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Megan started her legal career as a Police Officer/Detective with the New Orleans Police Department where she eventually went on to train the New Orleans Police Department in domestic violence protocols. She was also named 2010’s Officer of the Year. Megan was also a part of the Atlanta Police Department where she was the first female Valedictorian of the Atlanta Police Department’s Police Academy. After spending time as a Domestic Violence Detective, Megan transitioned her career into family law where she knew her background would translate seamlessly with advocating for families in need. Megan has worked with the Atlanta Trial Lawyers Group, Emory University School of Law, the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Georgia and the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office.

Lauren D. Devine is an attorney at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and has exclusively practiced family law since graduating from law school in 2017. She earned her Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) at Georgia State University College of Law and her bachelor's degree in Mass Media and Political Communication with a minor in Political Science at the University of Missouri. She is also a licensed general civil mediator in the State of Georgia.. While in law school, she co-founded the Georgia State University Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) and was its Vice President for three years. She was also a member of the Family Law Society while in law school. She developed her passion for family law during an internship with a family law attorney. In her third year of law school, Lauren interned with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation in its Safe Families Office, helping victims of domestic violence obtain Protective Orders to escape abuse. She also interned with the Honorable Jane C. Barwick of the Superior Court of Fulton County, where she observed numerous court proceedings solely involving family law matters and conducted extensive research on the subject of family law. She joined Meriwether & Tharp after graduating and taking the Georgia Bar Examination in July 2017.. Lauren has considerable experience litigating divorce, contempt, family violence, modification, legitimation, and other family law cases. When possible, however, Lauren uses her background and skills to explore creative solutions to reach compromise and settlement, understanding the significant emotional and financial stress litigation causes for her clients. Lauren has extensive experience litigating cases in Forsyth County but also practices in Cherokee and the surrounding Northeastern counties of Georgia, as well as the Atlanta Metropolitan area.. Lauren lives in Forsyth County, Georgia with her husband and two dogs, Jake, and Piper. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outdoors and traveling.

Elizabeth studied at Georgia State University with a business undergraduate concentration. While attending Mercer School of Law, Elizabeth was a member of the Health Law Society and the Association of Women Law Students. She interned at the District Attorney’s office in Muscogee County. In her last year of law school, she worked for a firm doing estate planning and business law.. Elizabeth’s trial experience is extensive, having starting her career as a Public Defender where she represented indigent children and their families in Lagrange, Georgia. She worked with organizations such as the Troup County School System, the Division of Family and Children Services, and the Department of Juvenile Justice. Her experience practicing to advocate for children coupled with her business background has been instrumental in her zealous advocacy for her clients. She has a passion for helping families and their children in difficult times.

I was born and raised in New England and attended undergrad at the University of Delaware, before moving to Atlanta to attend John Marshall Law School. Prior to attending law school, I started my own design company and therefore have a special understanding of how to help clients who are business owners themselves and need extra financial protection while ging through the divorce process.

Stephanie Weil always knew she had a passion to help children and families. With both her mom and dad as attorneys, she knew from the time she was a child that she wanted to practice law. Stephanie was initially drawn to family law because her father was a family law attorney for 40 years before he passed. She has fond childhood memories of playing in his conference room while he and his team prepared exhibits for trial. She admired how happy it made her father when he was able to obtain a good result for a client, especially a client who really needed help. Family law is a practice area she feels like she was literally born into.. After Stephanie received her law degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, she was a stay-at-home mom until a divorce forced her to reenter the workforce. As a prosecutor in Florida for almost five years, Stephanie prosecuted thousands of cases from attempted first degree murder to DUI Manslaughter and cases involving Domestic Violence. She was nominated by law enforcement for Florida Mothers Against Drunk Driving 2017 Statewide Prosecutor of the Year, was awarded Polk County, FL Mothers Against Drunk Driving 2016 and 2018 Prosecutor of Distinction and was the first chair prosecutor for over 45 jury trials and 16 bench trials. This gave her extensive courtroom experience that has translated into her being able to litigate the most complex family law cases for families in all circumstances. Her achievements in family law advocacy were showcased when she was voted “Best Divorce Attorney” for “2019 Best of Central Florida" and again when chosen as an "Elite Lawyer 2022" in the area of Georgia family law.. After a family relocation to Atlanta in 2020, she has seamlessly transitioned into Georgia family law practice and has taken on numerous high conflict and high asset divorce and contested custody cases, successfully facing off against some of the toughest attorneys in Atlanta.. [Located in Fulton County in Alpharetta, the law offices of Hastings Shadmehry Wright, LLC are conveniently located between exits 8 and 9 off Georgia 400. Stephanie accepts cases in all metro-Atlanta counties.]

I have been practicing law for 29 years and I am licensed in four states: Georgia, Florida, Oregon and Washington DC. I understand the legal system and how it works.  I am a serious advocate for my clients and my interest goes far beyond earning money. Prior clients regularly contact me long after their case is over and I am happy to help them again, or just check in with how they are doing. I believe this is a testament to the fact that I work hard and take each and every case seriously. I look forward to helping people in any way I can.. Feel free to contact me and we will examine your situation thoroughly.

I have over 20 years of litigation, transactional and compliance experience. I decided to focus on family law over the past five years because it is the area of law that gives me the most satisfactionn.  Family law allows me to use my knowledge of law, finance and litigation to help my clients acheve thier goals.

Deborah Anice Swofford is a Partner at Miles Hansford Tallant, LLC.. Ms. Swofford’s primary practice areas include family law, criminal defence, and general civil litigation. Ms. Swofford is also a certified Domestic and General Mediator.. In addition to legal practice, Ms. Swofford is actively engaged in the community. Ms. Swofford has served her community in the the following positions: the Rotary Club of Alpharetta, Board Member; Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador; and Leadership North Fulton Class of 2019. Ms. Swofford is also an active participant in the Atlanta Lawn and Tennis Association, United States Tennis Association, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training.. In 2009, Ms. Swofford Graduated from Georgia Southern University and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree, cum laude. While attending Georgia Southern University, Ms. Swofford was engaged in campus wide leadership. As a result of her successful leadership, Ms. Swofford was recruited to participate in leadership training and consulting through the Georgia Southern INSPIRE Leadership Team. In that role, Ms. Swofford was responsible for the leadership development of college and high school students.. Following graduation from Georgia Southern, Ms. Swofford attended the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. In law school, Ms. Swofford was actively involved in the Association of Women Lawyers. Ms. Swofford was also inducted into Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society. Ms. Swofford graduated in May, 2012 and was admitted to the Georgia State Bar in November, 2012.. Ms. Swofford is admitted to practice in Georgia State and Superiors Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. She became a certified Domestic and General Mediator in 2018.

Currently a Partner at Bair Wilson Sharma, LLC, located in Peachtree Corners, Georiga.  I earned my Juris Doctorate degree from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami Gardens, Florida, and graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and English, while minoring in Biology. While at Georgia State, I was a member of the baseball team and was my team's representative for the Student Athlete Advisement Council.. After receiving my Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University, I worked in the non-profit field in Gwinnett County, Georgia, helping low income families obtain financial stability. I began my legal career at a Marietta firm, where I cultivated my love for Family Law. While there, I was tasked with representing clients in family law matters involving custody, support, and visitation issues. I was also given sole responsibility for running the firm’s Lawrenceville, GA office.  After moving to a local firm, which specializes in Immigration and Criminal, I was given sole responsibility for running the firm’s family law department. Additionally, I worked with both English and Spanish speaking clients, and began also representing clients in juvenile matters involving deprivations and private dependencies.. I was born in Mesa, Arizona, and have been a resident of Gwinnett County, GA since 1996. When I am not helping clients with their family matters, I love to spend time with my wife and daughter.  I am an avid music listener and love to cook in my spare time.

Meet Meng Lim, a trailblazing jurist known for his unwavering commitment to doing what's right. In January 2015, he achieved historic milestones as the first Asian American elected as a superior court judge in Georgia, presiding over the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit in rural West Georgia.. A Cambodian native, Lim's journey is a powerful testament to resilience and triumph over adversity. Escaping atrocities in his homeland as a child, he overcame the challenges of refugee life, embodying strong morals and upholding the law in his adoptive country. His compelling narrative epitomizes the American Dream, illustrating how dedication and perseverance lead to professional and political success.. Attorney Meng Lim is more than a legal authority; he is a symbol of hope and inspiration in the community he serves. Embraced by the people as one of their own, his dedication to justice and community welfare reflects a deep connection to principles that make our legal system strong and compassionate.. Join Meng Lim on his mission to uphold justice, foster inclusivity, and contribute to the betterment of the community. Experience the embodiment of resilience and triumph through a jurist who, with strong morals, continues to be a beacon of justice for the future.

Chris Capps is a founding partner of Capps, Gil & Parker, LLC. He has been practicing law for more than 25 years hand has served as a part-time municipal court judge since 2006. With his experience, success, and common-sense approach to law, Attorney Capps provides unique knowledge and insight to every case he handles. Attorney Capps’ practice areas include car accidents, defective products, and other personal injury cases, criminal defense, and divorce cases. Call Capps, Gil & Parker, LLC to learn how Attorney Chris Capps can help you.