We understand what is important to you - your children, your peace of mind, your financial security.We understand what is important to you - your children, your peace of mind, your financial security.
Rachel has been practicing family law for 26 years. She was a founding partner of Elovitz O'Nan, LLC and a few years later, a founding partner of Elovitz Edwards O'Nan & Buerlein, LLC. In the Fall of 2021, Rachel returned to solo practice.
Rachel's legal practice includes divorce, legitimation, paternity, contempt, modifications of custody, third party custody, equitable caregiver, and grandparent visitation actions.
Rachel serves as a child advocate, guardian ad litem, mediator, and arbitrator. She is trained and certified in civil, domestic relations, domestic violence, dependency (formerly "deprivation") and delinquency ("juvenile") mediation.
Rachel has handled domestic relations cases in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Hall, Pickens, and Lumpkin County, Georgia.
Rachel is married and lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia.
Languages spoken
English
Rachel A. Elovitz, Esq. PC
Office Located in Buckhead
Atlanta, GA, 30342
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 04/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Rated Family Law Attorney, Atlanta, Ga | Super Lawyers | 2022 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Atlanta, GA | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Atlanta, GA | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
AV Preeminent Peer Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
“10 Best Law Firms” for Client Satisfaction | AIOFLA | 2020 |
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Atlanta, GA | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
AV Preeminent Peer Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Who's Who in the World | Marquis Publications | 2019 |
Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Award 2019 | Lawyer Monthly Magazine | 2019 |
AIOFLA "10 Best" | The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA) | 2018 |
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Atlanta, GA | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
2018 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award | Marquis Who's Who | 2018 |
Top Attorneys in Georgia | American Registry, LLC | 2018 |
Outstanding Public Service - The Pro Bono Project | State Bar of Georgia | 2007 |
Pro Bono Honor Roll | State Bar of Georgia | 2005 |
Pro Bono Honor Roll | State Bar of Georgia | 2004 |
Pro Bono Honor Roll | State Bar of Georgia | 2003 |
Dean's Award for Overall Achievement | John Marshall Law School, Academic Dean, David B. Meltz | 1995 |
Westlaw Publisher's Award for Academic Excellence, 1995 | Westlaw | 1995 |
Magna Cum Laude | John Marshall Law School | 1995 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founding Partner | Elovitz Edwards O'Nan & Buerlein, LLC | 2018 - 2021 |
Founding Partner | Elovitz O'Nan, LLC | 2014 - 2018 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution | Member | 2010 - Present |
Georgia Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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DivorceMag.com | Finding Fault in No-Fault Divorce | 2022 |
FamilyLawyerMagazine.com | Be Wary of “Saviors”: The Guardian ad Litem in Contested Custody Cases | 2021 |
Atlanta Jewish Times | Letter to the Editor/Opinion (Rosh Hashana Poem/Prayer) | 2020 |
Jewish Women of Words | We Stand Before You | 2020 |
Georgia Bar Journal | The Perils of Guardian Ad Litem Appointments | 2020 |
DivorceMag.com | How to Lift the Divorce Fog During the Holidays | 2019 |
FamilyLawyerMagazine.com | False Allegations of Child Abuse in Custody Litigation (Part 1) | 2019 |
FamilyLawyerMagazine.com | False Allegations of Child Abuse in Custody Litigation (Part 2) | 2019 |
Law.com | Partners Launch New Family Law Firm Based on 'Big Picture' Approach | 2019 |
AVVO Legal Guides | The Ugly Truth about Foster Care | 2011 |
Be Neutral - A Publication of the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution | Power: Mediation's Most Consequential Tool & Most Disquieting Pitfall | 2011 |
The DeKalb Bar Association News | Jurisprudential Diaries: The Bill of Rights | 2010 |
A Nation Divided: The Role Lawyers Should Play In Its Healing: The DeKalb Bar Association News | A Nation Divided: The Role Lawyers Should Play In Its Healing | 2010 |
The DeKalb Bar Association News | A New Juvenile Code: The Purpose and Status of Senate Bill 292: A Statewide Coalition Garners Bipartisan Support | 2010 |
The DeKalb Bar Association News | Ask the Barrister: Stepparent Adoptions and Parental Consent | 2010 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | Ask the Barrister: When is a Strip Search Legal in High School | 2009 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | Ask the Barrister: Is Civility Incompatible with Advocacy | 2009 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | What Tort Reform Means to Georgians | 2009 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | Ask the Barrister: How on Earth Does One Prove A Hypothetical | 2009 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | Life, Property, and Quasi-Liberty | 2009 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | International Travel and Parental Consent | 2009 |
DeKalb Bar News | When the Court Delays, What Are The Defendant's Rights | 2009 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | A More Urbane Style: A Plea for Plainly Written Pleadings | 2008 |
The Georgia Bar Journal | Are We Witnessing The Erosion Of Georgia’s Separate Property Distinction | 2007 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Reaching New Pro Bono Heights and Climbing to Greatness | 2007 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | Emotions Soar Over Georgia’s New Child Support Support Guidelines | 2006 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | DeKalb Declares War on Truancy | 2006 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | Children Are Denied the Same Legal Protection Adults | 2005 |
DeKalb Bar Association News | A Miscarriage of Juvenile Justice: The Implications of Trying Adolescent Offenders in Superior Court | 2005 |
The Atlanta Lawyer (An Atlanta Bar Association Publication) | Chief Justice Leah Sears: A Profile of Georgia’s First Lady | 2005 |
The Family Lawyer (A Publication of the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association) | Do Your Homework Before Seeking To Remove or Discredit An Expert | 2005 |
The Family Lawyer (A Publication of the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association) | Another Kind of Child Abuse | 2002 |
The Family Lawyer (A Publication of the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association) | When Civil Turns Criminal | 2002 |
The Family Lawyer (A Publication of the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association) | When Therapy Should Be Considered: An Interview with Dr. Elizabeth King | 2002 |
The Family Lawyer (A Publication of the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association) | Beyond the Call | 2001 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Justice Center of Atlanta and Atlanta Divorce Mediators | Deprivation Mediation Training / Certification | 2010 |
Justice Center of Atlanta and Atlanta Divorce Mediators | Delinquency Mediation Training / Certification | 2010 |
Justice Center of Atlanta and Atlanta Divorce Mediators | Divorce and Family Mediation for Professionals | 2010 |
Justice Center of Atlanta and Atlanta Divorce Mediators | Domestic Violence Mediation Training | 2010 |
Justice Center of Atlanta | Basic Skills (Civil) Mediation Training | 2009 |
Collaborative Law Institute of Georgia | Collaborative Law Training | 2008 |
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation | One Child-One Lawyer, Attorney Ad Litem Training | 2005 |
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation | Guardian Ad Litem Training | 2001 |
John Marshall Law School | Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude | 1995 |
The University of Texas at Austin, | Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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28th Annual Tropical Seminar | Social Media Evidentiary Issues | 2018 |
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Lynn Goldman, Child custody Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rachel is a dedicated attorney and a true advocate for her clients. She is extremely thorough and detailed. I was so fortunate to have her on my team of mediators at the Fulton Juvenile Court. Not only is she an amazing attorney, but she is an insightful and competent mediator. She truly cares about her clients and their families. If you are looking for an attorney that cares not just about your case, but is dedicated to your needs, I would recommend Rachel without hesitation.
David Yomtov, Child custody Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Rachel Elovitz has a passion for advocacy and a good head on her shoulders. I know this from working an interstate custody case with her, we had the same client. She offered consistently excellent advice and I would refer anyone with a Georgia family law case to Rachel in a heartbeat.
Gillian O'Nan, Family Attorney on Feb 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the great pleasure of working with Rachel both as an opposing counsel in a complex custody case and as a brain trust in other cases. Lawyers like Rachel are, unfortunately, few and far between. While advocating zealously and tirelessly for her clients, Rachel maintains the utmost integrity, professionalism, and ethical norms. There are very few lawyers to whom I would entrust the representation of my family members, friends, or myself, and Rachel is on the top of that short list.
Lee Thompson, Family Attorney on Sep 29, 2013
Relationship: Other
Although I do not know Ms. Elovitz personally, I have had the opportunity to see her answers on this site before and one in particular today from people seeking legal help. Her answers are always to the point and contain needed information, something not always seen on Avvo by attorneys. Her answers are no doubt helpful to those seeking legal assistance here. Based on her devotion of time and effort, I have no hesitation endorsing Ms. Elovitz as an attorney.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Sep 26, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Edward Beckham, Family Attorney on Sep 26, 2013
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An attention for detail; a committed advocate.
Patricia Shewmaker, Unknown Attorney on Aug 3, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is passionate and relentlessly dedicated to her clients and the practice of law.
Kedra Gotel, Family Attorney on Aug 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Her articles are informative and very well written!
David Sarif, Family Attorney on May 29, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ashley Digiulio Osbelt, Family Attorney on Dec 9, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Elovitz is smart, thoughtful, and effective.
Danny Naggiar, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 31, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the pleasure of working on a recent matter with Rachel Elovitz and I can say without a doubt that she is one of the most professional and hard working attorneys I have met in my career. Now that we are no longer on opposing sides, I would not hesitate to contact Rachel to discuss strategies in my cases. She brings unique insight and has more compassion than a majority of attorneys in practice. Without exaggeration I can say that if more attorneys were like Rachel the public would view lawyers differently. She is a credit to her clients and the profession as a whole.
Tamar Faulhaber, Family Attorney on Aug 22, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Rachel for a number of years, and she has always shown an incredible amount of passion, concern, ethics and intelligence in how she treats her clients and presents their cases in court. What a fabulous advocate for parents and children! She represents the legal profession well.
Paola Stange, Family Attorney on May 24, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Laura Anderson, Family Attorney on May 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rachel is always up to date on the latest family law issues and trends. She is a great attorney and dedicated to her clients. I endorse this lawyers.
Michael Sheppard, Child custody Attorney on Apr 16, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Rachel and I were recently involved in a difficult domestic case. I found her to be personable, professional and certainly a very good advocate for her client. If given the opportunity to refer someone to her for legal help in the family law area, I would not hesitate to do so. I highly endorse Rachel.
Tori White, Family Attorney on Mar 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rachel Elovitz has established herself as a go-to expert in domestic litigation & family law. Her rare blend of interpersonal and analytical skills are invaluable to her clients and the attorneys who seek her consul. Her insight, gained through experience, gives her a sense of calm that creates focus on the goals of a case rather than the emotion that so often distracts us. I’ve found Rachel to be a great mentor and I’m grateful to have been enriched by our discussions.
John Gunn, Family Attorney on Feb 27, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Rachel is the consumate professional. Very dedicated to her work and highly skilled. She has provided me with insight and experience based upon her many years in the profession. She truly has a great depth of both expertise and understanding and I'm proud to have had the opportunity to have worked with her.
Joseph Ostrowski, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 5, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Elovitz as a valuable member of our profession and of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile.
Steven Shewmaker, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 5, 2011
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Rachel is a top-notch attorney. Rachel is diligent, wise and creative. Most importantly, Rachel legitimately cares about her clients and always strives to acheive the best results for them. I give Rachel my strongest possible endorsement: I would hire her or have her represent members of my family. She is the best.
Brian Craig, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 21, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rachel is an excellent domestic relations attorney. Her service as a guardian ad litem has made her the perfect blend of compassionate and aggressive. I highly endorse Rachel as an attorney and guardian.