Oscar David Gertsch is an attorney in Athens, Georgia practicing primarily in the areas of divorce, family law, and estate planning. He is a 2001 graduate of Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a Commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army in the Army’s Quartermaster Corps.
Oscar’s military career includes two overseas assignments to Iraq with the 101St Airborne Division, Air Assault. Oscar obtained the rank of Captain and his military awards include the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Army Parachutist Badge, and the Army Air Assault Badge.
After his second deployment, Oscar left the Army and enrolled in law school at the Florida State University College of Law, graduating in 2010. Oscar gained experience working at Nexsen Pruet, LLC in Greenville, SC; Cobb Law Group in Thomasville, GA; the Florida Department of Community Affairs and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Tallahassee, FL.
Oscar established his law practice in Athens, Georgia where his wife teaches Music Theory at the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music. His practice is located to serve clients in Clarke, Oconee, Jackson, Barrow, Walton, Morgan, Putnam, Greene, Oglethorpe, Madison, Hart, Franklin, and Hall counties in Northern Georgia.
Oscar is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (Family Law and Young Lawyers Division Sections) and the Western Circuit Bar Association.
Oscar and his wife, Emily, make their home in Athens with their two children, Charlotte and Owen.
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1551 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 1800B, Watkinsville, GA, 30677
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Posted by boaz | January 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Levelheaded ,realistic and dealt with everything in timely manner. I had friends go throw 2 Attorney on a Divorce the first one jerking hem around. No bull Oscar is realistic and very hard working .
Posted by Josh | September 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Oscar is a phenomenal family law attorney. He represented my in a case in which numerous errors by opposing counsel were found to be incorrect or unfounded. Oscar works diligently and most importantly, communicates effectively and in a timely manner. I hired an attorney, but walked away with a friend...
Posted by Scott | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Gertsch Family Law has proven to us to be professional, organized, dedicated, understanding and compassionate. Oscars knowledge of the family laws is extent and thorough. Oscar will take the time to investigate all aspects of your case and offer many options for a resolve. He is dedicated, prompt and...
Posted by TJ | May 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I’m am great full I choose Gertsch Family Law. Being a Dad fighting for custody of my son was not easy. Oscar made this easy and helped so much. Out of all the attorneys I had, I have returned back to Oscar time and time again. There’s no need to look around to find a good attorney. Gertsch Family La...
Posted by Chris | December 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney
If you're looking for a law firm that combines professionalism, excellent communication, financial accountability, and a deep genuine care for their clients - look no further. Oscar Gertsch and Mollie Ritchie embody every one of these values, and I would recommend them instantly to anyone looking to...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gertsch is an excellent attorney and works hard for his clients in both estate planning and domestic matters. I highly recommend Mr. Gertsch."
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2004
Meritorious Service Medal, US Army
2004
Iraq Campaign Medal, US Army
2003
Bronze Star, US Army
2003
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, US Army
2015 - Present
Owner, Gertsch Family Law
2015 - Present
Western Circuit Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Western Judicial Circuit Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Georgia Office of Dispute ResolutionCertified Mediator
2014 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2009 - 2010
American Inns of CourtStudent Member
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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