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Lisa Michelle Harris
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Over the course of my legal career I have been very fortunate to be able to serve many individual and corporate clients in a wide range of legal areas including healthcare, bioscience, technology, federal contracting, corporate governance, international collaboration, export law, ethics and professional responsibility, employment law, social security, bankruptcy, real estate, personal injury, litigation, family, and state and federal criminal law. I am passionate about what I do, passionate about learning, and extremely focused on providing the best representation possible to my clients.
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Licensed in Georgia for 19 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2006
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Posted by Tunya | November 16, 2016
Truly an Amazing Person
I can only say that Lisa is an Amazing person!! If you ever need an attorney or advice she would be the person to call First (after talking to God 1st). She is just all around pleasant, helpful, knowledgeable and Real!! She really brightened my day. Hopefully she can do the same for you.
Posted by constance | October 18, 2016 | Family
Wow !
I was referred to Lisa from someone who had used her services. She was able to take my call immediately. she listened carefully to my concerns and worries with a family situation. and made several suggestions legal wise as well as "motherly" advice. she gave me hope where I had none. I suppose I...
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Criminal Case
My son was arrested for Possession of Gun while on Probation. Therefore, I hired a friend which happens to be my client to represent my son because he have over 20 yrs exp as a Lawyer and He's a retired Veteran. However, I had no choice but to release him due to trustworthiness. I google the best at...
Posted by Michael | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent!
Lisa was able to get my charges dismissed and helped me understand the process every step of the way. I considered representing myself, but am so glad now that I hired Lisa to handle my case. Lisa knows the law and is compassionate about your situation, I would highly recommend her!
Posted by Emily | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Fantastic!
Mrs. Harris has been my attorney for six years. I trusted her with my divorce in 2010 and she was brilliant. Mrs. Harris continues her trend of professionalism and tenacity today as she has now helped me fight child support issues. I highly recommend hiring Mrs. Harris for your legal matters. She con...
Lisa Michelle Harris's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lisa for several years. She is a passionate defender of her client's rights."
"Lisa a skilled and dedicated lawyer who always fights hard to get her clients the best results. She is an asset to the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. After reviewing many of Attorney Harris's responses to complicated legal matters it is clear that she has the utmost knowledge of criminal law and criminal defense. She is a great asset to the criminal defense bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Lisa Harris is a highly skilled, highly competent trial lawyer. I have referred many cases to her over the years and would not hesitate to send clients her way. She focuses on great customer service and great results and is successful on both counts. She is very knowledgeable and tenacious. The clients I have sent to her are always highly satisfied and have even taken the time to let me or my staff know how much they appreciated that we directed them to her. I highly endorse her."
"A skilled lawyer who is a tough and fearless advocate, whether in family law, criminal defense, or personal injury cases. Highly recommended."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is tough, creative and is gutsy."
"Lisa is a dedicated attorney. I have worked opposite her on a case, and it was refreshing to work with an attorney who knows the law, knows the case, and is committed to advocating the best result for her client. She is a zealous advocate and a model for what all attorneys should be."
"Lisa Harris is a first-class lawyer. I have had the pleasure of witnessing her masterful advocacy for her clients first hand. Lisa's command of the law and of the facts of any case in which she is involved is remarkable. She is results oriented and doesn't stop turning over rocks until she exhausts all options to protect her clients and mitigate any repercussions that may be in store for them. I would comfortably and confidently recommend Lisa's services to anyone."
"Lisa is a great lawyer and a tireless advocate for her clients. Lisa is also a great communicator and is creative in finding solutions for her clients' problems. I highly recommend her!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa Harris is a tenacious advocate and a sage attonrey. She constantly strives to achieve the very best results for her clients. Lisa is exactly the sort of attorney people envision when seeking aggressive counsel."
"I endorse Lisa. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have worked with Lisa on several cases and she is tenacious, creative, passionate and a zealous advocate for her clients. She knows the law and is not afraid of a fight."
"Lisa is dedicated, passionate and very knowledgeable. She has the ability to to explain legalese to the client in plain language as well as articulate legal arguments to the courts vociferously. This is a rare combination. I highly endorse this attorney."
"Lisa is an excellent attorney, whom I thoroughly recommend."
"I've had the pleasure of spending time with Lisa in the courtroom on several occassions and she is nothing less than prepared, aggressive, and extremely dedicated to her cases. She's a leader in the criminal defense community and I would highly recommend her services."
"Lisa is a zealous advocate and whip-smart litigator. Not only would I recommend Lisa for referral purposes, I would trust her to handle my own defense if I ever needed it."
"Lisa is an experienced attorney with an excellent reputation. I refer my own clients to her when the need arises as I know she will help and take care of them. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Strikeforce Soldier Award, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2014
Contributor Level 12, Avvo
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2004
Finalist, Moot Court, Georgia Intrastate Competition
2004
Southern Region Finalist, Southern Regional Negotiation Competition
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Enterprise Counsel, Envision Healthcare
2020 - 2022
Responsible Conduct of Research Officer, SW Division, Dignity Health / CommonSpirit Health
2017 - 2019
Conflict Officer, Faculty, Georgia Institute of Technology
2012 - 2017
Owner, Harris Legal LLC
2010 - 2012
Managing Attorney, Criminal Defense Unit, Khoshnood Law Firm, PC
2008 - 2010
Public Defender, Georgia Public Defenders Office
2007 - 2008
Partner, Moore & Palmer
2004 - 2006
Law Clerk / Habeas Clerk, Southwestern Judicial Circuit
Associations
2006 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2013 - 2017
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersStrike Force Committee Member
2013 - 2014
The Chelsea Foundation, Inc.Secretary
2012 - 2017
The Chelsea Foundation, Inc.Board Member
2012 - 2017
State Bar of Georgia, Military/Veterans Law SectionMember
2012 - 2016
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - 2011
State Bar of Georgia, Committee on Ethics and ProfessionalismMentor
2011 - 2012
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMedia Relations Committee
2011 - 2012
Year Up - AtlantaMentor
2010 - 2012
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - 2017
State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law SectionMember
2008 - 2016
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. TF
Life + 65 years negotiated to 20 do 5 years, parole elligible after 30 months
H_____ v. H_____
Client won on all points and received attorney fees
In Re LMP
Won Custody for Father
O____ v. O_____
Won Custody for Client
M_____ v. M_____
Achieved all goals for the Father
State v. KA
Nol Prosequi
State v. TB
Nol Prosequi
State v. EB
Robbery reduced to misdemeanor, no probation, no jail
City v. WB
Dismissed
State v. LF
Dismissed
State v. JW
All Charges Dismissed and arrest expunged
State v. RH
No Felony Conviction , Probation only, and Nolo on Misdemeanors
State v. JS
Dismissed
State v. CM
Probation Terminated, Client Released
State v. CD
Reduced DUI to Reckless Driving
State v. JH
Nol Prosequi
State v. DP
45+ mph over ticket Dismissed
State v. DP
Reinstated, Immediate Release
State v. DD
Open Container and No Proof of Insurance Dismissed, DUI reduced to Reckless Driving and pled to Failure to Obey Traffic Device
State v. GC
Reduced - no jail time
State v. JD
Dismissed
State v. FR
No Felony Conviction, No Probaton, $1000 fine only for 10lbs of MJ
State v. MC
Dismissal of both state charges less than two weeks after case was opened
State v. JH
Dismissed
State v. ML
Dismissed
State v. JW
DUI reduced to Nolo Reckless
State v. MT
No Felony Conviction
State v. OJ
No Felony Conviction
State v. AG
Dismissed
State v. CH
Dismissed
State v. SJ
Nol Proseqi
State v. TC
No Criminal conviction on Record
State v. DP
Reduced - No Felony Conviction
State v. DK
Reinstated
State v. CB
Nolle Prossequi
State v. TM
Dismissed
State v. DL
No Indictment
State v. DW
Charges Reduced/Dismissed
State v. VS
Murder reduced to Involuntary Manslaughter
State v. WS
Dismissal
State v. KCM
Nol Prossequi
Education
2005
Mercer University-W. George L.S.
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
California State University, Northridge
BM
N/A
University of Arizona
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2012
CBS Television Interview
Guilty or Innocent
2010
FOX Files Television Guest Co-Host
Georgia Criminal Defense
Publications
2012
The Champion Magazine
Book Review - Innocent Spouse: A Memoir
2011
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Newsletter - What's The Decision?
Quarterman v. State
2009
Georgia Court of Appeals
State v. Gray
2008
Georgia Court of Appeals
In the Interest of C.R.
2008
National Law Journal
Moonlighting Lawyers Tackle Their School Debt
Languages
English
Activity
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Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Proving good moral character with traffic violations in N400 application.
05 Nov 2014
Q&A
Accept pretrial diversion or go to trial for Misdemeanor Paraphernalia Possession?
06 Nov 2014
Q&A
Can I get records from from dyfs and children and youth of cases against my wife? Or would a lawyer have to get?
31 Oct 2014