Julie A. Franklin

Business Attorney at Savannah, GA

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The Best & Brightest

Recovered money after fraudulent online purchase

I purchased an expensive item online (>$10,000) but never received the item. I filed a dispute which the credit card company "investigated" but somehow decided that there was no fraud and sided with the merchant, even though I argued with them half a dozen times. The merchant is based in Georgia and I'm in Florida. So I called Julie to help me find a way to recover my money. Julie reviewed the information I sent her and then, based on her advice, I called back my CC company - once they realized I had spoken with an attorney and was asking the right questions they re-opened the dispute. Three days later my money was refunded... case closed.

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Practice areas

Business

35%

General Counsel matters including representing stem to stern legal needs for companies as well as new business related document drafting, formation.
Lawsuits and disputes

25%

Including negotiation and all types of civil litigation.
Probate

15%

Drafting of wills, trusts, and handling of estate administration, generally.
Criminal defense

10%

Speeding violations, first offense DUI representation and general on a case by case basis.
Debt settlement

10%

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy matters, as well as debt settlement outside of bankruptcy including client issues associated with student loans, on behalf of themselves or another.
Divorce and separation

5%

GAL appointments, representation of plaintiffs and defendants relative to divorce, separation, legitimation and custody matters.

Licensed for 11 years

State SC

Status Authorized to practice law

Acquired 2021

Updated 05/20/2021

State GA

Status Active Member in Good Standing

Acquired 2017

Updated 02/03/2023

State NY

Status Currently Registered

Acquired 2012

Updated 11/28/2022

State MA

Status Active

Acquired 2011

Updated 03/17/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Savannah, GA, 31401

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Posted by Raymond | January 25, 2023

The Best & Brightest

I have used Attorney Franklin for a difficult Ch13 and a 7. Big Brother try to pull a fast one and placed a lien on property after amounts were discharged. This could have been a disaster because I only found out when selling my home. Attorney quickly reached out and settled the matter perfectly.

Posted by Howard | December 27, 2022

Recovered money after fraudulent online purchase

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Posted by Dustin | December 22, 2022

Excellent attorney

Julie was knowledgeable, intelligent, and very easy to communicate with. Emails and texts were always answered in a timely fashion. I am certainly in a better position legally after meeting and dealing with Julie. I trust her and will not hesitate to retain her services in the future. Thank you Julie!!

Posted by Timothy | November 29, 2022

Estate Planning/Will Execution

Attorney Franklin is a gracious and thoughtful attorney; and extremely knowledgeable. She handled my will and estate planning, walking me through each step with clarity and thoroughness. She is an attorney who genuinely cares about her clients, and practices law for all the right reasons.

Posted by Bill | April 25, 2022

Review for Ms. Julie A. Franklin

We contracted with Ms. Franklin to secure debt reductions for our son, who was in a terrible traffic accident in Savannah, Georgia in August of 2021. He was in the hospital for close to three months plus more months of recuperation due to internal injuries and an amputated foot. Ms. Franklin did an outstanding job in negotiating with creditors to achieve acceptable debt reductions; and we were able to pay off the remaining balances by working with Ms. Franklin, who handled all negotiations and contact with the creditors. We highly recommend Ms. Franklin for legal services regarding issues with creditors.

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Posted by John H. | March 31, 2022

Wills and Estate Planning

Worked with Ms. Franklin on our Wills. In addition to producing the documents, the greatest value was in the conversations that we had in selecting people to handle our affairs and things to consider while alive verses leaving it up to the estate to manage. She also prepares a comprehensive set of documents that exceeded expectations.

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Posted by Vida | January 19, 2022

Professional and Efficient

I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Julie Franklin on two different occasions. First she assisted me personally with a legal matter involving a probate matter I was involved in the state of New York. Her superior knowledge and experience was very instrumental in helping me accomplish what needed to be done with that particular case. Secondly and most recently she helped my mother prepare her estate planning documents to my mother's very specific instructions. Both my mother and myself were very pleased with Attorney Franklin's professional and efficient legal skills. I highly recommend Attorney Julie Franklin for any legal matters that you might have. I feel very confident that she will get the job done.

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Posted by Bob | January 11, 2022

Business Start Up

I hired Julie to help me start a new business with a very tight timeframe. Julie quickly sorted out everything for me, connected me with a great accountant and small business network and set up all of my corporate documents and contracts, exceeding my expectations. I highly recommend Julie and would recommend her to anyone with business legal needs.

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Posted by James | July 18, 2021

Divorce/ child custody

I came back home from a deployment to my house a wreck and my kids were in a horrible situation. Julie is the easiest person in the world to talk to, she was always available to answer all my questions and come up with quick and effective solutions. My divorce was a complicated one due to the fact that we have two kids and own property. Before I found Julie everyone told me that due to me being a male it would be extremely difficult to get custody of my kids and also keep my property and that it would be a lengthy process. Julie was able to get me divorced in less than 6 months! I kept the house and I have my kids.

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Posted by Jonathan | May 21, 2021

Personal/Professional matter handled brilliantly

I had a tricky personal/professional matter arise last year, and I didn't know where to turn for advice. After my first hour discussing it with Julie, I was comfortable with the next steps that we agreed on. It doesn't take long to understand that she's the real deal. Julie asked me a number of questions to understand the issues, the key players, and the pathways to resolution available to us. I was encouraged by her advocacy on my behalf. Julie insisted on pursuing our ideal outcome, and helped me to see that my issues were worth fighting for. I was in a difficult spot, and Julie rose to the occasion and exceeded my expectations in a situation where it wasn't clear if I needed legal representation. I did, and she delivered excellent advice and guidance which led to a favorable outcome for me and my business. Highly recommended.

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Posted by Will | March 26, 2021

Plumbing Problems

I had a pinhole leak in my home and was getting the run around from plumbers and the Insurance company. After hiring Julie my stress level came down and all the sudden everyone became more helpful. It’s nice to have piece of mind and someone in your corner when companies want to bully you. I highly recommend hiring Julie if you ever need legal advice or someone to go to bat for you, cause she swings a big bat when it comes to getting things done!!

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Posted by Karen | December 22, 2020

Debt Management

Julie handled my case very professionally. I hired her to help me though debt management and she accepted and has been amazing . She was available and guided me through the process . Her response to my many questions was always timely

Posted by Rob | September 19, 2020

Professional, Effecient, Focused and Results Orientated

My wife and I needed to do some updating of wills and estate planning documents. Because we own a business, it was a little more complicated and we wanted to try our best to minimize any surprises in the future. Julie did an excellent job in collecting the necessary information and formulating a strategy that met our needs and objectives. She was timely in her responses and efficiently used our retainer to produce the required documents. We would highly recommend Julie and not hesitate to work with her again in the future.

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Posted by Laurie | November 22, 2019

Fraud

Julie was efficient and effective in dealing with the business that sold us a junk vehicle. She was fair, just, and definitely advocated on our behalf. She was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had along the way. It is important to feel like someone is in your corner, and that’s how Julie makes you feel. We absolutely recommend her, and will use her again if needed.

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Posted by Chad | September 24, 2019

Complicated divorce

Julie was awesome through the entire process. My divorce included a business buy out and to say the least my ex and her attorney did not make the process easy. Julie was able to get me through a situation that could have been much worse and dragged out even longer. I've already recommended her and will do so again.

Posted by Lauren and Doug | February 12, 2019

Bankruptcy

Julie helped my fiance file for bankruptcy. She made the whole process , easy and painless. As well as making us both feel comfortable, yet maintaining professionalism at all times. Thank you Julie for helping us get over this hurtle as painless as possible.

Posted by D | November 2, 2018

Fabulous Attorney

Julie helped me navigate my way through an incredibly messy situation. With multiple parties involved all pitching different narratives, Julie was able to clarify the best actions for me to take and protected me from a lot of unnecessary chaos.

Posted by MC | December 13, 2017

great customer service

Julie was so kind and patient with me during the entire process of my case. she took time to explain me everything and predict what might happen. She prepared me psychologically for any outcome and provide me the necessary information about my situation. I will definitely recommend her to my friend if needed. Thank you Julie !!! MC

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Posted by Ajit | December 5, 2017

Help with default mortgage loan modification

Due to non payment our house was put on a foreclosure. I had retained an agency but they were not very helpful. We retained Ms Julie Franklin and she was extremely helpful. She worked with the loan provider and determine that there was an inherent problem with their communication. She made the case strong, followed up with them on timely manner and resolved the problem. She is articulate, organized and good understanding of the issues at hand. In the future I will always confide on her and refer to ay one in need of help.

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Posted by Suzanne | November 20, 2017

Bankruptcy

Julie was outstanding! She is not only extremely knowledgeable and professional in her field, but but comforting and easy to talk to. She always responds quickly to any questions or concerns. She constantly kept in touch with me throughout my entire case. I honestly cannot say enough about Julie and they was she helped me through a very difficult time.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Principal
Law Office of Julie A. Franklin
2018 - Present

Of Counsel
Law Office of Jeffrey M. Frankel
2009 - Present

Of Counsel
Affordable Law Group
2014 - 2018

Education

New England School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011

University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008

Legal Cases

Walter Devine v. Transworld Systems Inc. et. al.
Matter Settled

Associations

Georgia State Bar Association
Member
2017 - Present

New York State Bar Association
Member
2012 - Present

Horizons for Homeless Children
Volunteer
2013 - 2016

Boston Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Project
Volunteer Attorney
2013 - 2016

Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
2011 - 2017

Boston Bar Association
Member
2011 - 2017

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Full Service Law Firm Regional Winner
Best of Georgia
2021

Boston Best Bankruptcy Law
Best Businesses
2015

Boston Best Bankruptcy Law
Best Businesses
2014

Speaking Engagements

Bankruptcy Leadership Summit
CinCompass, CIN Legal Data
2015

Attorney endorsements

Received (25)

Given (59)

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Sadeer Sabbak

Business Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Other

"I went to law school with Attorney Franklin and she is one of the brightest and thoughtful attorneys I know. I endorse this lawyer."

Russ Kofman

Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Oct 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Erica Petkov

Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Sep 07
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Franklin is tough, tenacious, and gives her clients 100% attention and dedication. I've known Attorney Franklin since law school, but have had the pleasure of working with her on a case recently as opposing counsel. She is a consummate professional and I endorse her without hesitation."

John Pregmon

Unknown Attorney | May 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Alan Meyerson

Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Julie Franklin is by far the most tenacious lawyer I've ever encountered. Thankfully, I've never had to go up against her as opposing counsel because her reputation for zealous advocacy on behalf of her clients is unmatched. If a client is looking for a pitbull of an attorney, Julie Franklin is the woman for the job."

Christopher Fein

Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Mar 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Julie because she is an exceptional attorney who delivers on promises she makes to her clients. She provides appropriate advice as the circumstances warrant and I would trust her to lead my clients in the right direction."

Maximilian Martucelli

Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Jan 25
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Elizabeth Comproni

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is a hard working and experienced bankruptcy attorney. I have referred clients to Julie to counsel them on bankruptcy matters and they are all happy with her representation. She is top shelf in this specialized practice area."

Jonathan Merrigan

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney | Feb 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Kevin Landry

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. After reviewing many of Attorney Franklin's responses to complicated legal matters it is clear that she has the utmost knowledge of bankruptcy law, both chapter 7 and 13 cases. She is a great asset to the bankruptcy bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her."