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At the Law Offices of Benjamin F. Shoemaker, LLC our belief is that successful people need to focus on what they do best and then gather a team of experts to collaborate on the rest. As a result, we collaborate with successful financial planners, CPAs, insurance agents, and other attorneys to guarantee that our clients have a fully-developed plan for their life and business.. Ben was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, Ben moved to North Carolina to work for Young Life. He married his best friend, Kristen, and they quickly started a growing family. After 6 years in Christian ministry, Ben helped expand a regional family-owned business in Charleston, South Carolina. While helping run a business, Ben decided to pursue his growing passion, the law. Three years later, Ben graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law.. The Shoemakers moved to the Atlanta area in 2014 when Ben accepted the job as serving as in-house counsel and director of risk management for the Boosterthon Fun Run. After 3 incredible years with Boosterthon, Ben began working in the investment world focusing on charitable giving, estate-planning, and complex gifts. With experience in family-owned businesses, estate-planning, and non-profits, Ben is perfectly positioned to assist your business or family in all its legal needs.. When not working, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 kids. He is a member and elder at Perimeter Church in Johns Creek. He is passionate about working out with his F3 brothers and cheering on his beloved Oklahoma Sooners.

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.