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also known as Kristy Barnhart
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Kristy Barnhart launched Barnhart Family Law, LLC in the Spring of 2023 after spending 10+ years at a premeire family law firm. Ms. Barnhart practices exclusively in the areas of divorce and family law. She has been selected as a Georgia Super Lawyer as a Rising Star in the field of family law for the years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Ms. Barnhart zealously represents clients throughout the Atlanta metro area in cases involving divorce, high-net worth divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, legitimation and paternity, modification and enforcement, mediations and other domestic relations matters. She also proficiently drafts pre and postnuptial agreements and uncontested divorce settlement documents.
Ms. Barnhart is known for her professionalism and client-centered practice. She is committed to developing a close working relationship with her clients and providing individualized, high-quality, and cost-efficient legal services. Her clients report feeling empowered to make informed decisions and overall satisfaction in their experience with Kristy as thier attorney.
Ms. Barnhart has extensive trial experience yet highly values the benefit of settlement. Kristy listens to her clients and approaches each case uniquely to achieve the best possible outcome.
In addition to her family law practice, Ms. Barnhart is active in several local bar associations and gives back to her community.
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14 years
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 2012
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Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Kind and Compassionate
I would highly recommend Kristin. She was my lawyer 3 years ago for a divorce. I had talked with several lawyers before coming to her. I had hired and fired another firm as well. She truly understood and was able to deal with my unique situation. She gave me options but did not push me to go in one ...
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2023
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2022
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Outstanding Young Lawyer Georgia, American Registry
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Advocates
2015
Volunteer Award, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
2023 - Present
Founding Partner, Barnhart Family Law
2019 - 2023
Partner, The Platt Law Firm
2013 - 2018
Associate Attorney, The Platt Law Firm
2023 - Present
Georgia Association for Women Lawyers FoundationSecretary
2019 - Present
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers FoundationVolunteer Attorney
2014 - Present
Georgia Association for Women LawyersFormer Board of Directors, Member
2014 - Present
Georgia Lawyers for the ArtsVolunteer Attorney
2014 - Present
Georgia State Bar Association, Family Law SectionSection Member
Member
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
Key Takeaways from Case Law Updates and Top Trends
2023
Current Child Custody, Support and Alimony Issues
2021
Top 5 Power Skills for New Family Lawyers
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