Maria Keller is a family law attorney whose path to the legal profession was shaped by personal experience, advocacy, and a strong commitment to protecting children and families. She did not initially plan to become a lawyer, but her firsthand encounters with systemic inequities affecting children with special needs and their families led her to pursue a career in law later in life. As a mother of 3, Maria faced these challenges firsthand. One of her children had special needs, and through her family’s journey, she saw how often children with disabilities and their families are treated as “less than” or undeserving of equal opportunities, dignity, and support. These experiences shaped her perspective and fueled her determination to improve advocacy for families like hers. Once her children were in school full-time, Maria saw an opportunity to channel her lived experience into meaningful change. She pursued her legal education with a focus on advocacy and family-centered representation, earning her Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School. She identified family law as a natural extension of her purpose. In addition to family law, Maria assists clients with Estate Planning and Probate matters, as well as Elder Law issues. For over 20 years, she has advocated for children and families at every stage of life. In 2021, Maria’s daughter Jordan passed away unexpectedly at age 23. While this loss profoundly altered her life, it also strengthened her resolve. She continues her family law practice in Jordan’s honor, guided by the belief that children with special needs and their families can lead full, impactful lives. Her mission is to empower families to navigate transitions, protect what matters most, and build legacies rooted in joy, love, and abundance. In recognition of her work, Maria was named a Rising Star for 2021–2022, a distinction awarded to top-rated attorneys.

Attorney J. Ross Massey is an award-winning litigation attorney who fights for clients injured in automobile, trucking and business premises accidents. For more than a decade, Mr. Massey has fought for victims’ rights throughout the states of Alabama and Georgia. Not every case needs to go to trial, but every case needs a trial lawyer, whose litigation experience proves to the insurance company that they’ll have to pay injured clients full amount now or face losing at trial later. While some attorneys encourage clients to settle their cases prematurely, Mr. Massey has a passion for litigating cases to ensure full value is paid by the insurance company. Not only did he attend Cumberland School of Law, which is nationally-ranked in trial advocacy, but he was also named a Scholar of Merit for Advanced Trial Advocacy while in school and coached several of the school’s national trial teams post-graduation. He was even awarded the prestigious, statewide “Excellence in Trial Advocacy Merit Award” by the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for his very first jury trial as lead counsel. As a litigation attorney, his passion for being in the courtroom serves clients well. He knows not to settle for less than what a jury would reasonably award a client, and he’s not afraid to fight for what he knows is right. In 2019, Ross opened Massey Injury Law in his hometown of Athens, GA. He and his family reside in Athens and enjoy being part of the local community in Athens and Birmingham, where Ross continues to practice law.

Crystal Wright is a respected litigator and mediator in Georgia, known for her compassionate yet strategic approach to family law. With over a decade of experience, she understands the emotional and financial challenges of divorce and works tirelessly to guide her clients through the process with clarity and confidence. Crystal Wright Law focuses on delivering personalized solutions in divorce and separation, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division. Crystal’s ability to simplify complex legal matters and her commitment to ethical, client-centered advocacy have earned her a reputation as both a trusted advisor and a strong advocate in the courtroom. If you’re facing a family law matter, contact Crystal Wright Law today to put knowledge, empathy, and experience on your side.

Marcia M. Guinyard heads North Georgia Family Lawyers, LLC. She has practiced law for 25 years, with an emphasis on Family Law and Real Property Disputes. Attorney Guinyard’s practice includes representation of persons in state and federal courts throughout Georgia. Attorney Guinyard is known for her results. Her clients are quoted as saying, “When results matter, contact North Georgia Family Lawyers, LLC.” Characteristics such as integrity, determination, and being prepared, are second nature to Attorney Guinyard and have helped her earn a reputation of achieving optimal results for her clients. In addition, Attorney Guinyard’s strengths of being hardworking, dedicated and knowledgeable are what she is renowned for. Her trial practice has afforded Attorney Guinyard the opportunity to practice before judges all over the state of Georgia. Having tried over 100 cases, she is quite familiar with the judiciary in the State and Superior Courts located in the metropolitan Atlanta area and through the state of Georgia. She has worked hard to establish effective relationships with the court staff and clerks and believes that she is respected among those ranks. As a native of Atlanta, Attorney Guinyard has been able to establish and maintain a strong and effective network that has given her the ability to develop key relationships. She has represented celebrity clients and has appeared on local and national television programming in conjunction with those matters. Further, having attended graduate and law school in Washington, D.C., she has maintained and further developed a network in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area including Maryland and Northern Virginia. It’s a well-known fact that Attorney Guinyard enjoys her job, specifically, helping others who would otherwise succumb to the injustices in our court system.

I have witnessed countless people succumb to the pitfalls and confusion of the legal system because they did not have access to affordable legal assistance. Often times simply having counsel made the encounter more endurable. I offer effective and competent counsel on a sliding fee scale for those who may not be able to afford to pay full price for my services. I give 110% to all my clients, regardless of financial circumstances.

Established in 1977 in Fulton County, Sandy Springs, Georgia, the Construction Law Group, LLC, has been serving clients in the construction business for more than three decades. Unlike other lawyers and firms that shift their focus between a vast range of legal matters, I dedicate a majority of my practice to assisting clients with their issues relating to construction law. In Georgia, commercial and private developers require help working through the complex issues of construction law. Ranging from government contracts, transactional documents, contract formation and revision to negotiations and dispute resolutions, I will put my decades of experience to work for you and your interests. As an attorney who devotes himself to this particular field, I understand what steps need to be taken to bring all parties together, clarify the issues and ensure that construction projects will continue. The Construction Law Group, LLC, represents interests and individuals encompassing all aspects of the construction business. By helping to clarify the law and eliminating conflicts at the negotiations table, I've brought owners, contractors, developers and architects together to reach amicable resolutions that see that deadlines are met. In addition to helping people in the contracting business, I frequently host seminars for my peers in the legal community to educate attorneys and project managers on varying aspects of construction law. By offering free consultations, as well as onsite visits, I am available to my clients when and wherever they need me.

At Guardian Accident & Injury Lawyers, our Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers are experts in personal injury law, covering car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, and workplace injuries. We treat each case individually, providing thorough investigations and ensuring all procedural and evidentiary rights are met. Our firm has secured millions of dollars for clients and is not afraid to take cases to court, which insurers are aware of. This approach helps us maximize recovery for your injuries. If you were involved in an accident and need legal assistance, don't hesitate, contact us today to get started with a free case evaluation, a lawyer will contact you the same day!

In 1991, Randall M. Kessler founded the law firm now known as Kessler & Solomiany, LLC, a 30 person family law firm in Atlanta. He is the author of many family law books including Divorce: Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future, The GA Library of Family Law Forms, and How to Mediate a Divorce. He is an adjunct professor of Family Law Litigation at Emory Law School. Mr. Kessler has served as the Chair of the Family Law Sections of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association. Mr. Kessler has represented some of the highest profile clients in the country including judges, national and local politicians, professional athletes, TV Stars and other celebrities, entertainers and artists. Born in Gainesville, Florida, raised in New Orleans and having attended college at Brandeis University near Boston, MA, Randall M. Kessler came to Georgia in 1985 to attend Emory Law School. He has over 35 years of experience in Domestic Relations and Family Law matters including divorce, custody, paternity, prenuptial agreements and child support. He founded KS Family Law in 1991 after practicing for years at other family law boutique firms. Mr. Kessler teaches family law jury trials at Emory Law School and taught Family Law at John Marshall Law School from 2005 – 2019. He has lectured for the ABA, AAML, AICPA, NACVA, IAAR, NFLPA, NBPA, the Georgia Psychological Association (GPA), the Georgia Society of CPAs, the Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb and Atlanta Bar Associations and others all over the country and in fact, all over the world. Mr. Kessler is the Editor Emeritus of the Family Law Review for the State Bar of Georgia. He is proficient in both Spanish and Hebrew.

Jim Powers is a seasoned Georgia divorce and family law attorney with over 10 years of trial and litigation experience. He represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, and complex family law matters, providing a consistent courtroom presence and strategic guidance in each case. Jim earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law and began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in several Georgia judicial circuits. In this capacity, he prosecuted felony, domestic violence, and child protection cases, gaining substantial experience in high-stakes litigation and developing a comprehensive understanding of legal issues that frequently intersect with family law. Before joining Atlanta Divorce Law Group, Jim practiced at several prominent Atlanta law firms, representing clients in divorce, child custody, child support, and high-asset family law cases. Most recently, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, further refining his trial advocacy and negotiation skills. Jim currently focuses his practice on guiding clients through complex family transitions with clarity, diligence, and practical advice. He is recognized for thorough preparation, direct communication, and a commitment to assisting clients in navigating challenging legal decisions with confidence and pragmatism. Outside his legal practice, Jim enjoys spending time with his 3 dogs, hiking, playing pool, and watching movies and television. In recent years, he has also renewed his interest in reading and writing, pursuits that contribute to his thoughtful and measured approach to his work.

Kristi Gibbs is a family law attorney with a unique professional background that informs every aspect of her practice. Before becoming an attorney, Kristi spent many years working in mental health counseling, developing skills that are particularly valuable in family law matters involving children and complex family dynamics. Kristi earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology and counseling from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, followed by a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of New Orleans. During her doctoral program, she minored in play therapy and later became a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. Her doctoral research focused on how counselors are trained to counsel children, and her professional work included many years of counseling children and teaching play therapy—an approach that allows children to express emotions and experiences through play when they are not yet able to do so verbally. She later transitioned from counseling into the legal field, earning her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law and admission to the State Bar of Georgia in 2020. She served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, where she prosecuted juvenile cases and gained significant courtroom experience involving children and families. Kristi now practices family law at Atlanta Divorce Law Group. Her background allows her to approach custody and parenting issues with insight into how children experience family conflict and transition. A part of a non-traditional family herself, Kristi is committed to listening carefully to her clients’ stories and providing thoughtful, grounded advocacy during some of life’s most difficult moments.