Rebecca Wyatt McLaws

Rebecca Wyatt McLaws

4.3
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 15 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

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Practice Areas

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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

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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 15 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2011

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McLaws Law Group, LLC

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

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Rebecca Wyatt McLaws's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Daphanie | March 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Goat!!!!

What can I say? I went to Rebecca for help with my divorce with not a lot to piss in. He had me kicked out of our home and took all of our money. Rebecca and Rosalyn were more than willing to take my case and help me out. She went to bat for me and I will tell you it was not easy I don’t listen well ...and she made it known. I can say I got everything I wanted she got me more of my home and she even got me the car. She is a beast in the courtroom. You have to listen and trust her. My case went for almost 3 years and she didn’t give up on me. She is very passionate about her work and her clients. I’m very grateful to have had her as my lawyer. I didn’t have a job or a stable home. I was living in a transitional home and still was able to keep my kids and awarded Primary Custody. Let’s talk about her paralegal Rosalyn she is very sweet and she will let you know straight up. I had a bad mouth before working with them and I was quick temper, but she always talked to me and eventually I had a change of heart. When I say they care they do. She was always sympathetic and thoughtful. Thank you for that. If you are looking for a lawyer who cares about her clients and passionate about what she does. Who wants to see what’s right done this is your lawyer!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND HELPING MY FAMILY. The girls and I are happier then ever.

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I can’t put into words… but let me try.

I was in desperate need of an attorney who would take my case. Due to my lying family and my ex I was fighting hard for custody of my kids and to divorce my ex. Due to covid and the shut downs and the court it did take a long time but Rebecca worked really hard and is a “bull dog” attorney. She helpe...d me get my girls home safe and sound and away from my toxic family and my abusive and negligent ex. On the flip side of this coin, after having a conversation with her after court she said I would not have to pay attorneys fees as I was awarded them by the court and that my ex would have to pay her. I was so excited and grateful as I had taken out two loans and lost a car fighting for my kids and paying her. I also reapeatedly requested the itemized bill which I would constantly be told I would receive and wouldn’t ever get. I paid her a lot and after looking at the bills was not only double charged for things but hours had been adjusted to charge me almost double for something I had already paid for. She was also very unprofessional when she spoke to me on several occasions for trying to check in on my case after not hearing anything for weeks on end. And to top it all off, she is now suing me for the money that is left owed for the remaining balance even though she verbally told me I was not gonna have to pay and the order specifically named that the money is owed by him. She is great in court but unethical.

Rebecca McLaws

Replied last January 06, 2023

Avvo allows individuals to make posts anonymously and without any independent verification of the information provided. In this case, the poster is Ashley Williams. Ms. Williams case was pending in the Superior Court of Cobb County, Georgia. Ms. Williams' divorce is a matter of public record. If you wish to review information about the work we performed, it is online and available. Ms. Williams' statements are not true and inaccurate. Ms. Williams lost custody of her children prior to my representation of her through a temporary order based on her ex-husband's allegations of mental illness on her part. We overcame those allegations and the Guardian ad Litems' recommendation of custody to her ex-husband. Ms. Williams was extremely happy with our services and left a 5 star review. Ms. Williams changed her review after she was asked to pay for the services that were rendered. We believe in transparency and always invite our clients to discuss any concerns they have about the services provided and the itemized bill. Ms. Williams was provided an itemized bill. Ms. Williams was invited to address any concerns about it in writing to us. Ms. Williams' post is the first time we learned that she had concerns, as she never responded to our email or provided anything in writing to us. We understand that times are tough for everyone. Ms. Williams' final hearing was several days. We did not bill her for all the work that we actually performed. The trial court also required us to prepare the final documents, which caused her to incur more expenses. As a result, we offered to allow Ms. Williams to make monthly payments on the outstanding balance. We asked her to give us the amount she felt she could pay rather than insisting on a large amount that she could not potentially meet. Ms. Williams agreed to pay us a monthly amount. When the first payment came due, Ms. Williams then refused to pay. We notified her that we would have no choice but to begin collection efforts and that it was not something we wanted to do. Ms. Williams was informed that we preferred to try to work it out with her. Ms. Williams' response was to "sue her." We do not usually sue clients, as most of the time we are able to resolve any issues. Unfortunately, Ms. Williams refused any of our efforts to resolve the outstanding debt leaving us no choice. In response, she changed her positive review from 5 star to 1 star. We remain willing to resolve the situation with Ms. Williams and wish her the very best.

Posted by #Metoofamilycourt | May 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Ms Rebecca McLaws- THE G.O.A.T

My case is still ongoing... I wish Rebecca had been my Attorney from the start, as I firmly believe my custody case would never have been dragged to this current messy stage. As an immigrant and a domestic violence survivor in the state of Georgia, I honestly thought the Family Court and its offi...cers would provide the necessary assistance and protect survivors such as myself and any children involved. However, my experience to date has been contrary to this. From the start, my case has been crammed with various unethical practices such as corruption, bias and misconduct by my ex-husband's legal team and the court officers. These unscrupulous practices proved too challenging for my previous Attorneys, however, to date, not for Rebecca, who has confronted it with boldly. I believe God directed me to her, thus saving the BEST till last. Rebecca is an excellent lawyer with a comprehensive knowledge of family law. I say this with the utmost respect, but she is a bulldog and a wonderful advocate. She demands respect and commands the courtroom, even when the Judge in my case try to intimidate and bully her. Before Rebecca came into the picture, my previous Attorneys allowed the Judge, the opposing counsel and the GAL to take advantage of me and my situation. From the moment I started working with Rebecca, I have felt empowered and encouraged. These two words: Empowered and Encouraged are words that are not easy to write as a survivor of domestic abuse, especially in the family court. I would also like to mention her paralegal, Rosalyn, who has also been very supportive and reassuring from the start. A poignant moment for me was during my first contact with Rebecca, she asked for the picture of my daughter – who they were going to be fighting for”. Not only that, Rosalyn held my hands on the first day of the trial and said to me: “we’ve got this”. To me I am not just another client nor number to them, my case mattered, my daughter and I are both very important to the both of them. THEY TRULY CARE!! To date, working with Rebecca and Rosalyn has been incredibly easy. The passion I have observed is very encouraging and it motivates me to see this case through. I highly recommend McLaws Group for anyone looking for an Attorney in family law. I will update my review one the case is over. x

Posted by Celena | December 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Compassionate, professional, who knows the law!

Rebecca and her team did an amazing job for me and my family. My case was complex, spanning multiple counties with three separate parties involved. The journey was extremely emotional. Rebecca was compassionate and fought for my rights every step of the way. She researched similar law cases before ma...king motions and decisions, and allowed me to be engaged in the process. She kept me informed of all my options and explained the process in a manner I could understand. As the biological, paternal grandmother of a child I raised for 6 years from birth, Rebecca made sure I had a voice in the courtroom and that any rulings were truly in the best interest of the child. She held all parties accountable to upholding the law, and although professional, she challenged the judge, the guardian ad litem, and others, when necessary. I would absolutely recommend Rebecca McLaws and her firm for their knowledge of law, professionalism, compassion and dedication to the successful outcome of your case.

Posted by Court | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Outstanding Attorney!!!

I hired Rebecca on a recommendation from a previous attorney to represent me during a custody hearing. Throughout the whole process she was fantastic! She can hold her own against any trial attorney in Atlanta and will work hard to win your case. She is also approachable with an actual personality..., so she has a great approach with her clients and I felt very comfortable with her. Honest and reasonably priced - she is a keeper!!

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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:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Georgia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Georgia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, 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

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