also known as Michael J. Schlifka
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Acquired: 1994
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State: New York
Acquired: 1979
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1545 Peachtree Street, Ste. 300, Atlanta, GA, 30309
3340 Peachtree Road, NE, #1800, Atlanta, GA, 30326
One West Court Square, Ste. 750, Decatur, GA, 30030
Five Concourse Park, Ste. 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30328
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Posted by Kai | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I’m Kai... This Review is about Michael Schlifka and Lisa Jackson, both who ended up being heaven sent angels in my life! Michael and Lisa are two of the most supportive, heart felt, hard working, determined, people I’ve ever met.. Im blessed Michael was my divorce attorney, and that Lisa was the par...
Posted by Martha | April 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Michael was kind and compassionate about my terrible situation. My divorce was very unpleasant. He worked with me (and my ex-husband) to get to a very specific parenting plan and next 8 or 9 years plan. We agreed to co-parent 50/50 and maintain the "homestead" 50/50 until the last child graduates ...
Posted by Katherine | April 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Michael represented me (defendant) in child support modification case. I was and continue to be impressed by his knowledge, willingness to teach me about child custody and support laws, and his compassion to fight for the well being of my children. The high quality of service I received extended beyo...
Posted by Cindi | January 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I couldn't have gotten better representation than with Michael Schlifka! My divorce process lasted for a little over a year and Michael was there every step of the way; vehemently representing me, guiding me and keeping me calm. In the end, things worked in my favor and I received everything I want...
Posted by Nadia | January 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I hired Michael for my divorce case. He was very helpful and walked me through the process. He is a great lawyer and cares about his clients . I highly recommend him.
"I have worked closely with Michael on dozens of family law cases, and I highly recommend him. His attention to detail is impressive, but he also helps his clients see the big picture and plan the best strategy. He focuses on resolving problems and treats his clients like family."
"Michael is an extremely professional, dedicated and effective lawyer. He is a patient and understanding advocate, who does his best to effectively represent his client and obtain the desired outcome for them. Michael's experience allows him to see issues that other, less experienced attorneys might ignore. I highly recommend him in the areas of Divorce and Family Law."
"I have had the pleasure to work with Michael this year and he is a seasoned advocate with a vast level of knowledge and experience. He is very thoughtful and compassionate. Yet, a zealous advocate who always fights for the best outcome for his clients."
"Michael is a preeminent attorney. His attention to detail is unmatched, and he is the model of professionalism. Having worked with him closely, I know that he tirelessly works to achieve the best results for his clients. It my pleasure to endorse this attorney."
"Michael has been a welcomed addition to the team. He has wisdom beyond his 35 + years of experience. He approaches every case with the same level of zeal balanced by compassion. He has the experience and legal knowledge to handle any case, big or small. He has the energy and strategic thinking to jump into the middle of a mess to figure out what to do to help the client. He will then properly advise the client on whether to settle or pursue a trial, all the while cognizant of their emotional state and how they may process his advice. When he came on board, he helped my case load by instantly taking over several cases. He was able to process the cases and come up with a winning game plan for the clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"It has been a pleasure to get to know Michael since he joined our firm. He has over thirty years of divorce experience. He communicates with his clients in a manner that helps them to understand the divorce process. He maintains a balanced approach to litigation, perfectly blending a level headed approach to amicably problem solving their matters through negotiation when possible and defending their rights and interest in court when necessary. It is my pleasure to endorse this attorney."
"I had the honor of learning from Michael. With over 30 years of experience, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Michael is understanding, professional and extremely hard working. Your case is certainly in good hands with Michael in your corner."
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General practice lawyer
Family lawyer
Uncontested divorce lawyer
Family lawyer
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
20 year anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Professional Who's Who Award, Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
2015 - Present
Senior Attorney, Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
1995 - 2015
Attorney, Michael J. Schlifka, Esq.
1989 - 1993
Senior Associate Attorney, Feldman, Kramer & Roberts
1987 - 1989
Partner, Egan, Netusil & Schlifka
1979 - 1985
Attorney, Robert W. Farrell
1995 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law SectionMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1981 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkMember
1979 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Supreme Court of New YorkMember
1979 - Present
Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial DepartmentMember
1979 - Present
Court of Appeals for New YorkMember
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Filing for Divorce in Fulton County Family Division
2017
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