Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Atlanta Area

I am an estate planning and probate attorney, and am particularly passionate about making my services as easy and convenient as possible.  In addition to being able to visit my office, clients can now have consultations via video conference.  I also meet elderly or ill clients at their homes or at the hospital. Helping clients through difficult times or helping them to plan around issues is the most rewarding part of my practice.. After graduating from the University Of Tennessee College Of Law, I practiced law in Northern Virginia.  Although I loved my time there, I was thrilled to move back to the South because it’s home.. I’m active in the Atlanta University of Tennessee System Board, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, Atlanta Bar, Phi Alpha Delta's Atlanta Alumni Chapter, Georgia Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce.. Off the clock, I enjoy cracking open a good book; snuggling with my dog, Spenser; attending local craft beer festivals; and challenging my husband, Walt, to a board game.

I am an attorney, CPA, Certified Financial Planner(r), PFS, and Certified Senior Advisor. My initial consultation is complimentary. We work on a fixed fee.

I am a founding partner of Gaslowitz Frankel LLC, a premiere fiduciary litigation law firm in Atlanta, GA.  My firm and I have represented numerous executors, trustees, heirs, and beneficiaries in connection with allegations of breaches of fiduciary duties.

I am a fiduciary litigator with a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School as well as both accounting and finance degrees, summa cum laude, from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. My litigation practice at Gaslowitz Frankel LLC involves representing family members, corporate fiduciaries and business owners in complex will, trust, estate, guardianship and partnership disputes.. My firm handles potential breaches of fiduciary duties and disputes in probate matters, estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, businesses, and partnerships. To my clients, I am a counselor in every sense of the word. I guide people in making both legal and practical decisions in times of enormous emotional stress, while at the same time helping them gain perspective on what matters and what is oftentimes distraction or noise. I publish and lecture frequently in the area of fiduciary disputes and particularly on the resolution and avoidance of those disputes, and have been interviewed frequently by national publications, including the New York Times, Fortune Magazine, Time Magazine, and U.S. News and World Report. I have also appeared numerous times on CNN and several local media outlets as an expert commentator on high-profile estate and trust disputes in the news. For more information, please email or call.

George E. Nowack, Jr. has dedicated his entire legal career to representing community associations. Mr. Nowack began representing associations in 1981 at the law firm Hyatt & Rhoads, PC, which was one of the first firms in the United States to represent homeowner and condominium associations. In 1991, Mr. Nowack founded the Community Association Practice at Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, P.C., where he practiced for 25 years. Mr. Nowack and his law partner Julie McGhee Howard formed NowackHoward, LLC in October 2016 after working together for 20 years at WNCW.. In addition to Mr. Nowack's extensive community association practice, he is a nationally recognized expert on community association insurance issues, especially Director's & Officer's claims and coverage for theft of community association funds. Mr. Nowack is also an expert on Fair Housing Law. He has already successfully defended 67 associations in Fair Housing Act claims. In addition, throughout his career, Mr. Nowack has been a stalwart in drafting amendments to the Georgia Condominium Act and the Georgia Property Owners' Association Act as well as advising the Georgia Real Estate Commission's drafting of the Community Association Managers' Licensing law.. An active member of the Community Associations Institute since 1982, Mr. Nowack was one of the earliest members of Georgia's CAI Chapter, and served as Georgia Chapter President in 1990. Mr. Nowack went on to serve two terms on CAI's National Board of Trustees and served as CAI National President from 1994-1995. Since 1984, Mr. Nowack has been a featured presenter on numerous issues at more than 25 of CAI's National Conferences and 30 of CAI's Law Seminars and he has been a favorite speaker at local CAI chapters across the country.. In light of his dedication and commitment to CAI, Mr. Nowack has received many awards and special recognition over the years. In 2003, Mr. Nowack received CAI-Georgia's Educator of the Year Award. In 2004 and 2005, Mr. Nowack received CAI-National's President's Award for his extraordinary services to CAI's National Presidents. Mr. Nowack received CAI-National's 2007-2008 Award of Excellence in Designations. In addition, in recognition of Mr. Nowack's exceptional dedication to CAI, in May 2011, he received CAI-National's Distinguished Service Award.. In 1994, Mr. Nowack's peers named him to the charter class of the College of Community Association Lawyers. Mr. Nowack was elected to the College's Board of Governors in 2002. He served two terms as the Dean of the College from 2007-2009. Since 2000, Mr. Nowack has served as a member of the faculty of the College's annual Community Association Law Seminar and, for 14 years, at the two general opening sessions of the Law Seminar, Mr. Nowack co-presented a review of the 50 most significant cases affecting community associations and the resulting trends. In 2010, the College presented Mr. Nowack with the Gurdon Buck Award, the College's most prestigious recognition.. Mr. Nowack is also a prolific writer on community association law. With more than 500 articles used in seminars and workshops, Mr. Nowack has also written weekly columns on community association issues for the Atlanta Journal & Constitution and the Gainesville Times, as well as publishing articles in Common Ground, Real Property & Probate, the Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Newsletter of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, and other publications. Mr. Nowack has been quoted in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal and has been the featured guest on local and nationally syndicated radio shows.. Featured Interviews:. October 30, 2020 - 11 Alive News - "VERIFY: Yes, HOA's in Georgia can regulate political signs". June 8, 2020 - 11 Alive News - "Why are many neighborhood pools still closed?". June 4, 2020 - Atlanta Journal Constitution - "Metro Atlanta HOAs weigh risks of opening pools amid coronavirus". May 4, 2020 - 11 Alive News - "'Profit off the pandemic': Homeowners fear fines, legal action from HOA for unkept yards". November 20, 2019 - 11 Alive News - "Woman's battle with HOA ended with her losing home, them purchasing it for $3.24". November 15, 2017 - "Community Association Attorney George Nowack Joins Law Council of Washington and Lee University Law School"

For the first 15 years of my career I was an estate tax attorney with the IRS in the Atlanta district office.  In that capacity, I examined hundreds of gift and estate tax returns, negotiated tax settlements and assisted IRS Counsel with docketed Tax Court cases.  Since, leaving the IRS, I have used the knowledge and experience I gained there to assist cllients in navigating through the intricacies of the tax code as it relates to trusts and estate matters.  My clients also include family business owners, tax motivated investors and individuals engaged iin tax controversies with the IRS.

Daniel is a native of Atlanta, Georgia.  He attended the University of Georgia, where he received his B.A., magna cum laude, in three years.  Prior to entering law school, Daniel worked at a local commercial real estate and land management firm.  Daniel received his J.D., cum laude, from Georgia State University Law School.  While attending GSU, Daniel interned with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, where he assisted ACCG’s excellent legislative advocacy team research legal issues relating to current and proposed litigation and draft various publications framing common legal issues for local governments.. Daniel joined the Finley Firm in August 2011.  The focal points of Daniel’s practice are insurance defense, especially premises liability matters, and all types of commercial litigation, including real estate disputes, violations of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, construction litigation, landlord/tenant matters, and eminent domain.  Daniel also has extensive experience assisting clients with lease and other contract preparation, as well as business formation documents.  He has also defended Georgia businesses and insurers against workers’ compensation claims and, in the process, litigated and settled numerous such cases.. Education. B.A., Magna Cum Laude, University of Georgia, History, Latin, and Classical Cultures,. 2007 J.D., Cum Laude, Georgia State University Law School, 2011. Admitted to Practice. U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Georgia. 11th Circuit Court. Georgia. -(all trial courts). -Supreme Court of Georgia. Professional Affiliations/Memberships. State Bar of Georgia

Consumer Rights & Construction Litigation Attorney. Over the course of my 20 year legal career, I have acted as legal counsel in hundreds of cases and disputes or various types, ranging from simple breach of contract actions in Small Claims (Magistrate) Court, to multi-party actions in Superior Court to complex Class Actions in Federal Court. Currently my practice is primarily devoted to Construction/Real Estate law and litigation (e.g. liens, breach of contract and related claims/disputes between businesses as well as consumers) and Consumer Rights/Credit litigation (e.g. Truth in Lending Act [TILA], Fair Credit Reporting/Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Acts [FCRA/FACTA], Fair Debt Collection Practices Act [FDCPA], Fair Credit Billing Act [FCBA], Consumer Leasing Act [Regulation Z], Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act [RESPA], Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act [HOEPA], Home Affordable Modification Program [HAMP], Making Homes Affordable Program [MHA], Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ["Dodd-Frank"], Telephone Consumers Protection Act [TCPA], Junk Fax Prevention Act [JFPA] and related Federal Consumer Protection laws as well as those applicable in the State of Georgia.. Before starting my own firm, I practiced as a Litigation Associate at one of the nation's largest firms, Epstein, Becker & Green, representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants in complex commercial disputes. Prior to that, I was a Litigation Associate with one of Atlanta's oldest law firms, Greer, Klosik & Daugherty (GKD)[its name has since expanded], where I began my legal career. At GKD I handled primarily Insurance Defense matters, but I was also involved in a handful of plaintiff's personal injury cases. It was there that I developed the core foundation of my civil litigation experience; during the first few years of practice, I took or defended scores of depositions and was fortunate enough to have my first opportunity to act as lead counsel in a number of jury trials throughout the state. On a non-professional level, I devote a significant portion of my free time to road bicycling, and over the last eight years I have become an avid recreational/competitive cyclist and occasionally participate in cycling races throughout the state. I hold a Category 4/5 USCA Road Cycling License and as of 2008 was ranked 67th in the state in my age group. I am a Member of both CycleWorks [a/k/a North Ga. Cycling Association] and Dunwoody Cycling and frequently attend various Group Rides around the state.. I am also an avid tennis player [USTA 4.0], alpine skier, backpacker [I have hiked all sections of the GA AT, the Benton MacKaye Trail and many other trails in the SE] and competitive pool (billiards) player, and have won numerous tournaments in the latter over the years. I own two Pugs - my only "children" - and am a vocal proponent of Animal Rights and Environmental/Wilderness Protection [to name just a few], sometimes becoming involved with various causes related thereto. I am or have been a Member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), Atlanta Lawyers Club, the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), ACLU, Dunwoody North Civic Assoc., Open Dekalb, Inc.; F.O.R. Dekalb County, Inc., Rails to Trails, P.A.T.H., USA Cycling, Sierra Club and the Appalachian Trial Conservatory.. PLEASE NOTE: Free consultations subject to scheduling availability and do not mean free legal advice - I will not offer legal advice without an attorney-client relationship. The idea here is to determine if your matter falls within my practice area.

Clarence K. Lau is a member of Winter Capriola Zenner’s transactional practice group. Clarence’s practice includes general corporate, business, and real estate law, with a particular focus on representing community associations of condominium, townhome, single-family and mixed-use developments. He is dedicated to helping his clients navigate through and resolve complex legal issues. Clarence has been a frequent lecturer at education classes for homeowners, board of directors and property managers, and has written numerous articles related to the real estate and Community Association industries. Clarence is actively involved in the Georgia Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and currently serves on the Programming committee.. Clarence was born in Hong Kong and raised in Houston, TX. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and his law degree from Washington University in Saint Louis School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, and is admitted to the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Chuck Van Horn is a shareholder at Berman Fink Van Horn where his practice involves business and commercial litigation with an emphasis in litigation arising out of real estate transactions.. Chuck’s practice includes representation of lenders, mortgage companies, loan default services, title companies, attorneys, real estate brokers, appraisers, builders and developers in all types of disputes, including loan enforcement, foreclosure claims and related litigation, title litigation, contract disputes, business torts, unfair competition claims, malpractice allegations, and partnership, shareholder and other internal corporate disputes, particularly those arising out of real estate enterprises.. Chuck handles a significant number of cases involving fraudulent claims, and has tried such claims to jury verdict.. Chuck’s representation of builders, developers and contractors includes representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving construction defects, title issues, as well as disputes involving tortious interference with business and contractual relations, breach of fiduciary duty and/or duty of loyalty, and unfair and deceptive trade practices.. Chuck’s representation of real estate professionals includes professional malpractice actions against real estate brokers, appraisers, attorneys, title abstract companies, and other licensed professionals. This portion of Chuck’s practice also includes handling claims for unpaid real estate commissions, and representing real estate professionals before administrative agencies such as the Georgia Real Estate Commission, and local Boards of Realtors.. Chuck lectures frequently on trends in the real estate industry, including conducting numerous seminars on foreclosure issues and fraudulent conveyance claims. In addition, Chuck has spoken to real estate brokers and other professionals providing practical tips on malpractice prevention and other emerging issues in the real estate industry. Chuck has also conducted seminars on how to identify mortgage fraud.. Named a Top 100 Georgia Super Lawyer since 2013, as well as Super Lawyer in 2014 – 2009, 2006, Chuck has taught as an adjunct professor at Emory University School of Law. He served as the Chair of the Real Estate Section,  as well as Secretary and Treasurer of that Section.  In addition, he has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Litigation Section of the Atlanta Bar. Chuck is the Alumni Recruitment Network Coordinator for Georgia on behalf of his alma mater, Villanova University.. After graduating from Villanova University, Chuck obtained his law degree from The Emory University School of Law, and has lived in Atlanta since 1991, Chuck is married to Christy Van Horn and has three young daughters, Sara, Kate and Claire. Chuck ran track and cross-country in college, and remains an active runner and is an avid baseball fan.

Attorney Julie McGhee Howard is a co-founder and managing partner of NowackHoward, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Howard practices community association law and represents condominium and homeowner associations in the Atlanta region and throughout Georgia.. Ms. Howard has extensive experience advising community associations in real estate matters and general counsel issues, including association meetings and parliamentary guidance, assessment collection, construction defect claims, covenant and rule enforcement, developer transition and disputes, Fair Housing Act claims, lien foreclosure, owner bankruptcy, owner dispute resolution, property tax appeals, zoning appeals and other general litigation.. Ms. Howard graduated from Furman University, earned her law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and is licensed as an instructor for the Georgia Real Estate Commission. She gained valuable legal experience by clerking for a judge and practicing as a shareholder and managing partner at another private Georgia-based firm. She has been admitted to practice law in Georgia since 1993.. Using her legal experience and skills to the fullest, Ms. Howard has made significant contributions to the legal profession. She has assisted in the drafting of each amendment to the Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act and the Georgia Condominium Act since 2007, and regularly testifies before the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia State Senate committees on proposed community association laws.. Ms. Howard is a past president and board of trustee’s member for the national Community Associations Institute. She is also a past president and board member, in addition to many other roles, of the Community Associations Institute of Georgia.  Ms. Howard is a fellow in the College of Community Association Lawyers, and served on its Board of Governors through 2019.  She was 2018 President of the College. Ms. Howard also belongs to the Sandy Springs Bar Association and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta.

As a CFP® with an MBA and several years of experience as a financial advisor at one of the largest financial companies in the world, no tax and estate attorney is better suited than Everett Morris to provide tax law, estate law, and business planning law services that are in line with the clients’ financial plans.. Everett resides in the Pine Hills Neighborhood in Brookhaven his wife and their two young children.  Everett serves on the board of the Castleberry Square Condominium Association, and on the board of PEDS.  Everett serves as a volunteer coach for children’s basketball at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Buckhead and for children’s soccer at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Buckhead.

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.

Admitted to practice law in Georgia since 1994, Daniel D. Munster has invested more than twenty-five years assisting Georgians with various Eldercare, Special Needs, and traditional Estate Planning matters. While his main office is located in Atlanta, Georgia, the firm provides representation to clients across the state without regard to geographic location. When distance presents a challenge, meeting at a satellite office or via video conference is possible.. The opportunity to care for an aging or disabled loved one can be an incredible blessing, yet can also present a minefield fraught with pitfalls for those lacking a comprehensive estate / long-term care plan consisting of the ideal asset structure and legal documents (Wills, Trusts, General Powers of Attorney and/or Medical Directives). Whether the client is adapting their estate in crisis mode because nursing home care is needed in real time or implementing a plan preemptively, Mr. Munster’s goal is always to provide effective and easily understood advice leading to the client’s objective. While the firm offers assistance with traditional estate planning matters, many of Mr. Munster's cases involve long-term care planning and asset protection via nursing home Medicaid and/or VA long-term care benefits.. Mr. Munster's ethical and compassionate approach to the practice of law has earned favorable recognition within the legal community. For example, Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Mr. Munster its highest peer review rating (AV Preeminent) every year since 2005. Atlanta Magazine has named him a SuperLawyer® each year since 2007. Best Lawyers in America® has included Mr. Munster in its rankings (Elder Law / Trusts & Estates) in 2019 and 2020. Finally, U.S. News & World Report ranked Mr. Munster’s law firm among Georgia’s “Tier 1 – Best Law Firms” in the recently released 10th Edition (2020) of their prestigious annual rankings.

A native of Atlanta, Greg attended Mercer University for both his undergraduate and law degrees, and was awarded his law degree with honors in 1985. Prior to forming Walling Law Firm, P.C., he was a partner with the Atlanta law firms of Jones & Walling, P.C., Greg B. Walling , P.C. and Stout Walling Atwood LLC. Putting his more than 30 years’ experience to work, Greg assists large and small businesses, as well as individuals, with their legal needs. Martindale-Hubbell, the premier attorney directory, has awarded him with an AV rating, the highest rating it gives for attorney competency.  His clients benefit from Greg's vast knowledge of commercial real estate, business litigation and corporate matters and frequently retain him as their outside general counsel.

A member of the State Bar of Georgia and the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, Attorney David Houtsma is a Partner in the north Atlanta office of Albright, Houtsma & Clark, LLC. In his capacity there, Attorney David Houtsma is a specialist in commercial and residential real estate transactions, corporate law, and e-commerce law. In addition, Attorney David Houtsma possesses extensive experience in negotiations and contracts as they relate to nonprofit entities, both domestic and international. A representative of both small businesses and Fortune 500 corporations, Attorney David Houtsma is an innovative leader who works to redefine the traditional view of the practice of law. Qualified to handle real estate transactions, David has well-established business relationships with Bank of America, RBC Centura Bank, Wells Fargo, Suntrust, and mortgage lenders. David Houtsma and his partners at Albright, Houtsma & Clark, LLC form an experienced litigation team, capable of representing clients in criminal and civil litigation.

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