Randall Mark Kessler

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Randall Mark Kessler

also known as Randy Kessler, Randall M. Kessler

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

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

101 Marietta Street, Suite 3500, Atlanta, GA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Randall

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

From complex divorce and custody to uncontested matters. Significant part of practice involves business owners, high assets and athletes and entertainers.

38 years

50%
Child Custody 40%

Our family law practice includes divorce, custody, support, paternity, Legitimation, Modification, Contempt, Grandparent's rights and all related fields.

38 years

40%
Family 10%

38 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 245-565 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 37 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1988

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kessler & Solomiany, LLC

101 Marietta Street, Suite 3500, Atlanta, GA, 30303

ksfamilylaw.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Randall online.

Randall Mark Kessler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Alicia | June 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hands down, the best family law attorney in the state of Georgia!

Attorney Randall Kessler is one of those rare individuals who figured out early on what he wanted to do, and from that moment focused on being the best he could be. He not only practices the law, but he practices sensitivity, professionalism and an all-inclusive kindness that radiates his firm. I h...ad the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kessler and his team as a client and have remained a friend. He is an outstanding litigator and court room representative as well a great listener and advocate which has taken him to the top of his professional ladder. His book, "Divorce: Protecting Yourself, Your Kids, and Your Future" is the quintessential, easy to read "what to expect" regarding every aspect of divorce; from beginning to end. I would advice anyone thinking of divorce to read it first. He and his team far exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend his firm for any legal matters involving you or your family! Alicia

Posted by Christian | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strategic Advantage: Protect Yourself, Your Family & Your Future

Randy has the combination of skills to be extremely effective. He is able to see clearly the best legal path to take give a specific set of facts. More importantly, he has the unique ability to communicate the facts to opposing counsel or a judge in a concise way. The rule of five is a key component ...to his thought process.

Posted by Michael | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Intelligent and experienced representation

I was a client of Randy Kessler's law firm and I found Randy and the lawyer(s) and support staff at his firm to be extremely experienced and knowledgeable in the area of family law. While I was living in Seattle, WA, I needed legal filings and support for litigation that crossed interstate lines in...to Georgia. These timely filings and strategy were important to establish rights between a parent / child. While no two child custody cases are exactly the same, I found Mr. Kessler to be caring and willing to follow several different paths to achieving a positive outcome. Don't be confused, just because you have a knowledgeable legal team does not mean you do not need to educate yourself about what you face as a parent but in the area of law and in the practice and procedures of legal filings, courtroom drama and negotiations, for me, it was best to find the most professional and experienced group.

Posted by Greg Pocock | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Randy Mark Kessler

I truly believe God sent Randy to me at a time when much of my life was in the balance. I felt totally served by this extraordinary advocate. He guided me the entire way in a way that was both collabrative and personal. At a time when I was afraid and lost Randy was my David who slew the Goliath in f...ront of us. I recommend Randy without reserve or hesitation. He is investment in his clients is total and his guidance is impeccable.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Lawyer - I Highly Recommend Mr. Kessler

I contacted Attorney Randy Kessler to get a confidential consultation regarding a significant prior divorce issue and prenuptial issue. Mr. Kessler exceeded all my expectations, particularly when compared with experiences I had with other lawyers I hired in the past. I'm not saying my prior lawyers... were bad. They were competent, smart attorneys. Mr. Kessler, however, was clearly in another class altogether. He demonstrated top professionalism and expertise in identifying and thoroughly knowing the precise legal issues and specific factual issues that went to the heart of solving my problem both the with the past and present. It was uncanny how quickly he identified, assessed, and prioritized critical issues that the other lawyers only pointed out after significant time or they missed entirely. Mr. Kessler also demonstrated very human qualities of empathy and genuine respect for me and my situation/problems. Other lawyers in the past either lectured me, didn't actually "listen", or didn't timely respond to my questions or phone calls. Mr. Kessler was very responsive and get back to me quickly in each communication. Further, Mr. Kessler was genuine. Sincere. Smart, and very likable. I am lucky to have been referred to a lawyer who earned his role as a local and national leader in the divorce lawyer and family law community. I am still working with Mr. Kessler. I am extremely appreciative he is my attorney and advocate.

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Randall Mark Kessler's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Randall
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Homer Jordan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Randall has a great reputation in the field."

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Musa Ghanayem

Family lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Randy is the man, a gem in our profession. I highly endorse this attorney and would gladly have him represent me or any of my family if needed."

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Randy Alexander

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paula Kirby

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Other

"I am very pleased to endorse Randy Kessler. I am an Arizona family law attorney who has referred clients to Randy and knows his work ethic and work product. He is one of the finest family law attorneys I know, and a joy to know."

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Joseph Habachy

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Randy Kessler. He is quite simply the best family attorney in Atlanta. He is caring and genuinely concerned for the welfare of his clients. He is a talented litigator and advocate and will, without a doubt, exceed your expectations in every way."

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Ellaretha Coleman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daliah Saper

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Randy Kessler has achieved nationwide fame for his expert handling of high profile divorce cases. He has a wealth of experience and is an excellent resource for matters involving family law."

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Jessica Long

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of having Mr. Kessler as my family law professor in law school and cannot say enough good things about him. Mr. Kessler is highly knowledgeable and highly regarded in the family law arena. I look up to Mr. Kessler as a mentor and would recommend his services for any complex domestic case."

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Douglas Kepanis

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Kessler is the go to attorney for Family Law in Georgia. As opposing counsel on a matter, he was courteous and respectful, a consummate professional. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Kessler."

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James Frederick

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have never met Randy personally, but have become familiar with him through legal social media circles. He has a wonderful perspective and is focused on helping people. Being a lawyer is not just about knowing the law. Most lawyers know the law. It is what you DO with that knowledge that matters. You can raise people up or bring them down. Randy is one of the lawyers who tries to raise people up. It is a wonderful quality and I commend him for it. James Frederick"

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Richard Gould-Saltman

Family lawyer | Dec 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I know Randy both from his exemplary leadership work in the ABA and from a number of matters he have worked on together. He's he's an excellent lawyer, and a nice guy, too!"

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Christian Lassen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly experienced lawyer."

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Douglas Hassinger

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael Stoner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several cases to this attorney and his firm. He is professional, knowledgeable and a great person as well as a capable and successful divorce attorney."

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Emily Bair

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Randy is a strong experienced advocate, and effective negtiator. It is a pleasure to be his adversary in a complex divorce case. Regardless of the level of angst between the parties, Randy is friendly, straightforward and respectful of his fellow lawyers."

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James Long

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Randy is one of the top domestic relations lawyers in Atlanta. He is extremely knowedgeable aand professional as are his staff and the other lawyers in his firm. He also manages to be both an effective advocate and a very nice guy while practicing in a very contentious area of the law."

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Jay Lazega

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael LaScala

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Randy is, quite simply, the very best family lawyer that I know. He is as charming as he is brilliant. I have sent him countless clients and every single one has thanked me for directing them to Randy's firm. He is someone that I have great respect for both inside and out of the courts. He is an amazing lawyer and a wonderful person."

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Katherine Kinser

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an exceptional attoney with terrific trial skills."

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Paula Kirby

Family lawyer

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Joseph Habachy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daliah Saper

Entertainment lawyer

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Douglas Kepanis

Family lawyer

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Emily Bair

Family lawyer

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James Long

Workers compensation lawyer

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Richard Kopelman

General practice lawyer

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Gregg Herman

Family lawyer

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James Preston

Family lawyer

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Mitchell Karpf

Family lawyer

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Raymond Giudice

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2011

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2009

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2003

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend

2003

Top Lawyers on the Rise, Daily Report

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Founder of the firm, KS Family Law

1900 - Present

Founding Partner, Kessler & Solomiany, LLC

2001 - 2011

Professor of Family Law, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Associations

1997 - Present

Charles Weltner Family Law Inn of Court

Master

Lawyers Club of Atlanta

Member

2011 - 2012

State Bar of Georgia

Chair, Family Law Section

2011 - 2012

American Bar Association

Chair, Family Law Section

1996 - 1997

Atlanta Bar Association

Chair, Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Gowins v. Gary

Successful-reversed as requested

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Education

1988

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Brandeis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Spoken at over 150 Judge and Lawyer seminars Family Law

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Lectured at over 150 judge and lawyer seminars Family

Publications

2011

Georgia Library of Family Law Forms Georgia Library of Family Law Forms

2006

2004

American Journal of Law and Medicine "Representing "High Profile Clients" in Family Law Cases",

Languages

English

Spanish

Hebrew

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