also known as Kristy
Kristy has been practicing law in Georgia for over two decades. She graduated from Emory University School of Law. In the legal realm, Kristy has extensive family law and fiduciary litigation experience as well as conflict resolution, education law, estate planning, estate and trust management, asset protection and disability law experience. She also continually engages in careful case management, program development, process development and implementation, and team development. Client communication is a high priority for Kristy.
Along with her law degree and certifications, Kristy holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She is also a Certified Mediator/Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialist and a Certified Teacher in the State of Georgia. Kristy has served her community as an attorney, mediator, counselor, educator and Guardian ad Litem. She continuously draws upon her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and her teaching experiences in her practice of law and service to others. Kristy takes great pride in being accessible and a fierce advocate for her clients.
Throughout her career Kristy has litigated contested matters and handled conflict resolution involving issues such as contested custody, child support modifications, father’s rights (to include all areas of divorce litigation, domestic violence, legitimation, parenting plans and paternity) property rights, elder abuse, guardianships/conservatorships, estate disputes/estate management, trust management, fiduciary/probate law issues and litigation, Title IX matters, due process in the educational setting, special education issues and litigation, and contempt and modification actions. She's also been an active member of a legislative task force. It is a passion of Kristy's to participate as a speaker in various seminars, trainings and community forums. Outreach and education are important focuses for her.
In the personal realm Kristy enjoys being the mother of two young adults, the wife of an awesome husband, working on the farm, and being an involved community member. Kristy also relishes spending time with her horses and pets, and enjoying her family and friends.
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Acquired: 2001
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900 Circle 75 Pkwy SE Ste 800, Atlanta, GA, 30339
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2014
AVLF Pro-Bono Hero Award, Atlanta Bar Association
2009
AVLF Celebrating Service Family Law Award, Atlanta Bar Association
Certified Investigator and Training Specialist
Mediator and ADR Moderator
Advisory Counsil
Attorney Volunteer
Alumni Mentor
Volunteer
Trial Advocacy Mentor
Seminar Presenter
2000 - 2002
Georgia Legislators and Emory University School of LawLegistative Author and Advocate
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
MS - Master of Science
1989
BS - Bachelor of Science
2002
Family Violence
2001
Family Violence
2000
Family Violence
English