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Cortney Michelle Stuart
also known as Cortney Stuart, Courtney Stuart
About Cortney
Biography
Offering Sound Legal Guidance
Marger Stuart Law, is a full-service law firm based in Jasper, Georgia. We are proud to provide knowledgeable and straightforward legal guidance to individuals who face family law issues and criminal charges. We also draft wills and handle probate administration and other estate law matters.
Attorney Cortney M. Stuart continues a tradition of excellence instilled in her by Edwin Marger. At Marger Stuart Law, we understand that legal issues are important and will likely change your life. We work directly with our clients to provide them with the best possible legal guidance at a reasonable price. Many clients agree, and Ms. Stuart has received the Avvo Client's Choice award.
Always Serving Our Clients' Best Interests
During an initial consultation, we will listen to the details of the case and the goals you have. Ms. Stuart, with your input, will then construct a strategy that we believe will best achieve those goals. Often it is in the client's best interests to negotiate or mediate outside of court. This approach is usually less expensive, less stressful, and it often resolves the matter more quickly. However, if the two sides cannot agree on a solution, we have extensive experience litigating in court.
Along with our main practice areas, we handle legal issues in the following:
Personal injury
Business administration and corporate law
Civil litigation
Municipal law
A Knowledgeable Litigator
Cortney M. Stuart is a proven trial lawyer. Her work with the firm often involves family law matters and criminal defense cases, but she handles other issues as well. She also works as a prosecutor for local municipalities here in northern Georgia. She is licensed to practice in Tennessee, Florida and Washington, D.C., as well as in the federal courts. While she is down to earth and straightforward with clients, she aggressively protects their rights in court, armed with a depth of knowledge and a willingness to always go the extra mile. Her ability to effectively work either side of a case makes her a formidable presence in the courtroom.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
Child Custody
20%
Family
20%
Criminal Defense
15%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2020 2019 2017
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Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 14 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 15 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find Cortney online.
Cortney Michelle Stuart's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
50 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
Child Custody (10)
Lawsuits & Disputes (9)
Criminal Defense (8)
Divorce & Separation (8)
Family (5)
Wills & Living Wills (4)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (3)
Adoption (2)
Child Support (2)
Appeals (1)
Business (1)
Car Accidents (1)
Corporate & Incorporation (1)
Estate Planning (1)
Juvenile (1)
Personal Injury (1)
Real Estate (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommend
Cortney came highly recommended, and from the consultation to the closure of my case she was great! Great attention to detail, quick to reply to all my questions. Very informative, professional and compassionate.
Posted by Barbara | October 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Forever Grateful
Ms. Stuart was helpful and supportive from the beginning. She explained the charges and what to expect as the case progressed. Her office replied immediately to emails, acknowledged contact and kept us informed. The case was dismissed. We will be forever grateful to her for helping our son regain...
Posted by David and Carolina | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Well served and well done...
My experience with Ms. Cortney Stuart was that she cares about her client and what is best for her client. Mr. Edwin Marger whom was a very wise man in this Profession and whom will be greatly missed I believe (Mr. Marger) helped to influence Ms. Cortney Stuart in a very valuable way which was to be ...
Posted by Tory | November 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family
Extremely Satisfied
Cortney Stuart was very helpful and extremely knowledgeable in Family Law. She helped me with a very difficult and stressful divorce with kindness and empathy. The advice she provided was in the best interest of coming to an agreement as quickly as possible. I would highly recommend her.
Posted by Judith | June 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney
I am the administrator of an estate that retained Cortney to help a dear friend of mine who was falsely accused of murder and is serving a 30 year sentence. She is helping us with an extraordinary motion for new trial. I only wish we would have found her sooner before my friend was unjustly convict...
Cortney Michelle Stuart's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Cortney is kind, honest and a zealous advocate in court. She always impresses me with her professional behavior while remaining unfettered with the charges her client faces. She’s a good one."
"I recently had the opportunity to work across the table with Cortney on a divorce case. Courtney is very knowledgeable and focused on her client's success."
"Cortney is a strong advocate for the best interests and positions of her clients in the courtroom, but always remains professional and a pleasure to work with on opposing matters. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Courtney Stuart is quickly establishing a reputation as one of the best attorneys in North Georgia. She has a vast knowledge of the law, and excels in each area she practices. Beyond that, she has a magnetic personality and is uniformly adored in our legal community. All of these qualities combine to create a winning formula that equates to excellent results for her clients."
"Cortney is a sharp lawyer whose professionalism should serve as a model for other lawyers. I highly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Stuart over the years. She is a professional, dedicated, prepared and knowledgeable attorney."
"I am happy to endorse Ms. Stewart. She is a zealous advocate for her clients, and always conducts herself in a professional manner."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Cortney for several years and have always been impressed with her preparedness and professionalism. She is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the pleasure of working opposite of Cortney on several cases. She is a competent and effective advocate for her clients. She's knowledgeable on the law and I've watched her apply it, both in the courtroom and outside of the courtroom, to her client's benefit."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been opposite Ms. Stuart on several family law matters. She is always professional and courtesy while zealously representing her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Guardian Ad Litem Training Completion, Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children
2011
Pro Bono Honors Award, Florida Coastal School of Law
2011
Ceritification in Advanced Legal Research, Writing, and Drafting, Florida Coastal School of Law
2011
Certification in Family Law, Florida Coastal School of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Marger Stuart, LLC
2013 - Present
City Attorney, City of McCaysville, Georgia
2012 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Edwin Marger
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Mollie Garrett, Attorney at Law
2010 - 2010
Certified Legal Intern, Florida Coastal Housing Rights Clinic
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Angela Stewart DeLorme, P.C.
2009 - 2011
Law Clerk, John P. Tucker, Jr. P.C.
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, David E. Ralston and Amanda H. Mercier, Attorneys at Law
2008 - 2008
Legislative Aide, Representative Timothy Bearden Georgia General Assembly
2007 - 2007
Intern, Judge Steve C. Jones, Superior Court Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Associations
2017 - Present
Appalachian Bar AssociationTreasurer
2012 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2011 - Present
Bill Daniels Trial Advocacy ProgramMember
2011 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Florida BarMember
Education
2011
Florida Coastal School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2020
ABA publication
Digital Mediation when Digital isn't Available
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers