Gary Morton Alembik

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Gary Morton Alembik

also known as Alembik and Alembik

5.0
41 reviews
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Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 37 years

Mediation Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

4200 Northside Parkway NW, Building 10, Atlanta, GA

About Gary

Biography

Gary Alembik is knowledgeable, experienced and ethical.

Gary Alembik is an experienced mediator who is adept at handling complex family law matters.

Gary Alembik believes that your children's welfare should be your paramount concern.

Gary Alembik believes that your children's welfare should be your paramount concern.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Mediation 55%

36 years

55%
Divorce and Separation 20%

36 years

20%
Family 20%

36 years

20%
Child Custody 5%

36 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 37 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1988

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Alembik and Alembik

4200 Northside Parkway NW, Building 10, Atlanta, GA, 30327

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Gary Morton Alembik's Reviews

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Posted by JS | April 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Thoughtful and Thankful

I am so very thankful to have met Gary and appreciative of the approach that he uses to navigate very difficult discussions. Gary Alembik has a mastery of Family Law from his time as a judge and utilizes this to help all sides drive to a resolution. He is thoughtful about his recommendations and dili...gent in his preperation. He makes you feel like you are his only client and when he is engaged you have his full attention. He is well respected by his peers and I think that benefits clients when he represents them. Thank-you for helping me through such a challenging time. I highly recommend Gary Alembik and appreciate him as a incredible lawyer but even a better human being.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Divorce /Custody

Gary is awesome! He know family law and very straight forward. He explains everything so that you understand your case. What’s most important he listens and get to know his client. He is very well organized dependable and honest. Overall I was very pleased with my divorce and custody. Thank God for G...ary Alembik

Posted by Jenn | December 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Competent. Smart. Reassuring. Call him!

I chose Gary to handle my divorce; the opposing lawyer represented the Petitioner, Gary represented me as the Respondent. I hired Gary because he impressed me as being unusually knowledgeable about the process details--not just the big picture--and more important, he is calm. As a former family court... judge and now an mediator and family law attorney, I was confident he'd already experienced whatever my case would bring. I was right as he knew what to watch out for and recognized immediately what was missing from the opposing lawyer's documents. Between July and September, and prior to hiring Gary, I'd reviewed four different iterations of opposing counsel's error-filled documents. Given the dozens of repeated grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, not to mention content errors referencing property not owned, proposed visitation schedules for 2014, and directions for filing 2016 tax returns (even though it was 2018!), I was very worried about what legal issues opposing counsel had wrong as well. Gary thoroughly reviewed the 5th version of drafts and immediately noticed opposing counsel's failure to draft the required Child Support Addendum; the incorrect format for the Settlement Agreement, multiple unnecessary details in the Parenting Plan; and the Plaintiff's improperly completed Child Support Worksheets. Gary patientily explained each step of the process so I'd know what to expect and sadly had to similarly "instruct", or perhaps remind, opposing counsel as well. Gary caught a critical error in the opposing counsel's Request for Judgement on Pleadings that contradicted all the documents already filed and would've delayed the ruling. Gary's experience and intellect was exactly what I needed to safeguard myself from the opposing counsel's continuous inattention to detail and seemingly willingness to file false documents as demonstrated by his failure to correct errors from version to version. This was an uncontested divorce (no court time) so while I cannot speak to Gary's courtroom abilities, I'm certain based on the time and thoroughness he did provide, he would have delivered exactly what was needed during a hearing. I've already asked Gary if I may refer him if asked and am very grateful to the person who referred me to him!

Posted by Fern | February 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highest Reccomendation

Gary Alembik assisted me last fall with a complex divorce. From our first meeting to the final signature of the documents, he was prompt, strategic, thoughtful, helpful and kind. His prices were fair for the level of service provided. Would highly recommend his firm for any divorce or other family ma...tter.

Posted by Nicole | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Attorney

If you are looking for an attorney that knows the law, smart,fair and will take your case serious then Gary Alembik is the attorney for you. Gary is very efficient, dedicated,hard working and honest. He will take on your case, represent you and do all that he can to try and get you the results you a...re hoping for. Gary will work on your case from sun up to sun down so please don't be surprised when you receive an email at 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning that's just him and how deligeint he is on your case. Gary is a great guy to work with he listens to you and take everything you say into consideration for the benefit of your case, there is never a call made to him that he ignores or brushes off if you leave him a message Gary himself will call you back he is always just a phone call away. I was very very please with Gary Alembik and his professinalism and would hire him again if need be however with his excellent law skills and knowledge of family law my case turned out just the way I was hoping for. I couldn't thank Gary enough for the hard work effort and dedication he put into my case to get the results I was hoping for. I would highly recommend Gary any day and so far I have to a friend who is currently working with him and is pretty pleased as well. This is one attorney I can assure you you won't go wrong with. So if you want a dedicated, honest, hard working seeks justice and knowledgeable attorney all in one then Gary Alembik is the attorney for you.

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Gary Morton Alembik's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ellen Cordle

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Gary has superb legal expertise and knowledge. He is honest and fair as a judge. His colleagues have tremendous respect for him. As an opposing counsel, I respected his fierce representation even though he was on the other side. I will never come to court unprepared when Gary Alembik is involved. He is inspirational to attorneys."

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Elena Quinde

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Anthony Zezima

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have noticed his answers to questions posted on this site. His comments clearly show his knowledge of family law matters as well as his genuine concern for those seeking advice on AVVO."

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Robert Tharp

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Alembik on several matters over the years. As you would expect, based upon his experience, he is an outstanding attorney that understands both the legal and personal nature of the cases he handles. What sets him apart from other attorneys, from my perspective, is his true love and passion for the law. I don't think there has ever been a time that I saw him that he did not enlighten me regarding a new case that came out or a new twist being made on an old argument. He truely loves his profession in a way that is refreshing to see. I strongly endorse his work without any reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Gold Champion, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

"More Than a Meal" volunteer award, Open Hand

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, Alembik & Alembik

2007 - 2016

Judge, Fulton County Superior Court

Associations

2014 - Present

Stonewall Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Geraghty v Geraghty 259 GA 525

The waiver langusge set forth in the parties' Settlement Agreement was found to be enforceable.

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Education

2015

Justice Center of Atlanta

General Civil Mediation Certification

2008

Henning Mediation

Arbitration Certification

1988

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Nuts and Bolts of Family Law

A View from the Bench

2006

What Family Court Judges Want you to Know: Ethics, Trial Practice and Domestic Violence in Georgia.

"What are Judges Likely to Scruitinize in a Settlement Agreement and Parenting Plan

Publications

2006

National Business Institute Seminar "What are Judges Likely to Scruitinize in a Settlement Agreement and Parenting Plan Before Incorporating an Agreement or Parenting Plan into a Final Judgment and Decree?"

Languages

English

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