PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY
“I strive to handle every case with the most effective combination of zealous advocacy, pragmatism, and cost-efficiency that I can deliver. In no other practice area do clients ‘live their case’ each day the way that they do in family law matters. Every person who walks in my door deserves not only a focused litigation strategy, but patience, attention and respect.”
BIO
Sarah provides her clients with a framework of straightforward strategic advice that is grounded in realistic expectations without sacrificing the uncompromising quality of its results – whether such results are rendered in the courtroom, or written at the mediator’s table. She believes that law is an ever-evolving practice, and, toward that end, has established a niche of keeping her fellow practitioners aware of the most cutting-edge Georgia case law. She is a regular presenter at statewide family law conferences and seminars.
Prior to forming Hoelting & McCormack LLC, Sarah spent more than ten years at the family law firm of Kessler & Solomiany LLP, where she became its first female partner.
HONORS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* B.A., University of Virginia (1997); Phi Beta Kappa
* J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2001); Member, North Carolina Law Review; Order of the Coif, UNC School of Law
* Georgia Super Lawyer (2014);
* Georgia Rising Star (2006-2007; 2010-2013);
* Co-Author / 2012 Georgia Family Law Institute co-presenter: “Case Law Update 2012;”
* Author, “Mulling Over Miller: The Impact of a Finding of Personal Goodwill on the Scope of the Marital Estate and on a Potential Alimony Award When One Spouse Owns a Professional Practice in a Georgia Divorce” (2011 Family Law Review Article);
* Speaker / PowerPoint Presenter, “Mid-Life Divorce: Unique Challenges for Baby Boomers and Beyond – Strategies for Marital Estate Division, Spousal Support and Retirement Distribution” (Strafford Publications, 2011);
* Author/ 2010 Georgia Family Law Institute co-presenter – “Restaurant Nous Non Plus: A Tasting Menu of the Latest Family Law Cases.”
* Co-Author, “Representing ‘High Profile Clients’ in Family Law Cases (American Journal of Family Law, 2004);
* Author, “Controversy Aroused: North Carolina Mandates Insurance Coverage of Contraceptives in the Wake of Viagra” — 79 N.C. L. Rev. (2001-2002).
Sarah met Rebecca, her law partner, and Cristy, their paralegal, at the downtown Atlanta law firm of Long Aldridge & Norman LLP (now McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP) where they engaged in both family law and regular civil practice. Sarah grew up in the metropolitan Atlanta area. She shares her household with her husband, Kevin, Director of Editorial Production for Turner Sports / NBA Digital, their sweet son, Dylan, and their indomitable daughter, Lark.
ABOUT HOELTING & MCCORMACK
Our firm philosophy is simple: Treat clients as they wish to be treated. What does that mean to you? Calls are timely returned. Bills are meaningful. Strategy is shared.
We both had the talent to meet at the same large-scale Atlanta law firm and the intuition to know that we could best serve our clients in a different context: a specialized family law firm of our own design. From this concept arose the Hoelting & McCormack partnership.
When we are hired as your counsel, we know that you are placing your family and your family’s future in our hands as part of a singular gesture of trust and confidence. We seek to earn and re-earn that trust and confidence with each day, each filing, each mediation, and each court appearance.
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Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | December 5, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
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...
Posted by Atlanta | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Tracy | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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...
"I endorse Sarah MacCormack for her superior knowledge of family law, work ethic, and overall integrity."
"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."
"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."
"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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Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2005
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2011 - 2012
DeKalb County Bar Association, Family Law SectionBoard Member
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Annual Family Law Case Update
2010
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