Franklin Lawyers

Rouse & Company LLC - is a law firm dedicated to helping people fight serious felony and misdemeanor charges in Georgia. If you or a family member are facing charges that require jail time, e.g. drug offenses, weapons charges, RICO violations, obstruction, assault / battery, DUI / DWI, fraud, etc., before you determine how to handle your bond, you should call S. Carlton Rouse, Esq. for a consultation. Although we are primarily located in Snellville, Georgia, we have and continue to represent individuals and families throughout the State of Georgia. Call us and let us put our expertise and experience...

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...

Prior to attending law school, I served in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer. I served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Mortar Platoon Leader, Instructor, Battalion Staff Officer and an Infantry Rifle Company Commander. I began practicing law in Canton, Georgia in 1993. After obtaining a Master of Laws concentrating in litigation, I logged several thousand hours in the courtroom developing a practice in domestic relations, criminal law and commercial litigation. In 2007 I was certified as a mediator, using my years of courtroom experience coupled with alternative dispute resolution training to help people resolve...

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...

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...

Kevin Adamson has always taken great pride in providing individualized attention and compassionate service to his clients. In fact, it was this desire to truly get to know clients that led Kevin to start his own firm.

“In some firms, the cases are just files and numbers,” he says. “But I wanted to give a personal touch to the clients. I started my practice with the thought of having a smaller number of cases that I could focus more attention on.”

Kevin has been providing full-service plaintiff’s counsel to clients who have suffered personal injuries since 2001.

Charlotte R. Ruble is a Partner with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and practices family law. Mrs. Ruble has gained considerable experience litigating family law cases since her admittance to the Georgia Bar in 2011. She began practicing law under the Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. Mrs. Ruble has legal and community ties to Cherokee and Forsyth County Georgia. She has litigated divorce, contempt, family violence, modification, and adoption cases in Forsyth, Hall, and surrounding Northeastern counties of Georgia. Mrs. Ruble earned her Juris Doctorate and a Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing from Mercer University...

Attorney Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert is the founder and owner of The Gore Law Firm, a personal injury firm based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Gore Law Firm represents victims of vehicle collisions, victims hit by drunk drivers, those injured in a slip-and-fall, and wrongful death cases. Jennifer is committed to building a close working relationship with her clients to provide quality, compassionate, and efficient legal representation.

Bryce Angell grew up in North Georgia, where he began learning the art of practicing law from spending time in his father’s law office. He developed a sense of justice and a passion to stand up for the rights of others who are in need of help from an early age. Bryce acquired a business degree from the University of South Carolina-Spartanburg and a J.D. from John Marshall Law School. He then began his career working for a prominent personal injury law firm in Atlanta. He has since established The Angell Law Firm, LLC, an Atlanta-based law firm that primarily...

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...

Charles McAleer founded The McAleer Law Firm, P.C., in 2003, to devote 100% of his practice to representing plaintiffs in cases involving personal injury, workers’ compensation, and contract litigation. He has never represented an insurance company. Each year, McAleer recovers millions of dollars for his clients and brings several cases to trial every year with outstanding results.

The type of cases McAleer tries before a jury include, among others, cases involving wrongful death, catastrophic injury and also other serious injury cases. When an insurer is unreasonable in its negotiations with McAleer Law, the firm does not hesitate to file suit because...

"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...

Amber N. Crawford is an Associate at Hall Booth Smith in Columbus, Georgia, and she focuses her practice on estate planning, probates, guardianships and conservatorships, business transactions, and fiduciary litigation. She also represents clients in commercial real estate matters.

Before joining Hall Booth Smith, Amber spent several years at a firm in Newnan, Georgia, where she specialized in probates and estate planning. She also represented creditors’ rights in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, handled contract negotiations, closed commercial and residential real estate transactions, and litigated civil and transactional matters. She served as a guardian ad litem and court appointed attorney in Probate,...

Ahmad Crews (Selected as a Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Star Recipient) tirelessly defends those accused of criminal misconduct and has built a strong reputation based on exhaustive preparation, creative and novel motions, and zealous courtroom advocacy. Ahmad's trial results, wherein he has achieved not guilty verdicts in seemingly unwinnable cases, reflects the commitment he gives his clients.

David B. Rechtman, Senior Partner of Rechtman & Spevak, has enjoyed 30 successful years litigating workers’ compensation and personal injury cases in Georgia, during which he worked hard to protect the rights of those who have suffered because of another person’s negligence or because of unsafe working conditions. Throughout his career, Mr. Rechtman has provided legal counsel for over 3,000 individuals who sustained injuries in motor vehicle accidents or work accidents, defending them against the misconduct of insurance companies, and helping them pursue the medical benefits, disability benefits or settlement damages they deserved.

For over 40 years, Jim Peterson has focused his practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, support modifications, as well as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Jim's prior work experience includes working for a large firm handling complicated corporate litigation. This provided him with the invaluable experience, knowledge and skill necessary to handle complex divorce cases involving significant assets and family businesses. Additionally, Jim has substantial trial experience (both jury and non-jury) and has argued numerous landmark cases before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. Jim's clients often come as referrals from other attorneys...

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...

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...

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...

Eric J. Garber is an attorney serving the Augusta, Georgia community (Burke, Columbia and Richmond Counties) primarily in family law-related matters (adoption, divorce, paternity/legitimation, child custody/support, alimony, contempt, modification, guardianship, prenuptial agreements, appeals and domestic violence. Eric's practice areas also include Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, and Estates), Business/Commercial Law, Landlord/Tenant Law, and General Civil Litigation. Eric's devotion to personal attention and promoting a tailor-fit global resolution that focuses on not only his client's best interests, but also the best interests of his client's minor children, set him apart from other lawyers. As well, Eric's diverse experience and...

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...

For almost two decades, Brandon Hornsby has dedicated his legal career to protecting the rights of people. Known as a "fearless advocate" and "champion of the underdog," Atlanta lawyer Brandon Hornsby has extensive experience representing the victims of serious personal injury, civil rights violations, and whistleblowers.

More than anything else, Hornsby is known for getting results.

At the outset of his career, Hornsby served as a state and federal prosecutor. Hornsby quickly developed a reputation for excellence in the courtroom, particularly his examination of witnesses and his moving opening and closing arguments.

During his public service, in which Hornsby handled many of Atlanta's...

I am proud to be a personal injury lawyer. Others laugh at lawyers as greedy people or "ambulance chasers." But I am proud to represent my clients and my hometown. My firm believes in leading our clients though difficult times. We also believe in leading the community. That is why we all dedicate our time and donate our money to so many local causes. I have been Chairman of the Newton County Boys and Girls Club when we fought to open the doors and change the lives of kids in our town. I have also been President of the Young...

Tyler practices law from Bodewell's Columbus, Georgia office, representing injured clients in both Georgia and Alabama. Since the commencement of his legal career in 2015, Tyler has handled a diverse array of cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, negligent security, nursing home and assisted living negligence, medical malpractice, and government liability. As a seasoned trial attorney, Tyler has successfully represented hundreds of clients before juries, judges, mediators, and arbitrators. His advocacy extends to appellate settings across various case types. Before joining Bodewell in 2023, Tyler gained valuable experience representing corporations and insurance companies. This background proves invaluable in navigating the intricacies and...

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....

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...

Quinton G. Washington is a seasoned trial attorney, former judge, and founding partner of Washington Legal Group—a premier Atlanta-based law firm representing individuals, families, and municipalities throughout Georgia. With more than 20 years of courtroom and leadership experience, Quinton has earned a reputation as a fearless, compassionate, and highly strategic legal advocate—especially in the realms of family law, criminal defense, and complex municipal matters. Quinton has been honored as a Georgia Super Lawyer for eight consecutive years (2018–2025)—a recognition reserved for no more than 5% of practicing attorneys in the state. More notably, for the past three years, he...

Bobby Devadoss formerly worked as an attorney for the Federal Labor Relations Authority and later took a position with the Federal Aviation Administration before opening his own law firm.

With offices in Dallas, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, Mr. Devadoss represents federal employees nationwide in disciplinary proceedings ( MSPB), civil rights advocacy ( EEOC) and work injury claims ( OWCP). He also counsels labor unions and governmental agencies.

We are NeboLaw, a business and real estate law firm and advisory center focused on addressing the needs of entrepreneurs. We help our clients successfully buy, sell and operate small businesses. Our approach intertwines the law with good business sense. We offer practical legal advice with an eye on identifying solutions that are in your long-term best interests. At NeboLaw, we help entrepreneurs bring their vision to fruition. We then help them grow their business and, ultimately, protect what they’ve built.

Meredith opened Parrish Trial Law in 2018 to provide personalized attention to seriously injured clients in injury cases. As a trial lawyer, Meredith is prepared to handle your case from beginning to end. She graduated in the top third of her class at Georgia State University's College of Law in May 2011. Before attending law school, she obtained her B.A. degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia. Meredith is a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Georgia State Bar, the American Association for Justice, Georgia Appleseed's Young Professionals Council, and the the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association...

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...

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...

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...

At Terri Herron Law, we strive to do more than just practice family law in Georgia. We'll invest ourselves in your case by intently listening to your story. We'll work hard to give you the legal voice you need to get through this challenging time in your life. Our goal is to become the law firm that your family can turn to repeatedly for personalized and effective representation. For all your family law needs - Contact Nikita Ali today for a free consultation! (404) 418-7777

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...

Michael Kaufman is an Atlanta native and recent graduate of Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law. He obtained his undergraduate degree in History at the University of Georgia. During law school, Michael worked as a law clerk for another Atlanta personal injury firm and also as a judicial clerk for the Presiding Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. He was very active in his law school community, holding leadership positions in the Mercer Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, and Student Bar Association. Michael founded the MTLA Trial Lecture Series, a school-wide lecture series featuring Georgia's top...

Stacey Carroll is an experienced trial lawyer who has litigated hundreds of civil lawsuits for both individuals and businesses, many of which involved millions of dollars in damages. He has first-chaired jury trials in Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, and has been recognized as an elite “Super Lawyer” by Georgia Super Lawyers magazine, a distinction given to less than 2% of the state’s lawyers. Stacey’s litigation philosophy is based on legal creativity, meticulous preparation, and relentless aggression. From the moment of the initial client consultation, Stacey prepares each case for presentation to a jury at trial, as he...