Anthony M. Zezima
also known as Anthony Michael Zezima
About Anthony
Biography
Managing Attorney of Anthony M. Zezima, P.C., a Family Law firm in metropolitan Atlanta. My office handles only Family Law matters. We handle trial work in the metropolitan Atlanta area, including Fulton, Dekalb, Gwinnett, Walton, Rockdale, Barrow, and Jackson Counties. However, we handle appeals to the two Georgia appellate courts from any county in the state of Georgia. I have been handling Family Law cases since 1983. We do contested trials, both Judge and Jury. We handle negotiated settlements and mediation, to arrive at the final result in the most efficient manner available. You will not have to change attorneys to go from negotiation or mediation to a trial, if that becomes necessary.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
43 years
43 years
43 years
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 42 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Anthony M. Zezima, PC
2150 Sweeetbirch Trail, Lawrenceville, GA, 30044-4564
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Anthony M. Zezima's Reviews
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Posted by Perry | February 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Amazing no-nonsense lawyer with great knowledge. Expensive but won’t nickel and dime you to death.
I had a really messy divorce. She claimed “mental and verbal abuse”, and tried to come after the world, including custody of our 2 kids. Anthony was able to guide me to exactly what I needed to do in order to build the best case. He has more knowledge of the law than any other lawyer I spoke with,...
Posted by Rebekah | January 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Straight to the point
Anthony's performance was impeccable both as a legal strategist and on a personal level. He knows how to cut through the non-sense and create a work space to move the case forward.
Posted by Suzanne | December 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Back bone
Anthony was very hyped up for me. Lawyers leave me pretty apprehensive you never know what your getting while spending money in hopes they will defend you with all they have. However, Anthony has been the back bone you need and want in the court room. As I have gone through my custody battle watchi...
Posted by Gerri | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Timely and thorough
Mr. Zezima wrote a will for me and was very helpful in guiding me through the process. It was not time-consuming and yet covered everything that I needed to know.
Posted by Anita | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Modification of Parenting Plan
Mr Zezima is a great communicator. I really appreciate his honesty and support and advice. He is extremely knowledgeable and is very responsive to all of my questions and concerns. This is a huge plus in an attourney. A lot of lawyers don’t respond personally he answered all my questions and has ne...
Anthony M. Zezima's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Tony and I recently had a case with complex jurisdictional issues. Tony admirably argued points of law we don't often deal with as family lawyers."
"I have known Tony as a colleague and opposing attorney for many years. There are very few attorneys who are as knowledgeable about the law as he is. And with this knowledge he brings passion for the law, which shows in how he represents his clients. I can whole heartedly recommend Mr. Zezima, because he is a very formidable legal opponent, a very good attorney, and a genuinely nice person with honor."
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"I do not usually work well with others. That being said, working with Mr. Zezima to assist my client with an appeal was very truly a pleasure. He never lost sight of the client's needs while trying to balance the law, learning the facts, and trying to keep costs reasonable."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Whenever we have cases from Atlanta, Attorney Zezima is who we send them to. He's well-respected and does a good job."
"Tony is very knowledgeable about the law. He is the guy I go to when I have a question about the current state of the law."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Gwinnett Pro Bono Project 23 years continuous service, Gwinnett County Bar Association
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
36 year service award, Dekalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
2018
Gwinnett Pro Bono Project 18 years continuous service, Gwinnett County Bar Association
2018
35 years continuous service award, Dekalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
2017
34 year service award, Dekalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
2017
Gwinnett Pro Bono Project 17 years continuous service, Gwinnett County Bar Association
2016
Gwinnett Pro Bono Project 16 years continuous service, Gwinnett County Bar Association
2016
33 year service award, Dekalb Volunteer Lawyer Foundation
2015
Gwinnett Pro Bono Project 15 years continuous service, Gwinnett County Bar Association
2013
30 year Service Award, Dekalb Volunteer Lawyer Foundation
2012
10 years of service award, Gwinnett Pro Bono Project
2008
25 year service award, Dekalb Volunteer Lawyer Foundation
2003
20 year service award, Dekalb Volunteer Lawyer Foundation
1998
15 year service award, Dekalb Volunteer Lawyer Foundation
1995
Family Law Attorney of the Year, Consumer Business Review
1993
10 year service award, Dekalb Volunteer Lawyer Foundation
1988
5 year service award, Dekalb Volunteer Lawyer Foundation
1983
Magna Cum Laude - 2nd highest grade point average in class, Woodrow Wilson College of Law
1983
Corpus Juris Secundum Award, Woodrow Wilson College of Law
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Principal Owner, Anthony M. Zezima, P.C.
1983 - 1988
Associate, and then Partner, Black & Black, P.C.
Associations
2002 - Present
Gwinnett Pro Bono ProjectVolunteer Attorney
2002 - Present
Gwinnett County Bar Association, Divorce/Family SectionMember
2002 - Present
Gwinnett County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law SectionMember
1983 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1991 - 2020
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1983 - 2020
Dekalb Volunteer Lawyer FoundationVolunteer Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Obtained Primary Physical Custody of 2 children for Father
Custody of child awarded to client
Final Order granting visitation
Won custody for mother
Award of grandparent visitation
Unfavorable Trial Decision Reversed on Appeal
Won custody battle for mother of 3 children
Favorable Trial Decision Affirmed on Appeal
Unfavorable Trial Decision Reversed in Part on Appeal
Unfavorable Trial Decision Reversed by Supreme Court
Unfavorable Trial Decision Reversed on Appeal
Unfavorable Trial Decision Reversed on Appeal
Favorable Trial Decision Affirmed on Appeal
Favorable Trial Decision Affirmed on Appeal
Trial Court Order reversed
Obtained sole custody for mother with supervised visitation for father
Education
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
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Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2022
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1985
Civil Procedure
1985
Domestic Relations
1984
Constitutional Law for Police Officers
1984
Domestice Relations
Publications
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
Languages
English
Activity
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