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Our Practice Areas

Family Law

Our firm understands how difficult and stressful a divorce can be, as well as the critical long-term implications. The results of a divorce are permanent and lasting. It's critical to make sure that you leave a divorce with the financial security that you are entitled to, and (more importantly) that you protect the best interests of your children, as well as maintain your relationship with them.
The firm’s extensive experience in the realm of Family Law, includes the following actions:

• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Pre/Post Nuptials
• Modifications
• Contempt
• Temporary Protective Orders and Family Violence disputes

Ms. Washburn’s experience and talent has earned her numerous awards and honors, including the feature of various publications.  She has been selected to serve as the keynote speaker for several symposiums, lectures, and events, and has published extensive legal publications, articles, and authority.
The firm has a comprehensive understanding and background in all aspects of family and matrimonial law including litigation, pretrial litigation, mediation, custody and Guardian Ad Litem evaluations, premarital and post-divorce issues, and all other domestic law concerns. The firm offers extensive experience and training in contested hearings and trials before both judges and juries and are driven and determined to achieve positive results for our clients. We understand the complexities involved surrounding asset division, including a sound knowledge of implications relating to business entities, tax implications, among others.
Our clients have included business owners, home-makers, athletes, executives, entertainers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, students, police officers and government employees, clergy, among many other fields.
We actively service all surrounding counties, including, but not limited to Gwinnett, Fulton, Dekalb, Walton, Forsyth, Barrow, Cobb and Hall counties.

Personal Injury & Worker’s Compensation

Personal injuries or wrongful deaths often result in unlawful or unfair claims by insurance companies, employers, and many others. We are familiar with their tactics and are prepared to stand up to them to protect your legal interests, as well as the rights and settlements that you and your family may be entitled to. We are here to fight aggressively on your behalf to receive fair and appropriate compensation that you deserve.
Margaret has achieved positive results, both settlements and verdicts, for clients in numerous personal injury and wrongful death actions, including but not limited to:

• Automobile and truck accidents
• Medical malpractice cases
• Products liability and defects cases
• Workplace accidents
• Assault and battery by a co-worker or third party
• Soft brain tissue accidents
• General negligence cases

Please call our firm today to schedule a consultation to discuss how to protect your legal rights, and potential recourse against wrongdoers. Time may be of the essence.   

Criminal Defense

As a former prosecutor, Margaret understands the ins-and-outs of the criminal court system. She has represented clients in numerous criminal cases throughout her 20+ years in private practice in virtually all criminal style cases, including but not limited to:

• Murder/Involuntary Manslaughter
• DUI
• Traffic Tickets
• Possession and Trafficking of illegal narcotics and substances
• Possession of firearms
• Burglary
• Assault and Battery
• Family Violence

It is critical to hire adequate legal representation as soon as possible in order to protect your legal interests. Failure to do so can result in waiving valuable rights, including your freedom.  
Our firm services all surrounding cities and counties, as well as cases at the State and Federal level. Ms. Washburn is admitted to the bar in the Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, and Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia.

Wills, Trusts and Estates

Our firm can assist your needs in drafting wills, trusts, and estate planning. It is critical to protect the financial interests and security of your loved ones, as well as be aware of the substantial tax consequences associated with wealth transfer planning. 
Please call us to schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and goals, both long-term and short-term, as well as the different vehicles under the law to effectuate the same.

General Litigation

Our firm has successfully represented clients in various general litigation cases, such as:

• Contract and Commercial Lease disputes
• Trust and Estate Litigation
• Eviction proceedings
• Employment discrimination claims and lawsuits
• Allegations involving breach of fiduciary duties

Please call us today to see how our attorneys can represent you in your lawsuit, or pursue your remedies as guaranteed by law. If we are not able to adequately represent you in an effective and efficient manner we will help refer you to the proper attorney that can.