Michael R. Dunham

Michael R. Dunham

4.3
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Landlord & Tenant

137 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 2135, Marietta, GA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 40%

litigation at all phases for both husbands and wives; also all varieties of post-judgment modification cases, contempt actions, adoption cases, etc.

22 years

40%
Litigation 40%

I pride myself on being able to thoughtfully, aggressively represent my clients (plaintiffs and defendants alike) at all phases of any case, while at the same keeping a close eye on the client's bottom line and considering all pragmatic means which might become available to resolve the dispute with a minimum of risk and expense.

22 years

40%
Landlord or Tenant 20%

this is an ever-growing part of my practice; I have mediated, litigated, taught, spoken, and written extensively about this subject, including the publication of a book (see www.GeorgiaEvictionBook.com)

22 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 23 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2002

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Dunham Legal Group, LLC

137 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 2135, Marietta, GA, 30068

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Michael R. Dunham's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Jim | October 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grateful He Was on My Team

Beyond Mike's knowledge of the law I believe he is an amazing attorney and good man with regards to how well he explained everything to me, communicated regularly with me about my case, and actually strategized and fought to achieve and exceed my goals. He was the second attorney to handle my case a...nd if I had found him first there would have been no need to look elsewhere.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Reliable and knowledgeable!

We recently engaged Mike as our attorney and we couldn't be happier with the service he provided. From the initial consultation to guiding us through the legal process, Mike was always professional, responsive, genuine, and incredibly knowledgeable. He provided us with honest opinions and recommendat...ions that were based on his wealth of experience, and he always kept us informed and updated throughout the entire process. Thanks to Mike's expertise and hard work, we were able to achieve a result that far exceeded our expectations. His dedication to our case was evident every step of the way, and we felt confident in his ability to represent us. Overall, we highly recommend Mike to anyone seeking legal assistance. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients, and we are grateful for all that he did for us. If you want an attorney who will provide top-notch service and get results, look no further than Mike. Five stars all around!

Posted by Bob | March 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael skillfully finished a complex and expensive litigation

After a seven year battle with a corrupt mortgage lender Michael finished a complex negotiation with some old fashioned justice too

Posted by Nathan | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stellar and Professional

I cannot recommend this gentleman more. He listened. He advised. He moved quickly. He made me feel less alone in a time of uncertainty. My divorce was truly uncontested; it was a position I never wanted to be in. Both my ex-partner and I worked together to solve a situation life presented us. No othe...r lawyer, and I mean this candidly and without extravagance, NO other lawyer would believe us, work with us, and help us through this tough time. Yes, I had to take the lead and was represented in the "vs. aspect" of the law; however, Mike made sure that the procedurals were done ethically, swiftly, professionally, and with education the whole way. He is exact, he is present, his staff is ace, his location is central, and he clearly is connected. He is the future of law in Cobb. He keeps doing what he did here, and our community is all better for it. Also, he's an Alabama fan; I'm a GA fan. I still like him! That should speak volumes. Thank you to Mike and Team!

Posted by Jessica | December 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Litigation Attorney

I’m very glad that I chose Michael to help me face a litigation formed against me. He was able to resolve my case in mediation and was very professional and knowledgeable

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Michael R. Dunham's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lance Owen

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently worked with Michael to resolve a divorce case that involved a relatively substantial amount of assets. Many, many attorneys would have engaged in protracted litigation in order to justify charging the client a substantial amount of attorney fees, but he and I both had a pretty good idea of what would happen if this case went to court. We negotiated diligently to get it settled. Clients often hire divorce attorneys based on their courtroom reputation, but In my opinion honesty and common sense are the most important attributes of a good divorce attorney. Michael prepared an exceptional settlement agreement. It was extremely thorough. Our clients should never have any questions about their rights and obligations moving forward. I’m sure Michael is a good litigator, but he recognized what was best for his client and did the right thing. It was a pleasure to work with him."

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Erin Krinsky

Litigation lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is a very sharp lawyer. He is a procedural guru and works very hard to obtain the best results for his client. He is an excellent landlord/tenant lawyer, but he is also one of the best divorce attorneys in the greater metro area. I would trust Mike with any legal matter I have."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Shelley Elder

Litigation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer and he is my "go to" litigation guy"

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Joshua Schiffer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Dunham is, and I am being very serious now, the one lawyer my wife and I argue about regarding any future "divorce" actions (we are happily married and I should get him since I met him first.) I have worked with and for Mike, and his clients, and it is easy for me to simply say that he is a superior advocate for clients when compared to other legal service providers. He is kind, caring, intelligent and, most importantly, Mike does not back down when he is in the right. I have witnessed him battle better funded and more experienced opponents numerous times, only to be invited over by his family to celebrate victory. Mike is a spiritual, family man, who counts every day as a blessing to be shared, while his "Eagle Scout" mentality shines brilliantly in his daily work."

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Daniel DeWoskin

General practice lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is an excellent attorney who genuinely cares for each of his clients and their individual needs. He is caring, intelligent, and dedicated. A client can ask for nothing more and should expect nothing less."

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Lance Owen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kenneth Crosson

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Shelley Elder

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Principal, Dunham Legal Group, LLC

2013 - Present

Of Counsel, Cohan Law Group, LLC

2001 - 2013

Partner, Gibson, Deal, Fletcher and Dunham, P.C.

Associations

2015 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Lawyer's Club of Atlanta

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Admitted

2002 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

BJL Enterprises, LLC v. Level One Contact, Inc., 314 Ga. App. 42 (2012)

grant of summary judgment (no trial necessary) affirmed

Fontaine v. Guth, 402 F.3d 1083 (11th Cir. 2005)

won interlocutory appeal and $168K summary jmt

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Education

2002

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa (main campus)

MA - Masters

1998

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa (main campus)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

CLE

Landlord-Tenant (various issues)

2015

CLE

Landlord-Tenant (various issues)

2014

CLE

Landlord-Tenant (various issues)

2013

CLE

Landlord-Tenant (various issues)

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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