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Passion for the work and true compassion for her clients is what keeps Holly Geerdes at the apex of her profession. Driven by her belief that everyone deserves the best legal representation possible, and rated in the top tier of attorneys by courts and her peers, she’s spent more than 22 years committed to providing justice and peace of mind for clients in civil and criminal courts.. Raised in Iowa, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa in 1997, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2000. A fierce litigator, she has both prosecuted and defended in criminal court, serving as a Public Defender, and later as Director of Capital Appeals under the Attorney General for the state of Georgia. In 2006, she founded Geerdes & Associates, and established Estate Law Center USA in 2013, a successful estate planning law firm based in Atlanta and serving New York, Boston, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Texas.. Holly Lynn Geerdes has earned much acclaim and numerous honors throughout her career, including: Named in the “Top 100 ” litigators by the National Trial Lawyers; Awarded Supreme Court “Case of the Year” in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 by Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; "Top Rated" designation from Super Lawyers; and an Avvo “Superb” rating. Prominent in the legal community, she serves as an adjunct law professor, has served on several State Bar boards and committees, speaks at seminars for attorneys and judges, and trains lawyers, financial advisors, and CPAs on asset protection.. An expert educator and public speaker, Geerdes hosts free weekly 1-hour estate planning webinars discussing asset protection strategies. Taking the time to get to know them and to understand their needs, she explains her clients’ options and crafts plans tailored to their specific concerns and legal objectives, and drafts necessary documents to establish wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical directives.. With more than 50 years of combined experience, Geerdes and the other skilled attorneys at Estate Law Center USA are capable of handling a wide variety of complex legal matters. While they specialize in estate planning - including wills, trusts, business succession, elder law, and asset protection – they also are highly experienced in business litigation, family law, medicaid, veterans’ benefits, personal injury, and criminal defense.. Actively involved in the community, she is a member or serves on the boards for the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association, the National Association of REALTORS, the Gwinnett County Bar Association, and Rotary International.. Estate Law Center USA1100 Cambridge Sq., Ste B,Alpharetta GA 30009Phone:Website:

I am a named partner with Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC where I also serve as CIO and head of our technology law practice group. My practice focuses on matters involving business and technology law, including: technology and internet law; general corporate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, partnership and LLC law, and commercial litigation; employment law, including executive employment agreements, employment manuals, sales, distributor, and independent contractor agreements, and employment litigation; data security and privacy law; commercial real estate, including commercial lease preparation and negotiation, sales, acquisitions, construction and construction litigation; and intellectual property law including trademarks, service marks, I also speak at various events and have lectured at various seminars, including The Atlanta Women's Association of Communications and Advertising Professionals, The Georgia Counsel of Prosecuting Attorneys, The North Fulton Bar Association, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, The Metro Atlanta Small Business Association, The Atlanta Technology Association, and various networking organizations. I also regularly participate in events sponsored by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, PowerCore, Corporate Connections, and the 400 Technology Connection.Since 1997, I also have been involved in coaching and mentoring the highly successful Milton High School Young Lawyers' Association Mock Trial Team. Milton’s team has placed in the top of its region consistently since my involvement with the program. In 2006, I was awarded the Outstanding Attorney Coach of the Year award by the Georgia Bar Association in connection with leading the Milton Team to a second place finish in the Mock Trial State Championship.I and my family are active members of Congregation Dor Tamid in Johns Creek, Georgia, where we are involved in educational and volunteer efforts and including outreach to young families.In my free time I enjoy photography, guitar, backpacking, creating art, cooking, collecting (and enjoying) wine, and both listening to and creating music of all types.

CURRENT POSITIONS. Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia (formerly Briskin & Associates, L.C.). Attorney.  Assist clients in matters involving business law (incl. general corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchise law, employment law, securities, partnership and LLC law, and commercial litigation), commercial real estate (incl. commercial lease preparation and negotiation, sales, and acquisitions), and non-profit corporations (incl. the formation of and application for tax-exempt status for charitable organizations, private foundations, trade associations, and other non-profit organizations).  May 1999 to present.. Reinhardt College, McCamish School of Business, Waleska & Alpharetta, Georgia. Adjunct Professor.  Teach courses for business, communication and organizational leadership students, including Business Law and Ethics, Media Law, and Entrepreneurial Law.  January 2001 to present.. Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Alpharetta, Georgia. Member, Board of Directors.  Advise regarding goals and activities of the GNFCC, assist in recruiting members for the GNFCC, and communicate issues of concern to the constituents of the GNFCC to elected officials.  October 2006 to present.. 400 Technology Connection, Alpharetta, Georgia. Founder, Steering Committee Member.  Member of seven-member committee that conceived, planned, and implemented the 400 Technology Connection in coordination with Microsoft Corp.  June 2004 to present.. Alpharetta Economic Development Authority, Alpharetta, Georgia. Director & Officer.  Appointed by the Alpharetta City Council to the authority charged with promoting economic development in the City of Alpharetta.  January 2007 to present.. Alpharetta Downtown Development Authority, Alpharetta, Georgia. Director.  Appointed by the Alpharetta City Council to the authority charged with promoting economic development  in the downtown area of the City of Alpharetta.  May 2007 to present.

Business litigation attorney with over 32 years of experience providing goal oriented and cost effective represenation in state and federal courts for small and large sized businesses.. Areas of practice include business litigation, insurance coverage, construction, employment, real estate, debtor/creditor, landlord/tenant, and shareholder/partnership disputes.. Practicing in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek, Cumming, Canton and throughout the metro Atlanta area including Fulton, Forsyth, Cherokee, Gwinnett, Cobb and DeKalb Counties.. LinkedIn information at .

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Alpharetta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Alpharetta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Alpharetta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Alpharetta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Alpharetta and surrounding areas.