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6 distinguished estate planning law attorneys in Georgia, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Diane Baker

Estate Planning Law

555 Sun Valley Dr, Suite N4, Roswell, GA 30076

Diane Baker is an Estate Planning and Probate Law attorney, with over 30 years experience. She enjoys working with families to develop personalized Wills, Trusts and Estate Plans, based on each client's personal goals. She also helps clients through the complexities of Probate, and the challenges of Will Contests and Estate Disputes. Her goal is to address each client’s personal objectives, while making the legal process understandable. She received her law degree, with distinction, from Emory University’s School of Law, and her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Oglethorpe University. She is a member of the prestigious Atlanta Estate Planning Council, and served as President of the Estate Planning Council of North Georgia. She is also former Chair of the Georgia ElderCare Symposium. Diane truly enjoys working with clients on Estate Planning and Probate needs. Her office is conveniently located just north of Atlanta, in Roswell-Alpharetta.

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J. Kevin Meaders

J. Kevin Meaders

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

4170 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, ste 480, Atlanta, GA 30319

An Atlanta native, Kevin's family settled in Georgia in the late 1780s and is widely known for Meaders Pottery, which has some pieces proudly displayed in the Smithsonian. Kevin graduated from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta with a double B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science. While at Oglethorpe, Kevin served as class president three out of four years and interned under then Secretary of State Max Cleland and also under then Governor Zell Miller. Immediately after graduation, Kevin accepted an invitation from the University of Moscow in Russia to pursue further study in post-Cold War Eastern European economic integration. Kevin graduated from Georgia State University College of Law, focusing on estate planning and trust law. In addition, upon completion of required studies and a national two-day board examination, he earned the designation of Certified Financial Planner (CFP ® ). Kevin has continued his life-long process of education and has also earned the designations of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) from the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Georgia State Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Association. On a personal note, Kevin has played drums since age 5, picked up trumpet at age 13, and guitar at age 33. An avid animal lover, Kevin donates some of his time and money to the Atlanta Humane Society, Noah's Wish, PAWS, and Fur-Kids. Kevin served as a presenter at Emory University's Center for Lifelong Learning, has been published in national financial magazines, hosted "The Magellan Planning Hour" radio show and has been seen on TV's "Atlanta & Co." Kevin and his wife Gui, a native of Brazil, and their 3 year old son, Dylan, live in Brookhaven.

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Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

2440 Sandy Plains Rd building 13 suite 200, Marietta, GA 30066, USA

Jennifer A. Smith is a seasoned attorney and skilled mediator. As a knowledgeable lawyer and compassionate human being, she understands the intricacies and emotional toll of conflict. Working from her own personal journey through divorce, Jennifer offers a unique blend of professional legal acumen, personal empathy, and two decades of law experience to her clients.

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Stacey Sexton Farrell

Stacey Sexton Farrell

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

316 SE Alexander St suite 4, Marietta, GA 30060, USA

Area of Practice: Probate, Estate Planning, Estate Litigation Stacey S. Farrell is a Cobb County native and lives in the Marietta area with her husband, John, and their two sons. Stacey was born and raised in Mableton, Georgia. Stacey graduated from the University of Georgia in 1999, with a Bachelor of Business Administration, in International Business; a Minor in Japanese; and Honors in Political Science. Stacey graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law, cum laude, in 2002. She is licensed to practice law in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. Stacey Farrell has practiced law for over 20 years. She and her husband, John Farrell, own The Farrell Law Firm, P.C., a law firm that has provided premium legal services to the Metro Atlanta Area for almost 10 years. Prior to her joining The Farrell Law Firm, Stacey was an equity partner at a top global law firm, leading the representation of corporate clientele in complex business disputes and high-stakes litigation throughout the United States. Stacey has litigated numerous cases in U.S. state and federal courts involving both individual and corporate disputes. Stacey has a wealth of experience in property law, including both residential and commercial property disputes. She has worked at the corporate and individual level to resolve complex disputes involving significant and high-valued assets. Stacey has taken hundreds of depositions. She has mediated and litigated hundreds of cases arising from catastrophic property loss, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, breach of contract, property-related disputes, and other high value claims. Stacey's practice now primarily focuses on the division of assets. Stacey provides specialized legal representation tailored to the individual client's needs, whether that be in divorce proceedings; non-contested or contested probate matters; or in other individual and small-business related disputes and litigation. Stacey's years of experience in complex nationwide litigation and dispute resolution, coupled with her specialized property and contract law background, gives her a heightened degree of expertise and a unique perspective in the representation of her clients.

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