$ 400-450 per hour
also known as Pat McKenzie, Patricia M. Edwards
Patricia migrated from Jamaica to Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. She later graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies in 1997. Patricia gained significant technical customer relations and public records experience before enrolling at NSU College of Law, in Davie Florida, in the fall of 2004. She graduated in 2007 and returned home to the Atlanta area where she established her practice.
Patricia returns to solo practice and is now operating Synergy Law and Mediation, LLC. She intends to offer the same PASSIONATE, PERSISTENT, PROFESSIONAL services for her clients offering Immigration, Family Law, and Estate Planning services to clients in and around Metro Atlanta. Prior to joining Meriwether & Tharp, Patricia's solo practice, of over ten years, focused on Immigration and Family Law. She understands the complexities surrounding the intersection of Immigration Law and Family Law and the impact each may have on families and children!
Patricia is passionate about her clients and about the law. Patricia has counseled and represented clients in all aspects of Family Law since 2009. She is a skilled litigator and negotiator and allows the clients goals to guide her representation while maintaining ethics and professionalism. Patricia is also a registered neutral (mediator and arbitrator), registered Domestic Relations Mediator and Domestic Violence Mediator.
Patricia loves spending time with family and friends, playing Kalooki, reading and going to the beach!
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Acquired: 2007
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234 Luckie Street, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046
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Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Patricia McKenzie Edwards continues to the best she has been my lawyer since 2018. Extremely humane and professional
Posted by Alana | November 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I wish I had found Patricia sooner. I’ve had horrible experiences with lawyers. Patricia was referred to me by a mutual connection to handle my custody case. She is honest and caring...two traits I’ve found difficult to find in a lawyer. She also takes the time to really listen to you and understand ...
Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
To one of the best attorney's who exercised sensitivity, compassion and knowledge in handling my divorce/custody case. Ms McKenzie is knowledgeable and is interested in what's in the best interest of the children. In addition, Ms Mckenzie also understands the emotional impact of this process and was ...
Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Ms. McKenzie is the best one of all attorneys I hired. She is committed, compassionate, and caring about my case. I am very happy and satisfied working with her.
Posted by Adrienne sharpe fearrington | March 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I am beyond grateful to have hired Patricia for an extremely complicated immigration experience I’ve gone through here in America . She was extremely empathetic, she eased my mind when I was going through some rough moments during my transition out here , and she showed true passion for her work , wh...
"Attorney McKenzie is a zealous and dedicated advocate for her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable as to both the law and the local judges. When Attorney McKenzie is on the other side of the case I always know I have to bring my A game."
"I routinely consult with Pat on my most of the cases I handle. She is extremely knowledgable and practices with a lot of common sense. She is well versed in many areas of law and has a background that lends itself so well to practicing family law. I highly endorse her!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Patricia McKenzie for several years. She always embodies the compassion and professionalism that we all aspire to as lawyers. She has been a family law attorney for many years, and I don't hesitate to refer her clients."
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2024 - Present
Founder/Attorney/Mediator, Synergy Law and Mediation, LLC
2019 - 2023
Partner, Meriwether and Tharp, LLC
2009 - 2019
Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Patricia A. McKenzie
2008 - 2011
Part Time Attorney - Family Law Clinic, Atlanta Legal Aid - Gwinnett
2024 - Present
Georgia Association of Women LawyersVice President of Membership
2013 - Present
Georgia Association for Women LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Gwinnett County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2017 - 2018
Georgia Association for Women LawyersPresident, Gwinnett Chapter
2014 - 2014
Georgia Assiciation of Women LawyersLeadership Academy Alumni Class of 2014
2013 - 2016
Georgia Assiciation of Women LawyersLeadership Committee - 2014-2015
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
2019
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
2007
English
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How to get a marriage license with out any proof of idenefication or no visa nothing at all
09 Jun 2019
Can an illegal immigrant that's in prison get immediate deportation back to his country before completion of sentence?
09 Jun 2019
2 non consecutive weeks during summer. Thats 7 days 2 times counting their weekends?
14 May 2019