Rebecca Wyatt McLaws

Rebecca Wyatt McLaws

4.3
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 14 years

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

707 Whitlock Avenue, Suite A40, Marietta, GA

About Rebecca

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 15%

Our firm handles high conflict custody cases. We understand the unqiue

15 years

15%
Child Support 15%

15 years

15%
Appeals 10%

My firm handles appeals from domestic and family law cases.

15 years | 6 cases

10%
General Practice 10%

Our firm handles personal injury and other cases involving torts. We are experienced in handling cases like whistleblower cases.

15 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 14 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2011

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

McLaws Law Group, LLC

707 Whitlock Avenue, Suite A40, Marietta, GA, 30064

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Rebecca Wyatt McLaws's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 28 reviews

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank you Rebecca!!!

I had a challenging divorce case where the other party did not have representation and lives out of state. Rebecca was able to help me get awarded temporary support, which also pushed the case forward so we could come to an agreement. She did a great job in court with the judge and I am so grateful w...e were able to finally settle during mediation.

Posted by Kevin | January 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A "PitBull" to represent you!

My case was a long and grueling case, however Rebecca stood in the for me and represented me until the very end. I didnt feel condifident as a father in the courtroom honestly. Rebecca reassured me that us fathers have a chance at getting what we want and what we need when it pertains to a relationsh...ip with our children. If you need a "go-getter" in the courtroom, I would highly suggest her.

Posted by Cody | January 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Willing to put up a fight

Rebecca demonstrated unwavering dedication and a genuine willingness to fight for my case. Her professionalism, legal expertise, and clear communication provided reassurance during a stressful process. They were prepared, thorough, and relentless in advocating on my behalf. I am extremely grateful fo...r their hard work and would strongly recommend their services

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended!!!

Worked with Rebecca and Rosalyn through my separation with my partner. Ended up with the desired outcome for shared custody of my children. Excellent service! Thank you for everything!!!

Posted by Chad | February 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Poor Communication and Professionalism

I would not recommend working with McLaw’s Law Group. My experience was marred by several communication breakdowns and a lack of professionalism from both Rebecca and her paralegal, Rosalyn. Divorce is challenging, and while there are no winners, a competent attorney can help their client feel more c...onfident and secure throughout the process. To be fair, I will outline both the positives and negatives of my experience with Rebecca. Initially, Rebecca was very responsive. I did not have the funds to retain her immediately, so she kindly gave me a week to gather the money from selling my house. However, I asked Rebecca to escrow the funds from the sale into her account, but she deferred to my ex’s legal team to manage the escrow. This has since become a nightmare, making it difficult to retrieve my money. Once the case settled, I could not pick up the check from my ex’s legal team; it was sent via FedEx to Rebecca’s office, which failed to deliver it, causing further delays. Rebecca went on leave due to a death in her family without notifying me. After several unanswered emails and calls, her paralegal, Rosalyn, eventually informed me that Rebecca was out of the office. When I confronted Rebecca about the lack of communication, she blamed me for over-communicating, saying there were no updates to provide. However, I wasn't just seeking updates; I needed a timeline and next steps, which they failed to provide. During this time, I lost my car and had to rent one to meet Rebecca. After traveling an hour and fifteen minutes, I called to inform her I was running five minutes late, only to learn she wasn't in the office and had been called into emergency court the day before. Although she apologized, this incident was just one of many demonstrating their lack of professionalism and communication. This was my first divorce, and I had many questions. Given my financial situation, having a clear timeline and next steps was crucial to plan my life. I ended up losing almost everything in the divorce. Additionally, my mother and brother fell ill, prompting me to push for a settlement instead of waiting two more months for the court date. Unfortunately, the settlement process took longer than going to court would have, partly due to my ex’s lawyer, Jackie Piland, taking a week to review a document. Throughout the process, it seemed that either my legal team or my ex’s was not being truthful about the status and next steps. I expressed my diminishing confidence in Rebecca to her, and instead of reassuring me, she stated she did not want to represent a client who lacked confidence in her abilities and refused to return the retainer. If a paying client expresses doubt, the professional response would be to reassure them, not threaten to terminate the contract. Lastly, I am still facing issues retrieving the settled funds and have yet to receive a response to my emails or phone calls. Given these experiences, I cannot recommend working with Rebecca.

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Rebecca Wyatt McLaws's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nathan Jackson

Child custody lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently concluded a lengthy divorce and custody dispute with Ms. McLaws on the other side. She was not only very professional and squared away, but also an exceptionally challenging and tenacious adversary. I absolutely endorse her for highly contested custody and divorce matters."

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Shannon Briley-Holmes

Child custody lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Friendly, knowledgeable, and a strong advocate."

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Daniele Johnson

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Rebecca for nearly 15 years now. I first met her when she was a paralegal at a established law firm in Marietta. I quickly learned that her knowledge of family law actually exceeded that of many of the actual attorneys in the firm. I suspect she knew this to be true as well, which is why she heard her calling to go to law school and earn her law degree. Althought she only recently earned her law degree, Rebecca has been an outstanding attorney for over 15 years. Her knowledge of the law and integrity is extraordinary and I am proud to have her as a fellow member of this profession."

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Noah Thompson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. McLaws in not only a good lawyer, but a good person. Her intelligence and analytical ability make her better than most. I would use Ms. McLaws as my lawyer!"

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Michael West

Unknown lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are looking for a family lawyer you have come to the right place. Rebecca's knowledge is second to none, and she sincerely cares about the needs of her clients. I will gladly refer clients to Rebecca."

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Jordan Hendrick

Unknown lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rebecca is a top grade family law attorney dedicated to providing her clients with affordable and compassionate representation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Georgia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Georgia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Excellence in Appellate Advocacy, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

2010

Excellence for the Future Award in Trial Advocacy, CALI

2009

Excellence for the Future Award in Pretrial Writing, CALI

Work Experience

2009 - 2011

Paralegal, Law Offices of Steven J. Strelzik, P.C.

2006 - 2009

Paralegal, Champion Legal Resources, Inc.

2003 - 2006

Paralegal, Clarence O. Taylor IV, P.C.

Associations

2011 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member in Good Standing

2011 - Present

Blue Ridge Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Juris Doctor

Publications

2010

Atlanta's John Marshall Law Journal Senate Bill 90: Education

Languages

English

Activity

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