Amy earned her B.A. from Millsaps College, and she earned her Juris Doctor degree from Emory University School of Law. After receiving her J.D. from Emory Law, Amy joined Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. As an Associate Attorney at Meriwether & Tharp, Amy gained experience in the field of family law, specifically in the area of contested divorce. In 2013, Amy relocated to Kansas City, MO with her husband Andrew. While in Kansas City, Amy worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Family Support Division and General Crimes Unit of the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. While serving as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Amy prosecuted non-support, weapons offenses, and various other felony and misdemeanors crimes, and gained invaluable jury trial experience.
In 2015, Amy rejoined Meriwether & Tharp and managed all aspects of family law litigation as a Senior Associate Attorney, until she relocated to Louisville, KY in 2018. In 2019, Amy joined the practice of McMasters Keith Butler, Inc. As an Associate Attorney with MKB, Amy defends physicians, healthcare personnel, and hospitals against professional negligence claims. Amy has been honored with induction into the National Order of Barristers, an honor given only to those law students achieving the highest level of competency in oral advocacy. Further, Amy has been honored by The National Advocates and The Black Lawyers as one of Georgia’s “Top 40 Under 40” matrimonial attorneys, and by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of Georgia's "Rising Star" attorneys in the area of family law.
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Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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I Amy of Meriwether & Tharpe to represent me for a very difficult divorce. From the beginning, she performed brilliantly to educate me about divorce law and how those laws related to my particular case. Amy and accompanying staff have been doing this so long that they can pretty much tell you what ...
Posted by Matthew | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A true advocate!!
Latrese (Amy) has been a truly great person to work with. I have been using her firm for a modification to my original divorce decree. My first experience with my original lawyer was a complete joke. Going into this modification I really did not have an overall trust of attorneys so I walked into ...
Posted by Melissa | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Thorough and Extensive Representation
I was represented by Latrese Cooper in my recent divorce and child custody case and was very pleased with her service to my children and me. As many divorces are complicated, mine involved many details such as circumstances of illness and domestic violence, an out-of-state civil protection order, ou...
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2017 | Divorce & Separation
Very Knowledgeable Attorney!!!!
I met Attorney Cooper at a Family Law Workshop in Fulton County. During our brief exchange, Ms. Cooper provided me a wealth of knowledge and understanding of a divorce and the process. Her firm's motto, Divorce Hurts...but it doesn't have to be nasty" captures the true essence of her professionalism....
Posted by Jonathan | April 25, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
One Smart Cookie!
I had the pleasure of working with Latrese through my divorce. From the beginning she was better prepared, more organized, and completely knowledgable in all facets of my situation. Surprisingly divulging information without even referring to my files, almost like a human encyclopedia of my divorce a...
"I heartily endorse Latrese. She is smart, strategic, professional, and a hard worker. She has great attention to detail and fierce negotiation skills. Above all, she is simply a pleasure to work with!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Latrese has a love of learning and improving herself. Couple that with a sharp mind and a good sense of where a case is heading and you have one great advocate for a client. She is definitely a rising star in the community of Family law, but does not let this go to her head. She sharpens her skills to help her client, not make her look better."
"I endorse this lawyer. Latrese is one of the most thorough, smart, compassionate and knowledgeable younger Attorney that I have met in years. We have worked together on a few cases, and her stellar work is beyond impressive. She always seek and amicable and reasonable solution to contested matters."
"Latrese is an experienced attorney with a good combination of toughness and compassion. She has the skills to negotiate an amicable settlement out of court, but is also a formidable opponent in the courtroom. And she knows how to advise her clients which option is best for them. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this very fine lawyer. Latrese is sure to become a rising star in the practice of family law. She is a very fine young attorney who exemplifies professionalism in her relationships with her clients and is dedicated to serve her clients best interests at all times. Michael J. Schlifka, Esq."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Latrese as a direct supervisor. She is a compassionate, hard-working attorney that has already exceeded expectations for an attorney at this point in her career. She is certainly a rising star in the family law community that I can fully endorse."
"Ms. Martin is a highly professional, detail-oriented attorney with the skills and knowledge to help her clients resolve their disputes effectively. I commend her vast knowledge of family law and outstanding writing ability."
"Latrese is an intelligent young attorney whom I believe will be a determined advocate for her clients."
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2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2012
National Order of Barristers, Emory University School of Law
2019 - Present
Associate Attorney, McMasters Keith Butler, Inc.
2014 - 2015
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
2012 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
2013 - Present
Missouri BarMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
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2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
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2016
Family Law for Pro Se Litigants
2017
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