Georgia K. Lord

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Georgia K. Lord

also known as Georgia Lord Law

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

160 CLAIREMONT AVE STE 450, Decatur, GA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Georgia

Biography

We Proudly Offer Collaborative and Conventional Family Law Services to Both Traditional and Nontraditional Families. Initial Consultation of 1-2 Hours Available at a Flat Fee of $200.

We Proudly Offer Collaborative and Conventional Family Law Services to Both Traditional and Nontraditional Families: Dedicated Advocacy in Divorce and Custody Disputes.

We Proudly Offer Collaborative and Conventional Family Law Services to Both Traditional and Nontraditional Families.

We Proudly Offer Collaborative and Conventional Family Law Services to Both Traditional and Nontraditional Families.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Collaborative Practice, Mediation, Litigation, Divorce, Child Custody, LGBTQ Families, Traditional and Non-Traditional Families, Child Support, Guardian ad Litem Service, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Post-Nuptial Agreements

17 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Collaborative Practice, Mediation, Litigation, Divorce, Child Custody, LGBTQ Families, Traditional and Non-Traditional Families, Child Support, Guardian ad Litem Service, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Post-Nuptial Agreements

17 years

30%
Child Custody 20%

Collaborative Practice, Mediation, Litigation, Divorce, Child Custody, LGBTQ Families, Traditional and Non-Traditional Families, Child Support, Guardian ad Litem Service, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Post-Nuptial Agreements

17 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 41 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1984

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Georgia Lord Law

160 CLAIREMONT AVE STE 450, Decatur, GA, 30030

georgialordlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Georgia K. Lord's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Angelika | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Non-adversarial divorce

Divorces, even complicated ones, don’t have to be adversarial. That was the perspective with which Georgia Lord guided me and my husband through our divorce. What could have been stressful turned out to be a process in which each of us felt heard, respected, and understood. Her approach throughout wa...s practical: she explained each step of the process clearly, outlined our options, and made sure that we understood the consequences of different choices, not just for us, the divorcing couple, but also for our children. The outcome could not have been more positive. Georgia Lord’s extensive knowledge of family law, her many years of experience helping families face and resolve crises, and her deep human empathy helped get us through a difficult time with grace and without feeling diminished.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Divorce Attorney

Georgia Lord represented me during my divorce proceedings. It was a blessing to have such a confident and empathetic attorney by my side during this difficult experience. Georgia is whip smart and knowledgable about family law but also willing to consult other experts when helpful. She was a calm and... excellent negotiator who advocated for me tirelessly, and I am confident we achieved the best possible outcome in my divorce settlement. I highly recommend Georgia for anyone in need of an experienced and skilled divorce lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An A+ Divorce Attorney

Ms. Lord did an excellent job of representing me during my recent divorce. She was very professional and caring doing a very difficult and stressful time in my life. If you are going through a divorce, I would highly recommend her services.

Posted by Steve | June 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Super attorney

Stop, don’t waste your time looking any further! If you need SERIOUS legal help, Ms. Lord is the attorney! I’m not the type that goes out and post reviews online, but Ms. Lord deserves this one. I’ve worked with many attorneys in both professional and personal capacity. But very few of them com...pares to Ms. Lord’s caliber. Don’t let her soft-spoken appearance fool you. She can perform magic in the courtroom. It is very difficult to explain her capabilities in words, but you’ll just have to experience it yourself. I’m not posting because of the result alone, although it was an excellent outcome! I had an extremely complicated and rare case. But Mr. Lord was next to me all the way to the victory! The entire process was very complicated, tiring and uphill battle, but she became my light house and guided me through the entire process in a very professional manner. Again, few adjectives will not draw complete picture of Ms. Lord capability; (legally and personally), Just experience it yourself!

Posted by Steve | August 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Super attorney!!!

There are many attorneys out there but there is only one special attorney! I dealt with many attorneys both personally and professionally and many can complete a task. But Georgia Lord can do the same with much less stress and pain! If you’re looking for honest, to the point, square attorney, ...Georgia Lord is the attorney for the job! My experience with Georgia has been outstanding! She is extremely bright, able to figure out underlying facts/problems with very little explanation and explains legal language into a plain English. She practically read my mind and I can always get in contact with her. Georgia put herself in my shoe and gave the most candid opinion I’ve heard. I highly recommend her to solve any problem you might have!

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Georgia K. Lord's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alice Limehouse

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Georgia Lord is the epitome of excellence and professionalism in her field. I highly endorse her!"

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Dawn de Klerk

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Georgia for many years and I continue to be impressed with her vast legal knowledge and impeccable character. She is the type of attorney that will view a legal issue from all vantage points and determine the strongest legal position available to her clients. She is a superior advocate."

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Justin Hayes

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Georgia is an excellent family law attorney who worked for many years with one of the best family law judges in the field. She now uses her vast experience gained in her prior practice on behalf of clients in her private practice. I recommend her highly."

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William Alexander

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Georgia. Georgia is an exceptional attorney and is highly respected throughout the legal community for her ethics and professionalism. Anyone who hires Georgia as his or her attorney will be very glad they did."

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Kyla Lines

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Georgia is an excellent, thoughtful, and conscientious attorney. She is one of the most professional attorneys I know, and she sincerely cares about her clients and takes on their problems as her own."

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Barbara Katz

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Georgia Kay Lord since 1994 and consider her a skilled and highly experienced attorney."

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William Nabors

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Georgia on an ongoing basis. She is a dedicated lawyer who combines her extensive understanding of the law with a genuine interest in the welfare of her clients to obtain a positive outcome."

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Barbara Katz

Adoption lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2002

Volunteer Attorney of the Year, American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia

1984

Order of the Coif, Emory University College of Law

1984

Graduation with Honors: Top 10% of Class, Emory University School of Law

1983

Semi-Finalist, Moot Court Competition, Emory University School of Law

1982

Member of the Board, Law Review, Emory University School of Law

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Owner, Georgia Lord Law

2018 - 2024

Attorney, Radford & Keebaugh, LLC

2014 - 2018

Owner, Georgia Lord Law

2003 - 2014

Staff Attorney to Superior Court Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane, Fulton Superior Court

2000 - 2003

Owner, Georgia K. Lord, P.C.

1997 - 2000

Partner, Hill, Lord & Beasley, LLP

1990 - 1997

Associate, Kirwan, Goger, Parks & Chesin

1989 - 1990

Legal Writing Instructor, Georgia State University College of Law

1987 - 1989

Judicial Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Horace T. Ward, U.S. District Court, N.D. Ga.

1984 - 1987

Staff Attorney, 11th Circuit Court Of Appeals

Associations

2014 - Present

Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law American Inn of Court

Master; Member of the Board, 2022-Present

2014 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

DeKalb Bar Association, Family Section

Board Member (2016-2018), Member (2008-Present)

1997 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2004

Federal Bar Association, Atlanta Chapter

Executive Board

1998 - 2004

Labor and Employment Section, State Bar of Georgia

Held all offices including President

Sample of Legal Cases

Vincent Martin, et al. v. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, et al., 225 F.Supp.2d 1362 (N.D. Ga. 2002)

Obtained extensive injunctive relief.

Larissa Bockenek v. Coweta County, Georgia, 3:99-CV-00125-JTC (N.D. Ga.)

Obtained extensive injunctive relief.

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Education

1984

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

American University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2020

Not Your Everyday Custody Case: Advanced Issues Facing Custody Litigators And Guardians Ad Litem

An Investigation That Leaves No Stone Unturned: How to Use Discovery Tools, Professional Investigators, and other Tricks of the Trade to Uncover Facts in Your Custody Case

2019

Custody And Mental Health Seminar

Mental Health Issues in Custody Cases: A Guardian ad litem Perspective

2019

Chair, Team Presentation for Family Court Judges and Family Lawyers

Using GPS Tracking and Other Surveillance Without Breaking the Rules

2018

Not Your Everyday Custody Case: Advanced Issues Facing Custody Litigators and Guardians Ad Litem

Determining Legal Parenthood in This Era of Assisted Reproductive Technology

2018

Chair of Team Presentation for Family Court Judges and Family Lawyers

What Do You Do When Children Resist Following the Court-Ordered Parenting Time Schedule?

2017

Not Your Everyday Custody Case: Advanced Issues Facing Custody Litigators and Guardians Ad Litem

Presenting Your Case More Effectively During Hearings and Trials

2015

Not Your Everyday Custody Case: Advanced Issues Facing Custody Litigators and Guardians Ad Litem

Being a Guardian Ad Litem When Parents Are Same-Sex or Transgender

2013

Family Law Section Breakfast

Practice Tips for the Family Division, Fulton Superior Court

2013

Family Division Basics Boot Camp

Fulton Superior Family Division: Nuts and Bolts

2012

Family Division Basics Boot Camp

Fulton Superior Family Division: Nuts and Bolts

2011

Family Law Section Breakfast

Practice Tips for the Family Division, Fulton Superior Court

2008

Family Law Section Breakfast

Practice Tips for the Family Division, Fulton Superior Court

2008

Annual Training for Superior Court Judges

Child Support Worksheets and Domestic Case Management

2004

Labor and Employment Law Institute

Electronic Discovery and Spoliation

2003

Women in the Profession CLE Program

Balanced Lives: Employment Law Issues Affecting Women Attorneys

2003

Recent Developments in 1983 Litigation

Protecting Access to Government Programs and Services for Persons with Disabilities

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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