Eric James Tatum

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Eric James Tatum

4.5
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Cumming, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury

309 Pirkle Ferry Road, Building F, Cumming, GA

About Eric

Biography

Dedicated to Providing Legal Expertise, One Client at a Time.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Divorce, Custody, Modification, Contempt, Legitimation

70%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Personal Injury 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 14 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2011

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Banks, Stubbs, & McFarland, LLP

309 Pirkle Ferry Road, Building F, Cumming, GA, 30040

banksstubbs.com/attorneys/eric-j-tatum/

Eric James Tatum's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Tom | May 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney that very successfully negotiated my divorce contempt case.

Eric and his team were well prepared for my case. They are responsive to questions and concerns. He seemed genuinely concerned about me and my situation and it showed in the effort he brought forward. He was much better prepared than opposing council and was reflected in the results. His paralegal, ...Beth, did a great job helping me gather all the necessary documentation and keeping me in the loop on communication with the other attorney and the court. Fees were fair and worth every penny.

Posted by Dan | May 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Fantastic attorney

Eric and Beth are the best duo in the world. During my case they made sure that my daughters interest was upfront and centered. At no point in time was it ever about more money or time. Eric made sure everything was ready for my case and even found a way for me to get custody and put my daughters n...eeds first. Beth was always ready to hear me and give me great advice when I was frustrated.

Posted by Diane | August 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Sets Goals and Stays Focused

I hired Eric because he was indirectly referred to me as a very capable divorce attorney. My husband and I had been legally separated for several years and my husband decided it was time for a divorce. I'm unable to work due to several health issues, and we are both in our 60's, so our issues were al...imony, health insurance, and retirement. Because I no longer live in Atlanta I met Eric's staff but not Eric himself. Eric's paralegal, Beth, is a pleasure to work with, she's very friendly and capable. And even though Eric hadn't met me personally he accepted my case, treated me with respect and communicated well. Most communication was done via email, as I live out of state. The responses to my questions or emails was always prompt. Beth answered many of my questions, keeping my costs down. At times when I felt bogged down in finances Eric was always able to help me see the large picture. He stayed focused on my needs and explored all the possibilities of how to reach our goals. He negotiated some tricky terms, as the terms of the Separation Agreement came into play in working out a mutual agreement. I'm so pleased with the divorce decree Eric negotiated for me. It covered the important and essential aspects of my needs, and it's final! When compromise is needed Eric is an excellent negotiator, and kept my needs in mind at all times. I needed a person who understand finances, and Eric fits that bill perfectly! He's very good with numbers. I'm so grateful Eric represented me and I wouldn't hesitate to call on him again.

Posted by David | October 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Representation!

Summary: I cannot recommend the services of Eric Tatum highly enough. He is an excellent attorney, with a sharp mind and an extensive knowledge of Georgia divorce law. He makes for an excellent advocate and will ensure you get the best outcome for you. Details: I retained Eric to represent me in m...y recent divorce proceedings. Throughout the entire process, he ensured I had a full understanding about every detail of the negotiation we were undertaking and was a vigorous champion ensuring a fair outcome of the property split and dissolution of the marriage. I also really appreciated his honest opinion and advice when it came to potentially wasting time and legal fees arguing for a larger split of the marital property. He made it very clear he was willing to fight for me if I chose to move forward, but that it likely wouldn't be in my best interest (or good for my wallet) to do so. In the end, I got a fair settlement and, as much as they can be, amicable divorce. Eric's expertise was integral to that outcome and as I need legal advice and representation in the future, I will definitely retain Eric Tatum.

Posted by Stefan | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding ticket

I used Eric to fight a speeding ticket I felt was unjust. I had a brief phone call, submitted my information and payment. 2 months later I had ticket dropped so it did not reflect on insurance and paid a lower fine than the original ticket. Eric took care of everything including my court appearance. ...I would definitely use him agin.

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Eric James Tatum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cynthia English

Juvenile law lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is diligent and determined to protect the rights of children in our community."

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Jameel Manji

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Eric for a few years now. Eric is an intelligent and passionate attorney who will work his hardest for his clients. In addition to being a great lawyer, Eric is an amazing person who can relate to his clients on a personal level and genuinely cares about them. Without hesitation, I fully endorse Eric."

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Alan Meincke

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Eric on several family law matters, and he is an exceptional attorney. Eric is thorough and dedicated to giving the best representation to his clients. Highly recommend."

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Jamison Ledbetter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is an outstanding attorney who has a vast knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure. Eric is very professional and ethical in the way he conducts business. Any client would be pleased with his representation."

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Jacob Stidham

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Eric is a strong advocate for his clients who will fight for their rights and work hard to insure the success of their case."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Family Law Partner, Banks, Stubbs, & McFarland

2012 - 2017

Lead Attorney, Eric J. Tatum, LLC

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Epps & Pilgrim

Education

2011

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Presbyterian College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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