Georgia Lee Williams

Georgia Lee Williams

also known as Georgia Williams, Georgia L. Williams

4.6
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

About Georgia

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

38 years

25%
Child Support 25%

38 years

25%
Family 20%

custody, visitation, support, parentage, adoption, premarital, prenuptial, divorce, dissolution, grandparent, domestic partnership, annul, arrear, ICWA, property, business, tax, spanish, italian, military, army, navy, marine, air force, venture capital, celebrity, television, video, charity, counsel, mediation, press, PR,

38 years | 200 cases

20%
Mediation 5%

Uncontested divorce and Mandatory Settlement Conference mediation, including Divorce in a Day services.

38 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 37 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1988

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

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Georgia Lee Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Karla | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great experience

If i can give Georgia Lee 10 stars or more i would ...the way she handle my case was verry great super happy with the out come ...she is verry dedicated to what she thoes her and the staff are verry respectful..and wen speaking to my daughter regarding the case..she made it easy for her to understand... the situation with her dad and i ...thank you once again!!

Posted by Jennifer | March 03, 2014 | Child Custody

TRULY EXCEPTIONAL

I initially looked to Georgia because of a review on Avvo that said "NONE BETTER". As hard as it is to believe, it was absolutely true - I was impressed from the very first conversation, literally the first sentence out of Georgia's mouth and her following approach to handling my uphill battle child... custody case. From the very beginning I sensed she was a superb litigator. Ever composed and demure, I felt as if I had a superhero / personal friend litigating for me. She absolutely refused to put up with nonsense. She was ever kind and compassionate about my lack of composure and common sense due to the crushing stress I was under. Even when I made her job more difficult she never had a harsh word for me. Her professionalism and ethics exceeded any expectation I could ever have for an attorney. After creating the most horrendous mess imaginable by avoiding litigation until all hope was lost, in a matter of months Georgia restored everything to perfect order. She won every battle (even ones she was skeptical were possible) and skillfully claimed everything due to me, even when we had to repeatedly go back to court as we dealt with an angry and difficult, slow-to-learn other party and an opposing attorney who wasn't afraid to play dirty. I don't have words to express the deep level of respect and admiration I have for this attorney. I have put off writing this review for far too long because I didn't know how to convey what it's like to go from having constant panic attacks over losing your children to having them restored to you and to actually be grateful for the protection offered through a court order instead of feeling constrained and limited by it. I no longer fear my ex taking everything from me because no matter how he bellows, Georgia logically and reasonably shoos him away like a fly. I am glad to be writing this review now, because I can comment on how I have watched Georgia continue to care about me and my case even after the battle was over and the money was spent. She did and continues to do everything in her power to assist me in any way she can - some people can't say that about their friends and family. As a result, I tell everyone I can about this attorney because all I ever hear are complaints that they are near-criminals. Mine is frankly closer to an angel. I am infinitely grateful for the justice and consideration I received through the deft hand of Georgia Williams. She is everything an officer of the law should be. I have never been so impressed - especially after I used to consider all attorneys dangerous and dishonest.

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Georgia Lee Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gordon Cruse

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Georgia is an outstanding hard worker, dedicated to her clients. She will work towards a reasonable settlement however is the opposing party is unwilling to be reasonable she will press the matter with the court to secure her client the proper outcome."

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Shannon Glover

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had an excellent experience with Ms. Williams who was a settlement conference judge in a divorce case in which I was representing one of the parties. The other party was representing herself. Ms. Williams did an excellent job in settling this case given that the two parties were so far apart at the beginning of the settlement conference. She was patient with the wife who was representing herself, while being firm with her when she refused to accept what the law was. I was impressed with her knowledge of the law and her ability to convey it to the unrepresented party, as well as her kind and courteous manner with my client. I would recommend Ms. Williams either for a family law matter or as a mediator in a family law case. Her hard work saved my client the cost of a trial and brought closure for these two people."

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Vera Livingstone

Family lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Georgia is smart, efficient, and tough. She is dedicated to her clients and is not afraid to litigate. The best attorneys, however, are the ones who understand that a settled case is usually the best path for a litigant. Mr. Williams was instrumental in settling a sensitive case. We arrived at a reasonable settlement which was in both our client's best interest. I have a lot of respect Ms. William's professionalism."

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Guy Haskell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Williams without reservation."

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Herbert Ellis

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Dicks

Family lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Shemtoub

Alimony lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"

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Christopher Leroi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Geen

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Georgia is extremely knowledgeable on family law matters. Her clients are in good hands. I endorse this lawyer."

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Cecilia Quick

Family lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Williams is capable, experienced, empathetic, efficient and an all around superb attorney. Any client would be fortunate to have Ms. Williams represent him or her."

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Richard Renkin

Family lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ruth Vernet

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Ms. Williams for over 20 years and have benefited on numerous occasions from her guidance and expertise in family law issues. She is an outstanding attorney and I wholeheartedly recommend her."

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Charles Mellor

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Williams is an active participant on Avvo. Her responses to questions demonstrate a solid knowledge of family law matters and provide clarity to the issues at hand."

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Brad Landon

Family lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Georgia is a great attorney and is very knowledgeable in the area of family law. She is a great choice!"

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Gerard Dougherty

Litigation lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Family Court Settlement Panel - East County, Superior Court of California

2013

Settlement Judge - Central division, San Diego Superior Court

2013

Judge Pro Tem, San Diego Superior Court

2012

Drafter Amicus Brief, Reserve Officers Association

2007

Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board Certification

N/A

Donor, National MS Society, Pacific South Coast Chapter

N/A

board member, Conference of Delegates of California Bar Associations, San Diego County

N/A

speaker, Reserve Officer's Association

N/A

Board member, SDCBA Certified Family Law Specialists Committee

N/A

Speaker for continuing education, Home Based Effective Learning Professionals

N/A

Mediator, Levinson Law Group

N/A

Member attorney, BNI

N/A

EAP Panel Attorney, CLC Incorporated

N/A

CFLS Seminar Organizer, San Diego County Bar Association

N/A

Donor, KPBS

N/A

Donor, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

N/A

National Defense Service Medal, USN

N/A

Donor, The Old Globe

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Donor, Coronado Flower show

N/A

AV Peer Review Rated Firm, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Consultant for Dissolution preparation, Womens' Institute

N/A

Qualified and Certified, All military courts

N/A

Central District, Circuit Court

N/A

Southern District, Circuit Court

N/A

Northern District, Circuit Court

Work Experience

2011 - 2011

Trial attorney, Nachshin & Weston

2011 - 2011

Trial attorney, Law Office Of Beatrice L. Snider, Apc

2011 - 2011

Associate, Nachshin & Weston

2011 - 2011

Associate, Law Office of Beatrice L. Snider

2011 - 2011

Associate, Kaye Rose & Partners, LLP

2011 - 2011

JAG Officer, United States Navy Judge Advocate General Corps.

2011 - 2011

Associate, Dougherty & Landon, Apc

2011 - 2017

Trial attorney, Borton & Petrini

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

CLC

Panel Attorney

SDCBA- Certified Family Law Specialists

Board of Directors

GSDBA

Reserve Officers Association

San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce

San Diego Insurance Women

Propeller Club

San Diego County Superior Court

Judge pro tem

San Diego Lawyer Magazine

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Junior League of San Diego

Junior League of London

Lawyers Club

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2007

Conference of Delegates of California Bar Associations, San Diego County

Board Member

2004 - 2006

Conference of Delegates of California Bar Associations, San Diego County

board member

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case names withheld

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Education

1987

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

California Lutheran College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2013

Spring seminar

family law

2013

Business Networks International

Child custody

2012

Second Saturday

Preparing for divorce

2012

Reserve Officers Association

Community Property Division of Military Pensions

2012

Greater San Diego Business Assn.

Child Custody

2011

Monthly meeting

Divorce preparation for the small business owner

2011

meeting

Custody issues for the ex-pat

2011

meeting

Preparation for divorce

N/A

SKY-TV

Criminal law

N/A

Second Saturday

Family law

N/A

MCLE

Grandparents' rights

Publications

N/A

Ventura Family Magazine Family law

Languages

English

Spanish

Italian

Activity

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