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Lauren Bryant graduated Magna cum laude from the University of Georgia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. She attended Florida State University College of Law for the 2005-2006 school year, where she was a member of the Moot Court Team, the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy and the Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law. Lauren transferred to Georgia State University College of Law in 2006 and received her Juris Doctor in 2008.
Prior to law school, Lauren was a social worker and advocated for adults with developmental disabilities, while further solidifying her passion for advocacy and compassionate representation. In law school, Lauren worked as an intern for the Georgia Advocacy Office, a non-profit specializing in assisting and advocating for individuals who are labeled as disabled or mentally ill. Her passion for advocacy led her to become a Guardian ad litem for numerous probate courts throughout the state, where she represents the interests of children and adults with special needs in varying litigation, guardianship and conservatorship, and probate matters.
Lauren received recognition from the Georgia Pro Bono Project in 2009 and 2010 for providing legal services for low income Georgians. In 2014, Lauren was nominated by her peers and selected for inclusion in Georgia Trend’s annual publication, “Legal Elite”. In 2022, Lauren received reognition from Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star". Lauren has been a speaker and presenter at numerous CLE’s, covering topics pertinent to probate work and service as a Guardian ad litem.
Since beginning her career, Lauren has represented Georgia clients in countless contested and uncontested probate matters, including emergency and permanent guardianships and conservatorships, compromise claims for minors and incapacitated adults, probate and estate administration cases, year’s support petitions, petitions to determine heirs, and numerous unusual probate matters. Lauren also has extensive experience drafting complex estate plans, and has a special passion for preparing special needs trusts.
After nearly 14 years with the same firm, Lauren opened her own law practice in 2021. Further, Lauren ws honored to accept appointed as a part-time judge for Fulton County Probate Court for the 2022-2023 year. With her background in advocacy and probate litigation, and after adjudicating several hundred matters as a judge, Lauren also decided to pursue certification as a mediator in early 2023, and she is excited to provide mediation services as a registered neutral.
Lauren is very tall, but she never played basketball. She lives in Suwanee with her husband, three children, cat and dog. In her free time, which is rare, she enjoys listening to true crime podcasts, watching Unsolved Mysteries and British crime dramas, and scouting the local thrift stores.
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Posted by Greg | January 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Fantastic Probate Attorney!
Wow, I'm just so impressed by Lauren and her team. After my mom passed away I was named as the executor of her estate and needed to probate the Will and go through the process of being appointed as successor of the trusts. I consulted with Lauren over the phone and met at her office. I hired Lauren t...
Posted by Kenneth | February 05, 2019 | Probate
Very knowledgable
My name is David, I'm from Tucson,Az. Im in Georgia to di my fathers probate for his properties and I meet w Lauren Bryant yesterday for a consultation and she gave me some great insight into what to do.
Posted by Trudi | February 14, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills
Complete. Compassionate. Your best choice.
Lauren provided me with the clarity I needed to complete my will. My questions and concerns were handled in a professional manner. Her willingness to review the information so I understood the implications of my choices was superb. Her ability to translate my requests into legal statements that sai...
Posted by Tedra Cannella Hobson | December 30, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills
Well respected and tough
As a fellow lawyer, I often call on Lauren when I have questions about wills, trusts, probate matters, among many other things. She has a wealth of knowledge, is well liked by judges and court staff, and advocates passionately for her clients. I trust Lauren and have recommended her to family and f...
Posted by Tom | February 06, 2013 | Social Security Disability
Great experience!
Our case had to do with Public Benefit Law (Special Needs ). It was a pleasure working with Ms. Bryant. She completed the job in only a few days. We found her to be knowledgable, professional, and very informative. As well, Ms. Bryant has a strong passion for special needs children and adults. ...
"I highly endorse Lauren for your Probate and Estate Planning needs. Lauren is always available to help with my probate issues my clients are having. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional, and always take extra time to treat the clients with kindness."
"I've sent many clients and other callers to Lauren for help with probate matters, and always hear back good things. Lauren is a smart, thorough lawyer with a good handle on how to resolve probate law and planning cases in an efficient manner."
"I send clients to Lauren for all types of guardianship matters. She is a compassionate attorney who cares deeply about the clients she serves. Her knowledge in this area is unparalleled, and her reputation among local probate attorneys and judges speaks for itself."
"Ms. Bryant is an amazing attorney. She has an incredible amount of knowledge when it comes to probate law or guardianship. Also, she has the ability to explain things in her areas of law so that they are understandable. Goldstein Law Group sends Ms. Bryant's firm all of our probate and guardianship referrals with confidence. I can't recommend her more highly."
"I have referred many clients to Attorney Bryant for wills and probate matters. I trust her competence, professionalism, and care for the clients. I know she provides accurate legal services and is a wonderful person that my clients will enjoy working with. She easily explains legal information in terms that are understandable so clients can make the best decision for their needs."
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2014
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2010
Outstanding Legal Services for Low Income People, State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Project
2009
Outstanding Legal Service for Low Income People, State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Project
2007
Litigation Honors Award, Georgia State University College of Law
2007
Honors in Domestic Violence Law, Georgia State University College of Law
2007 - Present
Associate Attorney, Robert W. Hughes and Associates
2004 - 2005
Program Coordinator, Hope Haven of Northeast Georgia
2007 - Present
Robert W. Hughes and Associates, P.C.Attorney
Settled for $750,000
Settled for $250,000
Client avoided the imposition of a guardian and conservator.
2008
Juris Doctor
2004
Bachelor of Science
2004
Bachelor of Arts
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Probate for personal injury lawyers.
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Women in the law.
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