Atlanta medical malpractice attorney Meri Benoit Link joined the Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe Injury Lawyers office in 2006. Meri began her civil litigation career representing corporate clients in complex business matters but then became specialized as a defense attorney representing physicians, nurses, hospitals, and nursing homes in professional negligence claims. Now, as a part of the Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe Injury Lawyers team, she dedicates her practice to representing those who have suffered serious injuries and damages caused by the negligence of others. Meri obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida in 1995. She received her law degree in 1999 from Georgia State University College of Law, where she was a member of the Georgia State University Law Review. Meri is admitted to: Georgia Bar; Georgia Court of Appeals; Supreme Court of Georgia; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia; and U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.

The process or road map to this outcome may change based on your family dynamic. There are many facets to alternative dispute resolution, which may be right for your family and I enjoy helping families gauge their insights to reach family-focused solutions. There is nothing more sacred than the investment you make in your family and your children–there is no one more capable of making thoughtful and purposeful decisions about your life than you. I am a registered neutral in Georgia, focusing on domestic legal matters. As a neutral, I can help individuals facilitate their conflicts through mediation or arbitration. Resolving conflict without the aid of our court system is not a novel practice and it is certainly something families engage in every day. As a neutral, I guide the parties through negotiations and if necessary, can assist in drafting a mediated agreement or as an arbitrator, reaching a decision with consideration for the parties’ stated position. If the dispute requires court intervention, as an attorney practicing in metro Atlanta I have experience representing and assisting individuals and families with all aspects of family and matrimonial law including but not limited to divorce, custody, domestic violence, property division, parenting plans, child support, and legitimation. Despite the adversarial nature of litigation, my focus remains on ensuring my client’s interests remain with their children. I am pleased to work as a court-appointed and private Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”) representing the child client’s best interest. In addition, I am a certified parent coordinator to assist high conflict parents to return their focus and priority to their children and help disengage from the costs of litigation.

Andrea M. Johnson was born in the metro-Atlanta area. She graduated with a Bachelor's in Political Science from Columbus State University and later attended Mercer University School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate. Since graduating from law school, Attorney Johnson has been practicing in the area of family law. She has tried divorce and modification actions all over the metropolitan Atlanta area as well as around the entire state of Georgia . While she is no stranger to the courtroom, Attorney Johnson represents each client individually and has had great success in settling cases outside of the courtroom to the satisfaction of many clients. Over the recent years, Ms. Johnson has also been appointed in several counties to serve as a guardian ad litem in highly contested custody matters. She finds serving the best interests of a child to be very fulfilling both professionally and personally. Additionally, Ms. Johnson is an appointed Child Advocate Lawyer for the Jackson County Juvenile Court and regularly serves the children of that county who have been remove from their homes and need their voices to be heard. Additionally, Ms. Johnson's estate planning practice is designed to help clients customize their estate plans according to individual needs. Whether that includes preserving a child's inheritance after a divorce or ensuring that your healthcare wishes are met, Ms. Johnson recognizes that estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all practice and she focuses on individualization for each client based on their needs. Finally, if you have been in a car accident and want an honest, yet aggressive lawyer, Ms. Johnson can help you! Her first job in the legal field was during her law school years when she clerked for an insurance defense firm. She quickly became familiar with excuses and loop holes used by insurance companies to avoid payment. Following graduation from law school, she went to work for a small firm with a personal injury practice. Her knowledge of insurance defense was of great value to the firm as she transitioned to Plaintiff's work. Ms. Johnson's personal injury work is focused on motor vehicle accidents. Ms. Johnson has worked in small boutique firms and she served for over eight years with a large international firm. Over the years, she has come to learn that it is not the size of the firm, but the quality of representation that counts. That is why she focuses to make her clients her number one priority!! Attorney Johnson has been appointed to serve as a mentor for new attorneys through the Georgia State Bar Association. Attorney Johnson focuses on ethical representation and is committed to honesty and integrity with each client she represents. Ms. Johnson has office space in Lawrenceville, Cumming, and the Cobb Galleria area.

My practice is centered in the areas of family law that includes appeallant cases. We also handle general civil litigation cases, including difficult cases like whistleblower employment cases. The central theme of my practice is helping individuals and business through life changing events. Prior to attending law school, I worked as a paralegal for twelve years with heavy client contact and extensive experience in civil litigation. My practice couples my education and experience with technological advances to deliver quality legal services to my clients. We are a smaller firm so we are able to keep client costs down.

Josh Nelson is an Attorney and Alliance Architect for Nelson Elder Care Law. He focuses his practice on finance, banking, and insurance to compliment his focus in elder law. Josh is active in the community, building relationships with people and key businesses in the areas we serve. He has developed strong alliances in the community to better serve our clients and provide holistic solutions to secure their future and protect their loved ones. He has a passion for protecting the assets of the people he serves through effective tax and financial strategies. Always up for a challenge, Josh successfully completed his Juris Doctorate while simultaneously earning his Master of Accounting degree in Taxation.