Nicol Joy Hanyard

Nicol Joy Hanyard

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Dunwoody, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

53 Perimeter Center East, Suite 250, Dunwoody, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 31 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1995

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hanyard Law Office

53 Perimeter Center East, Suite 250, Dunwoody, GA, 30346

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Nicol Joy Hanyard's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Car Accidents

Posted by Christina | December 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Great Representation--Twice!

I am very satisfied with the representation that I received from Hanyard Law, twice! Nicol is very detail-oriented and was able to settle my recent car accident in a way that was fair--just as she did back in 2007 as well. Nicol's communication was clear in explaining the steps that was needed to pr...ocess this case along the way. This is a great law firm, with professionalism and results--highly recommended!

Posted by Wanda | January 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Hanyard Law Office

Attorney Nicol Hanyard and staff did an excellent job handling my auto accident case. She came to me highly recommended and I must say Nicol and her team were thorough, patient, supportive and kept me informed about by case. Ms Nicol is very professional and pleasant. She did an excellent job negotia...ting my case! I highly recommend Hanyard Law Firm to family and friends for the excellent service they provide. Thanks again Ms Nicol for a win win!!

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Attorney Nicol Hanyard-Miles

Attorney Nicol Hanyard-Miles is an excellent attorney. She is very confident, concerned and very resourceful. She represented me in an automobile accident and I was very please with the outcome. She’s very knowledgeable and always keeps in contact with her clients and provide an updated status of the...ir case. She seems to always take pride in her work.

Posted by James | September 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Hanyard Law

Attorney Nicol Hayard and her staff did an excellent job for me after I was involved in a car accident. She also has an outstanding staff. She kept me informed and stayed in contact with me. Alex, her assistant was very pleasant and professional.He was in constant contact with me.He's really sha...rp and a really fine person. He really helped keep things on track.They kept me informed and they kept the case moving forward. Ryan her other assistant also was in contact w me. She too is very pleasant and proffessional.They are a fine group of people. Attorney Hanyard fought hard for me. She did a great job of negotiating and my case was resolved favorably.

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Nicol Joy Hanyard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kasey Libby

Family lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicol is an excellent family law lawyer. I've known her for several years and am glad to refer my clients to her for any issues they face with divorce, child custody, alimony or other family issues. She always is professional and conscientious of her client's needs and their means. I'd recommend Nicol to any person who needs help with their domestic relations case."

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Ryan Reavis

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicol is a great lawyer and equally impressive human being. Her faith and love for her clients undergird her practice. She is trustworthy and just and a blessing to the Georgia bar."

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Susan Cremer

Family lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Guichard St. Surin

Unknown lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Kasey Libby

Estate planning lawyer

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Susan Cremer

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Preeminent 4.9 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

1998

Cert. of Appreciation/ Prof. Practice Area Group Chairperson, Gate City Bar Association

Work Experience

1995 - Present

President, Hanyard Law Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Gate City Bar

Member

1995 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Automobile Collision

Settlement reached of $250,000.00

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Education

1994

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Spelman College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Single Parent Academy

Child Support and other Family law matters

2012

Brown Mackie College Student Forum

The value of Paralegals in Family Law

Languages

English

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