Smarr Lawyers

My intellectual property practice specializes in trademark brand protection, patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio development, and business launch and organization. My practice further includes trade secret development and management, and copyright protection for Fortune 100 companies, small businesses, and emerging enterprises. If you are an emerging enterprise seeking brand development and protection of your core technologies, take advantage of my free consultation. I have drafted hundreds of patent applications covering emerging technologies in electromechanical systems, automotive, computer hardware, and cloud-based software and content delivery. I have expertise in autonomous robotics, machine learning, mobile telecommunications, medical devices, and automotive...

Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice and Civil Litigation. Admitted: 2002, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia; 1998, Georgia; 1995, Pennsylvania Law School: Cornell University Law School, J.D., 1995 Graduate School: New York University, M.A., Philosophy, 1993 Undergrad: Pace University, B.A., Psychology, B.B.A., Marketing, 1989 Member: State Bar of Georgia; Pennsylvania Bar Association; Gwinnett County Bar Association; Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Biography: Regional Representative, Black Law Students Association, 1993-1995. Former Member: Philadephia, Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office, 1995-1998; Fulton County District Attorney's Office, 1998-2000. Graduated Commandant's List from Field Artillery Basic Course, 1992. Military: Second Lieutenant, New Jersey Army National Guard,...

SHAUN C. SOUTHWORTH founded Southworth PC. As an employment attorney, his practice focuses on representing employees and former employees in all areas of employment law, nationwide. He carefully selects his clients and aggressively and doggedly represents them. Mr. Southworth is a graduate of the Duke University School of Law, where at graduation he received the "Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Labor and Employment Law," an award not given every year. He was also named the Neill James Blue Scholar. After Duke, Mr. Southworth was a labor and employment associate at an "AmLaw 100" law firm. As an employment...

Tyler Sniff joined Stack & Associates, P.C., in 2014, as an Associate Attorney. Tyler practices in the areas of environmental, natural resources, and land use litigation and regulatory compliance. He represents individuals, citizens' and environmental advocacy organizations, neighborhood associations, and businesses in their efforts to protect and preserve the environment of the Southeastern United States and their property before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Tyler is licensed in D.C., Georgia, Maryland, and New Jersey.

Attorney George Johnson founded his firm's client-centered approach over a quarter century ago, and has been fighting on behalf of federal employees nationwide ever since. He has vigorously defended clients all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and has developed a reputation internationally as adept in all aspects of MSPB and Federal Employment Law.

As a leading advocate for his clients, Mr. Johnson is a sought-after delegate and speaker. He has appeared at legal forums worldwide to address issues surrounding international employment law, including appearances at the Oxford Roundtable in England and the International Employment Law Conference in Austria. Additionally,...

From the day I started working in the field until today, I have learned the practice of criminal and appellate law from some of the finest attorneys in the country. I respect my clients and their families above all else and am keenly sympathetic to the fact that, when most of them come to me, they have already been through the difficult and emotionally wrenching process that is a criminal trial, only to lose and find themselves or somone they love very much subject to a long term in prison. I never promise anything to my clients other than the...

Teresa Garcia's practice concentrates in the field of Family Law and Adoptions. She handles contested and uncontested divorces, child custody, child support, alimony, visitation, paternity/legitimation, amendment of birth certificates, name changes, enforcement of judicial orders, post-judgment agreements, family violence protective orders and prenuptial agreements. Ms. Garcia handles contested and uncontested adoptions for relative adoptions, step-parent adoptions, independent adoptions (where adoptive parents are not related to the child), agency adoptions, adult adoptions, domestication of foreign adoptions, and re-adoptions. She represents clients in all metro-Atlanta counties including the outer counties of Georgia. She is fluent in Spanish.

Having practiced more than 50 years, I now principally serve as an arbitrator through IACPR and AAA and provide services as an expert witness. I retired from Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan and later from King & Spalding.

Mr. Cirino, originally a mechanical engineer, began his career working for a major automaker. He returned to school to pursue a legal education. After successfully completing law school, Mr. Cirino worked in both public service prosecuting patent applications for university professors and at a major law firm. Mr. Cirino has hands-on experience prosecuting patents and securing intellectual property rights across a wide range of technical disciplines. He prides himself on taking a personal interest in his client’s goals, and his ability to quickly understand new inventions.

Julian A. Fortuna is a at Partner Greenspoon Marder LLP where he practices business and tax law with a focus on tax planning and representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and various other tax authorities. He also handles estate and trust tax matters. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Fortuna was Vice President and General Tax Counsel for InterContinental Hotels Group ("IHG"). During his eleven year tenure at IHG, Mr. Fortuna managed a team of tax professionals responsible for structuring the domestic and international tax impacts of numerous mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and other corporate transactions, as...

When asked the prominent question, “What do you want to be when you get older?” Essie found it hard to answer because she did not want to choose one career, but wanted to create a unique pathway comprised of many career hats. One thing was certain, she wanted to serve others. Essie is a proud first-generation Nigerian- American born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She has fond memories of attending the annual parade on the boardwalk and watching the 4th of July fireworks adorn the night sky alongside the illuminating casino lights. After over ten years in Georgia, she is now...

Tom is a former federal prosecutor who represents businesses and individuals in government investigations, False Claims Act litigation, complex civil litigation, and white collar criminal defense. Before founding Griffin Durham Tanner and Clarkson, Tom led a nationally recognized Department of Justice unit responsible for prosecuting complex civil and criminal fraud out of the Southern District of Georgia. In addition to his supervisory responsibilities, he led some of the office’s most complex and significant criminal cases in the office. During his tenure with the Department of Justice, he tried cases involving public corruption, health care fraud, pill mills, wire/mail fraud, and violent...

Zack Hendon has more than 35 years of experience in the practice of personal injury and workers' comp law. He has had the highest rating from Martindale Hubbell for over 25 years and a 10.0 rating from AVVO.com.

I'm Maha, a Georgia native born to immigrant parents from Egypt. I went to the University of Georgia where I obtained my B.A. in International Affairs and then Georgia State University for law school. I love cooking, international travel, watching the Dawgs play football, and my dog Janet.

I am David Lunel, Esq., an attorney licensed to practice law in the United States as a member of the State Bar of Georgia and in France through the Paris Court of Appeals. My passion lies in helping clients navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. I guide current immigration legislation, assist with nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications, and frequently attend interviews at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). I also represent clients in removal proceedings before immigration courts and advocate for refugees in their asylum applications. Additionally, I litigate cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the United...

With a wealth of experience in criminal defense, family law, and mediation, Kristal brings a unique perspective to her practice. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from Spelman College and later earned her Doctor of Law from Emory University. Kristal's passion for understanding legal systems across borders led her to Sydney, Australia, where she studied comparative international health and environmental law while in law school. Following her graduation, Kristal served as a law clerk for The Honorable Lenwood A. Jackson and worked as a prosecuting attorney before establishing her own successful practice. With a deep...

Robert S. Horlick of the Horlick Law Firm is an aggressive and accomplished criminal defense attorney with over five years of trial and practice experience in all types of criminal cases. From arrest to disposition and beyond, in Juvenile, State, and Superior Courts throughout the State of Georgia, Atlanta attorney Robert Horlick provides zealous and personalized representation to his clients in matters ranging from traffic offenses and DUIs, to all misdemeanors and felonies, including issues involving bond, probation, appeal, and Habeas Corpus proceedings. Robert Horlick received his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2001, and graduated from the Georgia...

Lawton Jordan is a partner at Williams Teusink. Lawton’s practice focuses on the acquisition and development of commercial real estate, business transactions, land-use matters and has a wide range of experience in commercial leasing, property sales and purchases. Lawton frequently drafts and negotiates purchase and sale agreements, easements, operating agreements, and various other real estate and corporate documents. Lawton also has an active land-use practice in which he advocates for and against rezonings, variances, stream buffer encroachments and other land use entitlements, and he regularly appears before governmental bodies and commissions as well as courts with respect to such matters....

Markeith Wilson completed his law studies at Georgia State University. Prior to law school, Attorney Wilson served our country as an officer in the United States Air Force. He primarily focuses his cases on criminal law, juvenile law (including DUI/traffic cases) and family law (from divorce to child support/custody). As a passionate advocate, he constantly stays up-to-date on the latest in legal strategies and cutting-edge solutions for his clients. Attorney Wilson is also dedicated to his family, church, fraternity, and community. He regularly advocates for veterans, children, the indigent, and those less fortunate in our society.

Cindy Manning is a founder and owner of Manning Peace, LLC, a group of experienced attorneys and staff serving legal needs of individuals and businesses facing the challenges of criminal charges and criminal appeals. Cindy represents individuals charged with all state level crimes, including traffic offenses. Cindy is a former prosecutor and uses this experience to help her clients navigate the criminal justice system. The criminal defense team at Manning Peace, LLC gives clients personalized and detail driven attention on their cases to work on the best resolution for the client. Cindy is a long term member of...

David Venable worked in law enforcement and the computer industry prior to earning his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law in 1987. He was a vice-president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association from 1993 to 2006 and formerly President of the Hawkinsville/Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and Club Secretary of the Hawkinsville Rotary Club. He is a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Kathleen, Georgia. David 25 years of trial experience. Only 10% of lawyers ever step foot in an actual courtroom. He has argued thousands of cases in courtrooms throughout Georgia. As a former...

Mike has helped clients across Georgia recover more than $31 Million, including a $6 Million policy-limits settlement, $2 Million policy-limits settlement, $1.7 Million jury verdict, and a number of other multi-million-dollar settlements. His philosophy is simple and effective: focus on a small number of cases and fight to get the largest recoveries possible. Mike represents families in wrongful death cases, people injured in tractor-trailer, commercial motor vehicle, and automobile accidents, crime victims in negligent security cases, and others who are seriously injured.

Randy J. Ebersbach has focused on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases for over 30 years. His careful, thorough legal representation has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts throughout Georgia and the southeastern United States, including a $7.25 million verdict with firm partner Brian Lewis in Coweta County, which is believed to be the largest injury (non-wrongful death) verdict in Coweta County history.

Community is important to Randy and he volunteers his time and resources to our local organizations including The Boy Scouts of America Flint River Council, Habitat for Humanity, CASA, and other local non-profit organizations supported...

Do you or someone you know have a case that has been denied by USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), or before the immigration court? We take pride in giving our clients an honest assessment and of their immigration case including a case strategy and the likelihood of success. The Belline Law Firm, LLC handles immigration applications, deportation defense, and family & criminal matters surrounding immigration.

Bowing up for justice since 2006! Gunner Pak and his trademark bow-tie are well-known in the Atlanta legal community. He is completely at home in the courtroom - whether handling a traffic ticket or a drug trafficking case. If you need serious and experienced help with your case, call the bow-tie lawyer today for a free phone consultation.

David Metzger is a partner at Williams Teusink, LLC. David is experienced in real estate transaction disputes, landlord-tenant matters including evictions and lease drafting and negotiation, complex real estate title issues, easement and boundary disputes, land-use and zoning matters, property tax valuation and appeals, municipal code enforcement, and homeowners and condominium association disputes As an attorney David has worked for a diverse selection of clients, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil matters, and has appeared before the County level courts, Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. David his Doctor of Jurisprudence with honors from Georgia State University College...

Andrew R. Lynch discovered his calling as a criminal defense attorney while attending the University of Georgia. During his senior year of college, a close family member was investigated, arrested, and tried for a felony drug charge. Andrew witnessed firsthand the effect criminal charges can have on the accused and their family. This experience inspired him to pursue his legal education at Georgia State University College of Law. Andrew graduated cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law with overall academic honors and top honors in litigation and advanced criminal procedure. Additionally,...

The Law Firm of Leipow & Associates, P.C. was formed in the spirit of service and is dedicated to the representation of individuals and businesses that have been harmed by the actions of others.

The firm is focused on representation of businesses and injured individuals in all state and federal trial and appellate courts.

My experiences in business litigation include a variety of contract disputes between business entities, including asset purchase, distribution, service, and sales agreements. Every business dispute is unique and involves a different set of problems to solve for each business entity involved. Therefore I provide a comprehensive approach...

If you find yourself injured and locked into a battle with insurance companies and adjusters, you’re going to need someone in your corner who is dedicated to you and your case alone. You’re going to want someone who knows the law and knows your case. That person would be Attorney Ken Lanier.

“I wanted to enter law because I really wanted to make a difference in my community,” said Attorney Lanier.

Ken dedicates his time to just one area of practice, personal injury. It’s his 100% dedication to that area of law, that makes him the ideal person to defend your rights.

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Attorney Michael West is dedicated to relieving the stress in the lives of his clients who are dealing with bankruptcy, immigration, personal injury and estate planning. He opened his law firm in Newnan on the premise that the needs of the client should be the center of every practice. Michael desires to remove that stress from their lives. Michael completed his undergraduate degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Michael decided to practice law after 25 years in the aviation industry. Michael obtained his Juris Doctor degree at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.