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Samantha Orovitz Lennon

Samantha Orovitz Lennon

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

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

1776 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 410-S, Atlanta, GA

About Samantha

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 12 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2013

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lennon, Giovinazzo & Steele Family Law, LLC

1776 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 410-S, Atlanta, GA, 30309

Hunter, Weinstein & Somerstein, LLC

1000 Abernathy Road, Suite 1425, Atlanta, GA, 30328

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Samantha Orovitz Lennon's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

72 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend!

I highly recommend Samantha Lennon for anyone going through a divorce. They were incredibly caring and considerate of my budget throughout the entire process. Samantha provided a calm energy that helped me navigate the situation with more confidence. Samantha and Hannah were always reliable and provi...ded excellent guidance, making a difficult time much more manageable. I truly appreciate their support and professionalism.

Posted by Vanessa | June 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend Samantha

I recommend, without reservation, retaining Samantha Lennon as your lawyer. She is professional, knowledgeable, and a great ally during challenging times. She always replied quickly to me and made herself available for calls when I needed to speak with her. Working with Samantha and her team was very... easy. You can trust that you're in good, capable hands with her, which is comforting during times that you need a lawyer.

Posted by Camille | February 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Highly recommend Samantha

Samantha was incredible in working with me related to a nuptial agreement. She was thorough in her review of the legal documents, as well as explained in layman's terms the risks and benefits of different ways to structure the document. I am extremely grateful for her assistance and would highly reco...mmend for anyone looking for counsel related to pre- or post-nuptial agreements.

Posted by Ann | September 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mrs

Samantha represented me in my recent divorce and she was fabulous! After our initial consultation she had already put me at ease and had given me great, concrete legal advice as she took on my case. She was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process and helped me get the settlement outco...me I wanted, as quickly as possible. Samantha was as professional, responsive, reasonable, and honest as anyone I have worked with. I would highly recommend her!

Posted by Jennifer | May 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

So happy I hired Samantha

Samantha was such a great partner during my divorce. Going through a difficult and stressful situation, I’m so happy I found her to help navigate through the process. I felt empowered and also like I was working with a friend. She is knowledgeable, professional, very responsive, and I truly appreciat...e her compassion and honesty. I will continue to recommend her to friends and family.

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Samantha Orovitz Lennon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Savannah Steele

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Samantha is a professional and courteous counsel, while still being a dedicated and zealous advocate for her clients. She keeps children's interests in the forefront of her mind and works hard to get to amicable resolutions where possible."

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Caitlin Herndon

Child custody lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Samantha - she is a great example of professionalism. She "gets real" with clients. If you want someone to blow smoke for you, that's not Samantha and I believe is the reason for her (notably only) 2 star review."

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Stephanie Wilson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Samantha is a true legal talent, inside and outside of the courtroom. I had the pleasure of working with Samantha at a prior firm, and her intelligence and writing-style are incredible. I have also experienced her as an opposing counsel and was blown away by her articulation of arguments in a case where her client did not have the best of facts. She is poised, confident, and strong as a legal representative. I fully endorse her!"

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Ryan Schwartz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Samantha has so much passion for helping clients, whether its a divorce, child custody, or adoption. She is smart, honest, and focused on the needs of her clients. I highly recommend Samantha!"

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Kathryn Holmes

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very intelligent and approaches each case with personal attention. We were on opposite sides of a prenuptial agreement, and Samantha was very responsive and professional, making the process very efficient for both parties."

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Matthew Grossman

Family lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the best family law attorneys in Atlanta. Extremely knowledgeable and a skilled advocate for her clients."

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Evin Somerstein

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Without reservation, I wholeheartedly endorse Samantha Lennon. Samantha is an exceptionally talented attorney who has the unique ability to understand her clients' needs and help them achieve those goals while still maintaining her humanity and her emphasis on protecting families and children. Samantha has a wide range of experiences that she brings to every case, from representing embattled parents, to traversing complex financial structures, to using knowledge gained from her prior work as a Staff Attorney to a Superior Court Judge, Samantha's quick intellect and strong natural talents combine to make her a powerful advocate."

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Dara Berger

Family lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an honest and hard working attorney"

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Lauren Frisch

Family lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Samantha is extremely intelligent and passionate about her work. I strongly endorse her."

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Stephanie Nullman Eban

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Samantha is exactly the kind of lawyer you want in your corner. She's knowledgeable about the law, she genuinely cares about her clients, and she's incredibly personable. If you need a family law attorney in Georgia, you don't need to look any further. I confidently endorse her!"

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Emily Yu

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Samantha and her strong ability to handle family matters!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

High Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell®

2013

Gary Katz Pro Bono Award, Emory University School of Law

2013

Labor and Employment Section Student Scholar Award, Atlanta Bar Association

2013

Dean's Award in Employment Discrimination Lab, Emory University School of Law

2011

Dean's Award in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Emory University School of Law

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Lennon, Giovinazzo & Steele Family Law, LLC

2020 - 2023

Partner, Heredia & Lennon Family Law, LLC

2016 - 2020

Associate, Hunter Weinstein & Somerstein

2015 - 2016

Associate, Stern & Edlin Family Law, PC

2013 - 2015

Staff Attorney, Henry County Superior Court

2012 - 2012

Extern, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Supreme Court Of Georgia

Associations

2017 - Present

Black Jewish Coalition

Steering Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Georgia Associations for Women Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2018 - 2019

ACCESS - AJC

Vice Chair

2014 - 2017

ACCESS AJC

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce Arbitration

Client was awarded substantial assets from the arbitrator.

S17A1945

Certiori Denied

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Education

2013

Emory University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2010

Vanderbilt University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Fulton County High School Mock Trial Competition Guest Evaluator

Publications

2016

Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section January 2016 Caselaw Update

2016

Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section March 2016 Caselaw Update

2016

Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section May 2016 Caselaw Update

Languages

English

Activity

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