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No one chooses to go through a family law matter as it typically causes disruption in the lives of those involved. Atlanta family law attorney Brooke M. French understands the disruption, difficulty and stress that often accompanies family law situations and strives to diffuse the rancor while guiding her clients through their legal matters as efficiently and compassionately as possible.. Brooke represents clients in all aspects of domestic relations litigation in Atlanta-area courts, including divorce, separate maintenance, child custody and support modifications, contempt, post-divorce modification and enforcement, family violence, paternity, legitimation, and prenuptial agreements. As a parent herself, she has focused on the needs of children in divorce and custody cases throughout her two decade career. Knowing that children’s needs are sometimes inadvertently overshadowed when parents are struggling, Brooke educates her clients about the impact their decisions will have on children. She takes a special interest in protecting children and maintaining stability in their lives as the family structure changes.. Brooke understands that each family situation is unique and gives each client individualized and personal attention. Because of the complex emotions involved, Brooke frequently utilizes creative strategies to guide a case to resolution. Brooke works closely with her clients to reach a resolution as she strongly believes collaboration results in the best outcome in the majority of family law cases – particularly those in which children of any age are involved. Brooke recognizes that not all cases can resolve in that manner and, in those situations, she is a fierce advocate for her clients, using her attention to detail, her passion for her clients’ cases and her desire to help others to .. Brooke trained as a Guardian ad Litem nearly 20 years ago and is on the list of preferred attorneys for these matters in Fulton and Cobb counties. She is a civil mediator, a domestic relations mediator, a domestic violence mediator and an arbitrator. She is a registered neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Brooke also recently trained as a Parent Coordinator to assist parents navigate their co-parent relationship after their case concludes.. Brooke has been selected for several professional honors, including Top 50 Women by Georgia Super Lawyers, Georgia Super Lawyer, Georgia Trend Legal Elite, and Georgia Top 40 Family Lawyer Under 40. She is the author of numerous articles and is a frequent presenter on family law matters to legal organizations and local news media. Brooke volunteers with several bar organizations and has leadership roles within the Atlanta Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Foundation and Weltner Inn of Court. Brooke is also a founding member of Impact100 Atlanta, a co-chair of Friends of Underwood Hills Park and volunteers frequently at her children’s schools.. Brooke is originally from Massachusetts. She is still, and always will be, an avid Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics fan and has indoctrinated her husband and children into the life of a Boston sports fan. Outside of the office, Brooke is found spending time with her family, driving carpool, attending her children’s activities, cuddling with their rescued pup, enjoying the company of friends, traveling or planning the family’s next travel adventure.

Lila Newberry Bradley was delighted to expand the range of her practice by joining the firm in 2013, and she is now a named partner of Claiborne|Fox|Bradley|Goldman LLC. Lila represents clients who are creating and growing families through adoption or assisted reproduction. She believes that all people deserve the opportunity to build a family.. Lila is the former director of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation’s Children’s Law Programs where she worked with volunteer lawyers to provide pro bono legal representation for children who were in foster care or were the subject of high-conflict custody disputes. To bring attention to the rights and needs of children, Lila authored the publication, “Family Preservation in Georgia: A Legal Guide to Preventing Unnecessary Removal to State Custody”. Lila also served as a visiting scholar with the Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic of Emory University School of Law to provide training to attorneys concerning the legal aspects of family preservation. Lila continues to have a special interest in the legal issues surrounding children in foster care, and she provides training to foster parents on how the law and the court process can ensure that children’s rights and interests are protected.. Lila knows that children will benefit when family members are secure in their legal rights and interests through proper estate planning and LGBT family agreements such as advance directives for healthcare, financial powers of attorney, domestic partnership agreements, post-adoption contact agreements, and standby guardianships. Lila’s background as a business lawyer informs her ability to prepare contracts and instruments to document and secure a family’s legal interests.. Lila received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature in 1982 from the University of Georgia. She is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia. Lila is also a member of the Georgia Association of Counsel for Children and the National Association of Counsel for Children, and she served as a member and Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Association of Counsel for Children for five years. She is a Fellow in Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers.. Lila and her family are active members of Neighborhood Church, a progressive congregation that is a proud member of the Reconciling Ministries Network of United Methodist churches. She is an avid camper and paddler.

Kimberly D. Stevens is a Partner with Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. She is an experienced civil trial attorney who represents Fortune 500 companies and governmental entities in complex business disputes, premises and product liability matters, catastrophic injuries, employment and toxic tort litigation. Before joining HPTY, Kimberly served as in-house counsel for an energy company representing the parent company, its subsidiaries, employees and officers in civil litigation and providing counsel to the business units. Prior to working as counsel for the energy company, Kimberly worked for one of the “Big Three” American automobile companies as a member of management teams in operations, human resources, and labor negotiations.

Jon Hedgepeth is rated "AV" by Martindale Hubbell and is a past president of the Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Section.  He is actively involved with the Atlanta Bar Association and the Georgia Bar Associaiton. Mr. Hedgepeth isa Barrister with the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inns of Court, is a member of the Lawyer's Club of Atlanta and the Old Warhorse Lawyer's Club.. Mr. Hedgepeth has been repeatedly recognized as Georgia Trend Magazine's "Legal Elite,"  has repeatedly been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Atlanta Magazine, and he is listed as Worth Magazine's Top 100 Lawyers in America.

I have focused my practice on all aspects of family and domestic relations law, including divorce, division of assets, custody, alimony, child support, support modification, legitimation, paternity, and contempt since 1987. I have been privileged to hold many leadership positions in the legal profession in the State of Georgia, including fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers which is an exclusive organization of the nation's preeminent family law practitioners, master of the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inn of Court, chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education which bears primary responsibility for basic training and continuing education of Georgia's judicial branch, and chair of the the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency. I frequently speak on family-law topics throughout Georgia and have published many articles on family law for Continuing Legal Education seminars. I am a co-author of family law legislation. In addition to my trial experience, I have extensive expertise in resolving cases by mediation and settlement, I am also a fully-trained mediator and late-case evaluator.

Christina Campbell is the Principal Attorney of The Campbell Law Practice, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to law school, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology. Subsequently, she returned to her hometown, where she received her law degree from The University of Tennessee College of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2003. Following her graduation from law school, she commenced her career at prominent law firms in Atlanta, Georgia.. In 2011, Christina Campbell formed The Campbell Law Practice, LLC, which is focused on making a greater impact on families. She is an experienced adoption attorney, and a Fellow of the Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers, Inc. Her adoption practice includes, Adult, Agency, Foster Care, Interstate, Third Party, Relative and Stepparent Adoptions. She also provides representation to birth mothers who are considering or have already made the decision of adoption. She has been a volunteer with Atlanta Legal Aid Society’s Relative Caregiver Project since 2011. Family has always been a priority and passion for Christina Campbell. She is very active in her church, The Midtown Bridge Church, where her husband is the Lead Pastor. She also enjoys spending time with her children and running.. Adoption Presentations & Trainings:o State Bar of Georgia, Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers (GCAL) – Effecting the Revocation of the Voluntary Surrender (November 2019).o Georgia Association of License Adoption Agencies (GALAA) – Adult Adoption (October 2019).o Atlanta Legal Aid Society (ALAS) – Handling Relative Adoptions Under Georgia’s New Adoption Code (March 2019).o The Midtown Bridge Church – Foster Care and Adoption Training (February 2019).o The Center for Resources and Support (GACRS) Webinar - Georgia’s New Adoption Code (January 2019).o The Georgia Center for Resources and Support (GACRS) Webinar - Relative Adoptions (January 2018).o Atlanta Legal Aid Society (ALAS) – Grandparent/Relative Project – Adoption Training (June 2017).o DeKalb County Grandparent Association – Supporting Relatives in Adoption (2013).o DeKalb County Grandparent Association - Empowering Grandparents through Adoptions (2012).. If you would like to discuss your specific legal need with Ms. Campbell, you can do so by scheduling a consultation. Her law firm is conveniently located on the southwest side of Atlanta.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.