Jasper Probate Lawyers

While growing up as the oldest child of nine, I would often complain to my stepfather about the fact that things around me were not happening fairly. So, at the age of 16, I made a lifelong commitment to making sure things are done fairly. In the beginning, I focused on helping individuals and businesses plan for the future, and life’s inevitable events. Other situations, like a death in the family or Mom’s dementia diagnosis, required immediate action. It soon became clear – the “problem solver” in me (a required character trait when you are the oldest of nine!) realized...

The Law Offices of Christopher L. Moore, LLC’s founder, Christopher L. Moore, is dedicated to achieving the best possible results for his litigation clients and providing sound and practical advice to his transactional and estate planning clients. Mr. Moore has been practicing law in Georgia since 2004.

After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1999, Mr. Moore obtained his Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University in 2003 and subsequently obtained a masters in law (LL.M.) in taxation from Southern Methodist University in 2004.

Mr. Moore is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (Taxation, Business, Family, and...

Logan Butler is a founding partner of the firm Patterson Moore Butler, LLC. Mr. Butler’s practice focuses primarily on criminal defense, employment law and a highly specialized local government practice assisting Sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies with their legal needs. He has extensive experience defending all major felonies, drug crimes, DUI, sex crimes, family violence, juvenile offenses and all other misdemeanor and felony offenses. Mr. Butler has previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit (Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties) and the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit (Forsyth County). As a prosecutor, Mr. Butler...

Ruslyn D. Ruby has practiced law since 2017. She focuses her practice on family law, probate and general civil litigation. She was born and raised in Georgia and has lived in Forsyth County since her childhood. Mrs. Ruby graduated with a bachelors degree in Business Management, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina Aiken. While at USC-Aiken, she was the captain of the cheerleading squad and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. In 2016, Ruslyn received her Juris Doctorate from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. While in law school, she was a member of the Association of...

Meghan Ryan Noblett has practiced family law since her admission to the Georgia Bar in 2009. She has experience handling all matters relating to family law in the Magistrate Court, Superior Court and Juvenile Court. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut and raised in Roswell, Georgia, Mrs. Noblett earned her bachelors degree in English, magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia in 2006. While at UGA, she was a National Merit Scholar, a United Parcel Service James E. Casey Merit Scholar, a UGA Charter Scholar, and a member of the UGA Honors Program. She also spent a semester studying abroad at Oxford...

I have been in practice since 1992. My practice primarily focuses on probate, guardianship and probate litigation. I have handled numerous hearings and jury trials throughout the State of Georgia from Savannah to Dalton. I have also handled appeals to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court for my clients. My firm is a small firm specializing in superior service to our clients. My team consists of five lawyers, five paralegals, and an office manager who all have worked with me for many years. We are technologically savvy and communicate with our clients...

Jammie Taire has been in practice since 1998 After graduating from law school, she worked at one of the largest firms in Gwinnett county where she managed the will department and handled trial defense cases. She branched out and opened a solo practice in 2006. She prides herself on providing quality service for all of her clients. Jammie was recently appointed as the Chief Judge for City of Snellville Municipal Court and also serves as a magistrate judge in Gwinnett County. She was awarded 2019 Among the Best Estate Planning Law firms in Gwinnett...

Trace Brooks is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Trace Brooks Law, a Georgia law firm dedicated to providing exceptional client service. Trace Brooks Law limits the number of clients we work with to ensure we can meet the exceptional service standards we strive for. We understand that every client is unique, which is why our comprehensive legal solutions are tailored to their specific needs. Comprehensive estate planning services are at the heart of Trace Brooks Law. Having witnessed the complications, costs, and stress caused by a lack of estate planning amongst family and friends, Trace founded Trace Brooks Law to...

David's practice includes personal injury, probate litigation, wills, and business litigation. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1985 where he was a member of the mock trial team. Upon graduation from law school, David began his practice in Dalton with Robert A. Whitlow. Over the years David has handled numerous complex cases. They include personal injury cases such as product liability, defective highways, and medical malpractice. He also handles business litigation involving questions of international jurisdiction, RICO and insurance coverage. In 2012, Governor Nathan Deal appointed David to be superior court judge where he served...

Esther Vayman is a native of Alpharetta, Georgia and a graduate of Milton High School in 1995. In 1999, Ms. Vayman received her B.B.A. from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and her J.D. from the Georgia State University College of Law in 2005.

Ken has practiced bankruptcy law for over 28 years in Georgia. Ken also is a part time Magistrate Court Judge for Gwinnett County. Ken is married with 2 children who attended Mill Creek High School and Georgia Tech. Ken served as President of the Mill Creek Band Booster Club and President of the Mill Creek Athletic Association. Ken is currently currently serving as the Director of the Gainesville Aid Project (GAP).

State Bar of Georgia, 1980 Member: State Bar of Georgia (Family Law, Fiduciary Law sections) Gwinnett County Bar Association (Family Law and Elder Law sections) Education: University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1980) University of Georgia (B.A., magna cum laude, 1976); Phi Beta Kappa Publications: Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1979-1980, 32 Mercer Law Review 51 (1980). Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1980-1981, 33 Mercer Law Review 109 (1981).

At Slowik Estate Planning, my goal is to get to know you, your family, and your business, and build a life-long working relationship. Estate planning often engenders stress, confusion, and apprehension. I have dedicated my practice to providing clients with peace of mind through trusted legal counsel. My personal background has instilled in me a deep commitment to offering this vital service to families in similar circumstances. By developing custom legal solutions together, we will protect your loved ones' well-being and safeguard your assets. Let's talk today about creating your legacy for tomorrow.

Attorney Keith R. Miles is Certified as an Elder Law Attorney (“CELA”) by the National Elder Law Foundation. The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) is the only national organization accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify practitioners of elder and special needs law. There are slightly over 500 CELAs across the entire country and only 12 in the State of Georgia. Keith Miles is a sole practitioner with his primary office located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, a satellite office in DeKalb County, Georgia and a virtual office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. Miles sits on the Board for the Atlanta...

I am a litigation expert in Georgia estates and trusts, and I represent business clients in corporate, contract and commercial matters. I represent clients all across Georgia in estate and trust disputes such as will contests and breaches of fiduciary duty. I also help clients with standard Georgia probate and administration matters. I am an experienced advocate in Georgia guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, and other Georgia elder law matters. I also represent closely-held companies in business-to-business relations, partner and shareholder issues, and contract and Georgia commercial disputes. In all of these matters, I am an experienced negotiator focused on helping...

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...

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...

Justin devotes his practice primarily to the areas of divorce, custody, and parental advocacy in DFCS matters. As an advocate for the rights of parents, Justin has realized his lifelong passion for helping others in their time of need. Through seven years of practice, Justin has represented a variety of clients in various matters throughout our legal system. He finds great satisfaction in seeing his client’s cases through to a successful resolution, regardless of the challenges that may exist with any particular case. Among his peers, Justin is well known to be a compassionate advocate for...

Zainab Brown is a member of the Georgia Bar Association, American Bar Association, Georgia Association of Black Woman Attorneys, and Georgia Association of Woman Lawyers. She is an accredited Veterans Claims Attorney, JD Juris Doctor, MS Cybersecurity, BA Criminology, PMI certified Project Manager, Georgia Arbitrator, Neutral/Mediator, Information Technology Professional, Georgia real estate salesperson, and a retired U.S. Navy Legalman Chief Petty Officer. Probate Estates: Attorney Zainab Major Brown assists families with property ownership when someone dies. Major Brown Law provides legal representation while navigating the probate processes for a variety of situations. These issues include: A) Wills...

As someone who has personally experienced the challenges of being part of the sandwich generation, caring for both my children and aging parents, I understand the difficulties you face while juggling family responsibilities and professional demands. I am Steve Worrall, an attorney based in Marietta, Georgia, practicing at Georgia Estate Plan: Worrall Law LLC. My practice covers all areas of estate planning, including wills, trusts, probate, special needs planning, and guardianship, and I serve clients throughout the state. I am a member of WealthCounsel, the Cobb County Bar Association Probate Estate Planning & Elder Law Section, and the State Bar of...

Attorney Mike Bascom devotes his practice to estate planning. He helps individuals and families achieve peace of mind by leaving their wealth to whomever they want, whenever they want, in the way they want, all with the least amount of governmental interference and taxation. His clients include retirees, young families with children, older families with aging parents, and entrepreneurs with business considerations. His philosophy of estate planning is based upon a unique forward-thinking approach that focuses on integrating each client’s goals and values with their planning needs. He enjoys providing caring strategic solutions. Mike is licensed to practice law in Georgia...

Leslee Hungerford was raised in Columbus, Georgia and earned her Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Auburn University. Leslee attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where she graduated cum laude and in the top 8% of her class. While in law school, she served as Articles Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, President of the Georgia Student Bar Association, and was honored as an Abraham Caruthers Legal Writing Teaching Fellow. Leslee has focused her practice in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, and wills and estates. Leslee is additionally a trained Guardian Ad Litem and...

Chadwick D. Plumley is a native of Paulding County, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1993 with a B.A. in History and received his law degree from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Chad graduated from law school cum laude in 1997, and served on the Mercer Law review for two years. He is a member of both the Tennessee bar and the Georgia bar. Chad served as an Associate Magistrate Judge for Paulding County from 2003-2010, and has served as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Hiram since 2011. He...

Debra Scott earned a Juris Doctor in Law from Syracuse University College of Law, a Master of Public Health from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health and a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside in Political Science. Debra currently is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, Estate Planning Section. She studied accounting at Clayton State University, in Atlanta, Georgia and was conferred membership into the Golden Key Honor Society

Attorney Zach Burkhalter is a skilled litigator and zealous advocate. He has has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of DUI defense, including charges relating to marijuana, prescription drugs, alcohol, and other drugs; criminal defense in misdemeanor and felony cases; family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, legitimation, and father's rights; estate and probate law, including highly contested estates; personal injury matters, including automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents; firearms law and NFA trusts; and general civil litigation. Zachary Burkhalter has a reputation for success in the courtroom. He has secured numerous not guilty verdicts in criminal jury trials...

Attorney Floyd H. Farless has been in practice since 1976 handling cases in Northwest Georgia in criminal, civil and domestic matters. He began practice with the firm of Clary and Kent following graduation from law school. Since 2000 he has been a sole practitioner serving clients in and around the Floyd County area. Being a small firm he is able to provide personalized service to his clients addressing their cases on an individual basis,

Julianna Burrall, Attorney at Law, is a Georgia estate planning and tax attorney with over 25 years of legal experience serving clients in Cobb County and the Metro Atlanta area. Julianna’s private law practice specializes in customized tax and estate planning; probate and estate administration; elder law, including guardianships and conservatorships; family business succession planning; small business formations; and personal and business taxation matters.

Mr. Grice's law firm's particular areas of expertise are the probate of Wills and the administration of estates, and the preparation of Wills, Trust Agreements, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives, Mr. Grice has been practicing law for forty-three years. Previously he was a Vice President, Trust Officer, and Branch Manager with SunTrust Bank (now Truist Bank), responsible for the administration of estates and trusts.

Robert S. Meyring, Attorney helps all people and families with wills, trusts, probate, estate litigation with his dedicated Trusts & Estates Law Firm. provides clients with comprehensive Trusts and Estates legal services including trust-based estate planning, probate of estates, will contests, guardianship and conservatorships.

I am a former prosecutor with almost 30 years representing divorce clients and those charged with criminal offenses. I have tried hundreds of cases during my career and am highly successful in court for my clients. My reputation for being a highly skilled and prepared attorney facilitates good settlements for my clients. I have been representing both men and women in divorce and custody disputes for almost 30 years. You can trust me with your legal problems - I will provide you the best representation available.

I began practicing law in the summer of 2001. First in Illinois and then obtained my license in Missouri in February 2002. I first worked two years for a large insurance defense firm devoting 100% of my time to litigation. I defended everything from car accident cases, dog bites to asbestos litigation. In late 2003, I joined a boutique law firm with a stellar reputation as plaintiff's attorneys and business attorneys, Goldenberg, Heller and Antognoli, PC. I worked on many high level cases, one in particular against many large oil producers that netted the residents of a small town the...

With more than 12 years of experience in legal practice, and several years in the tech industry (Oracle, Sapient), I have a diverse background that can be leveraged to help clients in a variety of settings. While my focus has been on domestic law, my courtroom skills (and successes) translate easily into other areas of practice. In fact, I'm ready to see where I can be most effective for clients who need someone else to speak for them. I sit down with clients, assess their risk, and build a legal strategy from consultation to a possible appeal. Together,...

John W. Chambers, Jr. is a graduate of Emory University and Emory University School of Law. He graduated with distinction from the Emory University School of Law in 1979 with a Doctor of Law degree and was a member of the Order of the Coif. John W. Chambers, Jr. has an AV (R) Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Rating. ("CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies."

Sarah Siedentopf is an estate and probate attorney who helps clients with wills, trusts, end of life planning, probate, and strategies for avoiding probate. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals and families navigate complicated, emotional issues and making the process as easy and stress-free as possible.

Sarah understands how important it is to maintain communication with her clients. They are entrusting her with a very significant part of their lives, and accordingly, they should stay involved with the process. Sarah ensures that clients will always be informed about what is happening in their cases.

Sarah earned her law degree from the...

George D. Menden is a cofounding partner of MendenFreiman LLP. His practice focuses on the areas of business law, business tax planning, wealth planning, wills, trusts and asset protection. His expertise in highly complex midmarket transactions, combined with his extensive knowledge of business, tax and estate planning, provides his clients with world-class representation and wealth transfer strategies. George represents companies with domestic and international operations in manufacturing, distribution and service sectors. He often advises business clients throughout all stages of their development from business formation, growth, maturity and ultimately a sale, which results in financial freedom for his clients. ...

My name is Shelley Elder and I have been practicing law for over 20 years. I am admitted in the state of Georgia and Virginia to practice law. I specialize in estate planning to include wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship. I ensure all of my clients' needs are identified and met in the most beneficial way possible.

If you are looking for a knowledgeable and friendly attorney to handle your legal matters, then please call Elder Law Firm for a free consultation.

After spending seven years working for herself, Marlys A. Bergstrom decided to transition back into law firm life. Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor was the perfect fit. The focus on their clients and their strong ethical philosophy resonated with Marlys.