$ 200-250 per hour
Michael Brown is an Athens, Ga., native. He attended Cedar Shoals High School and graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in Management. A three-year letterman on the Bulldogs’ football team, Michael received numerous athletic and academic awards including the College Hall of Fame Academic Award. Michael graduated from the Georgia State University College of Law and was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1993. He went on to work with several of the best litigators and family law attorneys in Athens and around the state of Georgia. He served as president and general counsel of a top international investment management firm, where he was directly responsible for negotiating thousands of multi-million dollar financial transactions. His experience as an Athens divorce attorney and business owner makes him uniquely qualified to handle your legal problems as well as the business issues that often accompany them. Michael has more than 25 years of experience and knowledge in the areas of family law, criminal law and personal injury and has represented hundreds of clients throughout northeastern Georgia. He is also a registered domestic relations mediator. Every action he takes is intended to move his client's case to a successful, final resolution, whether it requires aggressive negotiation or aggressive litigation to obtain the desired results.
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1551 Jennings Mill Rd., Athens, GA, 30622
8 Client Reviews
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Posted by Alexa | November 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The Best Attorney!
Michael has been such a blessing throughout this whole process, and I can't say enough great things about him. I met with several other attorneys before finding Michael, but immediately knew during our initial consultation that I wanted him to represent me for my case. I came into this not knowing an...
Posted by Jason | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Michael Brown has your back
Mike Brown has helped me through two situations involving child custody and contempt. He has always handled everything in a professional manner and to my satisfaction. He has a great relationship with other attorneys and a better reputation with the judges. He will shoot you straight and go to war by...
Posted by Gary | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Great Attorney- Highly Recommended!
Mike represented me when my ex brought an action for modification of child support and expenses. Mike found holes in their case during arguments and got the whole thing dismissed. Mike is great at preparation and understanding what issues really matter. I’m very pleased and highly recommend his s...
"Mike is an excellent family law attorney. He is professional, ethical, and does a great job for his clients."
"Mr. Brown and I have worked on opposite sides and have worked together on cases. I have always enjoyed working with Mr. Brown. He is a very knowledgeable attorney. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"Mike is very aggressive for his client, while remaining professional, ethical and honest in his conduct at all times."
"I endorse Michael Brown as the finest Divorce lawyer in North East Georgia! I refer Mike all divorce case that come to me without hesitation. He not only works tirelessly for his clients, he gets the results they ask of him. His results are exceptional! I can honestly say that everyone I have referred to Mike over the years has thanked me over and over. Mike always protects the best interests of his clients. I have known Mike nearly my entire life. Mike is someone I have always looked up to, personally and professionally. It is an absolute honor to endorse Michael Stuart Brown!"
"I have known Mike Brown for years and can recommend him for your Family Law matters. He readily seeks sound communication lines with his clients and makes it a focus to get to know the details of their situation. He has the experience and skills that can be so critical in family law cases, Mike grew up in Athens and played football here he knows everyone in town...a huge asset. You owe it to yourself to call Mike if you need to consult a family law attorney."
"Excellent attorney for all domestic disputes including divorce, custody, support and modifications."
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Best Attorney-Athens Banner Herald/ Online-2013, Best Attorney-Athens Banner Herald/ Online-2013
1987
Academic All-Conference, Southeast Conference
1986
Academic, College Football Hall of Fame
1985
Academic All-Conference, Southeast Conference
1998 - Present
Owner, Stephens and Brown
1994 - 2007
President/General Counsel, Global Capital Advisors
1994 - 1995
Adjunct Professor, University Of Georgia
1995 - Present
Western Circuit Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Maternal Grandmother was awarded custody of the three grandchildren.
Father was granted sole custody of the child. Mother was allowed limited supervised visitation along with being required to pay a substaintial child support.
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
B.B.A. Management
2014
Underage Alcohol Offenses
2013
Alcohol Related Offenses
1992
English
Legal Answers
Could we get the TPO dismissed? How would we go about doing so? Does the court have to remove the TPO if we agree to dismiss it?
14 Mar 2016
Does a Separation Agreement have to be witnessed and notarized, or can it just be notarized? This is a no-contest divorce.
29 Oct 2014
If one is $13,000 in arrears in child support, are you in contempt of court and could be put in jail?
11 Sep 2014