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Shawna M. Woods

Shawna M. Woods

9.5

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 100% Divorce / Separation

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($185-$250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Shawna Woods, Divorce Lawyer

Shawna M. Woods joined The Siemon Law Firm, P.C. as the Managing Attorney in June of 2011 with extensive experience in Family Law. Prior to coming to The... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


“Shawna is a pitbull who fought and won for me in my divorce and child custody case! Who said that Men can't be the phys Parent!”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Shawna was a blessing for me during my divorce and then again when I needed her expertise for my child custody case. Through her knowledge of the law... more
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“Fierce & Brilliant Attorney!!”

Posted by: a Child Support client, 9 months ago.

Client Review: Shawna is a fierce and brilliant attorney! I was a client of Shawna’s 6yrs ago (which I was extremely happy with the outcome) and I am currently... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Lucy Margaret Martin

I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Woods is a zealous advocate for her clients, with a formidable presence in the courtroom and a thorough... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lucy Martin , Cumming (GA), 4 months ago
Leslie Miller Sammis

I worked with Shawna many years ago in Atlanta. Shawna has a reputation for being a very tough negotiator and if the negotiations fail, being... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Leslie Sammis , Tampa (FL), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

10 years since Shawna M. Woods was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2003 05/28/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Attorney at The Siemon Law Firm 2011–present
Founder at The Woods Law Firm 2005–2012

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of New Mexico School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003
University of New Mexico Political Science BS 1999

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Award AVLF 2005
Pro Bono Award AVLF 2004

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Forsyth County Bar Association 2010–present
Member Atlanta Bar Association 2005–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
PROPERTY DIVISION IN GEORGIA DIVORCES: TWO RECENT CASES Thomson Reuters 2012
GEORGIA CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AND ATLANTA DIVORCE Thomson Reuters 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Child Support CLE 2009