Robert Goff is an Attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and practices family law. Robert has focused on client satisfaction in domestic litigation since his entry to the Georgia Bar in 2015. Since moving to Athens in 2012, Robert has rooted down in the Classic City. He has litigated divorce, custody, and related matters throughout the Athens-Clarke County metro area (Clarke, Oconee, Madison, and Oglethorpe), as well as Barrow, Jackson, and Walton Counties.
Robert earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2015. Robert interned with the Honorable David Sweat in the Superior Court of Athens-Clarke County during law school, where he observed many domestic hearings under a judge focused on improving the lives of people in the community. Beginning in 2013, Robert began working at Durden & Mills, a civil litigation firm focused on family law. After graduation, Robert transitioned into an attorney position at Durden & Mills, in which he helped hundreds of clients solve their problems in domestic matters, probate matters, and estate planning.
Prior to law school, Robert graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in Secondary Education. As a member of the Master Teacher Corps of TeachNola, a highly selective cohort of teachers committed to raising student achievement in New Orleans' highest need schools, he taught 8th grade English at a rural Title I school consolidated from several separate schools destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
Outside of court, Robert enjoys playing golf and attending concerts. He is an automobile enthusiast and a fan of the Braves, Hawks, and Crimson Tide.
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320 E Clayton St, Suite 404, Athens, GA, 30601
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Posted by Amy | February 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law
Very Thorough and Diligent
Robert helped me recently get back the money I invested into a bad car purchase. The dealership sold a car that knowingly had major issues. I only drove the car two days before it had blown one if not two head gaskets. He listened and looked through all the documents carefully and after presenting t...
Posted by Dan | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Estate Planning
We engaged Mr. Goff's services to establish a Will, Power of Attorney, and Healthcare directive. He was excellent. He explained all of the documents patiently and clearly. He offered and explained the options as well. When these documents need to be updated we will contact him in the future as we...
Posted by Kelly | April 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law
A remarkable advocate
Robert Goff handled everything detail of my lemon law car debacle with professionalism and expertise. He kept me well informed and was proactive and precise in getting my case settled in a way that exceeded my expectations. I was pleased with his services from start to finish and wish all representa...
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
An honest, caring, and supportive attorney
Mr. Goff was very thorough, supportive, and kind when handling my divorce. I will not hesitate to call on him if needed in the future and will absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking an honest and reliable attorney.
Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Diligent, Consistent and insightful.
Mr. Goff assisted me in divorce proceedings. I got to the initial consultation and stated the circumstances and was advised accordingly. He had some suggestions and discussed the possibilities and implication while taking into account my wishes. After deciding what path to take, he was very diligent ...
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2023 - Present
Attorney, Meriwether & Tharp, LLP
2015 - 2023
Attorney, Durden & Mills
2013 - 2015
Law Clerk, Durden & Mills
2015 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
MA - Masters
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English