Atlanta, GA
Family Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Appeals
OUTCOME: Georgia Appeals Court reversed the Probate Court's Order, in part.
Leslie represented the Guardian of an adult Ward of the State in Probate Court. The Probate Court ordered Leslie's client to take action in her role as Guardian that was not permitted under Georgia law ... , and Leslie appealed on her client's behalf. The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed the Probate Court's Order, in part.
OUTCOME: Judgments affirmed. All the Justices concurred and Leslie's client was granted sole legal custody, an increase in child support, and attorney’s fees.
Leslie represented the Appellee at the trial level as co-counsel in a petition to modify the terms of his original divorce decree. He was seeking sole legal custody of two minor children and an increas ... e in child support. After a multi-day final trial, the trial court granted him sole legal custody, an increase in child support, and attorney’s fees from the other side. The opposing party appealed the trial court’s ruling and after oral arguments, the Supreme Court affirmed all aspects of the trial court’s decision. This opinion by the highest court in our state is a tremendous affirmation of Leslie O’Neal’s commitment to serving her clients. We are proud of Leslie’s continued success in the Georgia Supreme Court and congratulate her on another victory in this arena!
OUTCOME: Trial court's ruling was reversed on Appeal resulting in Judgment for the landlord
Leslie was successful in pursuing an appeal for a commercial landlord who was seeking unpaid rent from a former tenant. The trial court ruled in favor of the tenant, and Leslie and her co-counsel were ... successful in reversing the trial court's ruling and obtaining a Judgment for the landlord against the tenant for the unpaid rent.
OUTCOME: Supreme Court issued an Opinion which established child support for the mother
Leslie represented a single mother against the child's father in a paternity action. The father challenged paternity and the Court ruled in his favor. Leslie appealed the decision and was successful in ... reversing the Court's ruling and establishing child support for the mother. The Supreme Court issued an Opinion in this case that has been cited by legal authorities across the country as precedent on the issue of paternity.
OUTCOME: Trial court ruling was affirmed on Appeal
Leslie represented a Methodist Church as co-counsel against former church members who wanted to be reimbursed for sizable contributions they had previously made. The Church prevailed at trial and the f ... ormer church members appealed. Leslie and her co-counsel were successful on appeal and the trial court's ruling was affirmed.
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