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Katherine Marie Wheat

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  • Buford, GA
  • Licensed for 7 years
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About Katherine

Katherine has assisted in the successful mediation and litigation of a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and modification of child support. She strives to make the family law process a little easier for her clients by guiding them through the various stages of litigation and helping to determine the best strategy for their individual cases.    

 

Katherine's previous legal experience includes Elder Law and working as a Residential Real Estate Attorney in the Greater Atlanta Area. She also interned with The Honorable Judge Carla McMillian in the State Court of Fayette County. 

 

While earning her Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law, Katherine received awards for her analysis of domestic violence and spousal communication issues in Georgia and for her work in Wills and Trusts. She also served as Managing Editor for the Journal of Business & Securities Law. 

 

Prior to entering the legal profession, Katherine worked as a researcher and writer for various non-fiction authors. She contributed to trade books appearing on both The New York Times Best Sellers' list and The Wall Street Journal's list of Best-Selling Books. Her ability to clearly communicate complex issues allows her to present strong legal arguments to both the courts and opposing parties. 

 

Languages spoken

English

Contact

1305 Mall of Georgia Blvd
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McGarity & Efstration, LLC

1305 Mall of Georgia Blvd
Suite 100
Buford, GA, 30519

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
GAActive Member in Good Standing 201312/21/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
5 Year Service AnniversaryMartindale-Hubbell®2018
10 Best Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2017
10 Best Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2016
Cum LaudeMichigan State University College of Law2013
Jurisprudence AwardMichigan State University College of Law2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyMcGarity & Efstration, LLC2016 - Present
AttorneyO'Kelley & Sorohan, LLC2015 - 2015
Associate AttorneyMeriwether & Tharp, LLP2013 - 2015
Legal InternEmert & Associates, LLC2012 - 2012
Legal InternFayette County Solicitor General's Office2011 - 2011
Clinician/Student AttorneyMSU First Amendment Law Clinic2011 - 2011
Legal InternState Court of Fayette County2011 - 2011
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Gwinnett County Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
Forsyth County Bar AssociationMember2014 - Present
Georgia Office of Dispute ResolutionMediator2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaAttorney Member2013 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
The Meriwether & Tharp Divorce Attorney BlogLeave Your Spouse Without Deserting Your Spouse2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Michigan State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2013
Georgia Southern UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1998

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From my initial meeting with Katherine Wheat, I realized that I was in good hands when it came to someone having my back. She demonstrated from the outset that sense of support and understanding. In this time of confusion, heartbreak and frustration, she and her counterparts at Meriwether & Tharpe, LLC were always there to provide concise and appropriate counsel. It is difficult to foresee issues that may occur down the road and to think in the short term, but Katherine's previous knowledge and experience provided me with the tools to make confident decisions for me and my children. Additionally, I appreciated her faith background... something that was/is very important to me during this process. I would highly recommend Katherine if another person unfortunately finds themselves in my shoes.

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When my ex and I went to mediation for the visitation and child support for our daughter ( we were thankfully never married ) Katherine really helped me with everything. I'm a single young mother and even though I didn't have much she still worked with me and helped me. My ex made a lot more money than I did and until he petitioned for us to go to mediation never paid for child care and only paid for wet wipes diapers and formula. He got her two times a week with an over night stay as was agreed between us both. However he wanted more time but didn't want to pay the child support. Katherine was absolutely helpful and amazing in my case. She was extremely knowledgeable and even got emotionally involved with my case since my ex and I had a bad relationship followed by a nasty break up. Most lawyers take a day to write back and she only took an hour at most to reply to my messages. When my ex and his lawyers would not cooperate after he got all the visitation he wanted ( without paying child support ) she took action. We set a motion to compel and they finally cooperated. My ex lost a day and had to pay for half my attorney fees, half of my child care and a good amount in child care. She is an amazing lawyer and I highly recommend her.

Katherine Wheat

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Katherince represented me recently in a divorce. Katherine did a truly outstanding job. She was diligent in answering emails and calls. I always felt informed, supported and I knew that I had someone fighting in my corner. I highly recommend Katherine. She has my trust and my thanks for a job well done!

Recommended for divorce

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My case was a no fault contested divorce that went to mediation and ultimately to trial for property division and alimony. Ms Wheat took a personal interest in my case and went above and beyond to help with what become a complex case with a lot of evidence and materials. She has great insight in terms of finding needles that matter in haystacks. She ultimately made the best case I can imagine to get an opposition claim for legal fees denied by the court. Ms Wheat is awesome.

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Elise Elzinga, Family Attorney on Feb 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Katherine Wheat is one of the most hardworking, dedicated, and meticulous lawyers I know. She is compassionate and caring as an individual, yet tough and determined as an attorney at law. She listens attentively to her clients needs, and vigorously advocates on their behalf. Katherine is a savvy and fierce litigator with exceptional legal research and writing experience. She is extremely knowledgeable in her areas of practice, detail oriented and always represents her clients with the utmost care and professionalism. I know Katherine as both a friend and fellow lawyer and highly recommend her as truly an exceptional and extremely accomplished attorney.

Brett Wallace, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 8, 2015
Relationship: Friend

Katherine is a compassionate and knowledgeable advocate who works diligently to ensure that her clients get the best possible representation. Katherine's practice covers some of the more difficult areas of human relationships, but she handles divorce and child custody issues with concern for her clients' well-being and the professionalism required to obtain the best possible outcomes. I endorse her without reservation.

Robert Tharp, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Katherine i a dedicated, hard working attorney. She has particularly strong research skills that she combines well with diligent effort to produce cost effective results for her clients. In addition, I find that she has a keen sense of the flow of a case and the bigger picture related to a matter that will serve her and her clients well for years to come and I am glad that she is part of our team.

Stephen Emert, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. Kathy worked for me one summer. Her research skills are impressive, and she pays attention to detail. Her clients will be happy with the representation they receive from Kathy.

Sophia Augeri

Ms. Wheat is both attentive to her clients' priorities and well-versed in her field. She cares about her clients, keeps them informed, and aggressively advocates for their best interests. I would highly recommend this excellent attorney to anyone looking for legal representation.

Patrick Meriwether, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 25, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. Kathie brings to the practice of family law a passion for helping her clients on both a legal and practical front. She will often dig through the details to organize a complicated matter into a concise summary that makes sense for the clients. She reviews the situation closely to make sure that the client is moving on the path that makes the most sense from a combination of the litigation, negotiation and financial standpoints taking into consideration the ultimate goals and concerns of the client. Using her years of professional writing to her advantage, she can write a compelling legal brief to make her point for the Court. She is an excellent advocate to have on your side when going through a divorce or similar family law matter.

Jason Karasik, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

Meticulous and a strong advocate, Katherine is precisely the kind of attorney you want on your side. Katherine's kind and understanding nature helps ease her clients' concerns, especially in the most sensitive matters.

Robin Love, Family Attorney on Jul 31, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

Katherine is smart, organized, and detail oriented. She is knowledgable and gives both legal and practical advice to her clients. I highly recommend her.

Christine Ulich, Family Attorney on May 16, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

Extremely thorough and detail-oriented, Katherine never skips a step. A great attorney to have behind your case.

Elizabeth Schneider, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 25, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

Kathie is a bright and kind attorney--she is intuitive about family law and I am confident that she is going to be one of the best attorneys in Atlanta. She is a wonderful person and I am lucky to count her as a co-worker and friend.