Blake Dexter Halberg

Blake Dexter Halberg

4.1
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family, Child Support

5180 Roswell Road, South Building, Suite 201, Atlanta, GA

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Retainer

Always


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  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 39 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1986

Active Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998

Location

The Halberg Law Firm

5180 Roswell Road, South Building, Suite 201, Atlanta, GA, 30342

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Blake Dexter Halberg's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chrishandra | July 29, 2022 | Divorce & Separation

Mr. Halberg is my hero

I was being bullied by a lawyer who handled my divorce. He gave up on my case when my money ran out and I lost everything that was important to me (my children). He didn't want a payment plan, just money or nothing. Fast forward three years and I start receiving emails stating i still owe $3000. I ke...pt asking for them to send me an invoice of my bill or something proving that I owed more money. I was harassed by these emails for months and they weighed heavily on me. I reached out on the next door app to get advice from any of my neighbors who had been through a similar situation. Mr. Halberg contacted me and gave me his contact info. After giving him all the details, he handled the situation in a very professional and cordial manner and I haven't heard from the bully lawyer since. Mr. Halberg charged me absolutely nothing to help me out and i am eternally grateful. He is a really good man and a really good human.

Posted by Michael | April 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

avoid this attorney at all costs

I recommend that everyone avoid this attorney at all costs as I believe his performance to be terrible. I initially hired Blake Halberg in 09/16 to modify my divorce decree with the primary goal of downward modification or elimination of alimony and several other modifications such as a more amicabl...e split in transportation of my son between me and my ex-wife. During our initial consultation and Blake Halberg’s review of my divorce decree I was assured this would be no problem and very easy to accomplish my stated goals. Upon filing the appropriate paperwork with the court and communicating with opposing counsel I was advised by Blake Halberg in 04/17 that the “lump sum” type of alimony awarded to my ex-wife is non-modifiable under Georgia law. This key fact was never communicated to me at any time by Blake Halberg and I now I have absolutely nothing to show for the $6,000.00 paid to attorney Blake Halberg for his services in addition to $2200.00 more I have been billed but am refusing to pay. Upon learning of his failure to achieve my stated goals I immediately terminated attorney Blake Halberg and have retained a different attorney to hopefully clean up this mess but as of this writing my case remains unresolved.

Blake Halberg

Replied last October 03, 2017

Unfortunately, this client claimed to have evidence that would support his claim. When I asked him to provide the emails that he claimed to have they were non existent. When I met with him to discuss this matter in my office he brought his fiancé whom spoke for him and constantly interrupted me when I attempted to explain his situation. Had he provided me with the evidence he claimed to possess his case would have been resolved in his favor.

Posted by Michael | April 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

avoid this so called attorney at all costs

I recommend that everyone avoid this attorney at all costs as I believe his performance to be terrible. I initially hired Blake Halberg in 09/16 to modify my divorce decree with the primary goal of downward modification or elimination of alimony and several other modifications such as a more amicable... split in transportation of my son between me and my ex-wife. During our initial consultation and Blake Halberg's review of my divorce decree I was assured this would be no problem and very easy to accomplish my stated goals. Upon filing the appropriate paperwork with the court and communicating with opposing counsel I was advised by Blake Halberg in 04/17 that the "lump sum" type of alimony awarded to my ex-wife is non-modifiable under Georgia law. This key fact was never communicated to me at any time by Blake Halberg and I now I have absolutely nothing to show for the $6,000.00 paid to attorney Blake Halberg for his services in addition to $2200.00 more I have been billed but am refusing to pay. Upon learning of his failure to achieve my stated goals I immediately terminated attorney Blake Halberg and have retained a different attorney which has only just now been resolved in April of 2018.

Posted by Joe | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Child Custody Awarded to Father

Blake is an extremely competent Family Law attorney. My son was not receiving the treatments and therapies that are necessary for an Autism diagnosis. When we pulled the school records he had missed 50% of the school year where he had an IEP. This was concerning and could have negative repercussions... on my sons life. I changed my divorce petition to primary physical custody and we won! Now my son is receiving the recommended classes and therapies and the difference is like night and day. I will be forever grateful for the work Blake did for us.

Posted by Darryl B. Cohen | March 27, 2015 | Family

Excellent Lawyer

Blake is an excellent attorney who goes the extra mile to help and represent his clients. I highly recommend Blake is you have an issue or issues in the Family Law area.

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Raegan King

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Blake served as the Guardian Ad Litem in a particularly challenging case where I was representing one set of parents. Blake was always responsive, thoughtful, creative, and professional during the process. I highly recommend him."

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Lawrence Cooper

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Blake is an experienced, capable, pragmatic, professional lawyer and his clients are very well served with his services. He truly cares about his clients. He resolves his cases efficiently."

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Randie Siegel

Child custody lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Blake for many years, and have seen the effort he puts into each case. We have actually worked on cases together as co-counsel, and I was always impressed and happy with his work and results."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Bruce Steinfeld

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Blake is an excellent family lawyer! He's extremely knowledgable about the law, truly cares about his clients, and has great people skills. Although he's quite capable in the courtroom, Blake is "settlement friendly" and regularly pursues cost-effective, non-adversarial ways to resolve family law matters. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.

Review Panel Reprimand issued in GA, 1998

updated on 02/07/2010

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case, the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

1999

Honoree, Cystic Fibrosis Association

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, The Halberg Law Firm

2002 - 2008

Partner, DeVille & Halberg

1992 - 2002

Attorney, The Halberg Law Firm

1991 - 1992

Partner, Deville, Halberg & Weiss, P.A.

1988 - 1991

Partner, DeVille, McNatt & Halberg

Associations

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

2005 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kelly v Kelly

Father was awarded custody

Hardaway Brown v Brown

Court ruled in our favor, jailing defendant with a sizeable purge amount

Brooks v Brooks

After a four day trial I won custody for my client of his three children.

Hollingworth v Hollingworth

Got custody of children for my client

Paisley v Paisley

My client received custody of his two children

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Education

1985

Woodrow Wilson College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Georgia State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

11th Annual Spring Conference Parent Coordination

Publications

2011

The Family Law Review Parenting Coordindation

2010

Georgia Family Law Newsletter Parent Coordination a view from the bench, the bar and the therapist

Languages

English

Activity

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