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Nicol Joy Hanyard
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Biography
Hanyard Law Office was established in 1995. Ms. Hanyard is a solo practitioner with a focus on personal injury and family law matters. Ms. Hanyard graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 1995. Over the years, Attorney Hanyard has successfully handled numerous family law matters and injury claims, seeking to recover the maximum compensation and most favorable outcome for her clients.
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Ms. Hanyard relocated to Georgia where she attended Spelman College and graduated with honors in 1991. She then attended law school at Georgia State University and graduated law school in 1995.
Ms. Hanyard was admitted to the Georgia State Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in 1995.
Professional Affiliations:
American Bar Association
Member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia
Member of the Tort and Insurance Section of the State Bar of Georgia
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in Georgia for 31 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
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Hanyard Law Office
53 Perimeter Center East, Suite 250, Dunwoody, GA, 30346
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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...
Posted by Christopher | November 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Christopher W.
100% Recommend Nicol Hanyard and her team. Nicol Hanyard is an exceptional attorney with tons of experience and takes great care for each case she handles. Nicol gives each case the appropriate amount of attention and has tremendous knowledge and insight into personal injury law. Her whole team is wo...
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Name change
Thanks to Nicol Hanyard for representing me with my maiden name change. My divorce was filled but my name was not changed on my divorce paperwork and I was very eagered on returning back to my maiden name and working with Nicol it was done very quickly. If I ever need a lawyer in the future I wil...
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Attorney Hanyard
This was a long process but with her knowledge, I got me the best results with my divorce. She assisted with forms and other legal documents. during mediation she showed her knowledge and professionalism.
Posted by Toya | January 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
empathic and efficient
Ms. Hanyard handled my divorce. She made the process as short and streamlined as possible. She was empathic and understanding. She was always timely with meetings and paperwork.
Nicol Joy Hanyard's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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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Experience
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 BarMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Automobile Collision
Settlement reached of $250,000.00
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my Arrears amount be the same as my court order amount?
22 Jun 2018
Q&A
Is it worth modifying my Child Support order?
13 Feb 2017
Q&A
Will I be disqualified from alimony because of such a short marriage?
09 Jan 2016