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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).

Matt Reeves is a litigation partner at Andersen, Tate & Carr. Matt is passionate about private property rights and litigating important client matters in an excellent manner.  His practice covers a wide range of matters within the areas of real estate litigation, commercial and banking litigation, and probate litigation, including representing private property owners and business owners in eminent domain and disputed zoning matters.. Matt has represented clients in the following road projects: Georgia Highway 316, Sugarloaf Parkway Extension, Georgia Highway 20, Pleasant Hill and Buford Highway, Highway 29, Friendship Road/Lanier Islands Parkway. He also provided representation in the Archer High School condemnation and represented the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church in its sale of the Simpsonwood property on the Chattahoochee River to Gwinnett County.. He has successfully obtained justice for clients from juries and judges across Metro Atlanta and the State of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals, federal courts, as well as matters in which the parties were able to reach a meeting of the minds before the case went through verdict and appeals.. While in law school, Matt was a Joseph Henry Lumpkin Inn of Court Pupil, and defeated the University of Florida’s moot court team in the Hulsey-Kimbrell Georgia-Florida Moot Court Competition. He also attended the National Institute of Trial Advocacy deposition seminar at Duke University Law School in 2005.

Liz Clack-Freeman is part of the Litigation Group at Andersen, Tate & Carr. Ms. Clack-Freeman has a business and commercial litigation practice focused primarily in the areas of employment law, intellectual property and contract disputes in both federal court and state courts. Ms. Clack-Freeman’s employment practice includes not only litigation matters, but also includes preventative counseling and the drafting and reviewing of employment related documents including employee handbooks, employment agreements, severance agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, confidentiality agreements and other documents related to employment practice and procedure. Before joining the firm, Ms. Clack-Freeman served as law clerk for the Honorable William C. O’Kelley of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.. Ms. Clack-Freeman received her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Baylor University School of Law in 1998, where she was the First Honor Graduate and served as Managing Editor of the Baylor Law Review. Ms. Clack-Freeman’s article, “Title VII and Plaintiff’s Replacement: A Prima Facie Consideration?” appeared in the Spring 1998 Baylor Law Review (50 BAYLOR L. REV. 463). Ms. Clack-Freeman received her Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in 1995 from Coker College in Hartsville, South Carolina, where she was named to the All-American Softball team in 1993 and was later named the NCAA’s Woman of the Year for the State of South Carolina in 1995.. Ms. Clack-Freeman was admitted to the practice of law in the state of Georgia in 1999 and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Federal Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Association’s Labor & Employment section and the Gwinnett County Bar Association. Ms. Clack-Freeman is a Gwinnett County native. She and her husband Shawn, as well as their children Colby, Carter and Calan, currently reside in the Snellville/Grayson area and attend The First Baptist Church of Loganville.

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).

Jim Joedecke helps lead the Litigation Group of Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C. His practice is focused in the areas of contract and business litigation, employment litigation (employer and employee) franchising litigation (franchisor and franchisee), condemnation and real estate litigation, bankruptcy, tax appeals and landlord/tenant disputes. Mr. Joedecke represents a variety of businesses and individuals in trial and appellate litigation around the country, as well as before local government boards and agencies, and in mediation and arbitration. Mr. Joedecke has argued successfully numerous times before the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court. Mr. Joedecke has been repeatedly named a Georgia Super Lawyer, an honor that is determined by peer vote and bestowed upon less than 5% of lawyers in Georgia.  Mr. Joedecke also received a highly-coveted distinguished rating from Martindale Hubbell National Legal Directory, a rating recognizing his competence and integrity.. Mr. Joedecke received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Emory University in 1993, and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1996.  Mr. Joedecke was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Georgia in 1996 and the State of South Carolina in 1997. Mr. Joedecke is licensed to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the United States District Courts and Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia, Mr. Joedecke has also been admitted to practice pro hac vice in courts around the Country. Mr. Joedecke is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (Eminent Domain and Franchise Law Sections), the Federal Bar and Gwinnett County Bar associations.. Mr. Joedecke is a 2006 graduate of Leadership Gwinnett.  He is a past President of the Rotary Club of Braselton, and has served on the Governing Board for Rotary District 6910.  Mr. Joedecke serves on the Board of Advisors for the American Cancer Society in Gwinnett County, and was recently appointed to the Board of Advisors for the Winder YMCA.  Mr. Joedecke also serves on the Ethics Commission for the town of Braselton.  He and his wife, Stephanie, served as Co-Chairs of the Cancer Society’s Dancing with the Stars Gala.  Mr. Joedecke also served as long-time coach of the South Gwinnett High School Mock Trial Team and was named Outstanding Attorney Coach by the State Bar of Georgia. He has also represented indigent defendants before Gwinnett County’s Juvenile Courts through the Gwinnett Bar Association’s Truancy Intervention Project.  Mr. Joedecke currently resides with his wife and three children in Braselton, Georgia.

In addition to being an attorney, I am a mathematician who enjoys problem solving. My pratice is focused in the areas of Estate Planning, Business/Corporate Law, and Probate.. I enjoy the opportunity to work with people, to learn their stories, wishes and challenges, and to develop an estate plan or business plan that addresses their specific needs. No two people or businesses are identifical and i work to develop plans that address the individual needs.. I enjoy people and value the relationships I have with clients and colleagues. I am involved in the local community and enjoy the opportunity to give back to the community and to participate in my community.

I am pleased to introduce myself to you. I am a native north Georgian, with two degrees from the University of Georgia and have practiced law in the Atlanta metro area for over two decades. I am married with four children. My hobbies include traveling, fishing, running and trivia competitions.. About Scholle Law. For over two decades, Scholle Law has earned a reputation for professionalism, compassion and a tireless dedication to our clients. We take great pride in our expertise and depth of legal knowledge, legal procedure and trial skills. We bring these skills to bear in obtaining outstanding results for our clients. Powerful, well-funded forces push against Georgia citizens and families -- and those forces can be business entities, insurance companies, government actors or quasi-governmental agencies. Our firm excels in defeating these forces through determination, resourcefulness and by simply working harder for our clients.. We are selective in the cases we take on, so that we can fight our hardest for our clients. Unlike high-volume practices that take every case that comes to them, we believe a client is better served by individual attention to their needs and the specific details of their case. We focus our intellectual and financial resources on fewer matters, maximizing the results and ensuring a more satisfying representation for both client and attorney.. We care greatly about our clients. Once a matter is resolved, we remain in contact with most of our past clients and those clients send us referrals within their communities, friends and families. Legal matters can be very stressful. They often include important life decisions at vulnerable moments. It is vital to us that our clients feel that we stand by them every step of the way as counselors of the law. We are honored to represent victims of accidents and injury and to help them, and their families, regain their lives.

I am more than just a lawyer. As a business owner myself, I understand the challenges that come with high-level decisions. I am a trusted advisor helping businesses make strategic choices for both growth and risk reduction. We offer outside general counsel services to our clients to help them achieve their goals in a competitive and cost-effective manner without sacrificing quality.

Hope Ries is a Georgia native. She was born, raised and educated in Georgia and is passionate about staying local to help her community.  Hope’s favorite aspect of the practice of law is helping individuals in their time of need and assisting them get through difficult situations. Hope believes in the Golden Rule and treating people she wants to be treated. She works diligently to obtain the best possible result for the clients based on the individual clients goal. Hope describes herself as a good listener, and promises honesty whether you want to hear it or not. She believes in educating her clients to help them understand the process of divorce to help them feel empowered through the process.

G. Jason Thompson. Jason Thompson is a seasoned trial attorney with over two decades of experience in Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI Defense and Litigation. He is admitted to practice in various courts, including the United States Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and multiple district courts across Georgia. He is also licensed in South Dakota and the District of Columbia (nonactive).. Mr. Thompson holds a Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law, a Master of Arts in Public Policy from Regent University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Minnesota State University, Mankato. His dedication to legal excellence has earned him an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell.. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Thompson is deeply involved in political and civic activities. He serves as the Republican National Committeeman for Georgia, chairs the Elections Operation Subcommittee, and is the Co-Chairman of the RNC Election Integrity Committee. He is also the Chairman of the Georgia Chapter of the National Republican Lawyers Association and an active member of the Federalist Society.. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Thompson is a frequent media commentator on law and politics.

Experienced personal injury attorney and licensed to practice law in Georgia and Florida. Extensive experience in all areas of Litigation including catastrophic personal injuries, wrongful death claims, truck accidents, auto accidents, premises liability cases, and more.

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.

Ervin Hall is an associate attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and practices family law. Ervin assists his clients with their divorce and custody matters while providing them with the knowledge and peace of mind needed to empower them in their transition. Ervin has experience with all kinds of family law cases, including common areas such as divorce and modifications of custody or child support. Ervin also has experience with temporary protective orders, enforcement of prior orders (also known as contempt cases), and legitimation/ paternity cases (where the parties were never married, but they have a dispute over their children). Whether it be through settlement or trial, Ervin will support and guide you through each part of your case, allowing you to remain informed and empowered along the way. If you are contemplating a divorce, modifying custody, or need assistance with another family law matter, please call.

Eadaoin Waller is part of the corporate group of Andersen, Tate & Carr. Her practice focuses principally on mergers and acquisitions (stock and asset transactions), employment law (employee handbooks and contracts; severance agreements; employer policies and procedures; non-compete/non-solicit and confidentiality agreements; intellectual property protection issues), general corporate law (choice of entity and entity formation; shareholder and partnership agreements; general corporate advice) and non-profit law (including the assistance of charitable entitles in obtaining 501(c)(3) tax exempt status).

Don Swift is the Managing Partner of Andersen Tate & Carr.  He also helps lead the personal injury practice in the firm’s Litigation Group.  Don is an experienced litigator whose passion is helping clients who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of others.  He believes strongly in holding wrongdoers accountable for the harmful results of their misconduct.. Don began his practice after law school at a large Atlanta law firm, where he represented defendants such as manufacturers of truck tractors, railroad companies, hotel chains, medical device manufacturers, and insurance companies.  During his time as a defense lawyer, Don gained valuable insight into how these companies attempt to defend cases by insulating themselves from liability or minimizing the consequences of their harmful conduct.  As an attorney who now represents the victims of this misconduct, Don uses his knowledge of how the other side works to the advantage of his clients seeking compensation for their injuries.. Don has a wide range of experience in personal injury litigation, including cases in the following areas:. ·        Auto Accidents. ·        Railroad Crossing Collisions. ·        Products Liability. ·        Medical Malpractice. ·        Trucking Accidents. ·        Premises Liability. ·        Negligent Security. Don has tried cases in both federal and state courts and has argued successfully in the Supreme Court of Georgia.  He has also served as a Special Master appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court in attorney disciplinary proceedings.  While in law school, Don was a member of the Editorial Board of the Georgia Law Review (1995-96) as well as Team Member (1995-1996) and Executive Chairman (1996-97) of the Moot Court Board. He was also Order of the Coif as well as a member of the Order of the Barristers.. Don is active in many civic and charitable organizations. He and his family reside in Sugar Hill, where they are active members of Saint Columba’s Episcopal Church.

Colleen is a native of Detroit, Michigan but has spent the majority of her childhood and adult life in Georgia. Colleen graduated from Georgia State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She subsequently attended The University of Mississippi School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2018. Colleen also spent her final year of law school at the University of Miami School of Law, where she simultaneously obtained her Master of Laws degree in Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law in 2018.. Having witnessed family and friends throughout her life navigate the various challenges of family law and the legal process in addition to dealing with the frustrations of not having adequate, and at times competent, legal representation, Colleen finds great fulfillment in being able to guide her clients through such an emotional process with compassion, patience, and empathy.. In her free time, Colleen enjoys swimming, cooking, watching movies, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Chip Gaskill has spent his entire career practicing law in the Metro Atlanta area. He is dedicated to exhibiting professionalism and high ethical standards with a view toward creating a relationship of confidence and trust with his clients. He is an experienced attorney focused on results. His personal interests include marathons, enjoying high school and college football and being a devoted husband and father to two teenage girls.

Call  ME for personal and professional service.  Exceeding your expectations is my goal.  Your case is extremely important to me, and I work hard to deliver quality service.

Brad Carr heads up the Corporate Group of Andersen, Tate & Carr. His practice focuses on a wide variety of corporate law and commercial finance matters, including mergers and acquisitions; private equity and debt offerings; representation of development stage and emerging growth companies; formation of corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and joint ventures; compensation and employment issues; stock and asset sale and purchase; venture capital financing; asset and receivables based financing; bond financing; electronic commerce and internet law; software licensing and development agreements; business succession planning including shareholders’ agreements and family partnerships; corporate finance and restructuring including tax-free reorganizations; intellectual property matters including trade secret and proprietary information protection and securing trademark and copyrights for corporate clients.. Mr. Carr graduated, cum laude, with high honors, from the University of Georgia in 1986, where he was elected as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, in 1989 from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he served on the Editorial Board of the Georgia Law Review and was elected as a member of the Order of the Coif. Mr. Carr is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Gwinnett County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Carr served as the Managing Partner of the Firm for over six years and currently serves on the Firm’s Executive Committee.. Mr. Carr is active in the Gwinnett community, working with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, where he is a member of the Board of Directors and a past Chairman of its Development Campaign, the Gwinnett Council for Quality Growth, the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, The 1818 Club, and he is also active with the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Carr also serves on the Peachtree Ridge High School Council, currently as Chairman, and is very involved with Norcross First United Methodist Church and Young Life of Gwinnett County.  He and his family live in Duluth.

Attorney Chris York is committed to helping clients navigate a complicated legal system. As an experienced attorney, he is always focused on helping clients obtain outcomes that are justified. He focuses on giving them the peace of mind they deserve. At our law firm in Duluth, GA, we genuinely care about every client we work with. His personal interests include running, watching tennis matches, and being a dedicated father to three teenagers, a boy and two girls.

Atlanta native J. Keith Cornwell opened Cornwell Law Firm to provide his clients with big firm experience but individualized, personal attention. Whether you're overwhelmed by credit card debt, taxes, and medical bills, behind on mortgage or car payments, or facing a lawsuit and wage garnishment, Cornwell Law Firm can help. Call for a free consultation with an experienced attorney and know that your questions will be answered and your voice heard. Once your questions are answered and if you decide bankruptcy is right for you, we will be with you every step of the way. With our experience and knowledge, we anticipate issues before they arise to make the process as smooth as possible for you. If a problem does arise, however, rest assured that we will not back down from a fight.

Aliyah Berry is an Attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. She graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University, earning a dual degree in Philosophy and Political Science, before earning her Juris Doctorate from Duke University School of Law.. Aliyah's passion for family law and advocacy began during her undergraduate studies, where she served as a victim advocate with Mosaic Georgia, a Sexual Assault Center and Children's Advocacy Center, providing emotional support to survivors and victims of sexual violence. Her dedication extended to her work with the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, where she assisted clients on various projects, including the Estate Planning Project, Gender-Affirming Name Change Project, and the Family Law Information Center. In recognition of her service, Aliyah was awarded the William Stanhope Meritorious Service Award.. While in law school, Aliyah served as a Guardian ad Litem advocating for the best interest of children in cases of abuse and neglect. Additionally, she participated in the Duke Law Health Justice Clinic where she helped clients navigate issues related to Social Security and private disability benefits and developing end-of-life documents.. Outside of the office, Aliyah enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Alexa Dato is an associate attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Political Science as well as a master's degree in Public Administration. At Alabama, Alexa gave tours of the university as a member of Capstone Men & Women, and she served as Personnel Chair of Chi Omega sorority. Following her family's move from Memphis, TN to Alpharetta, GA, Alexa attended law school at the University of Georgia.. Alexa became interested in working with families after spending three semesters with UGA Law's Family Justice Clinic, which provides legal aid to victims of domestic violence. Alexa continued her advocacy work as a member of the Moot Court team, placing as a Finalist in the National Online Moot Court Competition and participating in the Intrastate Moot Court Competition. During her time as a "Law Dawg," Alexa helped students and administrators navigate challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic as Vice President of her 2L and 3L classes. In her final year of law school, Alexa completed training to be a Neutral Mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and she clerked for the Honorable Chief Judge Eric Norris at the Superior Court of Athens-Clarke County.. Outside of the office, Alexa enjoys spending time with family at Lake Lanier and hanging out with her pug, A.J., and her cat Dolly, named for beloved humanitarian Dolly Parton.

A partner with Meriwether & Tharp LLC, Robert L. Tharp offers legal representation to people in Atlanta and Johns Creek, Georgia. He focuses his practice on family law, handling cases involving divorce, child custody, contempt actions, modifications to child support and alimony, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, paternity, family violence, grandparents’ rights, divorce and military divorce.. In 1993, Mr. Tharp graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Arts. He then studied law at Emory University School of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 1996. That same year, he was admitted to practice law in the state of Georgia.. Family law matters are often difficult for people to go through, given the intense emotions that are involved. Mr. Tharp understands this and sits down with clients to help them put these emotions aside. He then educates clients about their rights and options, giving them the ability to make decisions that will be of benefit to them at the current time, as well as in the future. Mr. Tharp believes in trying to achieve results for clients amicably but will take the matter into a courtroom, if necessary. He is known for his great compassion and respect for clients’ feelings and challenges.. Civic involvement is important to Mr. Tharp. He has been involved with various debate projects including extensive involvement in the formative years of the Atlanta Urban Debate League. For his efforts in this area, Emory University presented Mr. Tharp with the Warren Akin Outstanding Alumni Contribution award.