Sarah Mccormack

Sarah Mccormack

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1 Baltimore Place NW, Suite 180, Atlanta, GA

About Sarah

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 24 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2001

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hoelting & McCormack, LLC

1 Baltimore Place NW, Suite 180, Atlanta, GA, 30308

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Sarah Mccormack's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Smart, Wonderful, Aggressive, Compassionate

I have known Sarah for a long time. She is a wonderful and very talented Family Law Attorney. Sarah is extraordinarily smart. When dealing with opposing counsel she aggressive but also diplomatic. When handling her clients, she is very compassionate and understanding. Sarah is a true fighter ...and only wants the best for her clients.

Posted by anonymous | December 5, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Restored my Faith

I went through an absolutely awful divorce in 2021. Unfortunately, I did not know and did not hire Sarah at the time. I was completely abused, ripped off by my own lawyers, endured provable perjury by the other side, agreed to a "mediator" that retired as a (completely one sided) judge before he go...t recalled by angry dads (no kidding), and wound up with a worse deal than I ever imagined. Given my experience with family lawyers, I had completely lost faith in the legal profession. Jaded, cynical, and convinced that no one in the system had anything in their mind other than trading on human misery and exploiting the respective parties for their personal gain. Then I met Sarah. I was at the time considering a modification and consulted with her, She was incredibly smart, personable, empathetic, witty... And smart as a whip. Rather than signing me up, she proactively advised me on my best options. She told me the likely costs up front, the merits of my case, and the other side's likely strategy. Her knowledge is encyclopedic, and her understanding of my case and my needs both intuitive thorough, and supportive. I elected to wait, based on her honest advice on the prospective costs of litigation.. She didn't get the fees (YET!), but she helped me selflessly in my time of need. Instead of money in her pocket, she HELPED me, even giving me helpful tips in the interim to mitigate my situation. I will doubtless use her when I am ready. And I can assure you that the other side will be amply overmatched.

Posted by Atlanta | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best family attorney - strategic, smart, efficient

I used sarah in 2017 for an amendment to my original divorce settlement. She was recommended by a friend who had used her for a contentious divorce. I did not want to use my original family attorney and I was specifically looking for a strong negotiator. Our first meeting (paid consultation in ...2016) was extremely informative. My original settlement was poorly written and I wanted Sarah’s help in amending it. Sarah laid out a game plan and was very forthright about my options. She’s strategic, wise, and excellent communicator. She gives attorneys a good reputation too as she was very honest with her billing. I only wish I had retained her for my original settlement as I believe I would have spent half the time litigating and would have had an air tight order. My experience with Sarah was she’s a non nonsense, get the job done phenomenal negotiator who has the empathy to deal with sensitive, complex family issues and knowledge to litigate and resolve custody disputes. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Tracy | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful

Sarah handled my child support and custody modification for me. She was very upfront and no nonsense and I appreciated that. Sarah kept me informed, explained things with great patience and kept my best interests in everything she did. I enjoyed working with her, as much as you can when you're going ...through this, and I know I can count on her if I ever need help with anything in the future. She's the best!

Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hands Down, the Absolute Best

Sarah was my attorney for an unforeseen divorce case in Fulton County - perhaps one of the best decisions I've ever made. From day one, and on short notice, Sarah guided me through the process, explaining the procedural issues and time frames, the legal and jurisdictional requirements, the parties in...volved and how they may affect the ultimate outcome, and my role in the process. She was also very transparent about fees and how I would be billed. Any time she and I needed to speak via phone, Sarah was extremely considerate of my time (and money) and made sure to answer questions in the most succinct way possible while providing me with just enough information to feel comfortable about key decisions. Sarah had an amiable relationship with our family law judge in Fulton County, which made me feel even more at ease with the divorce process. Always professional and poised, when Sarah did need to push opposing counsel to adhere to the rules of the court system, it was done in a firm yet polished way. From the first correspondence between our attorneys, it was clear that Sarah was leaps and bounds ahead of opposing counsel in education, skill, and relationships. The bottom line is that Sarah provides top-notch legal counsel for an hourly rate which is half that of some other firms in Atlanta. If anyone ever needs any legal counsel related to divorce or family law, I will recommend Sarah McCormack without hesitation.

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Sarah Mccormack's Lawyer Endorsements

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Homer Jordan

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She's a well respected and trustworthy attorney in the field."

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Deborah Ebel

Family lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse Sarah MacCormack for her superior knowledge of family law, work ethic, and overall integrity."

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Catherine Knight

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is one of the best in the business: highly professional, hard working, responsive, and trustworthy. She is a worthy "adversary" and a good person."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Melissa Hawkins

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thad Woody

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah adds a sophisticated approach to the complex practice of family law. Sarah also has a great reputation for managing the demanding and emotional needs of her clients."

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Jordan Hendrick

Unknown lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah advocates for her clients professionally, reasonably, and effectively, while always keeping her focus on the big picture. Highly recommended."

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Melissa Hawkins

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers

2005

Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers

Associations

2011 - 2012

DeKalb County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Board Member

Education

N/A

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Annual Georgia Family Law Seminar

Annual Family Law Case Update

Publications

2011

Power Point Presentation for Strattford Publications Webinar Mid-Life Divorce: Unique Challenges for Baby Boomers and Beyond – Strategies for Marital Estate Division, Spousal Support and Retirement Distribution

Languages

French

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