Decatur Lawyers

Andrew Beal earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. For over 25 years, Drew has represented individuals and businesses in state and federal courts all across the Southeast. He primarily focuses on commercial claims, such as shareholder disputes and those involving professional negligence. Drew began his own practice in order to provide high-quality, personalized business representation and litigation services to commercial clients. Ed is also proud to serve those who need help resolving workers’ compensation claims and insurance benefit disputes. He is AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, one of the highest honors an attorney can receive.

JAMIE L. GINGOLD is a 1998 honors scholar graduate of Tulane University, Newcomb College in New Orleans, Louisiana and a 2001 Dean’s Honor List graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law. Ms. Gingold was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in December 2001; and Georgia and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, in April 2002. Ms. Gingold is the founder of Jamie L. Gingold, PC, where she represents individuals in consumer and corporate bankruptcy filings under Chapters 7 and 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. In addition, Ms. Gingold counsels individuals and companies on financial management in the...

Albert Wan is an attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in criminal defense and civil rights litigation. He is admitted to practice in Georgia and New York courts. To learn more about Mr. Wan and his law practice please visit his website at: http://www.albertwanlaw.com

James M. Roth (Jim) grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He pursued his undergraduate studies and received his Bachelors Degree with Honors. Mr. Roth worked for a year in Public Service and then enrolled at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. While attending law school, he was a member of the Trial Competition Team, an organization consistently ranked among the top tier of competitive court programs across the country. Jim participated in several Mock Trial competitions while at law school, and won the Haley Trial Competition--the most prestigious competition in the program. He served as a contributor of...

At Taylor & Associates, led by Attorney Dorna Jenkins Taylor, I focus on Trademarks, Copyrights, Brand Development, Name Image and Likeness (NIL) licensing, Wills & Trusts. My role is to assist clients in building, securing, protecting, and monetizing their brands. Over the years, I have successfully negotiated brand licensing deals and endorsements for my clients, which have collectively surpassed $40 million. This includes notable agreements for the Emmy Award-winning documentary "The Doctor" and the New York Times bestseller, "The Autobiography of Dr. J." With 26 years of experience in the field, I am continually enthusiastic about helping visionaries secure their...

Attorney Jonathan Forbes is an associate attorney with Kitchens, New & Cleghorn, LLC. Mr. Forbes received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida, Magna Cum Laude, in 2005 with degrees in Finance and Entrepreneurship. He received his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 2008 where he was Managing Editor of the International Law Review. While at Emory Law, Mr. Forbes received several prestigious awards including the Dean’s Honor Scholar Merit Award, Morton H. Aronson Franchise Law Award, and numerous Dean’s List recognitions. Mr. Forbes further studied international and comparative law at the...

Ashley has been practicing law for over 20 years in Georgia. She is a graduate of Woodward Academy and Tulane University in New Orleans as well as GA State College of Law and also has an LLM from the University of Alabama. Ashley began her career clerking for Superior Court Judges as a staff attorney and then began private practice, focusing on Family Law, Real Estate, Probate, Estate Planning, Business Law, General Litigation, Bankruptcy, and criminal law. Ashley was appointed to the bench as a Probate Judge and later became a Fulton County Magistrate Court Judge and...

Attorney Tricia Solomon graduated from The George Washington University in 1997 with a degree in Journalism. After college, Ms. Solomon accepted a position as a sports production assistant at CNN Sports Illustrated, which brought her to Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Solomon would spend four years at CNNSI before leaving to pursue her true passion of becoming an attorney. To achieve her goal, Ms. Solomon relocated to Athens, Georgia to attend The University of Georgia School of Law, and graduated in 2006.

Since her admission to the Georgia Bar in 2007, Ms. Solomon has held several positions including legal recruiter at a top...

Josie A. Siemon is a partner at The Siemon Law Firm, P.C. and has an extensive litigation background. Josie practices exclusively in the area of family law. She received her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and English from Florida International University, and her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. While at Nova University, Josie was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society and earned Pro Bono honors for legal service in the community. Josie is an active member of the Florida State Bar, the Georgia State Bar, the Atlanta Bar Association Family Division, she is the Past President of...

S. Lamar Gardner, our Firm’s founding and managing partner, was born and raised in Corinth, MS. Lamar obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in Political Science in 2009. In 2012, Lamar obtained a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Public Policy from Clark Atlanta University. Upon graduating from Clark Atlanta, Lamar began working in the non-profit sector. In 2014, however, he was offered admission to Southern University Law Center (SULC) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he obtained his Juris Doctor (Cum Laude)in 2017. While at SULC, Lamar served as the 2016-2017 Editor-in-Chief of the Southern University...

Demetrius J. Price is an attorney in the Atlanta Office of The Siemon Law Firm. Demetrius studied law in California, at Whittier Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor Degree. During law school, he served as a law clerk in various private Family Law firms, served as a certified law clerk in the Whittier Law School Children’s Rights Clinic, where he exercised courtroom privileges and served as an advocate for the rights of his clients, and also received the Best Advocate award in Criminal Trial Advocacy.

After earning his Juris Doctor Degree in 2013, Demetrius relocated from California to...

Ryan Post is an Associate Attorney with The Siemon Law Firm. Ryan was born and raised in Georgia. He graduated from Berry College in Rome, Georgia and received his Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law. Prior to joining the firm, Ryan worked almost exclusively in family and probate law. He brings his experience and energy to the firm and is ready to advocate for his clients. When he is not advocating for his clients, Ryan enjoys playing drums, attending live music events, and watching sports.

Andrew B. Margolis is an Associate Attorney with The Siemon Law Firm, practicing exclusively in the area of family law. A twenty-year resident of the Atlanta metro area, Andrew graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Politics and Legal Studies from Brandeis University, and then went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the Emory University School of Law. After law school, Andrew served as an Assistant District Attorney for the State of Georgia. Upon moving into private practice, Andrew drew on his skills as a domestic violence prosecutor to represent victims of abuse, assisting them in obtaining protective...

Jordan J. Edwards is an attorney at The Siemon Law Firm, P.C., and has a background in general civil litigation. Jordan practices exclusively in the area of family law. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Georgia. While in college he was on the University of Georgia’s varsity intercollegiate debate team and affiliated with numerous other civic organizations. He attended the University of Georgia, School of law and received his law degree with honors. When Jordan is not practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his spouse and two dogs.

Throughout his 20+ year career, Mr. Battleson has worked in deal teams as an attorney, investment banker and principal involved in operating businesses, development projects, and existing assets with a value in excess of $2.2 billion; and, as a commercial litigation attorney representing small and medium size businesses, as well as defending national insurance companies, multinational self-insured companies, and the State of Georgia in matters with potential liability in excess of $100 million.

Mark graduated from Emory University School of Law in 1995, while also working for the United States Attorney’s Office as a third-year practice clerk. Following law school,...

Gregory B. McMenamy, Jr. is the founding partner of McMenamy Law in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a trial lawyer with 28 years of experience in complex personal injury litigation. He has successfully litigated cases against individuals, corporations and insurance companies. Mr. McMenamy's areas of practice include trucking accidents, automobile and motorcycle accidents as well as catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, head and spinal injuries, civil trial practice, and premises and products liability.

Mr. McMenamy received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia. While in law school, he was class president...

Results-driven and client-oriented, Attorney Brandon Dixon is committed to seeing his clients succeed. Focusing on criminal defense and traffic tickets in Atlanta, Attorney Dixon is exhaustive in his research of each and every case he takes on. His successes have resulted in reduced punishments and dismissed cases for numerous clients who were facing serious penalties for criminal charges. Zealous and aggressive tactics enable him to effectively represent his clients in the courtroom. Attorney Dixon is part of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the State Bar of Georgia. Available 24/7 for a free thirty-minute case...

Kalpin’s entire career has been carefully designed to provide you the best representation possible.

As an Assistant Solicitor for over two years, Kalpin handled misdemeanor cases at every stage. While learning the internal techniques of a prosecution process, Kalpin continued earning the respect and building relations with such Judges, other prosecutors, and court administrators.

For his very first client of his career, he obtained a dismissal on all charges. Click here for a narrative from that case. As an indigent defense counsel for Clayton County, he passionately fought for each and every...

As a Georgia business lawyer and franchise lawyer with 15 years experience, I provide expert guidance to help businesses minimize risk and maximize success. My professional success is built on understanding business needs, delivering practical solutions, and providing great value to my clients. With work experience at an elite international law firm, as an in-house lawyer, and as an entrepreneur, I know how to deliver high quality legal solutions quickly and efficiently. As an expert in franchise law, I advise numerous franchise clients and regularly speak on franchise law topics. As a business attorney, I provide solutions in areas such as entity...

Attorney Misty A. Oaks, Founding Partner and Principal Member of The Oaks Firm, stepped out on faith when she started her own legal practice in 2009. What started as just a dull roar turned into roaring thunder, when considering the number of satisfied clients and the rapid growth of The Firm. She oversees every aspect of The Firm’s operations, while her main areas of practice are: Home & Auto Loan Modifications, Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, and Civil Litigation. Attorney Oaks graduated magna cum laude from North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham, North...

David is a luminary in representing small business owners. He has been counseling and assisting small business owners for over 20 years. He has found that his clients truly appreciate the time and effort he puts into every aspect of their business. Over his professional career, David has gained extensive experience, knowledge and expertise in every aspect of the functioning of corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trade associations and joint ventures. David primarily focuses on business law and personal injury matters. David’s commitment to the C-Store industry has earned him national recognition and respect among his peers in the legal...

Tax attorney Jack Fishman spent 25 years with the IRS, serving as a special agent. Jack Fishman now practices tax law in Atlanta, Georgia, helping individuals and businesses nationwide in the areas of IRS tax disputes, audits and investigations.

Kathryn Boortz is a trial attorney with nearly 10 years of litigation experience in courtrooms across the state of Georgia. She began her legal career in the public sector with the Metro Conflict Defender’s Office in Fulton County and then became an associate attorney at the boutique litigation firm of Conaway and Strickler. In June 2013, Kathryn founded Boortz Law, LLC. Boortz Law was founded so that Kathryn could focus on the areas of law that resonate with her gifts of compassion and creativity as a counselor to her clients. These areas include Estate Planning, White Collar and Juvenile...