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I am a technology attorney skilled in the art of patent and trademark prosecution, design-around analysis, infringement, non-infringement and invalidity analysis, and drafting and negotiating complex technology agreements, license agreements, supply agreements and software and service agreements. Beyond my extensive conventional IP experience, I attained degrees in both engineering and accounting. In connection with the latter, I extended my education with graduate work and successfully obtained a CPA designation. I started my working career as a practicing engineer. Later, I worked with management to consult on tax matters and conduct financial audits while working at large accounting firms. These experiences not only allowed me to work closely with corporate management, but also to examine complex legal issues with a more complete business perspective. In sum, I am able to assist corporate management in making business decisions in light of legal issues, instead of merely making legal recommendations in light of business issues.Specialties:IP Portfolio Management, IP enforcement and defense, patent and trademark prosecution, intellectual property counseling, complex contract drafting and negotiating, invalidity and infringement analysis and general legal and technology counseling.

I am a pure criminal defense attorney and I take great pride in that fact. Even before law school, my goal was to become one of the best criminal defense attorneys of my time. I realized that goal was achievable the very first time I stepped into a courtroom because advocating for my client gave me a true sense of purpose. Since then, my passion for helping people and defending them against the government continues to grow every day. To me, standing up for a person, who is being prosecuted by the government, is the most honorable act. I truly care about my clients and I’m not afraid to let prosecutors and judges know that.. My number one rule is that each person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. And that is how I treat all of my clients. I will never make a client feel like they don’t matter. My clients and I review all the evidence and discuss defense strategies together because it is important to me that my clients are well informed and involved in their defense. Having a great relationship with my clients is extremely important to me, which is why I take the time to talk to my clients and build a trusting relationship from the very beginning. My clients trust me with their lives because they know that I will do everything in my power to protect them.

I am a native of Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Penn State University in 1990. I then graduated from Ohio Northern School of Law in 1993.

Georgia "Super Lawyer," “Georgia’s Top Rated Lawyers,” AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell.. Automobile, motorcycle and trucking wrecks; premises liability actions; probate and estate litigation; divorce and family law; business and commercial disputes; elder care and adult guardianships.

For over twenty two years, I have been helping people in the Atlanta area with many legal problems.  Because of my experience with the Fulton County judicial system, I am able to help those with a DUI case in the Atlanta area. I have successfully represented many Roswell clients in personal injury matters, such as auto accidents, brain injuries, medical malpractice and even workman's compensation.  As the trust neighborhood attorney for Roswell, GA, I have been the answer to many of my clients questions when planning their divorce.  As a member of the Georgia system, I understand all the guidelines necessary for a divorce in Georgia.  Child custody, alimony and allocation of assets are tricky, which is why I am there to help negotiate the best possible result from a difficult situation.   My experience and time in the court room has earned me the respect of my peers.  I work hard to protect the rights of my clients and to obtain the best possible outcome for their cases.  I am there when you need me.. Top Awards:

Faith joined Swilling Family Law as an associate attorney in 2023. She graduated from Hofstra Law and began her career as a licensed attorney in Georgia practicing exclusively family law in 2020. As an attorney, Faith is passionate about helping her clients through tough situations. She is a strong advocate for her clients, recognizing the value of litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution. Faith has experience representing clients with complex custody issues, businesses, assets, and debts.. During law school, she gained valuable experience interning for the Honorable John “Trea” Pipkin in Henry County Superior Court. This internship allowed Faith to observe firsthand the troubles many parties face while navigating the divorce process. She also interned for a family law firm in the metro Atlanta area. While at Hofstra Law, she worked at the Youth Advocacy Clinic, representing immigrant children in family court to provide an opportunity for safe-haven, legal status, and reunification with family. She graduated from Hofstra Law with a concentration in family law and was awarded a Gold Public Service Certificate for completing over 750 hours of pro bono legal services. Faith has been recognized for her empathy and ability to create a path to resolution during times of challenge.. In her free time, Faith enjoys live music, podcasts, and spending time with her family.

Elizabeth A. Geoffroy received her Bachelor of Arts from Hofstra University in 1985, and her Juris Doctor from Emory University   School of Law in 1988.   She was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1988. Ms. Geoffroy served as a senior assistant public defender in Fulton County, defending indigent clients charged with serious felony offenses in both jury trials and appeals for ten years. In her years in private practice she has represented clients in both criminal and   civil cases throughout Georgia.   She has tried over 50 jury trials and has argued before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia.Ms. Geoffroy's current practice includes defense of individuals charged with crimes, including DUI's, drug charges, other misdemeanors, and felonies; as well as representing injured victims in personal injury matters. She is a member of the Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Georgia Association of   Women Lawyers, the DeKalb County Bar Association, and the North Fulton County Bar Association.

Don Weissman has focused on contested family law matters for over 40 years. He has published papers extensively in the field, has mentored and trained lawyers in the field and in civil litigation; is often associated or consulted by other lawyers in various aspects of family law practices and is an active participant in State, Local and National organizations devoted to improving skills in the presentation of civil cases, domestic and otherwise.. Don is an avid photographer, sailor and gardener, often praised for his fruit jams and jellies.

Catherine Knight grew up in Atlanta, and she attended The Westminster Schools, alpha-omega.  Catherine graduated cum laude from Princeton University.  At Emory University School of Law, where she was a Woodruff Scholar and served on the executive committee of and was published by the Emory Law Journal, Catherine's grades landed her within the top ten students of her class, and she graduated with distinction.. Respected by her professional peers, Catherine has throughout her legal career received various annual recognitions such as Atlanta Magazine’s Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine’s Super Lawyer, and Georgia Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite.  Catherine was honored by Atlanta Business Chronicle for her successful divorce practice, receiving the Up and Comers in Atlanta Award.  Further, Catherine has authored and presented papers at numerous legal conferences, and served on the executive committee of the family law section of the Georgia Bar Association.  She appeared on Georgia public television to train the public and professionals in the child support guidelines, and travelled the state educating lawyers and judges alike on legislation.. Having formerly worked in corporate law at Davis Polk &Wardwell in New York City in the early 1990s, Catherine has a business and stock market acumen which aids in complex cases.  Upon returning to her native Atlanta in the mid-1990s, Catherine worked with the firms of Warner Mayoue & Bates, as well as Davis Mathews & Quigley, before becoming a founding partner at Boyd Collar Knight, LLC.. Catherine values her reputation as both a vigorous advocate in the courtroom and a reasonable negotiator in settlement.  Sensitive to the fact that there is a family behind every family law case, Catherine is empathetic to the stress clients are under during the process of divorce, listening carefully to and respecting her client’s and a family’s particular needs. Her approach to each client is highly personalized, allowing for strategy in each aspect of the case.  She does not hesitate to tell her clients what they may not want to hear, when a position is untenable, or a result, unrealistic.  While she effectively fights to protect and advance her clients’ goals, Catherine is committed to achieving the most favorable results with the least amount of conflict necessary.. On a personal note, Catherine no longer has a "bucket list."  Having had the opportunity to take time off for three years, Catherine lived/worked on a farm with 32 barnyard animals (and a lot of mud), studied and performed stand-up comedy with some success (very modest), did a few wild things for which she needs divine forgiveness (no lasting regrets), and wrote her mid-life memoirs (likely forever, unpublished).  Best of all, Catherine spent real live"quality" time with her beautiful daughter, which she had dreamed of doing for years, and she got remarried.. And then she realized ... she needed to keep her day-job.. Luckily, she is pretty good at her day job.

Before opening his own law firm, Rob defended some of the largestemployers in the country in employment-related lawsuits for over 13years. While doing so, Rob noticed that while there were always morethan enough skilled attorneys representing large employers, there wasalways a chronic shortage of quality attorneys protecting the rights ofindividual employees. With a natural inclination to represent theunderdog, Rob decided to use his experience to help individuals who aretreated unfairly in the workplace.. After graduating from the Emory School of Law with distinction in1994, Rob began practicing law in the Atlanta office of Jones Day, oneof the largest law firms in the world. After two years, Rob joined theAtlanta office of Paul Hastings, an international law firm known forhaving one of the top employment practices in the United defending some of the largest employers in the United States inindividual employment discrimination and harassment suits, Rob alsoparticipated in the defense of large scale employment class a natural talent for oral advocacy, Rob was fortunateenough to obtain courtroom and jury trial opportunities early in hiscareer. After six years at Paul Hastings, Rob became Of Counsel atJones Walker, the largest law firm in Louisiana, in it’s New Orleansoffice. Rob later returned to Atlanta to start his own law firmrepresenting employees. Despite some early success, Rob felt he couldnot pass up the opportunity to join FedEx Express as a trial attorneydefending the world’s largest express transportation company againstemployment-related lawsuits throughout the United States. In 2007, Robreturned to Atlanta to start his own law firm exclusively representingemployees.. Rob is the father of three boys and enjoys coaching their basketballteams and introducing them to the joys of trout fishing and hiking inthe beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

Attorney Burmeister is passionate about helping others and committed to guiding you to your legal solution, whether that is with her, another attorney in a different area of law, or handling it yourself.. An Atlanta native, Attorney Burmeister a had the benefit of working in different size law firms for over 15 years. She is well-versed in the needs of different clients. She chose to specialize in injury law so she can have direct contact with clients that have been injured and help them get better physically, emotionally, and financially.. https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/30076-ga-kathryn-burmeister-4728383.html#contact

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Alyssa earned her Juris Doctor and her Masters degree at Georgia State University. While in law school, Alyssa was an active member of the Family Law Society and served as a student member of the Welton Family Law Inn of Court. During an internship with a local family law attorney, Alyssa developed her passion for family law. During her third year of law school, Alyssa interned with the Honorable Jane C. Barwick of the Superior Court of Fulton County, Family Division, where she observed numerous court proceedings and conducted extensive and complex research on the subject of family law. Alyssa was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Family Law in 2016.  Alyssa is, currently, a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and served on the Board for the Animal Law Section from 2018-2020.

After practicing in multiple areas of law, Attorney Katera H. Nelson utilized her experience and education to open The Law Office of Katera H. Nelson, LLC., where she focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation. Katera understands that navigating the complexities of legal matters can be a daunting task, and is committed to aiding each client in smoothly resolving their unique legal issue. She is an experienced attorney who is committed to quality service and legal competency.Katera is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana who relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in 2005. She graduated Cum Laude from Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. During her matriculation, she served as president of the Alpha Beta Beta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society.. While earning her Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University's Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, Katera served as vice chairperson of the Moot Court Board as well as the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. She acquired extensive experience in the criminal law arena by working with the Washtenaw Public Defender’s Office in Michigan, where she represented clients charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses.. As a third year law student, Katera worked as a prosecutor in the Fayette County District Attorney’s Office investigating and prosecuting felony criminal cases. After graduating and passing the bar, she went on to further her career by practicing criminal defense in the Atlanta area.. To diversify her legal experience, Katera also practiced as a plaintiff’s attorney. She worked on various aspects of civil litigation, and successfully obtained substantial judgements on behalf of clients. She also negotiated settlements of outstanding delinquent accounts as well as facilitated status meetings for private entities.. In her spare time, Katera enjoys exploring Georgia with friends, collecting vinyl records, and mimicking the culinary stylings of Chef Gordon Ramsey.

Admitted to practice in the State Bar of Georgia, 1994. Admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Georgia.. Admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals, Georgia.

"We Won!!" wasn’t heard by Josh as a kid.. Never the sportiest fella, East Cobb, Georgia didn't inspire him to a sportsball career despite his innate athletic ability. Graduating from The Walker School in Marietta, Josh went North to Clark University, MA (Hippies, folks from New York, and SO MANY international people!). Chasing young love back to Georgia in 1998, Josh graduated from The Georgia State University College of Law in 2002 without any honors but with good memories from Mock Trial and Moot Court. And some really good friends.. Josh clerked in Cobb Superior Court (A. Grubbs), closed real estate during the boom, and then figured out that Talking was what he really liked so Josh became a Public Defender.. LOVED IT!! Participating in a system so broken was crushing. Dehumanizing.. Josh graduated from Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming (Class of 2007 ), quit working for the State and hung out a shingle. Wandering Solo was lonely, so Doug Chanco (former #JerkProsecutor Josh fought with all the time) argued with Josh to partner with him, and Doug won.. Now "We Won!" is a touch more common… Josh tries cases from municipal courts through all stages of the Federal system representing thousands of clients over 17 years from trial through appeal.. Joshua Schiffer:Admitted to All Georgia Municipal, State and Superior Courts, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.Admitted to the Federal Courts of GeorgiaFulton County State Courts DUI/Accountability Court Board MemberGeorgia State University Law Alumni Committee Board MemberTrial Lawyers College StaffSuper Lawyers annuallySuper Lawyers Rising StarMartindale Hubbell Pre-Eminent (highest national rating)AVVO Clients Choice annuallyAVVO Perfect 10.00 annuallyAmerican Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 under 40Georgia Legal Trend Legal Elite Multiple YearsTop 100 Criminal Defense AttorneysMillion Dollar Advocates ForumLawyers of Distinction HonoreeTrial Lawyers College Graduate 2007Taught/attended over 20 regional and graduate sessions on advanced trial techniquesElected Southeast Regional F-Warrior Alumni Representative 2016-present.Over 300 hours of Psychodramatic TrainingLaw ZebraChancoSchiffer solely represents individuals and plaintiff classes from offices in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA and Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI. Measuring Southern legal roots by Generations, ChancoSchiffer is uniquely positioned to represent and assist clients with their most intimate and difficult Criminal Defense, Injury, and legal dispute cases throughout the United States and USVI.. The only firm in the East with three Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Graduates, ChancoSchiffer's national network of top-tier legal partners is unmatched and the firm proudly co-counsel's with many of America's most well known Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and Class Action firms. The President of the New York State Criminal Defense Bar through California's most exclusive Personal Injury Firms, the Best Lawyers in America choose ChancoSchiffer for their clients.. ChancoSchiffer also represents certain individuals on an on-going basis managing their daily legal affairs. This bespoke service is limited to a small number of individuals at any one time and includes deeply personal interaction.. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________. From Josh:. Mom jokes I became a Criminal Defense Lawyer because I got caught in a lot of shenanigans.  And I did.  Mostly in East Cobb, then a little in Massachusetts during Undergrad at Clark University, and maybe even a few times during Law School at Georgia State.. Clerking for a Superior Court Judge in Cobb County showed me the penalties of getting caught; tough lessons to learn.  I was the person filling out life sentences, signing the paperwork to take away freedoms.  Watching folks escorted to the "Good Bye" door. Brutal. I grew up with these folks and I saw them marched away.  It was a change moment for me.  I needed a new direction.. Basing my career on Ben Franklin’s “Doing Well by Doing Good,” I went to work saving souls in the belly of the Fulton Beast as a PD.  I had an office at the Rice Street Jail with an access code and giant brass key. Seriously... I wanted to help folks like me who ended up sideways with the world, but didnt have the same "opportunities" I had being raised in the burbs by brilliant and successful parents.. These are not what people think when they hear how long I stayed a public defender.  But they were some of the best times of my life.  I left only after graduating in 2007 from the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Duboise, WY, () when it became clear that I needed follow my heart and stop working for the State.  I needed to work ONLY for PEOPLE.. The people I learned from at “The Ranch” changed everything and I founded The Schiffer Firm in 2007 so I could take the cases I want, chase justice for the person and work issues others didn't or wouldn't take.  We won a ton of matters for folks.  Lots of Domestic Violence, Drugs, Mental Health Issues, DUI, and Theft.  We pushed harder than the next guy and thats why we got the results folks wanted.  Being difficult is a goal when you are out to win.. In 2010 I merged The Schiffer Firm into ChancoSchiffer.  Doug Chanco was, and is, my favorite opposition.  We fought like hungry dogs when he tried to lock up my clients as a prosecutor and we STILL wrestle case strategies across the room on a daily basis.  By arguing all the issues we find the Path.  My clients want the Path.. I handle the criminal work and trials with our associate (and former prosector) Andrew S. Travis.  Andy's family has lawyered in Atlanta since the 1930s and we manage a mixed caseload of both minor and major criminal issues.. Doug Chanco heads up our injury practice and manages the firm. Proudly our criminal defense clients have begged us to handle their civil injury cases, and Doug now manages a substantial caseload of local and national injury cases with colleagues from coast to coast. We proudly associate with the nations top attorneys on specialist issues and are deeply proud of our connections.. A few years ago Doug and I combined our passions into Civil Rights Cases, and our representative wins include a $5 Million Verdict on behalf of a rape victim, the 2016 Marta Police Beating Federal Trial ($500K) and the $1.5 Million State Record Setting School Burn Case against Douglas County.  Victims of Crime and State Action are close to the hearts of two guys who have seen how bad the world chews on folks.  We have also associated with the president of the New York State Criminal Defense Bar on a major sex crimes matter, as he was impressed by our work on a $50 million militray bribery/fraud case we handled in 2018.  Our white collar work continues to be a source of pride and inspiration.. Most recently Doug went to the USVI and started our practice there.  He is the eclusive litigator for several island firms and is the attorney of choice for many prominent local residents.  We also started working some consumer issues as well as mass torts/class actions.  The folks that run those cases asked us to jump in, so we did!!!. There is more. A lot more.  Call me at or email me at I may not be the right attorney for you, but I like a good call and always have referrals.. Thanks for reading this.  -Josh