Blog Posts in January, 2017

Fifth Edition Released for the Georgia Domestic Relations Case Finder

We’ve recently released the fifth edition of the Georgia Domestic Relations Case Finder . This easy to use, portable volume offers quick reference to significant case law. Arranged in a format similar to a trial notebook, this volume provides fast reference to relevant topical areas as well as relevant statutes. For every stage in the Georgia domestic relations practice, this quick reference ...

Nancy Jordan presenting at the Family Law Section CLE on February 10, 2017

On February 10, 2017, Nancy Jordan will be the Court of Appeals of Georgia Moderator at “The State of the Appellate Courts of Georgia 2017” session. Featured speakers at this session are Justice Keith Blackwell and Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Judge Sarah Doyle. The Family Law Section CLE will be held at the Cobb County Superior Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room. The Family Law Section CLE offers 6 ...

Nancy Jordan presenting at The Judge Debra Halpern Bernes Memorial Scholarship CLE on February 3, 2017

On February 3, 2017, Nancy Jordan will present “Appeals: Preparing your case, protecting your case, maximizing appeals success” at The Judge Debra Halpern Bernes Memorial Scholarship CLE, presented by the Women of the Bar Section. The seminar will be held at the Cobb County Superior Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room. The Judge Debra Halpern Bernes Memorial Scholarship CLE offers 5 CLE Hours, ...

Elinor H. Hitt Named Partner

Ms. Hitt’s practice focuses on domestic and family law. She also is recognized as a guardian ad litem appointed by courts to represent the child or children in family law matters. Ms. Hitt has been recognized by Atlanta Magazine’s Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star”, as well as “Top Women Attorneys in Georgia”. Additionally, she is a contributor and co-author of two books: Georgia Divorce and ...

Jim McGinnis Named President of Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation

Jim McGinnis, Managing Partner of Warner Bates, was recently named President of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. Prior to this AVLF appointment, Jim served as Treasurer, Executive Committee. AVLF is comprised of volunteer attorneys who fight for equal justice at no cost to people who cannot afford an attorney. “Programs include services for domestic violence survivors, landlord/tenant ...