Diona Marie Potter
also known as Diona M. Potter, Diona Potter
About Diona
Biography
Atlanta divorce lawyer Diona M. Potter enjoys practicing family law, because of its complete lack of monotony. Anything can happen on any given day.
“I know that, at the end of the day, what I’m doing affects my client’s life, not only in the short term but for the future,” Ms. Potter said. “I will do my best to help them craft the best possible future.”
Ms. Potter believes preparation is key when it comes to practicing family law. If anything, she overprepares because every case is so fact-specific.
“Even in the best of circumstances, the process is difficult,” she said, “but I am here every step of the way to guide you and get you through it.”
Prior to joining Cordell & Cordell, Ms. Potter practiced family, criminal, employment, business, and commercial litigation.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 17 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Cordell & Cordell
1800 Parkway Place SE, Suite 215, Marietta, GA, 30067
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Diona Marie Potter's Reviews
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11 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews
Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Dont do it.
Cookie cutter approach with vanilla guidance. She is very timid and poor at negotiation. She does however know how to play the system and milk you for money. Do yourself a favor and hire someone else.
Posted by Deborah | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Passionate Lawyer
We have and continue to work with Ms. Potter in protecting our grandson and son in custody issues. She has always acted with professional behavior. She considers the welfare of my grandson first and continues to guard my son's rights in my grandson's life. Even when other lawyers and the judge act...
Posted by Lauren | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse
Diona Potter
My teenage daughter needed desperately to get out from under her fathers mental and verbal abuse. We have both not had any faith in the legal system in the past. I found Diona through searching online and she made us not so scared anymore. She listened to my daughter and I. My daughter told me she f...
Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Disappointing
Had high hopes in my custody case after my initial consultation at Cordell & Cordell, until I was paired with Ms. Potter. She gave me no hope of getting anything better than the minimum amount of visitation and paying the maximum amount of child support. She did not know how to fill out the child s...
Posted by Gul | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Not personable, no real advice/guidence, money-oriented
Unfortunately, she was a big disappointment. I went to court with her and she said she will explain my situation very well to the judge and the outcome hopefully will be positive, however, when we were at the court she did not say a word. Also, after we are done in the court room she told me to wait ...
Diona Marie Potter's Lawyer Endorsements
"Diona is a great attorney. She is knowledgeable of the law and meticulous. She doesn't sugar coat but remains empathetic to clients with challenging situations."
"Diona was a great opposing counsel. She represented her client's interests but remained professional and pleasant throughout the case. She and I worked together well to settle some issues for a family."
"I have known Diona for a number of years and can give her an unqualified recommendation. Diona and I were on opposite sides of a hotly contested civil dispute. Although the matter was hard fought, Diona never wavered from being a complete professional. She is an intelligent and dedicated lawyer who does a great job for her clients. At the same time, she was incredibly pleasant to work with. I would not hesitate to refer matters to Diona and recommend her to those needing help."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Diona is a great lawyer all around. Not only is she very intelligent and thorough, but she is also personable and dependable. She is definitely what the legal community needs."
"Attorney Potter is a very skilled lawyer who's high attention to detail and deep knowledge of the law is a valuable asset her clients routinely benefit from. I endorse attorney Potter."
"I endorse Diona. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Diona brings a strong combination of knowledge and work ethic to every matter."
"I fully endorse Diona. Diona is a strong advocate for her clients which leads to positive results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Diona is well known in the community for providing great service to her criminal defense and estate planning clients."
"Very knowledgeable, strong advocacy skills, and great attitude. Diona has the right combination of attributes to effectively represent her clients."
"Diona brings a great combination of legal knowledge and unwavering dedication to each client's case."
"Working, day and night, alongside Paul Sieg, Diona is one of the most knowledgeable and attentive attorneys I have had the pleasure to refer cases to. She handles cases with the utmost professionalism and care."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2012
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Litigation Partner, Cordell & Cordell
2025 - 2025
Senior Lead Litigator, Cordell & Cordell
2018 - 2025
Senior Litigation Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
2017 - 2018
Senior Counsel, Berry Family Law Group
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
2014 - 2015
Attorney, The Law Offices of Richard Yoon
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Molden & Holley, LLC
2009 - 2013
Partner, Potter Sieg, LLC
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Molden, Holley & Thompson, LLC
2006 - 2007
Research Assistant, John Marshall Law School, Atlanta
Associations
2008 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2008 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Georgia Association for Women LawyersMember
2008 - Present
Atlanta Women in BusinessMember
Education
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Challenges in Domestic Relations Law
2011
Publications
2008
Languages
English