then earned my law degree from Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. My commitment to serving the community is demonstrated through my involvement in various pro-bono activities. I have previously served as a board member for Family Ties, the Gainesville Jaycees and the...

Walter Jospin’s practice focuses on SEC and other securities regulatory enforcement matters, corporate governance, internal investigations, and SEC Whistleblower Claims.

Mr. Jospin is the former Director of the Atlanta Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he served from February 2015 until January 2018. As Regional Director, he led over 110 lawyers, accountants, and compliance examiners in the office’s Enforcement and Examination programs, which cover Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. During his three-year tenure, Mr. Jospin supervised many enforcement actions relating to financial and accounting fraud, disclosure failures, audit failures, offering frauds, Ponzi schemes, violations...

Attorney Tamika M. Johnson was born in Connecticut, however, relocated to Georgia during high school where she attended and graduated from Tucker High School. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors Degree and Southern University Law Center in Louisiana with a Juris Doctorate, however, relocated back to and opened her law firm in Georgia in 2006. Attorney Johnson has a substantial background in real estate closings and personal injury/auto accidents, however, her professioal passion is in "Legacy Creation" through Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Healthcare Directives, Power of Attorneys and Property Transfer. Attorney Johnson is married with...

Narissa Juitt-Jackson has a solid reputation as an experienced Divorce & Family Law Attorney who effectively advances the interests of every client. She is committed to the success of every case she takes on. She welcomes the opportunity to meet with you and answer any questions regarding your legal situation. ?Narissa is a passionate and driven lawyer who represents a variety of clients in the Atlanta area. Knowledgeable and detail-oriented, Narissa Juitt-Jackson consistently delivers results in the best interests of her clients. Narissa is a great resource to turn to, especially if you are currently dealing with high-stakes family law matters....