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Georgetta Glaves

Family and Divorce Law

6465 E Johns Crossing, Duluth, GA 30097, USA

Georgetta moved to the United States at sixteen years old and obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami where she was on the Provost Honor Roll. She received her Juris Doctorate from Jacob D. Fuchsberg, Touro Law School in 2000 and passed the bar and became licensed to practice law in 2000. Georgetta was the recipient of the 1999 Public Interest Fellowship for her commitment to volunteering in the public Interest field. After graduating from law school, Georgetta moved to Georgia and worked in the City of Atlanta Public Defender’s Office, and then her own practice where she was able to gain extensive practical knowledge of the courts. After 15 years in the courtroom, Georgetta settled into practicing exclusively family law. In addition to working to ensure fair settlements in these cases, Georgetta believes a part of her role as an Attorney is to educate her clients about the impact the law will have on their specific issues. She strives to help them to understand the legal implications associated with their choices, and provide them with the information they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. In addition to being admitted into Georgia Superior Court, she is also admitted to practice in the Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts. In her years of representing clients in family law cases, Georgetta has earned a reputation amongst her colleagues for being tough but caring, honest but shrewd, strong but sensitive.

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Grady Moore

Criminal Defense Law

191 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30064

"Excellence in defense" is more than just a motto, it is the guiding principle behind every case I handle. In more than two decades of practicing criminal law, I have handled every variety of criminal litigation, from minor misdemeanor offenses all the way to death-penalty-eligible murder cases. I also have training and experience with drug treatment and mental health issues, through my extensive work with Accountability Courts, that few attorneys can match. Specialization is an important part of the practice of law, which is why I devote my practice exclusively to the defense of criminal and DUI cases. My experience enables me to find effective solutions to place my clients in the best possible position, regardless of the circumstances. Whether your case calls for traditional courtroom litigation, an emphasis on treatment, or an "outside the box" approach, this firm can help. When your freedom and your future are at stake, you need an attorney who knows the criminal justice system and is dedicated to putting that knowledge to work for you. My law firm is dedicated to excellence in your defense. That means I will be available when you need me, and will always promptly return all messages and phone calls. It also means that your legal fees will be reasonable, and payment plans will be available when necessary. Above all, it means that you will receive the best representation available, and legal advice provided with honesty and integrity. Please call so we can discuss your situation. The initial consultation - at the office, courthouse, or jail - is always free. With decades of experience and service as a former prosecuting attorney, Attorney Grady Moore has established himself as the Marietta criminal defense lawyer clients can trust. As the founding attorney at Moore Legal, LLC, he has handled thousands of cases throughout the duration of his career, and he understands how to protect the rights of his clients. Whether you were charged with DUI, theft, or a drug crime, his firm offers free consultations to help you better understand the details of your case and how you should proceed. Mr. Moore has been on both sides of the courtroom, and his understanding of the legal process can help you obtain the best possible outcome for your situation. Don’t wait to get started. Call Moore Legal, LLC now and plan your defense.

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Guy Notte

Guy Notte

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

271 W.Washington, Ste 110, Madison, GA 30650

Guy J. Notte attended John Marshall Law School (Chicago, Illinois, 1964-1966) After relocating to Atlanta he began practicing law in May, 1968. Mr. Notte attained the rank of Captain in the United States Army in U.S. Army Intelligence. After leaving the service in December 1969, he began actively practicing criminal defense and personal injury law in Atlanta. Mr. Notte taught at the then Massey Law College in Atlanta in 1970 and actually was Dean of this school for two years. In 1978, the judges of the DeKalb-Rockdale Circuit appointed Mr. Notte the Public Defender of Rockdale County. He represented defendants charged with crimes ranging from DUI’s to the Death Penalty. Mr. Notte has defended those accused of crimes in many states both in Federal and States Courts. In 1974, Mr. Notte appeared before and was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He is also admitted to practice in all the Federal District Courts in Georgia as well as the Federal District Court of Columbia, South Carolina. His practice has included the defense of people from Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and from New York to Florida.

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Herbert Chestnut

Workers Compensation Law

Savannah, GA 31406, USA

Herbert Chestnut received his undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University in 1979. He received his doctorate degree in 1982 from the Walter F. George school of law at Mercer University, graduating in the top 20% of his class. He is a three-time winner of Georgia Workers' Compensation Attorney of the Year and received the AV Preeminent rating. This rating is based on peer reviews from other attorneys, with only 10% of all attorneys holding this rating. He was admitted to the Savannah Bar Association in 1982 and the Bar of the United States Supreme Court in 1987. Mr. Chestnut moved his practice from Atlanta to Savannah in 2021 to concentrate on longshore claims and Georgia workers' compensation claims. He has expanded his practice to include social security, consumer protection, and fair debt collection.

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Hezekiah Sistrunk Jr.

Personal Injury Law

100 W Peachtree NW St, STE 2600, Atlanta, GA 30303

Hezekiah Sistrunk Jr., is a National Partner and President of The Cochran Firm, founded by legendary trial lawyer Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. He is also Chairman of the National Firm's Executive/Management Committee and the Managing Partner of the Firm's Atlanta Office. Mr. Sistrunk's practice focuses largely on the litigation of complex disputes involving common law, statutory law, contract law, physician and hospital liability law, product liability law, commercial, corporate and business issues, catastrophic personal injury cases and class action/mass torts/pharmaceutical litigation. Over the course of his career, in fact, Mr. Sistrunk has prosecuted and defended hundreds of litigated matters before state courts, federal courts and administrative agencies and has tried over 100 cases to verdict.

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