Kelly Irene Reese

Kelly Irene Reese

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Family

160 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 200, Decatur, GA

About Kelly

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Family 100%

Divorce and Separation; Child Support; Child Custody and Parenting Time; Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements; Enforcement of Prior Domestic Orders

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Reese Family Law

160 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 200, Decatur, GA, 30030

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Kelly Irene Reese's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Scott | December 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Terrific Lawyer

Kelly helped me with my recent divorce. There were some complicated issues involving premarital retirement assets. She took the time and effort to fully understand my situation and was an excellent advocate on my behalf. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone going through a divorce.

Posted by Julianne | December 16, 2014

The Most Amazing Lawyer I Have Ever Known

I have a "high conflict" relationship with my ex. I have been through more legal filings in the last 9 years than I care to discuss. I have been through more "top notch", so called "super lawyers" in the city of Atlanta/Cobb county (in effort to keep up with my ex) than anyone should ever have to exp...erience. I have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars, and until I found Shiel Edlin and Kelly Reese, I have been on a merry-go-round going nowhere. I had practically given up all hope until my ex attorney recommended the firm of Stern & Edlin to me. Yes, you read that correctly, my ex attorney's recommendation. For the first time in 9 years I have the most competent, caring representation I could ask for. I don't know how things will turn out, but Kelly is giving it her all! Kelly and Shiel have made a huge difference in my case in a short time, and they truly have my daughter's best interest at heart. I cannot recommend them enough. Shiel Edlin is like the Hercules of Atlanta lawyers, but I am writing about Kelly in particular because she has gone above and beyond for my daughter and me. I have the greatest respect and utmost appreciation for Kelly as an attorney and as a human being. I never write reviews. I'm never this impressed. I'm writing this because Kelly deserves it, and because there will be another desperate parent who is going to stumble across this review when they too are in need of the best. There really are lawyers out there that have exceptional skills, savvy, and will fight for you and your family. Kelly is that lawyer. She is a true diamond in the rough . I tell her all the time that she is a "super star" and I mean it!

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2013

A Lawyer who Cares!

Kelly Reese is no longer with Callner, Portnoy & Strawser. I highly recommend Kelly and support her decision to move on. She showed compassion and was thorough when others failed to do so.

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Kelly Irene Reese's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel DeWoskin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly is an outstanding attorney. She is respected by her colleagues, clients, and the courts in which she practices. She is thorough and diligent in her representation, and she brings a personality and compassion to her work that suits her well in her work. Many of her cases involve extremely difficult and emotional situations, and Kelly sees each one through with the utmost professionalism. I am proud to call her both a colleague and a friend."

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Aaron Thomas

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kelly was on the opposing side of a very difficult and contentious case from me. I was impressed with her ability to be an utmost professional while still advocating tirelessly on behalf of her client."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kelly. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Georgia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Georgia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney General, Stern & Edlin, PC

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Callner, Portnoy & Strawser

2008 - 2010

Attorney, Law Office Of Pamela L. Tremayne

Associations

2014 - Present

DeKalb County Bar Association

2014 - Present

DeKalb County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2008 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

2008 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

2012 - 2013

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Family Law Committee

2012 - 2014

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Co-Chair, Young Lawyers Family Law Comittee

Education

2007

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015

Nuts and Bolts of Family Law

Case Law Update

Publications

2015

Nuts and Bolts of Family Law, CLE Case Law Update

2013

Family Law Institute, CLE Hot Tips: Protecting Experts

2011

Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section Protecting Clients in Bankruptcy

2009

U. FLA. J.L. & PUB. POL'Y 11 Reflections on Loving and Children's Rights

Languages

English

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