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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Melissa L. Bowman is a Partner with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and works primarily out of the firm's Johns Creek office. Melissa was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2016 and has focused solely on family law. She strives to provide exceptional counsel and support to clients throughout Atlanta and surrounding areas who are going through a divorce or have some other serious legal issue affecting their families. Melissa understands that the divorce process is challenging and emotional, and is passionate about helping her clients move through the process with confidence and understanding.. Melissa delivers the highest level of representation possible to her clients to help them make the best-informed decisions regarding child custody and support, asset division, alimony, and the other legal issues that will affect them and their families for years to come. Known for her compassion and integrity, Melissa delivers the caring counsel her clients need, using her knowledge of the law and creativity to help clients reach the solution that is right for them. Family law cases are not one-size-fits-all, and often present various challenges and unique facts. Melissa enjoys meeting these challenges head on and working hard to help her clients overcome them, walking them through their cases step by step. Melissa is an experienced negotiator and litigator who fights tirelessly for her clients to ensure they are treated fairly throughout the legal process.. A native of Huntsville, Alabama, Melissa graduated from Auburn University in 2011 with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Professional Writing and Literary Studies and Theatre. She then attended Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery, Alabama, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2015.. Melissa is a member of the Gwinnett County Bar Association, and she served as chair of the organization's Law Day Committee from 2019 to 2020. On a personal note, Melissa is an avid runner who also enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

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 Hart is part of the Corporate & Business Transactions Group of Andersen, Tate & Carr, specializing in intellectual property matters.  Her practice includes counseling and assisting start up and growth stage technology companies on a variety of issues, including protecting and preserving their intellectual property rights (both internally vis-à-vis employees and externally in their customer, vendor and partner relationships), securing trademark and copyright registrations, negotiating technology licenses and service agreements and general corporate governance matters.  She has negotiated agreements with many of the top financial institutions in the U.S., several of the major ISPs in North America and Europe and various media companies and has assisted technology clients in expanding into the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada and Brazil.. As part of her intellectual property practice, Ms. Hart also represents clients desiring to expand their business through franchising with the organization and ongoing administration of their franchise system, including drafting the required disclosure documents, franchise, area development and other related agreements; seeking and obtaining registration or exemption of the franchise offering in multiple states; and counseling franchisor clients on operational and compliance matters.. As a member of the Corporate & Business Transactions Group, Ms. Hart also provides general corporate representation to clients in a wide variety of industries. Such representation includes providing counseling on entity choice and structure; organization of corporations, limited liability companies and joint ventures; shareholder agreements; business sales and acquisitions (stock and asset); venture capital investments; regulatory compliance (including health care) and general contract negotiations.. Before joining the firm, Mrs. Hart served as a law clerk for the Honorable J.L. Edmondson, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.  Mrs. Hart received her Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2006, where she was inducted into the Order of the Coif and served as the Executive Articles Editor for the Georgia Law Review from 2005-2006.  Mrs. Hart graduated summa cum laude, with honors, from the University of Georgia in 2000 with degrees in both International Business (Finance concentration) and Real Estate.. Mrs. Hart’s scholarly works include Sticks and Stones and Shotguns at School:  The Ineffectiveness of Constitutional Antibullying Legislation as a Response to School Violence, 39 Ga. L. Rev. 1109 (2005), and Vouchers and Vespers: The Need for an Uncertain Change in School Voucher Programs, Educ. L. & Pol’y F. (2005) (with Ashley Alderman).. Mrs. Hart was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Georgia in 2006.  She is a member of the Georgia Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the ABA Forum on Franchising.  She is also a member of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Technology Council.

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).

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.

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.