The Porter Law Firm LLC101 Marietta St NW Ste 3310Centennial TowerAtlanta, GA, 30303-2711United States (678) 710-9100

Benjamin Walker Porter

Avvo Rating8.7

Atlanta, GA
Licensed for 15 years
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About Benjamin

Going through a divorce myself gives me great insight into my client's emotions during this most difficult time. I am a divorce litgator by trade. However, I also teach divorce recovery at my church and encourage couples to reconcile if it can be done. I am a registered mediator and Guardian ad Litem (child's attorney) as well. I fought for custody of my now 14 year old daugther, and have successfully co-parented with my child's mother for over a decade now.

I enjoy playing sports (basketball, soccer, and tennis) and am an avid reader.

Practice areas

Divorce and separation: 40%
Child custody: 20%
Child support: 20%
Family: 10%
Mediation: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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The Porter Law Firm LLC

101 Marietta St NW Ste 3310
Centennial Tower
Atlanta, GA, 30303-2711

Resume

License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
GA	Active Member in Good Standing	2006	04/17/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	6
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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Cordell & Cordell, P.C.	Top Overall Attorney	2008
Custer-Tuggle Award for Excellence in Family Law	Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers	2006
Pupil	Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inn of Court	2005

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	The Porter Law Firm, LLC	2009 - Present
Associate Attorney	Cordell & Cordell	2006 - 2009

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
American Bar Association, Family Law Section	Member	N/A
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Trial Practice Committee	Member	N/A
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section	Member	N/A

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
www.theporterlawfirm.com	Divorce Mediation Saves Money Instead of Going to Trial	2014
www.theporterlawfirm.com	How to Qualify For A Flat Fee Divorce	2014
www.theporterlawfirm.com	How Do I Prepare for Mediation in My Divorce Case?	2014
www.theporterlawfirm.com	What if Your Ex Tries to Lower Child Support?	2013
www.theporterlawfirm.com	Custodial Parents May Have to Pay Child Support	2013

Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Newsletter	Can I get my marriage annulled?	2011

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Georgia State University College of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2006
Wake Forest University	BA - Bachelor of Arts	2001

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Georgia State University College of Law	Divorce Law	2014
Emory University School of Law	Divorce Law	2014

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Divorce - Fulton County	Client is awarded sole custody. She also receives buyout from Husband's businesses, alimony, child support, private schooling, and attorneys fees.

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Reviews

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5.0 stars

Posted by Chris
July 19, 2021

I am thankful I found Mr. Porter's law firm. As with all lawyers, he is very busy, but I was not in a rush. Mr. Porter helped me file an uncontested separation maintenance agreement as I was hoping my spouse would "see the light," so a divorce could be avoided. Unfortunately, eventually it was evident my spouse wanted to move on. Mr. Porter helped me refile the paperwork to finalize the proceedings. I would recommend this law firm to others. I found Mr. Porter pleasant, informative, and even after a long break between my filings, he picked up right where I left off. He is someone I would recommend especially if you are trying to sift through a sea of lawyers not knowing what to do. I consider myself fortunate to have picked him from the vast number of choices as he was perfect for my circumstances.