Thomas J. Browning

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Thomas J. Browning

4.9
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Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 52 years

Family Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Child Custody, Alimony

31 Atlanta Street, Suite 201, Marietta, GA

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Alimony 25%

25%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%
Litigation 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 52 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1973

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Browning & Smith LLC

31 Atlanta Street, Suite 201, Marietta, GA, 30060

browningsmith.com/BrowningSmith/

Thomas J. Browning's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

Review of Tom Browning

Tom Browning was my divorce lawyer. I had a strong case but that doesn't mean much unless it's presented by an attorney like Tom who the Court knows and trusts, as I have come to find out. My ex's attorney was pulling all kind of shenanigans and instead of responding eye-for-eye and running up my bil...l, Tom assured me I would be okay. I was very nervous about that. In the end I was ok; he kept his fees very reasonable; and he was right. I would say Tom's weak point is in responding to calls (terrible) and keeping me informed. Divorce is harrowing enough without having to wonder whether your attorney is doing his job. Also I'm pretty astute about legal matters and did a lot of trial preparation (evidence prep) myself, without his suggestion or direction...which I felt he should have given me (the evidence I prepared turned out to be very useful). Other complaints - he once did not show up for a post-judgment hearing and neither called me, the opposing lawyer, nor the court. Also in submitting the draft judgment to the Court for consideration in its award (both sides were asked to do this) - I wrote mine and gave it to Tom to submit. He did that and the Court granted about 95% of what I had asked for - but Tom left off a critical attachment and that caused the post-judgment issues. In summary if you have a good case and can be an effective member of your own team to manage your case -Tom is an honest and likable man who I believe is held in high esteem in the Courts, and who will guide you through the process. On the other hand - if you want to put everything in your attorney's hands and expect a well-managed case and a communicative attorney, you may be disappointed.

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"Tom Browning is an excellent lawyer in the area of family law. He is a worthy adversary in the courtroom, and he is always professional, treating opposing parties and counsel alike with courtesy, dignity and respect."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2013

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2012

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2011

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Browning & Smith, LLC

1900 - Present

Senior Partner, Browning & Smith, LLC

1998 - 2004

Owner, Browning & Tanksley

1976 - 1998

Owner, Barnes, Browning, Tanksley & Casurella

Associations

2000 - Present

Downtown Marietta Development Authority

Chairman

1997 - 2013

Continuing Legal Education Successful Trial Practice Seminar

Chairman

Education

1973

Woodrow Wilson College of Law

JD

1967

Oglethorpe University

AB

Publications

1974

Mercer Law Review A Glance at Summary Judgment

Languages

English

Activity

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