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Tyler Dillard is an associate attorney in the litigation group at Andersen, Tate & Carr.. Tyler primarily focuses on representing victims in personal injury cases, as well as both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of business litigation cases. Tyler has represented persons injured in car wrecks, tractor trailer wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, medical malpractice cases, premises liability cases, physical abuse cases, and wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution cases. Tyler has also represented persons and entities in business suits involving breach of contract, negligence, fraud, shareholder disputes, employment law claims, real estate, and a wide variety of other torts and equitable claims.. Tyler has argued in both state and federal courts and has represented clients in all aspects of pre-trial litigation, including drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions, taking and defending depositions, and representing clients in mediations and arbitrations.. Ultimately, Tyler has been a part of litigation teams that have assisted clients in obtaining multi-million dollar judgments and settlements in both injury cases and business litigation cases, and Tyler has also successfully defended business claims seeking significant monetary damages.. Tyler graduated with a degree in Economics, summa cum laude with honors from the University of Georgia and cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school, he was a member of Georgia’s moot court and mock trial teams. He won the school’s first-year closing argument competition and was on the winning team and received the best brief award at the Georgia Instrastate Moot Court Competition. Tyler was a pupil in the Lumpkin Inn of Court and upon graduation from law school was inducted into Georgia’s Order of the Barristers. Tyler is currently a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and Gwinnett County Bar Association.. Tyler grew up in Blue Ridge, Georgia. He enjoys playing golf, tennis, and softball in his free time, as well as following the Bulldogs, Braves, Falcons, and Hawks. Tyler and his wife, Caroline, who is also an attorney, live in Atlanta and attend Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church. Tyler and Caroline also both serve as attorney coaches for the Grady High School mock trial team.

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.

The Lazard Law Firm, LLC is committed to providing a high level of legal representation to all its clients. The mission of the Lazard Law Firm, LLC is to zealously advocate on behalf of each client to ensure that the client gets all the benefits that the client deserves.

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.

Sarah Kass began working as an associate attorney with Meriwether and Tharp upon her graduation from Georgia State University College of Law in 2006. During her early years with the firm, Sarah primarily practiced family law, but also assisted with several business cases. Sarah was also able to put her interest in wills and estate planning into practice, handling the majority of the wills for the firm during this time.. Sarah left the full-time practice of law upon the birth of her first child, but never really went far as she continued to provide blog content for Meriwether and Tharp’s website. Recently, she has returned part time to the firm and now handles wills. Sarah believes that having a will is extremely important as it is the only legally binding way a person can express their desires for their property, assets, and minor children after their death. She enjoys helping clients think through these issues to come up with estate documents that truly express their wishes and desires.. Sarah currently lives in Sandy Springs, Georgia with her husband, Lawrence, and their two children. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, and curling up with a good book.

Ryan R. Shafer is an associate attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC.  Prior to joining the firm Ryan obtained considerable experience litigating family law cases as an associate attorney with Ferguson Law Firm, P.C. located in Jonesboro, Georgia.  Ryan has litigated divorce, modification, child support, legitimation and contempt cases in Fulton, Clayton, Henry, Fayette and Spalding counties.. Ryan was born and raised in Florence, New Jersey.  He graduated from La Salle University in 2008 with a degree in Mathematics.  He obtained his law school degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2013.  After his first year of law school, Ryan had a summer internship with Supreme Court Justice Virginia Long of the Supreme Court of New Jersey.  During his last semester of law school Ryan was selected to participate in the DeKalb County Family Law Externship Clinic where under the 3rd Year Practice Act he represented indigent litigants in family law matters in front of Chief Judge Mark Anthony Scott.  This experience solidified Ryan’s decision to practice family law after having the opportunity to help clients get through such difficult times.  Additionally, Ryan received a CALI Award for Excellence in Trademark Law for earning the highest grade in his class, served as a Peer Mentor to first year law students and was selected as a Student Ambassador.. On a personal level, Ryan enjoys watching and playing all sports, working out, drawing and spending time with his family and friends.

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.

Rebekah A. James serves as an Attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of West Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Thereafter, she earned her Juris Doctorate at the University of Georgia School of Law.. Throughout her undergraduate career, Rebekah maintained the HOPE Scholarship, was a member of both the University of West Georgia Honors College and the Kappa Tau Chapter of Sigma Kappa sorority, and volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).. While in law school, Rebekah worked as a Student Practitioner at the Wilbanks Child Endangerment & Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) Clinic for two semesters and one semester at the Family Violence Clinic. Rebekah had the opportunity to participate in the Wilbanks CEASE Clinic's Child Welfare Mock Trial in January 2018, which was focused on child sexual abuse and child welfare.. Rebekah has served on the Editorial Board and Managerial Board of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law. She is also a Registered Neutral through the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and served as a mediator for civil cases in the Magistrate Court of Athens-Clarke County. During law school, Rebekah was a member of the Family Law Society, Student Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Society, Women Law Students Association, and Law Republicans. While she was completing her final year of law school, Rebekah served as Vice President of Programming for the Family Law Society and Publicity Officer for the Women Law Students Association.. Since she was raised as a child of divorced parents, Rebekah understands firsthand the challenges associated with divorce. Rebekah's interest in the legal field was inspired by a Guardian ad Litem who represented her as a child. After completing law school, she entered the field of family law focusing on child welfare and child custody.. On a personal level, Rebekah is active in church, enjoys hiking, painting, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Real EstateTransactions Attorney focusing on Residential and Commercial Transactions,  primarily Closing work.  We can handle closings ALL over the State of Georgia or anywhere in the US, if the borrowers are located in GA.  Please call our offices for additional information.

Prior to entering private practice, Brian gained valuable experience in a wide range of cases as a law clerk for the Superior Court of Whitfield and Murray Counties.  Brian specializes in the areas of personal injury, auto accidents, trucking accidents, and premises liability.  In addition to participation in jury and bench trials, he has obtained favorable outcomes prior to trial in a variety of contested matters.  His practice includes trial and appellate litigation in all state and federal courts in Georgia.

Patrick J. McDonough leads the sex trafficking division for Andersen, Tate and Carr. He has dedicated a large part of his life to giving back to the community, helping countless survivors with arrest records and improper charges.. Before joining Andersen, Tate & Carr, Pat was the youngest District Attorney in the state of Georgia – leading a multi-faceted team that created child advocacy centers to help victims of sexual abuse with a comprehensive approach that addressed both trauma recovery and legal representation.. An active volunteer in the community, Pat has helped to raise over a million dollars to help the homeless population – including victims of human trafficking. He has also received national attention from the news media and has been featured in leading publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, AJC and Forbes.. Sex Trafficking LitigationAttorney Pat McDonough is prepared to help sex trafficking victims and their advocates seek justice to the fullest extent of the law. With his unique legal insight and decades of experience, Pat is dedicated to bringing relief to those affected by human trafficking in and out of the courtroom.. Pat has gathered a local and nationwide team of experts to handle these very sensitive cases from inception to final judgment. The team includes (but certainly isn’t limited to):. Female intake specialist to assist survivors as they make first contactTherapists who are focused on clients’ emotional and mental well-beingNon-profits and survivors who help clients get to safety (when they’re ready)Expert witnesses who have particular expertise with the defendants’ businessesAttorneys (locally and nationwide) who are best-suited to create a legal strategy and represent clients in courtCriminal DefenseIn addition to leading the sex trafficking division, Pat also takes on select cases and mentor’s other attorneys for the criminal defense division of Andersen, Tate & Carr. The Atlanta Business Chronicle dubbed Mr. McDonough a “legal legend in suburbia” after he successfully exonerated Atlanta Falcons player Jonathan Babineaux from felony animal cruelty charges.. Judges Honor Patrick McDonough as an Esteemed AttorneyThe Gwinnett Daily Post recently featured Pat after Martindale-Hubbell recognized him with its AV Judicial Edition Preeminent Rating™. The AV® Judicial certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary.. Community MindedOutside the courtroom, Pat uses his energy to advocate for the homeless population alongside the United Way of Greater Atlanta. After establishing the Gwinnett Reentry Intervention Program (GRIP), his efforts have helped to provide housing and case management services to homeless men and women who are victims of human trafficking or who have been recently released from jail. Through his dedication to the GRIP Program, Pat became the first recipient of the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s inaugural Corporate Community Champion Award. In addition, he chaired the United Way’s 4.6 million-dollar Gwinnett capital campaign, chaired their advisory board and currently serves as an emeritus board member. Pat founded and raised over a million dollars for HomeFirst Gwinnett a collaborative initiative with United Way, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, and the Primerica Foundation for a strategic, coordinated approach to addressing homelessness in Gwinnett County. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman of outreach for the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce.. Past Employment PositionsDistrict Attorney-Cordele Judicial CircuitAssistant District Attorney-Cordele Judicial CircuitSpecial Assistant Attorney GeneralFaculty Member, Georgia Trial Skills Clinic, CLE, UGA, AthensHonorsNamed Georgia Super Lawyer by his Peers in Atlanta MagazineAV Preeminent rated by Martindale-HubbellAVVO Rated 10/10Recipient of United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Corporate Community Champion Award2018 AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards

Over my career I have enjoyed helping people which is what attracted me to family law. Advocating for my clients is my passion. Not only do I bring zealous advocacy, I also make sure my clients feel represented and respected during this trying process. My motto is that doctors save lives but lawyers can make it better to live. I always aspired to be the attorney I'd want representing me.

No matter the situation, needing a lawyer is one of the scariest positions to be in. What's scarier is trying to try to fight your case with a lawyer who is inexperienced or who just doesn’t care.. You'll find the exact opposite with me. That's because I have a passion for fighting for the underdog, for the little guy. I’ve made it my goal in life to be a different kind of attorney. A lawyer who not only knows the law but is willing to fight hard to get you the best outcome for your case.. I started my law firm with this goal in mind. I provide exceptional legal services at a price that won’t leave you bankrupt in the end. I handle all manner of criminal defense (misdemeanors, domestic violence, drug possession, felonies, probation violations, etc.) and domestic cases (divorce and separation, child support, child custody, etc).. For more information on how I can help you with your case, visit or call.

My name is Peter Jaraysi and I am a personal injury attorney here in Atlanta. I love what I do each and every single day because I feel that I get to make a difference in people's lives. A lot of attorneys/firms out there are just out to make a quick buck. I like to think that I do things a little differently. Each client that has a case has a story. That client needs someone that is willing to listen to their story and do everything it takes to get them the compensation they deserve for the injuries they have suffered. When you work with me and my firm, you are treated like family and we won't stop for anything before we get you exactly what you deserve.

My legal career began in earnest as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (the equivalent of an Assistant District Attorney in Georgia) in St. Louis County Missouri where I practiced for 10 years.. In 2012, I relocated to Georgia and joined the Atlanta staff counsel office for one of the largest insurance companies in the country gaining extensive first-chair trial civil jury experience. In May, 2018 I joined Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser & Eidex where I currently serve as the firm’s managing partner.. My practice focuses on auto, premises and general liability defense as well as insurance coverage opinions and coverage litigation. I am admitted to practice before all state courts in Georgia and Missouri, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia and the 11 th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. I am a member of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, the Atlanta Claims Association, CLM and DRI. In addition, I am an active member of the Tort and Insurance Practice Section of the State Bar of Georgia and has served as a featured speaker at the Insurance Law Institute hosted annually by the TIPS section on St. Simons Island. I also hold an “AV” peer-reviewed rating from Martindale Hubbell.. I am a registered neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolutions and serve as a senior neutral with Sugarloaf ADR.

Ms. Burnett is part of the Commercial Real Estate & Banking Group of Andersen, Tate & Carr.  She specializes in commercial leasing, representing both landlords and tenants in drafting and negotiating retail, office and industrial leases.  Erin’s practice also focuses on purchase and sale transactions, land development, land use matters and the financing of commercial real estate projects.  Erin strives to provide excellent service to her clients by listening and understanding their position on matters and using her extensive experience to help them achieve their goals.. While in law school, Erin served on the Editorial Board of the University of Richmond Law Review and was a member of the Moot Court Team.  As an undergrad, she played on the Varsity Field Hockey Team.

Ms. Hundredmark heads the domestic relations division for Andersen, Tate, & Carr, P.C., while also working within the criminal practice division.  Ms. Hundredmark is considered a leader in the southeast in both family and criminal law related matters, and can often be seen in the news, offering her legal insight on cases in the National spotlight.. While Ms. Hundredmark is a skilled litigator that will aggressively pursue justice in any legal matter, she is also considered a Guardian ad Litem by the Superior Court.  While serving in the role of Guardian ad Litem, Ms. Hundredmark uses her skills to serve children whose parents are facing divorce. She becomes their advocate, ensuring justice for children that are being impacted by divorce.. In her criminal law practice, Ms. Hundredmark leaves no room for error, ensuring the best possible outcome for her clients. She has attained certifications in Georgia for both DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. Ms. Hundredmark is considered by her peers to be a true trial attorney and skilled litigator.

Mrs. Ruble's practice areas include family law, divorce, separation, custody, child support, legitimation, family violence, and Depedancy/DFCS actions.  Her practice areas include both family law matters and business litigation.   Charlotte became interested in family law based on a guardianship action for her niece and nephew prior to law school.  This exposure to the Family Law Court system launched empathy for individuals going through family transitions.   Charlotte also finds that her business background is frequently used to analyze the financial transitions that occur in family law cases, helping her strategically advise clients to prepare for their financial future.. Charlotte began practicing law with the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Georgia Bar.  The Family Law section of the Georgia Bar is a professional organization associated with the lawyer licensing board in Georgia.   Mentored by the chair for nearly two years, Charlotte gained extensive litigation experience in family law.  This litigation experience coupled with her internship in the Superior Court of Cherokee County with Judge Ellen McElyea  has provided countless hours of family law arguments, strategies, and knowledge in this field.. Mrs. Ruble handles a broad range of family law cases including divorce, separation, custody, child support, legitimation, family violence actions, and Dependancy/DFCS actions.   Modification actions and contempt proceedings are also part of her practice area.  Mrs. Ruble advocates for her clients' interests in a cost effective approach.  Clients are not only advised on the legal issues in their case, but also cost effective strategies for their case.  This includes advisement on courses of action and the financial considerations for those actions.  Mrs. Ruble strongly believes that parties should try to resolve matters in a collaborative fashion whenever possible, however, she understands that there are times when it is necessary and appropriate to use her litigation background as a strategic advantage for clients... General Background and Education. Mrs. Ruble was born in New Orleans, Lousiana.  Her family moved to Cherokee County, Georgia in 1989.   Her father was a officer in the United States Navy.  Her family has been involved in the Cherokee County community for almost 30 years.. Mrs. Ruble attended Georgia State University earning a Bachelor's in Spanish and a Bachelor's in German.  While in college, Mrs. Ruble attended many international languages programs abroad through the University System of Georgia including programs with Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Georgia.  These programs provided colleagate courses in Germany, Mexico, and a series of Arbitration courts in the European Union.  Mrs. Ruble then continued her education at Georgia State University earning a specialized Master's Degree in International Business.  Charlotte focused her Master's degree on law and finance comparing the practice of law in the United States to other countries.. Mrs. Ruble worked for the Foreign Commerical Service sector of the United State Government at the American Consulate in Munich, Germany in 2008.  She then decided to transition her passion for law into a more domestic setting attending Mercer University School of Law.    In addition to the rigors of a law school curriculum, Mrs. Ruble interned with Judge Ellen McElyea in the Superior Court of Cherokee County and then worked as a law clerk for Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn, & Dial for two years while finishing law school.. At Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn, & Dial, Mrs. Ruble gained litigation experience working on large scale insurance defense cases in areas including premise liability, medical malpratice, breach of contract, and trucking accidents.  While she thoroughly enjoyed the court room side of this practice area, Mrs. Ruble felt that the human component and connection with clients was an essential and the most rewarding part of being a lawyer.. Mrs. Ruble went to work in the area of Family Law for the Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia after graduating law school.  She joined Meriwether & Tharp in 2013.  Mrs. Ruble was on the Board of the Forsyth County Bar Association from 2014 to 2017.  She was President of the Forsyth County Bar Association from 2016 to 2017.

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

Morris earned his Juris Doctorate at Georgia State University's College of Law in 2013 and his Bachelor of Science in International Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2006. After completing his undergraduate degree, Morris considered a career in academic philosophy. This plan changed after Morris completed the "Philosophy of Law" course at Georgia State University, when he realized that while philosophers typically end their discussions with journal entries, jurists end theirs with court orders backed by the power of the state.. Morris has wide-ranging litigation experience, including family law, criminal defense, and personal injury casework, with an overwhelmingly successful track record. He is a graduate of the Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy program, an intensive series of training courses led by the best criminal defense attorneys in the state, and he has specialized negotiation training from Georgia State University.

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).

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.