Sandy R. Burney is the Managing Attorney of Burney Law, LLC. Ms. Burney earned her Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law, where she was a member of the Moot Court Board, served as the Senior Editor of Law Review and Mediator in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic. Ms. Burney also received her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia State University in Policy Studies.
An Atlanta native, true litigator and advocate at heart, Ms. Burney has amassed over 20 years of diverse legal experience in public, private and corporate legal environments with emphasis on client service and representation. Ms. Burney is well versed in local government operations where she served at the pleasure of the Fulton County Attorney and represented Fulton County Government, high-level executives, management and elected officials in employment-related litigation involving Title VII discrimination including retaliation, sexual harassment, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, Section 1983 and Georgia Whistleblower Statute at administrative hearings and state and federal trial and appellate courts. She achieved favorable verdicts and numerous successful outcomes on behalf of her clients. After many years in local government practice, Ms. Burney was employed at reputable and prestigious national law firms focusing on labor and employment law and later practiced at a local boutique firm specializing in family law.
Ms. Burney currently enjoys a multi-practice firm that encompasses all of her unique knowledge and experience, including: labor and employment law; all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, legitimation, modification, contempt actions and temporary protective orders; probate matters involving wills and guardianships; Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy; landlord-tenant litigation law; contract disputes; business start-up and operational advice; and general civil litigation matters.
Ms. Burney also serves as Associate SAAG representing Department of Human Services and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in juvenile dependency, child abuse registry, adult guardianships and involuntary commitment hearings in Juvenile, Superior and Probate Courts.
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3330 Cumberland Boulevard, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, 30339
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Posted by Very Satisfied Client - Atlanta Area | March 27, 2015 | Debt Settlement
Hire Sandy Burney With Confidence!
Sandy Burney assisted me by negotiating a settlement on a very high credit card balance with a very aggressive creditor who decided to sue me. Hoping my 20-year relationship in good standing with the company would factor into the possibility of working out an arrangement, I attempted to negotiate wi...
Posted by Glendora | March 26, 2015
A Professional Lawyer
Thank you sandy for your professional approach to your job an supporting me all the way. It made all the different in the out come of the situation I found myself in. SINCERELY, GLENDORA
Posted by Angela | March 10, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Gets the job done!
Sandy is a fantastic attorney with great character, integrity and results oriented. She fights for what you deserve with loyalty and tenacity. She gets the job done and her honesty and straight forwardness lets you know right away that she means business. Sandy helped me with my divorce and the resu...
Posted by Ann | March 09, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Pleasantly Surprised
Unfortunately, attorneys tend to receive bad raps that are often times unwarranted. In the case of Attorney Burney, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that she was very helpful, professional, and on top of things from beginning to end. While handling my Chapter 13 case, there was never a time when...
Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2015 | Estate Planning
Professional, Knowledgeable and Patient
Ms. Burney handled my estate planning and I can say how pleased I am with how professional and patient she was with me. She completely educated me on how to prepare my trust and will. She was very patient with me gathering documents and was available to answer all my questions. I highly recommend con...
"I worked with Sandy on a legitimation case in Gwinnett. We were able to negotiate a custody schedule that everyone could live with. I look forward to working with her again in the future."
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United States District Court, M.D. Ga.Member
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United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Ga.Member
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Georgia Office of Dispute ResolutionRegistered Neutral
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All Georgia CourtsMember
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United States District Court, N.D. Ga.Member
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Juris Doctorate
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