Kristen Elizabeth Files
also known as Kristen Joyce Files
About Kristen
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Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 15 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Files Hayle LLC
977 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Suite B2, Atlanta, GA, 30306
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Kristen Elizabeth Files's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
15 Client Reviews
Kristen Elizabeth Files's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kristen is an incredible attorney! She cares about her clients and fights zealously for them in court! She is also a superb litigator who gets results!"
"Kristen is a dynamic and skilled attorney who treats her cases, clients, and colleagues with professionalism and integrity. I have had the pleasure of working as opposing counsel to Kristen in a custody matter, and would be delighted to work with her again in the future."
"Kristen is a tenacious litigator who truly cares about her clients and their families. She takes time to communicate with her clients and is a formidable opponent in the courtroom."
"Kristin is a stellar lawyer and professional. I have known her for many years and I am always impressed with her skills and legal competence. She is compassionate and hardworking. She treats clients with respect and dignity and she stares down every challenge until she attains the best possible result for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Partner, Files Hayle LLC
2023 - 2024
Professor, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
2022 - 2024
Partner, The Files Firm
2020 - 2022
Partner, Smith & Files LLC
2017 - 2020
Attorney, Smith & Lake LLC
2016 - 2017
Attorney, Waggoner Hastings LLC
2013 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor
2010 - 2013
Equal Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Department Of Hud
Associations
2018 - Present
DeKalb Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Board Member
2018 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers DivisionCo-chair of YLD Family Law Division
2018 - Present
American Inns of CourtWeltner Inn of Court
2017 - Present
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceWomen's Leadership Group
2010 - Present
Georgia State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
Georgia Association of Black Women AttorneysCo-chair of Young Lawyer's Division
Education
2010
Law
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Case Law Update
2018
Case Law Update
Languages
English