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As an experienced and respected Georgia personal injury attorney, I devote my practice to helping individuals and families throughout the state. I specialize in wrongful death and other serious injuries, as well as trucking and automobile accidents. You are not alone. Along with these types of cases, I also handle nursing home and daycare abuse cases because I firmly believe that the elderly and young, who are sometimes the most vulnerable, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. The practice of law is more than a job to me. I am committed to preserving the constitutional right to a trial by jury and ensuring equal justice for all people in our community. To this end, I am admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, Supreme Court of Georgia, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and all other state and federal courts in Georgia.. I founded Kevin Patrick Law with four guiding principles:

As an attorney I have always been focused on the needs of plaintiffs. I consider it my duty as your attorney to make every part of your case clear to you, each step of the way. I will fight tirelessly for you and remain open to any questions and concerns you have as we work to resolve your case. I understand the perils of a legal battle and that is why I make myself personally available to you at all times (24/7) throughout your case.. I was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida. I earned my bachelors degree in political science from Florida State University, and received my Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School in to starting my own practice I worked in another top-injury firm in Georgia, specializing in wrongful death, trucking accidents, premises liability, and catastrophic personal injury. From day-one I have been dedicated to ensuring and protecting the rights of injured plaintiffs.

As a retired Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice, Ms. Sears draws on her background as a former jurist and elected official to bring a unique combination of skills and outstanding value to her clients.  Among her many roles, she is an appellate lawyer, oral advocate and strategist, in addition to often serving as a neutral in arbitration proceedings and mediations.  Ms. Sears also devotes much of her time assisting managers and institutions facing misconduct allegations, especially sexual, racial and other forms of bias claims, prepare and respond, minimize legal exposure, and protect their reputations.

As a plaintiff's attorney, my primary goal is to help others overcome their legal injustice and see claims through to a successful resolution. My practice currently focuses on legal malpractice litigation, meaning that I pursue claims against other attorneys who were negligent in their representation of a client. The Linley Jones Firm also practices in the area of serious personal injury and wrongful death. Our offices are in Atlanta, but we pursue justice throughout the state, regardless of proximity to Atlanta.. Prior to becoming a plaintiff's attorney, I spent nearly four years defending legal malpractice and medical malpractice claims.  This prior experience gives me a unique perspective on plaintiff's work and the advantage of being able to anticipate defenses to a lawsuit.. I work closely with my clients to develop and execute case strategies and I take pride in helping my clients obtain successful results when a prior attorney let them down.

As a personal injury lawyer in Atlanta, GA, I strive to level the playing field so that my clients enjoy the same rights, privileges, and legal representation as the powerful insurance companies that represent the individuals and corporations that injured them. As a former lawyer for insurance companies, I know how the other side operates in personal injury cases, and I'm ready to put the knowledge and skills gained from those experiences to work for you.. All injury victims suffer from emotional trauma and financial stress after a devastating accident. I am driven to ease the suffering of injury victims and their families by listening to their stories and helping them build strong cases to recover the compensation that they deserve.. I am a litigation and trial attorney that is dedicated to my clients. I practice throughout the Atlanta metro area and actively participate in many legal associations. I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an exclusive group of trial attorneys who have obtained a settlement or verdict of one million dollars or more. I was also named a 2017-2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star, an honor awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Georgia.

As a licensed pilot for many years, Jim Neuberger approaches personal injury cases with a pilot's mindset, always mindful of the need to bring the case in safely. He puts in the hard work early and quickly takes care of case details. He is a careful, steady lawyer, committed to positive outcomes because he knows how important your case is to you.. Jim spent a decade defending insurance companies, learning how they think and what they need in order to resolve cases at the highest level. When he started his own practice six years ago, he put these defender's insights to work helping the injured obtain rightful compensation.. Other lawyers respect Jim Neuberger's abilities and conscientious approach. He has been rated as a top lawyer in Super Lawyers, in Georgia Trend Magazine, the Atlanta Journal Constitution and in Martindale-Hubbell's peer reviews.*. Call Jim if you or a family member has been seriously injured. We will put our pilot's skills and commitment to work on bringing your case in successfully.

As a former prosecutor, Lawanda Nowlin Hodges, Esq. has over a decade of experience prosecuting major felonies, ranging from homicides to public corruption. As a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit, Attorney Hodges prosecuted some of the most heinous crimes, earning her numerous awards including, but not limited to, Attorney of the Year and The Lewis Slaton Award (awarded to the highest achieving prosecutor in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit).. As lead counsel in over 50 felony jury trials, Attorney Hodges is a seasoned trial attorney. She also has successfully prosecuted and assisted in the investigation of over 400 felony matters that involved the interviewing and assessment of hundreds of witnesses. Attorney Hodges understands all stages of a criminal investigation, as she has directly orchestrated legal search warrants and presented dozens of matters before the grand jury, including those involving public officials.. Lawanda Nowlin Hodges, Esq. was also a Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney in DeKalb County, the second largest county in Georgia that has received much news coverage regarding public corruption matters. There, she supervised the Organized Crime Unit that included the Public Integrity, White Collar, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), and Gangs units. As Deputy of these units, Attorney Hodges had a particular concentration on public corruption cases, where she directly oversaw and managed large scale, high-intelligence investigations that took several months—and in some cases, years—to investigate. In this role, she managed parallel and multi-agency investigations, concerning agencies such as the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).. As a former civil litigator, Attorney Hodges has significant experience handling corporate matters, as well. She began her legal career working as an associate at the international firm, King & Spalding, LLP, where she assisted with complex civil matters concerning major corporations in federal court. She returned to the world of business litigation as a senior associate for Ashe, Rafuse & Hill (now Polsinelli) when she first ended her career as a prosecutor in the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office Major Case Unit and prior to returning to the government as Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney for DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office.. The combination of her civil and criminal litigation experience makes Attorney Hodges especially capable to handle sophisticated cases needing the seasoned trial advocacy abilities of a prosecutor and the business acumen of a corporate litigator. With her combined civil and criminal background, she argued dozens of motions and prepared considerable pleadings in state and federal courts.

As a former biochemist, I am uniquely qualified to handle SSI, disability, and medically complicated child welfare cases. These cases require excellent critical thinking skills as well as the ability to read and understand complex medical records. This is my skill set and these cases are my passion.

Arthur began his legal career at the Office of the Public Defender for the Augusta Judicial Circuit. During his time as an Assistant Public Defender, Arthur represented hundreds of criminal defendants and tried both misdemeanor and felony cases to jury verdict. After leaving the Office of the Public Defender, Arthur entered private practice and turned his attention to representing the interests of injured workers across the state of Georgia.. Arthur graduated from Augusta State University, after which he went to work in Alaska as a commercial fisherman. Arthur believes that his experience in Alaska was invaluable, not only because it taught him the meaning of hard work, but also because it helps him to better understand and appreciate his clients' adversities. Notably, Arthur’s stay in Alaska was suddenly cut short when he sustained his very own work-related injury to his left hand as a result of a boating accident.. Upon returning home from Alaska, Arthur attended Mississippi College School of Law. While in law school, Arthur worked for the Office of the Mississippi Secretary of State, and received American Jurisprudence Awards for his outstanding level of performance in Pretrial Practice, Trial Practice, Appellate Advocacy, Products Liability, Business Bankruptcy, and Law & Economics. Arthur’s commitment to law school also earned him the John B. Farese Memorial Trial Advocacy Award and the Mississippi Bankruptcy Conference Award. More recently, in 2018, Arthur was named by Georgia Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star," which is an honor that is given to the top 2.5% of attorneys in their field of practice as voted upon by their peers.. Arthur is currently a member of the State Bar of Georgia, State Bar of Georgia Workers' Compensation Section, State Bar of Georgia Tort & Insurance Practice Section, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Georgia Injured Workers’ Advocates, and DeKalb County Bar Association. Arthur also enjoys spending time with his German Shorthaired Pointer and is an avid outdoorsman.

Are you searching for a personal injury attorney in Atlanta? You should look no further than Ryan A. Johnson, P.C. The firm has more than a decade of trial experience, and they have recovered in excess of $20 million for clients. They can advocate for client interests in both negotiations and the courtroom. Lead Attorney Johnson was selected for inclusion in the 2012 and 2013 Editions of Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and he has been named as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers. To learn more about what they may be able to do for you, call today to get a no-cost consultation.

Anthony (Tony) Sandberg is the owner of the Sandberg Law Firm, an Atlanta based firm with 8 attorneys focused exclusively on consumer bankruptcy. Since the firms founding in 2005 Tony and the firm have represented over 6000 clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The firm has stopped literally hundreds of home foreclosures and helped thousands of families gain a fresh start with their finances. Tony has taught courses in labor law, human resource management and contract negotiations at both the graduate and undergraduate level. He also did graduate work in educational psychology at Northern Arizona University. He also has been an adjunct faculty member at Ottawa University, Maricopa County Community College, and the Devry Graduate School of Management.. Before entering the practice of law in 1999 Tony retired from Lucent Technologies after 31 years in the telecommunications industry. Prior to founding the firm Tony worked as a public defender in South Georgia and practiced bankruptcy at Clark and Washington and King and King. The State Bar of Georgia recognized Tony for “Outstanding Public Service in providing advocacy to low income people of Georgia” from 2005-2010. Tony and his wife live in Mansfield, Georgia where they are restoring a 140-year-old farm home. They are the proud parents of Meaghan Elandsen who works at the firm, Kristine Bump who is the Human Resources Director for a printing firm in Phoenix, AZ, and Matt Sandberg who is an IT manager living in Mesa AZ. They are also the proud grandparents of five who live in Arizona.

Antavius Mitriko Weems (born July 12, 1970-) is an American lawyer best known for representing high-profile individuals and celebrities. He serves, and has frequently appeared in a recurring role as the Braxton family Attorney on the WEtv show, “Braxton Family Values”.[1]. Antavius Weems, named one of the “Nations Best Advocates” and a “Super Lawyer”, is from Atlanta, Georgia. Antavius is the managing partner of The Weems Firm, PC, specializing in entertainment law and high profile civil litigation. Weems has built a reputable image in the Nation as an advocate for his clients, whether celebrity or not.. Antavius Weems was born on July 12, 1970, in Atlanta, Georgia. Weems is the first born, and his mother was a single parent, raising him and his younger siblings in the infamous Atlanta housing project, Carver Homes. Weems was a student at T.H. Slater Elementary School, as well as King Middle School in Atlanta, Georgia. At age 15, Weems' family moved to the Allen Temple Apartments in Atlanta, Georgia, where he first became involved in the entertainment business by co-managing a dance group dubbed, Too Crucial.. Weems is an Atlanta native, having graduated from G. W. Carver High School located in Southeast Atlanta. Antavius Weems earned his B.A. from Clark Atlanta University in 1995 and also earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from the Whitney M. Young, Jr. School of Social work at Clark Atlanta University in 1998. A little known fact about Weems is that he first attended Morris Brown College before transferring to Clark Atlanta University. During college, Weems was a member of the Morris Brown College band, where he played trombone. Weems was also a member of the famed Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society choir.. Mr. Weems received his Juris Doctorate degree from Michigan State University College of Law in June 2001. Weems received numerous awards from the school, including the Wolverine Bar Association Award, the Judge Damon Keith Award from the Wolverine Bar Association, and the Lansing Black Lawyers Scholarship. Antavius was also a member of the ATLA Civil Trial Advocacy Moot Court Board.. While a student at Michigan State University School of Law, Mr. Weems served as the President of the Wolverine Student Bar Association/Black Law Student Association. In his term as President, he was very instrumental in re-establishing the connection with African American alumni of the school after the school moved from Detroit to East Lansing, by beginning the African American Alumni reception to honor alumni of the school.. It remains one of the more popular events for the law school. Mr. Weems also spearheaded a very successful fund-raiser, dubbed "Rumble in the Jungle," wherein Law Professors competed against each other in a "moot-court" style competition that was judged by students. After his presidency, Mr. Weems went on to be elected as Vice Chair of the Midwest Region of the National Black Law Students Association, which is the largest region for the organization.. Before being a Lawyer, Antavius was a Therapist, providing clinical Social Work to families and children.. Antavius Weems started his legal career with the City of Atlanta, representing the City in criminal preliminary hearings and trials. Mr. Weems also served as the liaison from the City Solicitor to the State Legislature, focusing on legislation that impacts the City's legal standing in the criminal area.. Antavius Weems then became an attorney with Fulton County, Georgia working in the Juvenile Court Office of Child Advocate Attorney focusing in the area of deprivation and neglect, representing the "best interest" of the children that came before the court.. Antavius M. Weems, is now the managing partner of The Weems Firm, P.C., a premier full service law firm in downtown Atlanta, which focuses on Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Entertainment/Sports, Corporate Reconstruction and Family Law.. Antavius is regularly called on to comment as a legal expert and has appeared on various major networks including ABC, CBS and Fox. Antavius is also a frequent legal expert and commentator on various radio programs. Antavius has also frequently appeared in a recurring role as the Braxton family Attorney on the WEtv show, “Braxton Family Values”.. Also a sought after speaker, author and lecturer, Antavius has written and published literary studies and articles on legal issues and social welfare topics, such as “An Exploratory study on the impact of self-esteem on youth between the ages 15-18.”. As a philanthropist, Antavius frequently lends his name and resources to causes such as charities that impact domestic violence, children and single mothers.. Weems remains very active in his community, serving on several community boards and as the current President of his Homeowner's Association.. Weems is very active in the Georgia Bar; He has served on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia, as Co-Chair of the YLD Judicial Liaison Committee of the State Bar of Georgia, Co-Chair of the Aspiring Youth Program of the State Bar, Co-Chair of the Judicial Liaison committee of the YLD/State Bar, as well as a Vice President of Gate City Bar Association, and member of the American Bar Association, National Bar Association, Minorities in the Profession Committee of the YLD section of the State Bar of Georgia, and the Atlanta Bar Association.. Weems made history when he served as the youngest and ninth President of the Georgia Alliance of African American Attorneys-a statewide Bar Association for minority Lawyers in Georgia. He is also Board President of Keeping My Kids, Inc, and serves on the Board of People TV Atlanta.. Antavius Weems is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Anson Asbury represents individuals and corporations in all facets of tax litigation and tax controversy. He represents clients in complex tax litigation, audits of employment and payroll tax liabilities, civil and criminal tax fraud, and tax penalties. Representative matters include defense of conservation easements, captive insurance litigation, criminal tax matters, disallowed net operating losses, passive income losses, underreported income, trust fund recovery penalties, and tax promoter penalties. He assists closley held business with the purchase and sale of business assets and larger corporations on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions.. Anson is a regular author of tax articles and a frequent speaker on tax topics. He has been qouted on tax topics in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the Washington Post, the Daily Tax Report, and Tax Notes Today.  His articles have appeared in Tax Notes Federal, the BNA Tax Management Memorandum, the Federal Lawyer and the Journal of Accountancy.. He is a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and the American Bar Foundation.  He is ranked by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers.  He is Martindale Hubbell rated AV Preeminent.. He is the Vice Chair of the Court Practice and Procedure Committee of the American Bar Association, a past Chair of the Atlanta Bar Association Tax Law Section, and a Barrister at the J. Edgar Murdock Inn of Court at the U.S. Tax Court. He is a former reserve officer in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps and a former professor of taxation at the Army Judge Advocate General's School in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Anna W. Howard is an associate who handles a variety of civil litigation matters, including False Claims Act cases.. Anna was born in Birmingham, AL but moved with her family to the Atlanta area in 1992, where she has resided ever since. After graduating from a public high school in Roswell, Georgia, Anna attended the University of Georgia where she graduated cum laude with a degree in International Affairs from the School of Public and International Affairs and a minor in Spanish. At Georgia, Anna served in various leadership roles in the Residence Hall Association, was selected to serve on the Academic Affairs Student Advisory Council, and was initiated into the Omicron Delta Kappa and Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Societies.. After graduation, Anna worked for an insurance company for three years before returning to the University of Georgia for her law degree where she graduated magna cum laude. Anna was actively involved in Georgia's nationally recognized moot court team where she was a finalist and best brief winner at the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Southeast Super Regional Competition and tied for 17th best team in the world at the William C. Vis International Law Arbitration Moot. As a result of her academic and moot court successes, Anna was elected to Order of the Coif and Order of the Barristers and was selected to serve as a pupil in the Joseph Henry Lumpkin Inn of Court. During law school, Anna served as Notes Editor for the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, research assistant to Professor Peter B. Rutledge, and was a member of the Honor Court's 1L Hearing Panel. Anna also was a recipient of the Wyckliffe "Wyck" A. Knox, Jr. Law Scholarship, the ABA Section of Labor & Employment Law & The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. Award for Excellence in the Study of Employment Discrimination Law, and the ABA Section of Intellectual Property & The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. Award for Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property Law.. Following law school, Anna clerked for the Honorable Richard W. Story of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Anna and her husband Andrew now live in Virginia Highland with their dog Savannah and are active members of their church and community.

Andrew Hazen is an attorney in Hall Booth Smith, P.C.'s Atlanta office and focuses his practice in the areas of Agriculture/Food & Beverage, Business and General Liability Litigation, and Real Estate. Andrew assists large and small agribusinesses and food/beverage clients with corporate and regulatory matters, including entity formation, asset purchases, licensing, leasing, real estate, and state and federal regulatory compliance, as well as business litigation and claims arising under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. In addition, he represents clients in the agriculture, food & beverage, construction, real estate, and healthcare industries in business litigation and general liability matters. He is admitted to practice in all Georgia State and Superior Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia.

Andrew Beal has been representing individuals and businesses in civil and commercial litigation for more than 25 years. His background includes working in state and federal courts throughout the region. After beginning his legal career with one of the largest law firms in the nation, he then opened his own boutique law office where he could provide his clients with personal attention and service.. Learn more about attorney Andrew Beal on the Buckley Beal LLP website.

Andrew advises benefits and human resources personnel on matters pertaining to executive compensation and employee benefits including issues arising under the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, COBRA, ADEA, USERRA, FMLA, and various state and federal laws. This often includes:. Employee benefits law is complicated and ever evolving. Andrew is always seeking new solutions to clients’ intricate benefits and compensation issues. Working with the complexities of the tax code is a good fit for his engineering background and skills.. Andrew is a registered IRS Tax Preparer, a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Supreme Court of Georgia and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Andrei Tsygankov is an Atlanta-based attorney and entrepreneur. Andrei’s primary specialization is Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, and Intellectual Property Law, including; IP Licensing, Software Licensing, and Trademark Prosecution. Andrei enjoys navigating complex, multi-faceted transactions to build stable, understandable, and effective deal structures for clients.. In addition to being one of the founding Partners of Founders Legal, Andrei has over 10 years’ experience serving as a C-level executive for companies in the legal, enterprise software, and international distribution and logistics industries.. Given his business background, Andrei promotes a practical approach to the practice of law, focusing first and foremost on providing clear answers, efficient legal solutions, and ultimately, great value to clients.. Andrei also has a passion for supporting the entrepreneurship community, not only working with new companies, but regularly guest lecturing in classes and workshops on legal and business topics.

Andre D. Sailers, Sr., is a prominent Georgia Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney, whose state-wide criminal defense and catastrophic injury practice flourishes from his Atlanta office.  With almost twenty successful years in the field of law, Mr. Sailers still holds firm to the creed of “pursuing justice while offering the highest quality legal representation and superior client satisfaction.”Mr. Sailers is a native of Chicago, Illinois, and earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science and Business Management from the prestigious Bradley University.  He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate degree from the highly acclaimed University of Iowa Law School.  While in law school, he was a member of both the Law Review and the award-winning Mock Trial team.  After receiving his licenses to practice law in both Georgia and the District of Columbia, Mr. Sailers began his legal career in Savannah, Georgia, as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Eugene H. Gadsden in the Superior Court.   Soon after, Mr. Sailers became an Associate Attorney at a private law firm, where he practiced Personal Injury law and served as the Assistant School Board Attorney for Savannah-Chatham County Schools.  Mr. Sailers was extremely active in the Savannah community.  He co-founded “Project S.P.E.A.K.” (Speakers Providing Encouragement to At-risk Kids).  Mr. Sailers is also a proud graduate of the “Leadership Savannah” program. Upon moving to Atlanta, Mr. Sailers worked for the Federal Appeals Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals.  He also served as a Senior Trial Attorney, representing indigent clients in serious felony cases for the Atlanta Public Defender’s Office.  After successfully defending many wrongly accused persons, he decided to become a sole-practitioner and he started the Law office of Sailers & Associates in 2006. Mr. Sailers currently practices serious personal injury law, criminal defense and family law.  He is a member of the American Bar Association, the National Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He is also an alumni of the National Criminal Defense College’s Trial Practice Institute in Macon, Georgia.  Mr. Sailers is one of a select few attorneys that has been qualified by the Georgia Courts to defend death–penalty murder cases.  He has recovered several millions of dollars in damages for his clients in a car accident and wrongful death cases.

An Indiana native (Hoosier Boy), but now a true Atlanta Falcons and Braves fan, W. Winston Briggs has over 25 years of experience and tried more than 150 jury trials. After watching his grandfather, parents, and siblings practice law, Winston decided to follow in their footsteps and pursue this profession at a very young age. Winston obtained his B.A. Degree from DePauw University in 1984 and graduated from Wake Forest University Law School in 1987. Upon graduation, he passed the Georgia Bar exam and joined the law firm of Decker & Hallman (the predecessor to Decker, Hallman, Barber & Briggs.) He is now currently a member of the Georgia Bar, the Florida Bar and multiple federal courts in Georgia, Florida and Louisiana. Winston also serves as President of the West Midtown Business Alliance and is Vice President and serves on the Board of Directors of Peachtree Childtown School, an educational preschool for children in Atlanta. Winston Briggs has successfully tried a wide variety of cases over the years including ones involving auto accidents, trucking accidents, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, chemical exposure injuries, Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS) and many more. Winston works closely with his clients, meeting them at the beginning and throughout each case. His approach to the law is to prepare every case as if it is actually going to go to trial. Helping his clients acquire the full compensation they deserve is a rewarding experience for this attorney.

An emeritus partner in MendenFreiman’s estate planning, trust and estate administration practice areas, Janet Fortune has more than 30 years’ experience in administration of trusts and estates and the legal questions surrounding their drafting and management. She is known for her practical approach to problem solving and her ability to construct her client’s final financial picture to reveal and protect, to the greatest extent possible, the full value of their estate.. Prior to joining MendenFreiman, Janet was the in-house trust counsel at Wachovia Bank and was a founding member of the law firm of Becker & Fortune LLP. In addition to her J.D., she completed extensive graduate level coursework in counseling psychology at the University of Toledo and Georgia State University and finds her studies to be of enormous value when working with clients experiencing grief and loss.

Amy Yarkoni, P.C. is professional corporation engaged in the practice of law.  Amy Yarkoni is focused on providing personalized service to individuals, families, and business owners with wealth transfer, life, and legacy planning needs.  Whether what you need a simple will or specialized trusts and tax planning, a formal guardianship or conservatorship for a parent or a special needs child, or assistance with the administration of an estate or probate proceding, we can help.. Ms. Yarkoni holds a Bachelor Degree in Business from Dallas Baptist University and graduated from Georgia State University College of Law with a Juris Doctor, receiving honors in Litigation. She is an active member of Wealth Counsel, a national network of estate planning attorneys.  She is also a member of the American Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association, General and Fiduciary Section,  Atlanta Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, and Missouri Bar Association.. She volunteers with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and the DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation.

AMNA R. SHIRAZI, JD. LEGAL EXPERT / DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE ADVISORAccomplished attorney with 12+ years of experience representing diverse clients in complex immigration matters.  Possess in-depth knowledge of democratic governance and reform, particularly in Islamic countries in the Middle East and South Asia. Offer insightful electoral and legal advice in global emerging democracies, successfully promoting strong democratic governance. Successfully support and advise private consulting firms and NGOs. Advocate for immigration reform, fair elections, and human rights. Write well-received articles and op-ed pieces. Participate in panel discussions, teaching seminars, and interviews to educate the community. Successfully represent asylum clients who face political persecution, gender discrimination, and unreasonable detention. Proficient in English, Urdu, Hindi, Spanish, and Punjabi. Pursuing LLM focused on Democratic Governance Issues at Emory University. Possess genuine passion for increasing access to human rights, providing incisive policy advice, advocating for democratic governance and immigration reform. Key areas of focus include:Immigration Policies • Border Security • Human Rights • Islam and Democracy • South Asian Affairs • Muslim-American Relations • U.S. National Security Policy • Anti-Terrorism Efforts. ACTIVITIES. WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF ATLANTA YOUNG LEADERS, Atlanta, GA. 2010-Present Conference Director and Executive Committee MemberDeliver presentations and moderate panel discussions at public briefings to diplomats, global business leaders, and experts. Collaborate closely with Board of Directors to facilitate private forums, roundtable discussions, cultural exchanges, and foreign policy briefings. Collaborated with academic institutions to enrich research and dialogue on critical international issues.Planned conference focused on Democratization and cultivating young leaders.Chosen to participate on panel discussion focused on issues facing immigrants and refugees.THE CARTER CENTER, Atlanta, GA. 2010 Sudan Presidential Election MonitorMonitored the first Sudanese Presidential election in 24 years as an international election observer. Inspected voter registration policies, ballots, and election sites in Khartoum Province. Provided tactical support.SEEDR/L3C, Inc., Atlanta, GA. 2009-Present Immigration and Business Development AdvisorAssist global R&D organization offering governments, NGOs, and individuals with better access to sustainable development. Provide incisive advice on immigration issues and increase outreach in emerging democracies. Developed and deployed relevant technology-enabled solutions to drive progress.Collected proposals from aid organizations, identifying funding sources and providing legal advice.SHAMS, Ramallah, Palestine. 2010-Present U.S. General CounselProvide fundraising support for non-profit, NGO Media Center focused on promoting women’s rights. Review project proposals and present to U.S. donors. Sign contracts and protect intellectual property.DAI PAKISTAN, Atlanta, GA. 2010-Present Legal ExpertProvide legal advice on human rights, anti-corruption, and legislative and election reform in Pakistan as part of private development consulting firm with contracts with the World Bank and USAID. Review UN documents and research data on government corruption. Generated reports on solution and bidding ideas.AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYER’S ASSOCIATION, Atlanta, GA. 2010-Present Advocacy Committee MemberLobby and advocate for immigration reform. Advocate for fair enforcement of immigration legislation, including HB87. Educate state legislators on detrimental impacts of harsh immigration legislation on economic interests. Participate in public dialogues on immigration policies.Appointed to the GSU Dept. of Religious Studies Advisory Board. Guest lecturer at Emory University School of Law.Volunteer with Project Open Hand, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army. and Emory School of Law pro-bono projects.

Amir A. Nowroozzadeh concentrates his practice on personal injury, business transactions, and estate planning.. He graduated cum laude from the College of William and Mary and gradauted with a juris doctroate degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. During law school, he received the CALI Award for best exam in his Antitrust & Trade Regulation course, multiple Dean’s list recognitions.  He served as an editor on the South Carolina Journal of International Law & Business and researched international banking regulations.

Amanda A. Farahany is the managing partner at Barrett & Farahany, LLP. She has spent her career pursuing civil justice for her clients and her community, representing individuals in matters of libel, overtime, employment law, and sexual harassment litigation. In addition to her work as an Atlanta employment lawyer, she also serves as an adjunct professor of law at Emory Law School, where she teaches Advanced Trial Advocacy. She is proud to be an award-winning attorney, having been recognized by institutions such as Georgia Super Lawyers, National Advocates, Martindale-Hubbell, and the American Registry. To schedule your complimentary consultation, call their offices today!. To learn more about Attorney Farahany, visit her page on the Barrett & Farahany, LLP website at: