Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Duluth Area

Tom Andersen has practiced law in Gwinnett County since his graduation from law school in 1974. After specializing in real estate, banking and commercial finance as a partner in two other Lawrenceville firms, in 1988 Mr. Andersen founded what is now Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C. as a practice with his wife, Ethel Andersen. Since then, the number of lawyers has grown more than tenfold. This year and in prior years, Mr. Andersen has been named a Georgia Super Lawyer by Atlanta Magazine and Law & Politics in the practice areas of Real Estate and Banking and given an “AV Preeminent®” rating by the Martindale-Hubbell National Legal Directory, the highest such designation given for both lawyer competence and integrity.  Mr. Andersen has been included in The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of real estate law for 2016 (and prior years) and was named Lawyer of the Year for Real Estate in Atlanta for 2016.. Mr. Andersen has concentrated his practice in real estate and banking, with primary emphasis on commercial and residential real estate acquisition, land use, development and finance. His commercial real estate practice includes representation of developers in acquisition and development of office, office and industrial, retail, light manufacturing, mixed use and other commercial projects. His significant projects include the representation of the purchaser in acquiring the Northeast segment of the Atlanta Beltline from Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation and the subsequent negotiation of sales contracts and transfer of development rights for portions of the Beltline and the sale of the Beltline to an entity involving the City of Atlanta; the assemblage of the fee simple, easement, and license interests necessary to construct and operate the 5.1 mile conveyor belt to move dirt from various locations in Clayton County, Georgia, to the fifth runway recently constructed at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport; and the acquisition and financing of approximately 80 separate convenience store locations in Florida, Georgia and Alabama out of a bankruptcy proceeding involving a large convenience store owner. His residential real estate practice includes representation of developers in acquisition and development of single-family residential subdivision and multifamily townhouse and apartment communities, establishment of residential condominium regimes and conversion of apartment communities to condominiums. His banking and financial institution practice involves representation of institutional lenders in loan transactions secured by real property and personal property, regulatory compliance issues, preparation of standard forms used by various financing institutions, preparation of participation and intercreditor agreements between lenders, representation of institutional lenders in loan workouts, foreclosure proceedings, note sales and REO dispositions, and representation of purchasers in note sales and REO acquisitions.. Mr. Andersen is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the American Bar Association. He is past Chairman and a present Board member of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, past President and a present Board member of the Council for Quality Growth, past Treasurer and Board member of the Regional Business Coalition, and is actively involved as a Board member in various other civic and charitable organizations in Gwinnett County including the Gwinnett Medical Center Hospital Foundation and the Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation, for which he serves on both governing boards and each of their executive committees. In early 2006, he received the Public Service Award from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. He is the recipient of the Sam Walton Business Leader Award recognizing local business leaders in the community, and was a finalist in 2001 for the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award. He has also spoken at Professionalism seminars sponsored by the Georgia Bar Association, and is a Mentor under the Transition into Law Practice Program of the State Bar of Georgia.. Mr. Andersen attended Emory University Law School where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1974. He attended Duke University and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, magna cum laude, from Oglethorpe University in 1971 where he was the recipient of the Faculty Award for Scholarship.

Shontay K. BridgesAttorney & Counselor at LawFlorida and Georgia. Shontay K. Bridges is a partner with Bridges-Farmer, LLC where she focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, Business and Elder Law. Shontay begin her journey to become a legal advocate after experiencing many of the challenges in life that our clients face – disability and inadequate planning for incapacity. Shontay is passionate about being an advocate for her clients who may not otherwise have access to competent legal representation. She is a wife, mother and grandmother and values family and community service.Prior to returning to private practice, Mrs. Bridges worked as a wealth planner the Southeast Region of Wells Fargo Private Bank. While with the private bank, Mrs. Bridges worked with clients to help develop custom wealth plans and implement solutions based on a thorough understanding of their personal values, asset growth and wealth transfer goals, and vision for their legacy.. Shontay earned her Juris Doctor from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law, cum laude, and her Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law.. Mrs. Bridges is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, The Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, The American Bar Association, The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and The Gate City Bar Association. She is a wife, mother and grandmother and enjoys spending time with family and traveling.

Scott Duncan is part of the Commercial Real Estate & Banking Group of Andersen, Tate & Carr. Mr. Duncan focuses his practice in the areas of commercial real estate transactions, secured lending (including acquisition and development, construction and permanent loans), and commercial leasing. He has extensive experience in the acquisition, sale and development of office buildings, industrial warehouse properties and residential subdivisions throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area. In addition, Mr. Duncan assists developers and property owners in the drafting and negotiation of real estate agreements and instruments incident to the development and management of commercial and residential properties, including office and retail leases.. Mr. Duncan received his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1993, where he was a founding member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics in 1990 from Emory University where he was elected as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, as well as Omicron Delta Epsilon and Pi Sigma Alpha.. Mr. Duncan was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Georgia in 1993 and is licensed to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia. Mr. Duncan is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (Real Property Law Section), the Gwinnett County Bar Association, the Council for Quality Growth, Rotary Club of Duluth and a 2006 graduate of Leadership Gwinnett.

Render C. Freeman, Esq. has dedicated his career to helping injured victims hold wrongdoers financially responsible for their carelessness. As a trial attorney, Mr. Freeman has a broad range of experience in litigating complex disputes, including wrongful death, personal injury, nursing home neglect, products liability, motor vehicle and trucking collisions, medical malpractice, premises liability, negligent hiring and negligent security. Mr. Freeman has been lead trial counsel in jury trials all over Georgia from Federal District Court in Atlanta to smaller Superior Courts in the remote corners of our State.. Since 2004, Mr. Freeman has carried an "AV" rating from the Martindale-Hubbell National Legal Directory, the highest such designation given for both lawyer competence and integrity. He is an active member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice, regularly attending advanced seminars to hone his litigation and trial skills.

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Planning for life events can be stressful, but it does not have to be. When planning for life events, you want an attorney who understand your needs and can guide you through the legal processes. You want an attorney who is passionate in what he or she does and can help you achieve your goals.. My name is Tommy Cuong Le, a Georgia attorney living in Gwinnett County who specializes in estate planning, business, and taxes. After graduating from law school over 10 years ago, I have been helping individuals, families and local entrepreneurs achieve their goals. Growing-up in a close-knit family and being active in the community, I understood the importance of family bond and the joy of helping others. As a child, I was determined to pursue the legal profession because I wanted to help others in the community.. Failure to plan or inadequate planning may have a detrimental impact on a family. Years ago, I lived next door to a couple in their early 40s. The husband operated a small business while the wife stayed at home with their daughter. The husband unexpectedly passed away without having an estate or business succession plan in place. Eventually, the business closed and the wife was forced to move out of their home. After seeing the struggles the family went through, I do not want anyone else to go down the same path.. It would be my pleasure and honor to get to know you and help you effectively plan for your future and the future of your family and business. Please call me or provide your contact information to schedule a consultation. I take pride in providing personal, quality service and look forward to getting to know you.

Our law firm takes pride in providing support and legal services to the greater Atlanta community.. We know how important legal services are; that’s why we founded our firm as a way to support individuals, families, and fellow businesses with their legal needs.. Come see us, with over 15 years of expertise in real estate law, business law, family law, immigration law, and criminal law. We can help you!

Mrs. Hibbert is an Associate Litigation Attorney in O’Kelley & Sorohan’s Litigation and Default Services Department. Mrs. Hibbert was admitted to the Georgia State Bar in 2013. Mrs. Hibbert focuses her practice on real estate and commercial litigation, including commercial and residential landlord-tenant law.. Mrs. Hibbert graduated from New York University in 2004 with a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Metropolitan Studies. Following graduation from New York University, Mrs. Hibbert earned her Juris Doctor degree from John Marshall Law School in 2012. During the course of her legal studies, Mrs. Hibbert achieved honors in her Legal Writing, Research, & Analysis course, which led to her appointment as a Dean’s Fellow for first-year students. Mrs. Hibbert has also achieved honors in Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, Evidence I, and Pre-Trial Practice & Procedure. She earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Pre-Trial Practice & Procedure.. Prior to joining O’Kelley & Sorohan, Mrs. Hibbert served as a criminal defense attorney and as an Associate Special Assistant Attorney General for the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services.

Mr. Green is an Attorney with The Baker Law Firm, PC. His primary practice areas include residential/commercial real estate closings, real estate litigation and Estate Planning. Mr. Green is also a registered neutral in the State of Georgia in General Civil Mediation.. Education:- J.D., Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (2018)- B.A., University of Georgia (2011). Licensed in: Alabama, Georgia & Tennessee. Involvement:. Alabama State Bar. State Bar of Georgia. Tennessee State Bar. GA Real Property Law Section. American Bar Association. The Federalist Society. Registered Neutral, Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Michael J. Hay helps lead the Commercial Real Estate & Banking Group of Andersen, Tate & Carr. His practice focuses on the areas of commercial real estate transactions, secured lending, zoning and business law. He has extensive experience in the acquisition, development, financing and sale of retail and office centers, industrial properties, and residential subdivisions throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area. Michael also represents numerous banks and lending institutions in secured loan transactions. He regularly represents both banks and borrowers in negotiating and drafting commercial loan documents and provides legal counsel in complex business and commercial matters. He advises clients on all aspects of commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, financing and development; including due diligence analysis, document preparation, negotiation and closing. Michael’s clients include developers, public and private owners, investors, builders, nursing homes and schools.. Michael joined the firm as an Associate in 1995, upon graduating from law school. He became a Partner in the firm in 2001.

Melody is a Partner in the Zoning, Land Use, and Government Relations group at Andersen, Tate & Carr.  Melody successfully maintains an active zoning and land use practice wherein she advocates land use positions of property owners, builders, and developers throughout the metro Atlanta area. She has negotiated numerous zoning and development actions and advises clients regarding environmental regulations and municipal ordinances. This includes representation of clients at public hearings and during court proceedings.. Melody also successfully maintains an Estate Planning & Probate practice, which focuses on preparation of estate planning documents, as well as disputes involving wills, trusts, and estates. She represents clients in all phases of fiduciary litigation, including filing pleadings, conducting discovery, and preparing for hearings and trial. She also engages in settlement discussions and negotiations with her clients in an effort to resolve their disputes prior to lengthy litigation in an attempt to preserve client resources. Melody has administered numerous complex estates and successfully prosecuted and defended will contests and fiduciary claims involving executor and trustee misconduct. Melody further assists families with contested and uncontested guardianships and conservatorships, and all phases of probate administration. In terms of transactional estate work, she represents clients of all wealth classifications with estate planning, including preparation of Last Will & Testaments, Powers of Attorney, and Healthcare Directives.. Melody received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Georgia in 1996, and then obtained her paralegal degree before joining the firm of King & Spalding as a certified paralegal. Melody then attended The Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, where she was selected for membership on the Mercer Law Review as well as the Mercer Moot Court Board. During law school, she was awarded several honors, including the D. Meade Field Memorial Award, the Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Legal Writing, and an alumni merit scholarship.. Melody initially started her legal career as an associate with the insurance defense firm of Swift Currie. After practicing for several years in Atlanta, she returned home to Gwinnett County where she soon became a Partner with Webb, Tanner, & Powell, LLP. In January 2014, Melody joined Andersen Tate & Carr, P.C.. Melody is very active in the Gwinnett County community and serves on numerous charitable boards and organizations. She served on the State Disciplinary Board for the State Bar of Georgia for eight years, which investigates members of the State Bar of Georgia for violations of the Standards of Conduct set forth in the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, serving as Chair in her last year. Melody also served as Chair of Estate Planning & Probate Section for the Gwinnett County Bar Association. She is a current Board Member of the Council for Quality Growth, including Chair of the Gwinnett Advisory Board.  Melody is also an active alumni of the Leadership Gwinnett program.. Since 2018, Melody has been recognized annually as a Georgia Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine, a designation reserved for only 5% of attorneys in the State of Georgia.. Melody is a life-long resident of Gwinnett County, where she resides with her husband and two children.

Matt Smith is a part of the Commercial Real Estate and Banking Group of Andersen, Tate & Carr. Mr. Smith focuses his practice in the areas of commercial real estate transactions, secured lending, zoning and business law, including the acquisition, financing and sale of commercial and residential property throughout the Metropolitan Atlanta area. Mr. Smith also represents numerous banks and lending institutions in secured loan transactions.. Mr. Smith received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2002, where he was a member of the Editorial Board of the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law (2000-2001) and later a Notes Editor (2001-2002). Mr. Smith received his undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business, with a concentration in Finance, cum laude, in 1997, from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, where he was a member of the fraternity Alpha Tau Omega.. Mr. Smith was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Georgia in 2002. Mr. Smith is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (Real Property Law Section).

Kathleen Guy helps lead the Commercial Real Estate & Banking Group at Andersen, Tate & Carr. Ms. Guy focuses her practice in the area of commercial real estate transactions (with an emphasis on small business lending and government guaranteed lending, including representing lenders and certified development corporations in U.S. Small Business Administration closings and franchise lending), secured lending and business law. She has significant experience in the acquisition, development, financing and sale of retail and office centers, industrial properties, and residential subdivisions throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area. Ms. Guy also has extensive experience in representing small business owners/operators in lending transactions. Additionally, she represents numerous banks and lending institutions in secured loan transactions. Ms. Guy became a member of the law firm of Andersen, Tate & Carr in 1996 after joining the firm as an associate in 1993.. Ms. Guy received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1990. She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Real Estate and Finance, cum laude, in 1987, from the University of Georgia, where she was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and the Golden Key National Honor Society.. Ms. Guy was admitted to the practice of law in the state of Georgia in 1990 and is licensed to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Ms. Guy is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (Real Property Law Section, Franchise Law Section), the Gwinnett County Bar Association (Real Property Law Section) and the American Bar Association (Real Property Law Section, Franchise Law Section).

Jeyaram & Associates is Georgia's leading special needs estate planning law firm. All of our attorneys have special needs children and specialize in special needs trusts, wills, estate plans, guardianship, conservatorship, powers of attorney, HIPAA waviers, and Katie Beckett & NOW/COMP appeals. We understand your life and your legal needs.. Attorney DJ Jeyaram shifted his law firm's focus to helping families with special needs in 2009 when his son was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. DJ specializes in special needs trusts, wills, guardianship, conservatorship, and appealing Katie Beckett & NOW/COMP denials.. Prior to establishing his own practice, DJ was with large firms’ healthcare groups. In addition, DJ’s experience includes serving as the Deputy Director for Legal Services with the Georgia Department of Community Health and as a Georgia Administrative Law Judge with the Office of State Administrative Hearings. In his role as an Administrative Law Judge, DJ presided over Katie Beckett and NOW/COMP hearings.

I offer client centered, creative, practical, high value, detail-oriented legal services. It is my objective to provide a combination of expertise, experience and close client relationships, resulting in personalized and innovative legal representation to clients in an efficient and cost effective manner. I and my firm have received the highest ratings possible (AV) in legal ability and legal ethics from his fellow attorneys as published in Martindale Hubbell. Clients of the firm include individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses.

Ethel D. Andersen has concentrated her law practice in the areas of estate planning and probate since she and her husband, Tom, founded the firm in 1988. She represents a variety of individuals, many with complex estate tax issues and family issues. She has spoken frequently at estate planning seminars sponsored by the fiduciary law section of the Georgia Bar Association. For approximately 25 years Ms. Andersen has held an “AV preeminent” rating by the Martindale-Hubbell National Legal Directory, which is the highest designation given for both lawyer competence and integrity.. Ms. Andersen received her B.A. degree in psychology from Duke University followed by a year of teaching social studies in public school.  She then attended the University of Georgia School of Law where she was selected for membership on the Georgia Law Review and was awarded a faculty merit scholarship.  Upon receiving her J.D. degree from Emory University School of Law, she began her legal career as an associate at Troutman Sanders.  Ms. Andersen has also worked as an assistant attorney general and as an administrative law judge.  She is licensed to practice before all state and federal courts including the United States Supreme Court.. Ms. Andersen has been very involved in the Gwinnett County community and has served on numerous charitable boards.  She was the 2012 recipient of the prestigious Anna Shackelford Legacy Award given by the Gwinnett Chapter of the Metro Atlanta United Way in recognition of her years of volunteer service.  Mrs. Andersen currently serves on the board of the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia and recently served as board president.  She also currently serves on the board of Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation and on the executive board for Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful and is a Trustee for the Hudgens Center for the Arts.  She is a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett and has served on the executive committee for its alumni council.  She has served on the Board for the Gwinnett Coalition of Health and Human Services.  Ms. Andersen was also a founding board member of the Gwinnett/North Fulton Junior League and was a founding board member and past president of the Gwinnett Council for the Arts.

Education:. University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, ND, 1998 J.D.St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, 1994 B.S.. Admissions:. Minnesota, 1998Wisconsin, 2007US District Court District of MinnesotaUS District Court Western District of WisconsinUS Court of Federal ClaimsUS Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit. Professional Associations and Memberships:. 11th District Bar Association – MemberMinnesota State Bar Association – Member. Volunteer Work:. 11th District Bar Association – Past Board Member6th Judicial District Ethics Committee – Past MemberDuluth Playhouse – Past Board MemberDamiano Center – Volunteer

Education:. Bachelor of Arts degree, University of Minnesota DuluthJuris Doctor, University of North Dakota. Chair / President:. Duluth City Charter CommissionWashburn Elementary School PTAMinnesota Women Lawyers, Northeast MN Chapter. Board Member:. Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc.Wisconsin Judicare, Inc.Minnesota Women Lawyers, Board of Directors and Advisory BoardFirst WitnessSalvation Army Advisory Board. Member:. Leadership DuluthParalegal Advisory Committee at University of Wisconsin-SuperiorMount Olive Lutheran Church – LCMSVolunteer Attorney ProgramDuluth City Charter CommissionDouglas County (Wisconsin) Domestic Violence Intervention TeamFaculty, University of Minnesota DuluthFaculty, University of Wisconsin-Superior11th District Bar Association Ethics CommitteeBetter Business Bureau ArbitratorNational Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

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.. Mr. Miles sits on the Board for the Atlanta Bar Association’s Elder Law Section. He is a proud member of the Georgia Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and The Estate Planning Council of North Georgia.. Mr. Miles is currently serving on the Board of the Brain Injury Association of Georgia and a Preferred Attorney for the Brain Injury Association of America for the State of Georgia.. Mr. Miles is an active member of the Georgia and North Carolina Bars.