$ 395-395 per hour
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Sean Michael Ditzel
also known as Sean Ditzel, Sean M. Ditzel, Sean M. Ditzel
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About Sean
Biography
Sean M. Ditzel is one of Greater Atlanta’s most visible and active family law attorneys. He brings an intelligent and creative approach to his cases, and strives to serve his clients with equal parts respect and attention.
Sean has wide-ranging experience which includes the successful representation of many prominent athletes, entertainers and executives. Working for a boutique Atlanta family law firm for many years, Sean has extensive trial experience in matters of divorce, child support, custody, legitimation, paternity, contempt, modification and adoption. For his exemplary work in family law, Sean has been recognized many times by Super Lawyers Magazine and has been named to Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite.
On top of his practice, Sean is extremely active in leadership positions in various local and state bar organizations, volunteers extensively and serves as a Guardian Ad Litem in both Superior and Probate court matters.
Sean and his wife make their home in Marietta, Georgia with their two children.
Family, matters. Sean's sole focus is to provide the best advocacy for your family law matter.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
19 years
Child Custody
20%
19 years
Child Support
20%
19 years
Marriage and Prenuptials
20%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 19 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Abernathy Ditzel Hendrick, LLC
319 Atlanta Street, Suite 250, Marietta, GA, 30060
adhfamilymatters.com/sean-ditzel/Online Presence
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Posted by Tim | March 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great lawyer
Sean handled my divorce. I really enjoyed working with him. He was fantastic. If I have another divorce he’s the first person I’m calling. Very professional and knowledgeable. A+++++++
Posted by Eric | March 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Lawyer
After being highly recommended near Marietta..Sean was able to help a family member with a complex divorce and custody battle. We could not recommend his services enough. Thank you.
Posted by Allison | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Retained for Child Modification/Custody
Sean and his team have been so helpful while going through a child custody/modification case. They are always available to answer any questions i may have. Sean is on top of everything i have gave to him. I know i can trust him to help me with anything regarding my son.
Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Retained for Divorce
Sean was referred to my by another attorney. From the start, I felt comfortable talking to Sean. He was a good listener. He asked the questions that were important for him to understand my past and present situations. My goal was an amicable divorce. For me, what made Sean a great attorney was...
Posted by Robert | May 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best in the Business
Sean represented me against my ex-wife in a nasty divorce action (after I fired my first lawyer). My ex was making so many threats and didn't want to let me have time with my kids. Sean guided me through the process, hired experts and WON PRIMARY CUSTODY at trial. I give his name to all my buddies wh...
Sean Michael Ditzel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sean remains (year after year) at the absolute top of my family law referral list precisely because he combines skill, experience, value and professionalism each and every time I refer one of my personal clients to his firm. I have been a big fan of Sean's from when he worked at one of the most prominent family law firms in Georgia, and I am thrilled to have the most direct route to him when my clients need family law guidance for their matters. Without a doubt, one of the finest practitioners I work around as a lawyer focusing on Family Violence and Victims issues. He earns my strongest endorsement."
"I am a fellow attorney who has known Sean for several years. He's an expert family lawyer and a tireless advocate for his clients, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to any of my friends and family in need of a divorce attorney."
"Sean is a professional and dedicated advocate for his clients. He is a skilled practitioner, and I enjoy working with him."
"If anyone calls on me for family law advice or representation, I immediately refer them to Mr. Ditzel."
"Sean is a skilled attorney who achieves excellent results in sensitive family law matters."
"When I have clients or collegaues who need an attorney referral for a divorce, custody dispute, or other domestic issue, my very first recommendation is to call Sean. I know he will handle each client's matter with the utmost respect, discretion, and expertise."
"Sean is a great domestic relations lawyer who practices law the right way. He knows when to be aggressive and when to take more of a calculated even-handed approach. He is also very involved and well -known in the legal community."
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"Sean Ditzel's work for his clients speaks for itself. He has dedicated his professional career to the practice of Family law and has succeeded with skill and aplomb. I would not hesitate to refer anyone with a family law matter to him."
"Sean is my number one go-to for any family law referrals. He and I recently worked to address a mutual client's family law and employment-related needs, and were able to really make a difference for a client is multiple difficult situations."
"Sean is a terrific lawyer who knows how to be aggressive while staying calm at the same time. He knows his stuff and gets results."
"Sean is the lawyer to see when you need a family, divorce or child-support attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2020
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Legal Elite, GeorgiaTrend
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Legal Elite, GeorgiaTrend
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Abernathy Ditzel Hendrick Bryce, LLC
2017 - Present
Partner, Abernathy Ditzel, LLC
2008 - 2017
Attorney, Kessler & Solomiany, LLC
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Talley, Richardson & Cable, PA
Associations
2008 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember-at-large
2006 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember-at-large
2016 - 2017
Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law SectionPresident
2015 - 2016
Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law SectionVice President
2014 - 2015
Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary
2011 - 2013
State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers DIvision, Family Law CommitteeChair
2006 - 2017
State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers DivisionMember-at-large
Education
2006
University of Georgia
Juris Doctor
2003
Georgia State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Georgia State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Narcissism and Divorce
2016
NACVA Georgia Annual Meeting
Tips for Testifying for Forensic Accountants
2016
2016 Family Law Institute
Recent Changes in Social Security Law and the Impact on Divorce Negotiations
2015
Georgia Family Law Institute
Graduation and Graduation: Examination of Self-Executing Child Support Provisions
2014
Nuts and Bolts of Family Law
UCCJEA and UIFSA
2013
State Bar of Georgia Webinar Series
Recent Developments in Technology for Family Law Practitioners
Publications
2016
Georgia Family Law Quarterly
Interview with Judge Dean Bucci
2014
Lawyers.com Magazine
Networking in the Modern Legal World
Languages
English