Ann Grier

Ann Grier

also known as R. Ann Grier

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 41 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements

303 Peachtree St NE, Ste 2800, Atlanta, GA

About Ann

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Trusts, wills, health care proxies, advance directives, probate avoidance, business succession planning.

40%
Probate 25%

Estate administration, will probate, conservatorships, guardianships.

25%
Litigation 20%

Estate litigation, will caveats, mediation, trial.

20%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

Employment agreement review, pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, lease review.

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 41 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1984

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Stites & Harbison PLLC

303 Peachtree St NE, Ste 2800, Atlanta, GA, 30308

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Ann Grier's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ajahna Wilson | July 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Ann was great!!

Ann is extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable. She gave excellent advice and was straight to the point. Highly recommend.

Posted by Sally | December 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Above and Beyond!

I can not thank Ann enough for all her hard work and patience! The only regret I have is not hiring Ann from the start! She really has been such a delight and a relief for me, more than you could know. Ann went beyond her professionalism and experience, she honestly cared and wanted to help me get o...ut of this huge mess. Ann went beyond just practicing Law to applying her heart in your work.This is why I will forever recommend her!

Ann Grier

Replied last December 15, 2021

Thank you, Sally. It was a real pleasure to get to know you and so glad we got you all sorted out. The courts do not always make it easy, but your situation it was particularly challenging due to no fault of yours. Look forward to working with you in the future!

Posted by Pam | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Highly Recommend!

Ann was enthusiastically recommended by another attorney to assist me with a business partnership dispute. Upon first meeting, I immediately found Ann to be professional, intelligent, and warmly personable. She was tremendously conscientious in comprehensively reviewing and understanding a complex... set of agreements, as well as the multifaceted nature of the business structure, and in concisely addressing the matters at hand in their legal context. She adeptly comprehended and counseled me on the broad and specific implications relative to the dispute, and my possible legal options. Ann was also very open to my input and addressed my questions and concerns patiently, and was very accessible and flexible with her time throughout the process. Ann was a faithful and energetic advocate and representative of my interest, and she was consistently patient, responsive and proactive in effecting an expedited resolution. I would certainly work with Ann again and would recommend her highly.

Ann Grier

Replied last March 05, 2018

Pam, I thoroughly enjoyed working with you, and hope you will call me any time you have a legal question. Thanks so much for the positive review! -Ann

Posted by Charlotte | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Makes an awkward discussion easy

Ann did an amazing job making the will process simple and straightforward. Her turn around time was quick which is unheard of these days! No one wants to think about dying, but Ann makes the process painless.

Ann Grier

Replied last March 05, 2018

Thanks, Charlotte! You were a pleasure to work with, and I appreciate your kind words.

Posted by Mavis | November 30, 2017 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Positive Experience

I hired Ann to negotiate a new LLC agreement with my former business partner, and her help was invaluable. She was professional, responsive, and easy to work with.

Ann Grier

Replied last November 30, 2017

Thank you, Mavis. I hope your business is going well. -Ann

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Estate planning lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is experienced, well-qualified and does exemplary work for all of her clients. When I refer a client to her, I have the utmost confidence they will receive excellent representation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

1990

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Of Counsel, Stites & Harbison

2020 - Present

Of Counsel, Owen Gleaton Egan Jones & Sweeney, LLP

2011 - 2019

Owner, Law Offices of R. Ann Grier LLC

2007 - 2011

Of Counsel, Shapiro Fussell Wedge & Martin, LLP

2006 - 2007

Senior Civil Attorney, The Bernstein Firm, P.C.

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Complex Litigation Contract Attorney

2005 - 2005

Project Manager, Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP

2004 - 2005

Attorney, Complex Litigation Contract Attorney

2003 - 2004

Contract In-House Counsel, EarthLink, Inc.

1991 - 2001

Partner, Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins, LLP

1984 - 1991

Associate, Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

Angels Among Us Pet Rescue

Foster

2013 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2013 - 2014

Cross-Cultural Ministries

Teacher of English as Second Language

2010 - 2010

Committee on Ministry - Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

Chair

2009 - 2010

Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Coordinating Council

Member

2008 - 2009

Committee on Ministry - Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

Vice Chair

2004 - 2010

Committee on Ministry - Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

Member

2004 - 2009

Georgia Cancer Foundation

Board of Directors

2003 - 2004

Georgia Cancer Foundation

Board of Directors of Bosom Buddies of Georgia, Inc.

1986 - 2018

Church of the New Covenant Presbyterian Church

Elder, chair of personnel committee and transition team

Education

1984

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Basics of Estate Planning

Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney for Finances and for Health Care

Languages

Spanish

English

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