Associate at Stern & Edlin Family Law, P.C.Ms. Reese graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She obtained her law degree from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, and was admitted to practice law in Georgia in 2008. During her time in law school, she participated as a Children’s Fellow through the Center on Children and Families. She developed her passion for family law by volunteering at a domestic violence clinic and a pro se divorce clinic, before working in private practice. Ms. Reese has exclusively practiced family law since obtaining her bar membership in the State of Georgia. She is passionate about practicing family law and believes in providing support, understanding, advocacy and counseling to each client.

Attorney at Caldwell, Propst & DeLoach, LLPMr. Rivner is a litigation attorney practicing in the area of family law and domestic relations. In his practice, he strives for excellence in obtaining the best outcome for his clients. Mr. Rivner’s excellence has been recognized by his professional colleagues, as he has been consistently named a Georgia Trend’s Magazine Legal Elite, an Atlanta Magazine SuperLawyers Rising Star, and a National Academy of Family Law Attorneys Top 10 Under 40. His practice focuses on middle to high income divorce, custody, support, contempt, legitimation, paternity, pre/post-nuptial agreements and other family law proceedings, with an emphasis on helping his clients through the most difficult transitions in their lives in a cost-effective and beneficial manner that obtains the best result for them and their families. Mr. Rivner also handles estate planning for clients. Originally from Augusta, Georgia, Mr. Rivner graduated from the University of Georgia magna cum laude and from Georgia State University College of Law cum laude.

Founding Partner at Shewmaker & Shewmaker, LLCMs. Shewmaker is a founding partner of Shewmaker & Shewmaker, LLC, an Atlanta based law firm specializing in family law, criminal defense and military law. She attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Military Intelligence. She served seven years on active duty in the United States Army and three years in the Georgia Army National Guard. Ms. Shewmaker received the Bronze Star Medal for her service in a combat theater of operations. She earned her law degree from the Georgia State University College of Law where she graduated with honors. She joined her husband and law partner, Steve Shewmaker, in establishing their law firm, practicing in the areas of family law, military law, and criminal defense. Her practice specializes in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody disputes, child support issues, and even international child abduction cases. Additionally, Ms. Shewmaker is an expert in military family law issues.

Founding Partner at Shewmaker & Shewmaker, LLCMr. Shewmaker is a founding partner of Shewmaker & Shewmaker. He attended the University of Alabama on cross country and Army ROTC scholarships and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1990 as a Distinguished Military Graduate. Mr. Shewmaker was commissioned as an active duty Army Officer in 1990. He received the Bronze Star Medal for his service in a combat theater of operations. Following his years of active military service, he earned his law degree from the Georgia State University College of Law where he graduated with honors. He served in Military Intelligence and Judge Advocate assignments in the Georgia National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve. Mr. Shewmaker practices in the full spectrum of family law cases, including contested child custody, complex asset division, drafting of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and modifications of custody, alimony and child support. With his extensive military background, he represents military service members and retirees from all five branches of the U.S. Armed Services as well as their families and in family law and criminal issues.

Partner at Kessler & Solomiany, LLCMr. Tesser was born and raised in Athens, Georgia, and has been a trial attorney during his entire legal career. After graduating from Clark University, Mr. Tesser acquired a further graduate degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia. He then earned his Juris Doctor degree at the College of William and Mary. He has been with Kessler & Solomiany, LLC, since 2002, and is a member of the Family Law Sections of the Atlanta Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia. Mr. Tesser is the chairman of the DeKalb County Bar Association Family Law Division. He became a partner in the firm in 2008. As a domestic relations attorney, Mr. Tesser has handled contentious and complex litigation involving division of property, custody, child support, alimony, domestic abuse, paternity, and legitimation. He is a frequent presenter at seminars and classes on domestic relations speaking on child custody, paternity, legal ethics, and settlement strategy.

Partner at Meriwether & Tharp, LLCMr. Tharp is a founding partner of Meriwether & Tharp LLC. He focuses his practice on family law, handling cases involving divorce, child custody, contempt, and modifications. Mr. Tharp handles estates with large and unique assets, such as a business, which can be difficult to value during a divorce proceeding. He has completed formal mediation training and utilizes this knowledge to achieve favorable results while amicably trying to resolve matters for his clients. As he has moved into a managerial role at the firm, he helps to educate all clients through the firm’s website, numerous internal white papers, divorce guides and videos. In addition, he has worked extensively to develop various seminars and training for Meriwether & Tharp. Mr. Tharp graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received his J.D. degree from Emory University School of Law.