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
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2013 | 04/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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5 Year Service Anniversary | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2018 |
10 Best Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
10 Best Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Cum Laude | Michigan State University College of Law | 2013 |
Jurisprudence Award | Michigan State University College of Law | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | McGarity & Efstration, LLC | 2016 - Present |
Attorney | O'Kelley & Sorohan, LLC | 2015 - 2015 |
Associate Attorney | Meriwether & Tharp, LLP | 2013 - 2015 |
Legal Intern | Emert & Associates, LLC | 2012 - 2012 |
Legal Intern | Fayette County Solicitor General's Office | 2011 - 2011 |
Clinician/Student Attorney | MSU First Amendment Law Clinic | 2011 - 2011 |
Legal Intern | State Court of Fayette County | 2011 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Gwinnett County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Forsyth County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution | Mediator | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Meriwether & Tharp Divorce Attorney Blog | Leave Your Spouse Without Deserting Your Spouse | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Michigan State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
Georgia Southern University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
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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.
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, Unknown Attorney on Aug 25, 2014
Relationship: Friend
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.