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Emily Sherwinter Brenner

Emily Sherwinter Brenner

3.4
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 43 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Roswell, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Family

555 Sun Valley Drive, Suite N-4, Roswell, GA

About Emily

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 43 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1982

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

Brenner Law Group, LLC

555 Sun Valley Drive, Suite N-4, Roswell, GA, 30076

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Emily Sherwinter Brenner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unresponsive, neglects you as a client and doesn’t fill out paperwork correctly

Her firm filled out paperwork wrong, told me she filed the paperwork in February but really didn’t until April. She didn’t respond to a 15 day letter from yeh courts. I had to call my self and go down and fix her mistakes my self and pay for it. She didn’t answer any of my questions and wouldn’t resp...ond to my emails. It took 2 months to get any answers. I had to fire her. So if you don’t like dropping money on someone who doesn’t pay attention to your case and is to busy for your then avoid hiring her. Her paralegal is also very unprofessional as well.

Posted by Kevin Roxburgh | March 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kevin Roxburgh

Mrs Brenner was a Tremendous help with my criminal matter! Before I came across Mrs Brenner I felt like there was no help in sight for my case I also Had a prior attorney who pretty much told me there was nothing he could do for me. Mrs Brenner came to my aid she was helpful and cared about my case ...she negotiated with the District Attorney of hall county and was able to get 3 felony charges I had looming over my head dropped down to a misdemeanor… I went from a plea deal of 13 years in prison to 12 months of probation with no felony charges because of Mrs Brenner hard work and dedication she cared about my case and my freedom!!! She is highly recommended and is my first reference when anyone is looking for an attorney for family or criminal matters !! Thank you Mrs Brenner for all your hard work and dedication !!!

Posted by Kay carter | March 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The one star is the closest one to a zero

Not a good experience with this lawyer. After one year, nothing had been done, not even the discovery! She did same day cancellations for important dates without notice to me. (30 day hearing, mediation) I had to repeatedly request my billing summary over the course of 10 months, which I never receiv...ed until a few days after I terminated our attorney client relationship. She did return calls, messages, email or text. And when she or her assistant Teresa would, it was always some very vague & cookie cutter response, always never answering the question inquired. She is not proactive in providing the status and setting expectations of what to expect next. After going to another attorney, I see that absolutely nothing was done or discovered with my time with Emily. There’s way more to say but my first review was unapproved because of what I was accusing her of. So I’ll say this, don’t hire this lawyer, I don’t believe the other reviews to be true. This lady gave me advice & told me that if I ever repeated she would deny. That was the first red flag, I missed.

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Emily Sherwinter Brenner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Fried

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"You simply can't find a better lawyer for divorce and other family law matters. Emily brings a totally unique background that includes not only law, but also psychology and theology. If you need a lawyer who will listen, who will help you creatively figure out your best options, and who will then deliver results, you found her."

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Max Czuper

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Emily. She is a highly skilled attorney and provides excellent representation for her clients."

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Kip Jones

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with this attorney on a critical estate planning matter. She was thorough and easy to work with. She has the necessary expertise."

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W.Phillip Mccurdy

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Emily and I worked on a particularly contentious matter in which Emily zealously represented a problem client. She was a true professional in a difficult situation."

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Mindy Smith

Litigation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have consulted Emily Brenner as an expert on several of my cases. Emily Brenner is well-versed on the intricacies of the law. Her research skills are well above par. She represents her clients' zealously and has a profound understanding and respect for the law. She litigates thoroughly and effectively for her clients'."

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David Mlaver

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Family member

"Emily has made a lifelong study of the legal and counseling ramifications of domestic issues. She brings a unique, holistic approach to the practice of law and helping families in need."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Best Attorney, Atlanta lifestyles Magazine

1982

Contracts, National Book Award

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Principal, Brenner Law Group

1995 - 2014

Attorney, Emily Brenner, attorney at law

1982 - 1995

Attorney, Emily Sherwinter, attorney

Associations

1982 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1992 - 1995

American Bar Association

Domestic Relations Advisory Board

Sample of Legal Cases

divorce

settled before verdict

modification of child custody

verdict for my client

divorce

settled before verdict

Divorce cases

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Education

2010

Aleph Ordination Program

Rabbi

2005

Psychological Studies Institute

MS - Master of Science

1982

Woodrow Wilson College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Barnard College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Fried Rogers Goldberg Personal Injury Litigation Breakfast

family law issues following large personal injury settlements

Publications

2011

Kol Aleph Second Time Around: A Roadmap for Jewish Remarriage

Languages

Spanish

English

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