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Gregory Scott Greenberg
Atlanta, GA Lawyer
5901 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.
Suite A220
Atlanta, GA 30328
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Nova Southeastern University and Stetson University
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Beverly Bates
Atlanta, GA Attorney with 64 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Special Master, State of Georgia, 1987-1995 by annual appointment of Governor. Recipient, Younger Federal Lawyer Award, Atlanta Chapter, Federal Bar Association, 1972. President, Walter F. George School of Law Alumni Association, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 1976-77. Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Georgia, 1966-1974. Legal counsel of record in over 100 state, federal, and military cases reported by legal publishers. Admitted to practice in U. S. Supreme Court, 1965; U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Georgia, 1966; U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1981; U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 1982. ...
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Michael Raymond Rethinger
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
The University of Georgia School of Law
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Garrett Pendleton
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(404) 812-5322
Tower Place 100, Suite 1800
3340 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
Asbestos, Business, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Stetson University
After six years in large multinational law firms engaged in the most sophisticated litigation in state and federal courts nationwide, and internationally, Mr. Pendleton continues to focus his practice on aviation, insurance and general civil litigation matters. Licensed both in Georgia and Florida, and admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Georgia and the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, Mr. Pendleton provides top tier legal representation and counseling delivering advocacy, solutions and results.
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James Victor Doyle Jr
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Samford University
Mr. Doyle handles cases for people who have been injured by dangerous pharmaceuticals or defective products, in addition to personal injuries due to the negligence of others. His practice is devoted almost entirely to representing plaintiffs. To date, lawyers at Doyle Law Firm have recovered over $63 Million for their clients. The Atlanta and Birmingham offices of Doyle Law Firm are currently accepting clients with claims related to the following products: Chinese drywall, Accutane, Actonel, Boniva, Fosamax, Yaz, Yasmin, asbestos, Biomet M2A Magnum Hips, DePuy Orthopaedics ASR Hips, Smith and Nephew Hips, Stryker Rejuvenate Hips, Wright Conserve...
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Daliah Brill
Atlanta, GA Attorney with 31 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Landlord Tenant, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Georgia State College Of Law and Georgia State University College of Law
Brill Law is a law firm in Atlanta Georgia. Our firm offers the experience, efficiency, ethics and integrity that have earned the respect of clients. Practice Areas: Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, Landlord Tenant, Contracts,
Personal Injury.
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Sherard Kendre Dixon
Atlanta, GA Attorney with 25 years of experience
(404) 733-1166
1349 West Peachtree Street Northwest
#1995
Atlanta, GA 30309
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
SK Rod Dixon focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury law, which ranges from trucking accidents to shooting cases to medical malpractice cases. He has secured numerous, multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. He has gotten a bunch of smaller ones too!
Rod has been recognized as a top lawyer by Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, and Georgia Trend Magazine, and his cases have been featured in various publications and national television shows.
Rod founded The Dixon Firm, PC in 2009 after spending ten years practicing as a defense lawyer at two of the most...
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Bonnie Monique Youn
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(678) 426-3183
1430 West Peachtree St., NW, Ste. 100
Atlanta, GA 30309
Immigration
Boston University School of Law
Bonnie is a Legal Recruiting Manager with The RMN Agency, recognized by the Daily Report as Atlanta’s top legal recruiting firm for the past 5 years in a row (2016 - 2020). Bonnie joined the team in May 2016 and works confidentially with legal candidates, listening and providing counseling to get them to the next stage of their careers. She specializes in distilling aspirations and goals, conducting resume review, preparing lateral partner questionnaires, business development sheets, and interview coaching. She is also the liaison for a number of employer accounts.
Ethnically Korean but born in the Philippines, Bonnie began her legal...
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Noah Pines
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Emory University School of Law
Noah Pines is a partner at Ross & Pines, LLC. As a skilled Atlanta trial attorney, he masterfully weaves his extensive legal knowledge with his years of experience to effectively represent his clients. He has helped numerous individuals charged with criminal offenses. For his efforts, Attorney Pines has accumulated many awards and accolades. He was included in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, named Rising Star? in Georgia Super Lawyers®, earned an AV Preeminent® rating, and more. He is also the author of “A Cup of Coffee with 10 of the Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in...
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J. Thomas Salata
Alpharetta, GA Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(770) 408-7004
2500 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 330
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Business, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
I have been honored and privileged to serve the citizens of Georgia for over twenty years as a criminal defense, civil litigation, divorce, custody and family law attorney. I have served as President of the North Fulton Bar Association, am a proud Fellow of the Paul Harris Foundation of Rotary International and am currently an active member of the National and Georgia Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section.
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Andrei D. Tsygankov
Atlanta, GA Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Trademarks
Georgia State University College of Law
Andrei Tsygankov is an Atlanta-based attorney and entrepreneur. Andrei’s primary specialization is Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, and Intellectual Property Law, including: IP Licensing, Software Licensing, and Trademark Prosecution. Andrei enjoys navigating complex, multi-faceted transactions to build stable, understandable, and effective deal structures for clients.
In addition to being one of the founding Partners of Founders Legal, Andrei has over 10 years’ experience serving as a C-level executive for companies in the legal, enterprise software, and international distribution and logistics industries.
Given his business background, Andrei promotes a practical approach to the practice of law, focusing first and foremost on providing...
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David Hilsenrad Pierce
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Trademarks
Georgia State University College of Law
David is a corporate attorney with unique insight into technology transactions. Prior to joining Founders Legal, David worked in communication technology arena for nearly a decade as a sales consultant. In this capacity, David has encountered the bureaucratic pitfalls that can cause deals to fall out. A problem-solver by nature, and a skilled negotiator, David leverages his years of contract experience to enable clients to achieve their objectives.
More recently, David obtained experience in managing and monetizing intellectual property at AT&T and Aptean. As a former president of Georgia State University Intellectual Property Law Society, David has...
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Winston Briggs
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Wake Forest University School of Law
Attorney W. Winston Briggs has been practicing personal injury law in Georgia for more than 30 years, including several years defending insurance companies against personal injury claims. He has stood in the shoes of the attorneys across the aisle. He knows how they operate and he knows how to combat the strategies they use to minimize your recovery.
We pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to every client. We take a very hands-on, results-oriented approach to each case.
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Anthony Van Johnson
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Anthony Overton Van Johnson has personally represented clients in over forty (40) courts throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, as well as, the State of Georgia. Prior to law school, Anthony served as an Infantry Squad Leader in the 4th Infantry Division (4th ID) where he received the Expert Infantryman's Badge, graduated from Combat Leader's School (Camp Red Devil)as well as, served in the U.S. Army Mounted Color Guard & Drill Team. He was also a martial arts competitor/instructor, professional musician, pilot and scuba diver. Additionally, he was a Senior Health Physics Technician in the nuclear industry before...
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Benjamin Francis Barrett Jr
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationCase Western Reserve University School of Law
In more than 30 years practicing law, Ben Barrett has handled thousands of cases, including defense of personal injury cases, auto collisions, aviation crashes, premises liability, medical malpractice, and numerous employment law cases.
Originally from Ohio, Ben moved to Atlanta, GA, where he cofounded Barrett & Farahany, LLP, in January of 2001. Together with Amanda Farahany, he grew the firm from a two-attorney practice to a firm of twenty people – including ten attorneys. While Ben had always found fulfillment in helping clients in need, it was in these years that he found his true passion in the field of law:...
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Susan Schmeidler Blum
Atlanta, GA Lawyer
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Georgia State University College of Law
With my Bankruptcy law practice in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, I feel the immediate impact I have on people’s lives. I see people who need immediate help with dire financial and personal situations. With my directed advice, I am able to resolve clients’ immediate problems. With my counsel and suggestions, I am able to put clients on a path towards financial wholeness that they might have never experienced before. I see my role as a bankruptcy attorney as more than just filing a petition. I provide a comprehensive level of service and attention. I hold my clients’ hands...
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Lee Gutschenritter
Atlanta, GA Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Atlanta, GA 30303
Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Florida State University College of Law
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Melissa Nicole Hawkins
Atlanta, GA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Emory University School of Law
I am so blessed to have the privilege to advocate for families in Georgia. In my practice of restructuring families, I have had the opportunity to represent both husbands and wives and mothers and fathers in their divorces, legitimations, child custody matters, child support modifications and paternity actions. These representations include the prosecution and defense of these matters. While every case is different, many of the cases are ripe for resolution short of litigation. However, some of them must be litigated to the fullest extent in a courtroom. When you decide to hire hlg you are investing in attorneys who...
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Derek Hays
Lawrenceville, GA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Derek Hays is an experienced trial attorney dedicated to representing individuals and families impacted by tragic events such as car accidents, catastrophic injuries, and medical malpractice. If you've been injured and you have questions, consultations are always free. Derek Hays Law also does virtual consultations for your convenience. Call 404-777-HURT (4878) to speak with Derek Hays.
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Christopher John York
Duluth, GA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Emory University and Emory University School of Law
Attorney Chris York is committed to helping clients navigate a complicated legal system. As an experienced attorney, he is always focused on helping clients obtain outcomes that are justified. He focuses on giving them the peace of mind they deserve. At our law firm in Duluth, GA, we genuinely care about every client we work with. His personal interests include running, watching tennis matches, and being a dedicated father to three teenagers, a boy and two girls.
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Charlena Thorpe
Duluth, GA Attorney with 25 years of experience
IP and Patents
Emory University
After over ten years working at large and mid-size patent-specialty and general practice law firms, Charlena Thorpe formed her own practice to provide quality patent law and related IP services to clients in a responsive, flexible, and cost-effective manner.
Charlena Thorpe has extensive patent drafting, patent procurement, and patent litigation experience. Charlena also has significant experience preparing opinions on matters such as patentability, infringement, validity, and essentiality.
Charlena Thorpe's legal education and legal experience is complemented with an exceptional technical education at a top-ranked engineering school and industry experience at Fortune 500 companies and nationally-recognized research institutions.
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John R. Coleman Jr. (Bob)
Gainesville, GA Attorney with 36 years of experience
(678) 928-5755
1370 Thompson Bridge Rd
Suite 300
Gainesville, GA 30501
Personal Injury
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
John Robert “Bob” Coleman, Jr. is a founding partner of the law firm of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP. Bob and his family reside in Gainesville and he is well-known and respected in the community and throughout the State of Georgia.
Over the past two decades, Bob has been the attorney for clients in cases involving: car accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, product liability, slip and fall, work related injuries, nursing home abuse, Dram shop cases, family law matters and more. He started his career defending claims on behalf of Insurance Companies. He has tried Personal Injury, Contract, Divorce, and Criminal cases...
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James Cale Rogers
Gainesville, GA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(678) 928-5755
1370 Thompson Bridge Rd
Suite 300
Gainesville, GA 30501
Business and Real Estate
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Mr. Cale Rogers is a partner with Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP, Cale assists clients in a variety of areas, including general business and civil litigation, and serious personal injury matters. He is the supervising attorney in our commercial and residential real estate closing department. He also regularly represent clients in probate court, handles real estate litigation, general business and civil litigation, and serious personal injury matters.
Cale has earned a number of noteworthy distinctions. In 2013, he achieved an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards issued by one of the...
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Brian Wright
Duluth, GA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Personal Injury
The University of Georgia School of Law
During his two years as a Superior Court law clerk, Brian Wright saw the practical side of how the law affects people. Though his interest in the law and the way the courts protect the rights of people carried him through law school, it was seeing it all in action that drove home his desire to pursue practicing civil litigation. Brian then spent six years at a business and insurance defense firm, where he represented businesses and health care providers in a wide variety of litigation and risk management matters. In 2012, Brian began his focus on personal injury.
When working...
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Scott Kelley Spooner
Suwanee, GA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Georgia State University College of Law
At Spooner & Associates, P.C., we put our clients first. Our objective is to efficiently resolve each case with our client's interests at the forefront of every decision. We are a firm of skilled litigators who are aggressive in the courtroom. However, when it is in our client's best interests, we can handle cases through negotiation or methods of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation.
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Timotei Hurban
Lawrenceville, GA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
My name is Tim Hurban and I am an estate planning attorney that serves the people of Georgia and Michigan with over 12 years of experience.
I have created Hurban Law LLC a client-focused law firm, which means that you are my top priority. When you work with me, you will find that I take the time to get to know you, your family, and your business. Even if your legal issue is outside of my expertise, I will do my very best to refer you to someone I trust if it’s not me. Whether it be a flexible payment schedule, a...
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Robert Wakefield Chambers III
Gainesville, GA Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Insurance Claims and Landlord Tenant
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S
Congratulations to Robert W. Chambers, who just received an AVVO.com rating which places him within the Top 1% of Local Lawyers!
Rob Chambers is a founding partner of the law firm of Coleman and Chambers, LLP and is a well-respected lawyer in Gainesville, Hall County and throughout the State of Georgia.
Over the course of Rob's distinguished legal career, he has had the honor of serving the people of Hall County as a State Court Judge, Flowery Branch, Georgia as their City Attorney, his fellow attorneys of Hall and...
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Dr. Arturo Corso
Gainesville, GA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Appeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Immigration
Georgia State University College of Law
Arturo Corso is the founder of The Corso Law Center with offices in Atlanta and Gainesville. He is also the founder of The International Law Center in Washington, D.C. His focus is criminal law with an international focus, serving clients in Georgia, Washington, New York, Mexico, and South America whether State or Federal prosecution. He also defends those targeted by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (O.F.A.C.). Focusing his practice primarily on criminal defense matters, he provides representation to clients who have been charged with all manner of felonies, misdemeanors, and other matters. Mr. Corso...
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Lorena Lee Saedi
Conyers, GA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Business
Emory University School of Law
Ms. Saedi is a partner at Saedi Law Group, where she concentrates her practice in all areas of bankruptcy, business, and tax law. Ms. Saedi offers clients quality legal services in all aspects of federal bankruptcy law, and is committed to providing personal attention and affordable solutions to each and every client’s financial obstacles. Prior to starting Saedi Law Group, LLC, Ms. Saedi was a founding partner of the consumer bankruptcy firm of Saedi & Wells, LLC for eight years. Prior to that Ms. Saedi worked as a corporate attorney representing technology companies on a variety of issues. Ms....
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Robert Booker
Lawrenceville, GA Attorney
(888) 393-8279
1670 McKendree Church Road
#300b
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Immigration
Barry University
Have you been charged with a crime in the Gwinnett County, GA area? For criminal law matters such as DUI, assault, battery, manslaughter, domestic violence, or theft crimes; a Lawrenceville criminal defense attorney can represent your case and fight for your rights. For the best criminal defense team with high qualifications and a vast amount of experience, our attorneys can give you the best legal advice and guide you through this stressful time in your life. For criminal offenses such as drug possession or trespassing, Robert L. Booker can help, give us a call today!
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Nicholas White
Warner Robins, GA Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
25 years experience in criminal law defense, extensive trial work in serious violent felonies.
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James Houston Washburn
Lawrenceville, GA Attorney with 10 years of experience
(770) 766-8966
4799 Sugarloaf Parkway
Building J, Suite B
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Attorney James Houston Washburn is a third-generation lawyer in his family. Both of his parents practiced law in Gwinnett County. He earned a B.S. in Public and International Affairs from the University of Georgia and obtained his J.D. from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.
He is licensed to handle cases in the State of Georgia, United States of America’s Northern District of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Georgia Supreme Court. He is a member of the Gwinnett Bar Association, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL), the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD0, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association...
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Tyler Moore
Lawrenceville, GA Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
The University of Georgia School of Law
I am proud to fight for clients in Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta in the areas of criminal defense, bankruptcy, personal injury, contracts, and wills. My practice is based around the idea that a "one size fits all" style does NOT apply to legal representation. I understand that your wants and needs are likely different than another client’s, and I make sure to cater your representation around those goals. My firm makes sure you are heard both in and out of the courtroom. I understand that legal battles are extremely stressful. From our office in...
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John Arnold Steakley
Lawrenceville, GA Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Tennessee College of Law
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Isaac F. Cotto
DULUTH, GA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family, Immigration and Personal Injury
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Attorney Isaac F. Cotto is a graduate of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. His practice areas include immigration, family, personal injury and criminal law. In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Cotto is a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Military Police Officer for 5 years.
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Joshua Carroll
Macon, GA Lawyer
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Mercer University
Mr. Carroll is admitted to practice before all state and superior courts in Georgia, as well as the United States District Courts for the Middle District of Georgia and Northern District of Georgia. He regularly practices before the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation. He has been admitted pro hac vice in other jurisdictions and has worked as co-counsel with attorneys outside of Georgia on various matters.
Mr. Carroll’s practice is evenly divided between handling workers’ compensation cases and personal injury cases, including cases involving automobile accidents, trucking accidents, workplace injuries and deaths, wrongful death negligence claims, medical negligence claims, long-term...
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Tracy Ann Moore
Cumming, GA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Memphis State University
Tracy Ann Moore-Grant has represented clients and practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2002. She focuses her practice on being a non-litigation attorney helping parties resolve issues outside of the court in uncontested and amicable family law matters as an attorney, mediator, arbitrator, parent coordinator and case consultant. With the Amicable Divorce Network Process being contact free, and not requiring any court appearances, it is now possible for Ms. Moore-Grant to represent clients across the state of Georgia, and serve as a divorce consultant all over the world, by utilizing Zoom for meetings and mediation. With Covid-19,...
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R. Jeffrey Field
Athens, GA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Jeff Field has spent his entire career handling bankruptcy cases for clients throughout Georgia. He has more than 30 years of experience successfully representing individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. He now has six office locations throughout Georgia, and offers free initial consultations.
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Joseph E Lariscy III
Athens, GA Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
At The Lariscy Law Firm, we are experienced advocates who use the legal system to protect our clients' rights. We help victims of car accidents and truck accidents to obtain the compensation and medical care they deserve. We defend people accused of DUI/drunk driving, underage drinking, other alcohol-related crimes, and other misdemeanors and felonies. We are determined to pursue a positive outcome in every case.
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Brad Sperr
Athens, GA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
Brad has been helping clients resolve their toughest problems and make their most important planning decisions for over a decade. Brad has extensive litigation experience (including fiercely contested divorces and custody modifications) and works his hardest to ensure his clients get the best outcome possible.