Rockdale County Probate Lawyers

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...

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...

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...

As an attorney in private practice in Atlanta, Charles Pyke provides a wide range of estate planning services to his clients, with a primary focus on helping them provide for the security of their loved ones, reduce the estate taxes and avoid or at least minimize the costs and delays of probate, all with a well-crafted estate plan. Mr. Pyke defines the mission statement for Pyke & Associates, P.C. as “Helping people be good stewards of all that has been entrusted to them.” Mr. Pyke, an active member of his community, is well aware of the growing importance of estate...

Accredited through the Veterans Administration as a Veteran Owned Small Business, I have handled real estate transactions for over 20 years for 4 firms. By working in Fulton County as a title examiner, I have extensive knowledge of title searches and close residential and commercial properties. I am originally from Ohio and served in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves. I am a member of the American Bar Association, the Georgia Bar, the Henry County Bar Association, the American Legion, the MSAR/WCR for both Henry and Clayton Counties, and certified through the United States...

I represent individuals and businesses in various civil litigation matters, including select domestic relations and personal injury cases, as well as do a general practice. I also have been active in Henry County in public service activities and have served on multiple Boards including the General Practice and Trial Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Haven House (Henry County's domestic violence shelter), Leadership Henry, the Henry County Chamber of Commerce and am currently the President of Hands of Hope, which provides indigent medical services to residents of Henry County.

DANIEL S. WRIGHT provides general business legal services in the fields of commercial real estate, entity formation and governance, joint venture/equity structure arrangements, intellectual property, and various other transactional practice areas. Dan has experience working with organizations both large and small to achieve their goals and understands their different organizational and business needs. Because he started his career in litigation, Dan also appreciates the pragmatic aspects of agreement enforceability and cost-driven decisions. Dan keeps the focus on the client's business rather than legal minutiae. Dan's other primary field of practice is estate planning, particularly focusing on trust establishment...

* Graduate of Emory University School of Law. Dean's Award for Public Service;
* Former member of the Emory University School of Law Trial Techniques Faculty;
* Practicing primarily in the North Georgia, Metro Atlanta Area for over 25 years as a Solo-Practitioner before the Probate Courts, Juvenile Courts, & Superior Courts in most of the counties of Georgia;
* Former Special Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS) for in their Child & Adult Protective Services cases;
* Primary Focused on:
* Estate Planning which includes the creation & administration of Trusts (all types including Special Needs Trust),...

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...

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...

Our firm helps people protect children and assets in family disputes. We bring passion and experience to family law and legacy building. The firm assists with an array of issues from contested divorce, uncontested divorce, child custody modification, legitimation, adoption, estate planning and probate litigation. With a personable staff and expertise that has been treasured by many clients, we can help you through simple matters as well as the most complex. Call the office and schedule an initial attorney meeting.

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.

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...

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.

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).

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).

James Clifton is the founding member of The Clifton Law Firm, LLC and oversees the firm's multi-state practice. During the course of his career, James has focused primarily on real property, bankruptcy, wills, trusts, and estates. Additionally, he possesses vast experience in suits to quiet title, real property and commercial lending transactions, comprehensive contract formation, title insurance claims, will drafting, estate planning, and probate litigation. On the weekends, James enjoys donating his time to the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation's Saturday Lawyer Program where he represents indigent clients on a pro bono basis. In addition, he represented Fayette County...

Alfred “Al” Edward Fargione, III
Al Fargione is an experienced civil and criminal litigator, having represented clients in high stakes civil and criminal litigation in State, Superior, and Federal Courts across Georgia. Mr. Fargione’s experience includes successfully proving an Uber driver’s innocence after the said driver was accused of sexually assaulting one of his fares and recovering insurance policy limits for those injured in automobile accidents.

Mr. Fargione received his Bachelor’s Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY; his J.D. from New England Law | Boston, where he was the Symposium Editor on the New England Law Review; and his LL.M....

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...

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...

In addition to practicing law since 1980, and having a perfect 10 excellent ranking on AVVO, Glen Ashman has been a municipal judge since 1988. The combination of judicial and legal experience has trained Glen well to help his clients. Glen has since 2002 been teaching Georgia judges at seminars and by writing the annual Municipal Court Benchbook, used by Judges across Georgia. Glen offers compassionate experienced help at very reasonable fees and personal service you do not get in big firms. Glen is an honors graduate of Mercer Law School.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.