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Since 2003, I have focused my practice exclusively on family law in Atlanta, including DeKalb, Cobb and Fulton County divorces, custody litigation, child support litigation, modification of child support, and metro Atlanta uncontested divorces. Prior to my work in family law, I practiced tax law at Alston & Bird, one of Atlanta’s top firms, where I represented corporations and individuals in tax matters. I find this tax and business background helpful in representing our clients. For 2009 and 2011, I was thrilled when Super Lawyers designated me as a Rising Star among divorce and family law attorneys in Georgia.
I enjoy the practice of family law. I am happiest when I can find a creative solution for settlement that satisfies the needs and concerns of two opposing parties. I also enjoy writing briefs, memos, and some of our more substantive letters.
I prefer to divide my time between the opposite ends of the spectrum, with most of my clients going through an uncontested divorce, settlement negotiations, and collaborative practice, and the rest of my cases in litigation.
I always have a select group of of contested cases, both because I enjoy litigation and because I feel it is crucial to drafting the best settlement agreements. The small number of cases in litigation mean a comparatively higher level of attention. My cases in litigation have focused on custody and parenting time, particularly those involving mental health and substance abuse allegations. I have also litigated child support and parenting time deviations and for divorce litigation cases, I have litigated the division of marital estates and the distinction between marital and nonmarital property.
My experience litigating divorce, custody, and child support informs the terms of these settlement agreements. I am a fast drafter, and often draft agreements while I am meeting with clients. I am an advocate of the use of plain English in settlement agreements, and abhor legalese. When your case concludes, you and your former spouse will be left with the daily task of living by the agreement. Most often, neither of you will have an attorney at your kitchen table to help you sort through an agreement full of “heretofores”, “wherebys”, and compound modifiers.
I received my law degree from the University of Texas School of Law (J.D. 2001, with honors), and my undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech (B.S. 1997, with honors) (admitted to Georgia bar in 2001). I am a member of the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law American Inn of Court, the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Family Law section.
I reside in intown Atlanta with my husband and our two children, where I serve as troop leader for my child’s scouting troop.
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Acquired: 2001
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229 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 965, Atlanta, GA, 30303
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Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Andrea is extremely knowledgeable about GA law as well as reputations and track records of judges in the counties surrounding Atlanta. When I first met with her, I was terribly distraught and she systematically walked me through what I was facing, what I did and did not have control over, and what I ...
Posted by Barbara | September 27, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
After a year of spending more then ten thousand dollars between attorney fees etc we found Mrs Knight through an advocacy group. My only complaint was that we wish we would have found her and her firm a year earlier, Had we hired her first I am certain our case would have been completed accordingly ...
Posted by Chris | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Andrea and her staff (Catherine) were incredibly helpful and supportive in dealing with our extremely sensitve and thorny problems. Her network of professionals- family therapists, etc.- helped guide us. Andrea knew the law, the issues, the attorneys, the judges, and the emotions. Saved my sanity...
Posted by EAL | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I retained Andrea to represent me for Child Support Modification. I found her to be objective, pragmatic and a realistic. She informed me of all possible outcomes, level set my expectations, went to bat for me and partnered with the mediator and opposing counsel for a fair outcome. We mediated for...
Posted by anthonyS55 | November 4, 2014
I used her services a few years ago. She didn`t present my case well in court and I lost as a result of this. She charged me a lot of money in the end, and refused to take anything off of the bill.
I'm sorry that you had a bad experience in court. I try as much as possible to keep my clients out of hearings because they are expensive, unpredictable and unpleasant. I just checked our conflicts list. Our firm has not had a client of the first name Anthony. I wonder if you have confused me with one of several attorneys with the last name Knight who practice family law in metro Atlanta.
"I have worked very closely with Ms Knight is the past. She is an excellent lawyer and person. Andrea really cares about her clients and works very hard to ensure the best outcome possible in their cases. I endorse this lawyer."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2001
Honors, University of Texas School of Law
2003 - Present
Partner, Senterfitt & Knight, LLC
2001 - 2003
Associate, Alston & Bird, LLP
2010 - Present
Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law American Inn of CourtBarrister
2003 - Present
Georgia Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - 2007
Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar AssociationLegislative Liaison
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
2015
2014
Who Decides What? Jurisdictional Issues in Family Law
2007
Child Support Guidelines and Other Family Law Matters: What the 2007 Legislative Session Has in Store for You
2006
Child Support Guidelines
2006
The Role of the Guardian ad Litem in a Civil Custody Dispute
2006
Digging Deep into the Child Support Guidelines: the Bottom Line for You and Your Clients
2007
2007
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1. What form or motion do I need to file with the court in order to resolve my case.
02 Jul 2018
How can I request an extension to prepare for a court case? My attorney is MIA and my initial hearing is in 3 days.
01 Jun 2018
Can I have a permanent custody order modified to add my husband. He was on the temporary custody order.
05 Feb 2018