Hapeville Lawyers

As a former federal prosecutor and a dedicated criminal defense attorney, Attorney Richard Rice fights diligently to safeguard the rights of his clients. As a member of Mensa International, an organization only open to those persons whose IQ is in the top 2% of world’s population, he uses his considerable experience and knowledge of the law to defend his client’s futures

For his dedication, Attorney Richard Rice has been honored to receive numerous accolades, including:
Being named a “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend Magazine
Inclusion on the Georgia Super Lawyers® list
An Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb
Being named one of the Top 100 Trial...

Nathan Heber is a highly awarded lawyer with an exceptional background in high-stakes litigation. As a Founding Partner of Heber Han PC, he represents average, everyday people in their fight for justice and fairness—a calling that often involves battling the largest corporations and governmental agencies. Nathan handles federal court appeals for those who have received unfavorable SSA ALJ decisions. He draws from his 11 years of experience as an attorney with SSA, including eight years in the Office of General Counsel, where he played a key role in the development and implementation of programs designed to increase the...

M. Barrett Law is here to help you begin your journey. We understand finding the right attorney to prepare your estate or probate a loved one's estate is difficult. M. Barrett Law prioritizes showing every client compassion and care during this time. M. Barrett Law offers the following services: - Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, Codicils (will amendments), and Power of Attorney (healthcare and financial). - Probate: Probate a Will or an Estate after a loved one has passed, Will Contest, Fiduciary Law, Contest an Executor or Administrator of an Estate, Guardianships, Conservatorships, and related litigation. - Contracts: Drafting of contracts, leases, rental...

David is a luminary in representing small business owners. He has been counseling and assisting small business owners for over 20 years. He has found that his clients truly appreciate the time and effort he puts into every aspect of their business. Over his professional career, David has gained extensive experience, knowledge and expertise in every aspect of the functioning of corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trade associations and joint ventures. David primarily focuses on business law and personal injury matters. David’s commitment to the C-Store industry has earned him national recognition and respect among his peers in the legal...

Attorney Cherise Challenger always knew that she wanted to be a business owner, but at first, she wasn’t sure she wanted to work in law. Her path to opening her own law firm, the Challenger Law Group, developed the diverse professional experience she employs with her clients today. As a young girl growing up in Chicago, Attorney Challenger remembers finding joy in arguing her perspective — but she didn’t know any attorneys to serve as role models. So, while attending undergraduate studies at Chicago State University, she considered becoming a teacher or a nurse. Eventually, she decided on law and graduated...

Richmond Sorenson LLC represents Georgia property owners in property tax litigation and advises clients on matters pertaining to Georgia property tax issues.

Tax attorney Jack Fishman spent 25 years with the IRS, serving as a special agent. Jack Fishman now practices tax law in Atlanta, Georgia, helping individuals and businesses nationwide in the areas of IRS tax disputes, audits and investigations.

Attorney Steve Koval has lived in Atlanta for almost thirty years. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University with a B.A. and M.A. in Political Science, and served as president of Emory's student body. He earned his law degree from American University's Washington College of Law in 1986. With over twenty years of experience litigating cases, Steve has been called on to lecture locally and nationally before professional associations including the American Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Association. He has successfully argued several cases before the Supreme Court of Georgia. Steve is an active member of the National...

Attorney Zhaoen (Melody) Xie brings a wealth of diverse legal experience, serving clients from various cultural backgrounds with professionalism and empathy. Born and raised in Guangzhou, China, Melody’s journey as a first-generation immigrant to the United States has shaped her unique ability to navigate complex legal challenges from a multicultural perspective. Having lived in the U.S. for eight years, Melody has developed a deep understanding of American culture and legal systems, allowing her to provide strategic and culturally sensitive representation. As an experienced attorney in Georgia, Melody is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, enabling seamless communication with clients from different...

From the beginning of her career at a small family law firm, Naomi Lumpkin has brought passion and devotion to family law. Throughout her career, she has continued to focus on the field with a deep commitment and dedication to adoption after also personally being adopted. This allows her to bring personal experience and an innate empathy to families to her work as well as continued professional success in fighting for families. In addition to adoption, one of Naomi’s greatest strengths is helping families “see the light at the end of the tunnel” in difficult situations, specifically divorce, which...

I am a trial lawyer focused on personal injury, automobile accidents, insurance claims, premises liability, and workers’ compensation. I treats the firm’s personal injury clients the same way I treat its business clients – with respect and customer service. EricIlways tries to settle claims and cases as early as possible for fair value, but do not flinch when insurance companies and corporate defendants make unrealistically low settlement offers. If a claim or case cannot be settled fairly, Myself and my team do not hesitate to take the case to a jury trial.

Elizabeth Pelypenko is one of the top plaintiffs' lawyers in Georgia, with proven results in complex litigation involving catastrophic injuries.

K. Douglas Cook, a personal injury attorney in Atlanta, is the founder of the Law Offices of K. Douglas Cook, a firm that offers legal representation to injury victims throughout Georgia. He has personally handled thousands of cases, and has been practicing law for 23 years. Attorney Cook is a diligent advocate with an in-depth understanding of pertinent laws and regulations. He works on a contingency fee basis, and proudly offers competitive contingency fees that are lower than many other firms. Mr. Cook provides legal assistance in cases of car accidents, workers’ compensation claims, product liability, medical malpractice, and more....

I'm a Divorce and Family Law Attorney who represents client's throughout South Atlanta, and particularly in Peachtree City and Newnan Georgia. I graduated from Emory University in 1990 with a Juris Doctor Degree. I am married and have been blessed with two (2) grown children and two step-children.

A. J. Josey is the founder of Josey Injury Law and has over 10 years of experience with the legal system. His love for law and justice for the people started when he was just a child. In comparison, to his friends, he quickly realized the privilege of being raised by his amazing mother, grandmother, and aunts. Unlike his friends who didn’t have a “village” to help raise them, many unjustly became statistics of the legal system. It was bearing witness to the injustices suffered by his family and friends, who were being treated unfairly, that sparked his passion for...

As a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Ms. Shelton is admitted to practice before the Georgia Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, and the Georgia Supreme Court. She is an active member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Douglas County Chamber. Most notably, she was the recipient of the 2020 Award of Achievement for Service for her role as co-chair of the Solo and Small Firm Committee for the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia. Born and raised in Albany Georgia, prior to receiving her Juris Doctor from Northeastern...

Jordan J. Edwards is an attorney at The Siemon Law Firm, P.C., and has a background in general civil litigation. Jordan practices exclusively in the area of family law. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Georgia. While in college he was on the University of Georgia’s varsity intercollegiate debate team and affiliated with numerous other civic organizations. He attended the University of Georgia, School of law and received his law degree with honors. When Jordan is not practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his spouse and two dogs.

Attorney Tricia Solomon graduated from The George Washington University in 1997 with a degree in Journalism. After college, Ms. Solomon accepted a position as a sports production assistant at CNN Sports Illustrated, which brought her to Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Solomon would spend four years at CNNSI before leaving to pursue her true passion of becoming an attorney. To achieve her goal, Ms. Solomon relocated to Athens, Georgia to attend The University of Georgia School of Law, and graduated in 2006.

Since her admission to the Georgia Bar in 2007, Ms. Solomon has held several positions including legal recruiter at a top...