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Catherine Knight grew up in Atlanta, and she attended The Westminster Schools, alpha-omega. Catherine graduated cum laude from Princeton University. At Emory University School of Law, where she was a Woodruff Scholar and served on the executive committee of and was published by the Emory Law Journal, Catherine's grades landed her within the top ten students of her class, and she graduated with distinction.
Respected by her professional peers, Catherine has throughout her legal career received various annual recognitions such as Atlanta Magazine’s Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine’s Super Lawyer, and Georgia Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite. Catherine was honored by Atlanta Business Chronicle for her successful divorce practice, receiving the Up and Comers in Atlanta Award. Further, Catherine has authored and presented papers at numerous legal conferences, and served on the executive committee of the family law section of the Georgia Bar Association. She appeared on Georgia public television to train the public and professionals in the child support guidelines, and travelled the state educating lawyers and judges alike on legislation.
Having formerly worked in corporate law at Davis Polk &Wardwell in New York City in the early 1990s, Catherine has a business and stock market acumen which aids in complex cases. Upon returning to her native Atlanta in the mid-1990s, Catherine worked with the firms of Warner Mayoue & Bates, as well as Davis Mathews & Quigley, before becoming a founding partner at Boyd Collar Knight, LLC.
Catherine values her reputation as both a vigorous advocate in the courtroom and a reasonable negotiator in settlement. Sensitive to the fact that there is a family behind every family law case, Catherine is empathetic to the stress clients are under during the process of divorce, listening carefully to and respecting her client’s and a family’s particular needs. Her approach to each client is highly personalized, allowing for strategy in each aspect of the case. She does not hesitate to tell her clients what they may not want to hear, when a position is untenable, or a result, unrealistic. While she effectively fights to protect and advance her clients’ goals, Catherine is committed to achieving the most favorable results with the least amount of conflict necessary.
On a personal note, Catherine no longer has a "bucket list." Having had the opportunity to take time off for three years, Catherine lived/worked on a farm with 32 barnyard animals (and a lot of mud), studied and performed stand-up comedy with some success (very modest), did a few wild things for which she needs divine forgiveness (no lasting regrets), and wrote her mid-life memoirs (likely forever, unpublished). Best of all, Catherine spent real live"quality" time with her beautiful daughter, which she had dreamed of doing for years, and she got remarried.
And then she realized ... she needed to keep her day-job.
Luckily, she is pretty good at her day job.
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Acquired: 1995
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State: New York
Acquired: 1994
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1570 Warsaw Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076
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Posted by Jonathan | April 23, 2013
I went into this unfortunate situation completely unaware of what to expect. Constantly worried about what the final outcome would be, but in the end Catherine delivered in all aspects of representing me and my needs. In comparison to the opposing the counsel, it was so obvious that Catherine was bet...
Posted by Cindy | February 26, 2013
Going through a divorce is not something most people anticipate and there are no real guidelines to follow on what to do but Catherine sure was knowledgeable, compassionate and very good throughout the entire process. She is a great listener and provided really good insight for my situation. She w...
Posted by Cindy | February 14, 2013
Catherine was my steadfast strength during a most turbulent time. She represented me in what COULD have been a very difficult, time-consuming , costly divorce. The other "big name" Atlanta attorneys that I met with were more than happy to represent me, but they quoted fees in the tens of thousand...
Posted by John | February 13, 2013
Catherine helped me through the most difficult time in my life! My marriage of 22 years was falling apart and so was I! In a moment of clarity I said to myself: "You can't do this alone." I consulted several attorneys but Catherine was the first who brought hope. I truly felt: "I can TRUST this woman...
Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2013
I hired Catherine during my divorce in 2005. She was a great person to speak to and work with. She always listened and cared about my concerns. She was patient and very effective in dealing with opposing counsel. I would highly recommend her.
"We have been fortunate enough to have Catherine join our team at Meriwether & Tharp. As part of her joining our team, I have been able to work directly with her in transitioning cases. Her experience is obvious from issue spotting to creative resolution analysis. She has an exceptional ability to listen to clients and help them better understand the divorce process as well as their options proceeding forward. I strongly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. We are excited that Catherine has joined our team at Meriwether & Tharp. Her reputation as a skilled negotiator and trial attorney preceded her. Those who have dealt with her know she is a consummate professional."
Divorce and separation lawyer
2008
Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2006
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2006
Up and Comer - 40 under 40, Atlanta Business Chronicle
2006
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine
2005 - 2008
Partner, Boyd Collar Knight, LLC
2002 - 2005
Associate, Davis, Matthews & Quigley
1995 - 2001
Associate, Warner, Mayoue & Bates
1993 - 1995
Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell (New York & Paris)
2007 - 2008
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004
Divorce and Death
1993
English
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