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Sheri T. Lake has practiced family law exclusively for 25 years. She began her legal career as law clerk to the Honorable Michael E. Hancock, Superior Court of DeKalb County where she gained valuable insight into the court system and its consideration of family law matters. Thereafter, Sheri worked for some of the most prestigious family law firms in the Atlanta, Georgia area before venturing out to build her own practice with her partner in 2013. Today, Sheri has a solo practice providing her with the opportunity to continue representing individuals in family law matters and to also provide services as a mediator in the same types of cases. She was recognized in 2006 & 2007 as a Super Lawyers® Georgia Rising Star, in 2013 & 2015 as a Georgia Trend Legal Elite, and in 2018 through 2025 as one of an elite group Georgia Super Lawyers®. Sheri has lectured to other members of the State Bar of Georgia and nationally on issues related to family law, custody, child support, social media discovery and admissibility, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements and financial settlements. In addition to representing parties to a family law dispute, Sheri is also frequently appointed to represent the best interests of children involved in such disputes as a Guardian ad litem.
Sheri loves to travel all over the world as often as possible, and in between trips resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and two boys.
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Chat withState: Georgia
Acquired: 1997
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State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
P.O. Box 49345, Atlanta, GA, 30359
16 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Sheri is my superhero
Frightened and disoriented from my marital separation, I needed a lawyer who would patiently guide me through the process of my divorce and get the results I wanted for my settlement. Sheri did both and was efficient, steadfast, and smart. I never doubted the course of our case because Sheri gave m...
Posted by Bruce | May 12, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Multi-level support, strategy, and advocacy
Sheri provided guidance through a contentious battle with an unreasonable spouse, but then every divorce that makes it to court would likely be described this way. She was adept at not only describing the law but gave the practical guidance and strategy that only comes with experience in a wide varie...
Posted by Zoya | February 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Made me feel confident in the positive outcome
Divorce is a difficult time for anybody. Having a professional like Sheri by my side made feel confident in a positive outcome through a prolonged divorce and a child custody battle. In addition to the solid knowledge of the family law and an extensive network of legal and other support professiona...
Posted by Kate | January 25, 2015 | Adoption
She is part of why Atlanta is a great city
To have Sheri handling my Granddaughter's adoption was such a blessing. I had such peace about the rightness of the proceedings and decisions. She was patient to explain and kept me updated. I never had a moments doubt about the outcome. She is amazing.
Posted by Natasha | January 23, 2015 | Adoption
Best family lawyer in Atlanta!
Sheri was incredible. She helped us with the adoption of my 2 daughters to my current husband. Everything couldn't have gone smoother. She was kind, reliable, prompt, concerned and professional. She is one of those rare lawyers who knows the law "like the palm of her hand". We couldn't have been in b...
"Sheri is a dedicated lawyer with the knowledge base and judgment to serve her family law clients well."
"Sheri is one of those lawyers that I am always glad to hear her name on the opposite side of a case. She is knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and a great advocate for her clients. She is well-liked by both the family bar and bench. I highly endorse her."
"I had the pleasure of working with and learning from Sheri Lake. She is a skilled attorney who finds creative ways to resolve her client's cases. She knows the law and the court system well, and is a brilliant legal strategist. You will be in good hands with Sheri (and her firm)."
"I endorse this lawyer and would recommend her without reservation. She knows the law, is very skilled, and is a person of great judgment and character."
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
"SuperLawyers®", "SuperLawyers®"
2019
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2018
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2015
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2013
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020 - Present
Owner, Sheri Lake Law LLC
2020 - Present
Georgia Registered Domestic Mediator, Lake Mediation
2013 - 2020
Partner, Smith & Lake LLC
2012 - 2013
Of Counsel, Boyd Collar Nolen & Tuggle
2011 - 2012
Of Counsel, Vanlanduyt Giles LLC
2004 - 2008
Associate, Kessler & Solomiany
2003 - 2004
Staff Attorney, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP
2000 - 2002
Associate, Lawler Green Prinz & Gleklen
1999 - 2000
Staff Attorney, Superior Court of Dekalb County
2015 - Present
Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law American Inn of CourtBarrister
2014 - Present
Lawyers Club of AtlantaMember
2011 - Present
DeKalb County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2000 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Trial court award of custody to grandfather was affirmed.
The appellate court held that the trial court had erred in reducing mother's child support on multiple grounds but upheld one possible ground and remanded the case for reconsideration.
1997
Doctor of Law (JD)
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2025
Hot Topics in Family Law
2022
Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act
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2017
The Discoverability and Admissibility of Electronic Communications and Social Media
2016
Mock Deposition of a Financial Expert
2016
Prenuptial Agreements: How to Protect Your Assets When You Marry
2015
Evidentiary Challenges in Divorce Cases
2015
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