Mary Agnes Stearns-Montgomery

Mary Agnes Stearns-Montgomery

also known as Mary Montgomery, Mary Montgomery

3.7
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 38 years

Family Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

291 SE Alexander St, Marietta, GA

About Mary

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

38 years

20%
Child Support 20%

38 years

20%
Family 20%

38 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 37 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1988

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor

291 SE Alexander St, Marietta, GA, 30060-2084

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Mary Agnes Stearns-Montgomery's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Avoid this firm

Money hungry law firm. Our initial consultation was a waste of money. We were quoted an initial deposit and escrow fee which barely lasted a couple weeks. The emails from the firm were asking for more money with very little information. The home check they said we wouldn’t need cost us $250 because t...he judge said otherwise. They sent my husband to a fingerprinting facility that couldn’t even do that right. They failed and their staff couldn’t even figure it out. Waste of money and time spent trying to get that sorted. They couldn’t even show up to our court date on time. The after adoption instructions were basically figure it out yourself. We of course had to pay for that lack of information. I would never recommend them to my worst enemy. Don’t waste your time or money on them. It only stresses you out and ruins the experience.

Posted by Daniyar | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great people to working with!

I am glad I contacted your law firm for my legal needs. My expectations were met during this stressful time for me and my family. A special thank you to my paralegal Viktor Katkalov who was very attentive and patient. Highly recommend!

Posted by V | December 22, 2016

Community Activist

I have known Mary for quite a while and have worked with her on community improvement initiatives. Due to Mary's passion and commitment to doing the right thing and making her community a better place to work, live and play, I strongly recommend her.

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2011

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2010

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2009

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2007

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2005

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Founding Partner, Stearns-Montgomery and Proctor

Associations

Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Georgia Association for Women Lawyers

Member

Cobb County Chamber of Commerce

Member

Association of Family Court and Community Professions

Member

Cobb County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2020

Kiwanis Club of Marietta

Member

2012 - 2013

Supreme Court of Georgia: Mentor in the Transition Into Law Practice Program

Member

2006 - 2007

Training Task Force of the Georgia Child Support Commission

Sub Committee Member

2006 - 2008

Cobb Justice Foundation

Chairperson

2005 - 2006

Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Hayes v. Hayes, 199 Ga. App.132(1991)

Swanson v. Swanson, 276 Ga.566, 580 S.E. 2d 526 (2003)

DeRyke v. Teets, 288GA.160 (2010)

Lightfoot v. Hollins, 308GA. App.538 (2011)

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Education

1987

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

State University of New York, Albany

BS - Bachelor of Science

1981

Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY

Associate

Speaking Engagements

2013

VISIONS ANEW, Divorce Weekend Retreat

What about the Law? What about my Rights?

2011

In-House CLE

Georgia's Child Support Review and Application

2011

In-House CLE

Motion to Compel Discovery Worksheet

2011

In- House CLE

Georgia's Uncontested Divorce

2007

Parenting Plan Skills Training

Georgia's New Child Custody Law HB 369

2007

Cobb County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Getting Off on the Right Foot-Practice Management for Starting and Growing a Law Practice

2006

Lorman Education Services

Advanced Depositions

2006

Cobb County Bar Association

Child Support Guidelines Training, Putting it into Practice

2005

Cobb County Bar Association

The Battles of House Bill 221

Languages

English

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