Mr. Souther will work with you to get you the best defense possible. He is very knowledgeable and knew the steps we should take before going to court. I would recommend Mr. Souther to everyone.
Mr. Souther worked passionately and tirelessly to find an appropriate resolution to my case. He answered my phone calls and emails promptly. Mr. Souther made certain I was informed of and prepared for the progression of my case and always made me feel as though my well-being (and my family's) was of utmost importance to him.
The 2014 and 2016 recipient of the Dalton Daily Citizen Newspaper Reader's Choice Award for the Best Attorney in Northwest Georgia.
Mr. Souther honed his legal skills as an Assistant District Attorney, trying highly complex and high profile cases for the State of Georgia. Mr. Souther successfully prosecuted misdemeanor Public Drunkenness cases to Felony Attempted Murder and Drug Trafficking cases and everything in-between. Mr. Souther now uses that inside knowledge and experience to defend clients charged by the State vigorously and aggressively. Highly experienced and highly knowledgeable, you deserve to be represented by someone who knows what steps the State will use to prosecute you.
Mr. Souther uses the vast amount of courtroom experience gained from years as an Assistant District Attorney as a Domestic/Family Law litigator in the northwest Georgia area. Working with prominent Domestic/Family Law attorney J. Raymond "Randy" Bates Jr, Mr. Souther has successfully litigated Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Legitimation and various other Domestic/Family Law cases for his clients. Mr. Souther utilizes a highly personalized approach for each case to achieve the specific goals for each client. No matter what your specific needs and goals are, Mr. Souther will work tirelessly to help you achieve them.
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A great attorney who cares!
Mr. Souther will work with you to get you the best defense possible. He is very knowledgeable and knew the steps we should take before going to court. I would recommend Mr. Souther to everyone.
Posted by Cynthia | November 4, 2015
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Virtue in practice
Mr. Souther worked passionately and tirelessly to find an appropriate resolution to my case. He answered my phone calls and emails promptly. Mr. Souther made certain I was informed of and prepared for the progression of my case and always made me feel as though my well-being (and my family's) was of utmost importance to him.
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Property equitably divided between the parties, Mother received primary physical custody, child support and fathers visitation severely limited and required to be supervised.
Legitimation/Custody action brought by father.
Legitmation granted. Father awarded sole legal and physical custody of his child, mother ordered to pay child support to father.
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Conasauga Bar Association
2010 - Present
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English
Honors and Awards
Reader's Choice "Best Attorney in Northwest Georgia"
Daily Citizen Newspaper
2016
Reader's Choice "Best Attorney in Northwest Georgia"
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 10
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"Coupled with a vast knowledge of both criminal and civil law, I can personally attest to Mr. Souther's ability to properly and professionally handle any legal task thrown his way."