Brook Atkinson Davidson

Brook Atkinson Davidson

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 20 years

Probate Lawyer at Gainesville, GA
Practice Areas: Probate, Guardianship, Trusts

200 Main Street, Suite 600, Post Office Box 3280, Gainesville, GA

About Brook

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 45%

I represent clients in all stages of probate. I assist clients with uncontested probate matters, intestate administration of estates as well as contested matters.

45%
Guardianship 35%

I am very passionate about my guardianship and conservatorship cases. In my experience no one needs the protection of the law more than minor children and incapacitated adults.

35%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Contingency

20%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 20 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2005

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Stewart, Melvin & Frost, LLP

200 Main Street, Suite 600, Post Office Box 3280, Gainesville, GA, 30503

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Brook Atkinson Davidson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2012

Great Attorney!

Brook recently helped my family with a Estate Planning and my husband and I couldn't be happier with the service we received from Brook Davidson. Her knowledge by far exceeded our expectations.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2009

Attorney Review

Brook was very knowledgeable and extremely professional. I would highly recommend her for your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2009

Straight-forward and to the point, Ms Davidson is above board all the way.

I came to Brook immediately after my Father passed away for help with his trust. She was very kind and listened intently to me. After several months, I have gotten a 'handle' on what is going on with the trust. Brook has always returned my calls and emails which has been very important - keeping m...e informed of what she has been doing and what I might expect. I recommend her services to anyone who needs an ethical attorney that will 'go the extra mile' and won't charge 10 different prices for it.

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Brook Atkinson Davidson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Bryant

Probate lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Brook on several probate matters. I've known her to be honest, hard-working and easy to get along with. Brook doesn't "play games" and I trust what she says, even when though we sometimes disagree. Great lawyer and a pleasure to work with or against."

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Hillary Cranford

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brook is a phenomenal attorney, and I highly endorse her work. She is fair, honest, trustworthy, and dedicated to her clients and cases."

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Robert Hughes

Probate lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She was a worthy adversary. She fought hard and brilliantly for her client and the result was reflective of her efforts."

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Bonnie Rich

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Smith

Probate lawyer

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Louise Gracey

Estate planning lawyer

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Robert Hughes

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Who's Who in America, Marquis

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Stewart, Melvin & Frost, LLP

2013 - 2015

Deputy Director/Hearing Officer/Chief Clerk, Gwinnett County Probate Court

2005 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Andrew, Merritt, Reilly & Smith, LLP

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, Andrew, Merritt, Reilly & Smith, LLP

Associations

2005 - Present

Estate Planning Section of the Gwinnett County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Fiduciary Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: Estate of Holtzclaw

Attorney's Fees Granted on Remand

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Education

2005

Georgia State University

Juris Doctor

2002

Brenau University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Georgia ICLE Guardianship Seminar

Compromising Claims of Minors and Adults

2009

ICLE Guardianship Seminar

Guardianship

2009

Georgia Guardians and Conservators of Minors Video

Guardians and Conservators of Minors

2008

ICLE Guardianship Seminar

Guardianship

Activity

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