Brianna is a family law attorney committed to assisting individuals and families during significant life transitions with compassion, clarity, and skilled advocacy. She represents clients in divorce, child custody, and other family law matters, emphasizing solutions that address both immediate concerns and long-term stability. Brianna earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in understanding family systems and child development, perspectives that inform her approach to family law. Prior to joining Atlanta Divorce Law Group, Brianna practiced as a Commercial Litigation Attorney at a prominent Atlanta law firm, where she gained experience managing complex legal disputes and refining her courtroom and advocacy skills. Her diverse professional background includes serving as an Associate with The World Bank in the Staff Association unit and working as a law clerk with the Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Project, where she supported individuals affected by domestic violence. Brianna’s diverse legal experience enables her to approach family law cases with both strategic precision and empathy. She is dedicated to listening attentively to clients and providing informed guidance during emotionally complex situations, ensuring clients feel supported and empowered throughout the legal process.

Lyndsi Adams is a family law attorney known for her compassion, intellectual rigor, and determination. She guides clients through divorce, custody, and other family law matters with clarity, care, and consistent advocacy during challenging transitions. Lyndsi earned her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law, where she served on the Executive Board of the Black Law Students Association and represented part-time students in the Sports & Entertainment Law Society. She completed her legal education while working full-time, demonstrating discipline, resilience, and strong commitment to her goals. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Jacksonville State University and was recognized on the Dean’s List. Before practicing law, Lyndsi built a successful career in administration and compliance, developing expertise in precision, problem-solving, and navigating complex regulations. Her background blends seamlessly into her legal practice, especially in case management and client advocacy. She is recognized for translating complex legal issues into clear, accessible guidance, ensuring clients feel informed and supported throughout the process. Practicing family law at Atlanta Divorce Law Group, Lyndsi approaches each case with empathy, thorough preparation, and a focus on practical solutions tailored to her clients’ needs. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active, exploring new restaurants, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.

Jessica Nixon is a family law attorney whose early career has been shaped by courtroom-focused experience and child-centered legal advocacy.Her background in both prosecution and child-focused legal advocacy provides a valuable perspective when navigating sensitive and complex legal matters. Jessica earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law, where she served as Executive Chair of Mock Trial and participated in the Prosecutorial Justice Program at the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office. During law school, she was also a student attorney at the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic, where she contributed to key stages of litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, and trial preparation. She was recognized for her academic achievement with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Family Law. In 2024, she was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia. She gained experience at the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office, assisting in prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases. Her skills include participating in hearings, preparing cases for trial, and collaborating with attorneys, investigators, and witnesses throughout litigation. Jessica approaches family law with a strong understanding of courtroom procedure and an appreciation for the emotional and practical challenges families face during transitions. She is committed to listening carefully to her clients and providing clear, thoughtful guidance as they navigate important decisions involving their families and future. Outside of her legal work, Jessica is active in her community through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Young Alumni Leadership Council for the University of Georgia Alumni Association. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Warren Abel is an experienced, aggressive attorney who fights for those who are injured or are unable to work due to negligence. The son of two physicians, Warren had an early eye for science, a keen understanding for the value of health, as well as compassion for the welfare for others. Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas afforded him the opportunity to surround himself with history. As an alumnus of Little Rock High School he has a unique, personal awareness of our nation’s integration crisis. Here he not only excelled academically, but played multiple sports where he further developed his leadership and advocacy skills. Warren is a graduate of Emory University and University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school, Warren worked in 22nd Judicial Circuit Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in Benton, Arkansas. There, Warren tried and won his first case and assisted prosecutors on cases ranging from felony murder to vehicular homicide. During his second and third years of law school, Warren worked at the Athens-Clarke County District Attorney’s office, where he supported the felony prosecutors with trials and motions. Warren was noted by the clinic director for his outstanding work in the District Attorney’s office. Following law school, Warren worked at Heifer International, one of the top 10 charities worldwide, in Little Rock, Arkansas. After a successful stint at Heifer International, Warren returned to Georgia and began advocating for those who are wrongly injured across Georgia. Warren appreciates the culture, history, and sports our community has to offer. He enjoys hiking with his 2 dogs, playing basketball and golf, fishing, and music.

Jeffrey James is a litigation attorney who has built his career fighting for plaintiffs’ rights in and out of courtrooms across Georgia. Prior to moving to Athens and joining the firm, Mr. James was a top litigator for a large plaintiff’s firm in Atlanta, Georgia where he helped manage and lead the firm’s litigation department. Mr. James found his calling as a trial attorney while in law school where he competed as a member of Barry University School of Law’s nationally ranked trial team. As a trial team advocate, he’s competed in trial competitions across the nation and gained valuable courtroom skills that he continues building on today fighting for plaintiffs in court. Along with being an active member of his law school’s trial team, he also excelled in legal research and writing and became a published law review author. Raised in Florida, Mr. James is an avid surfer and enjoys traveling with his wife to various surf destinations around the globe. He has now proudly made Athens his home where he and his wife stay busy raising their two wild toddlers.

Native to Savannah, W. Andrew Bowen is an attorney proven by years of experience in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. After completing his undergraduate studies at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, Andrew attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctor degree in 1998. Andrew began his legal career as a Savannah personal injury lawyer representing defendants in automotive collisions, medical negligence, and other personal injury claims as well as working for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee. Since 2001, Andrew has focused his career on representing individuals who have suffered serious injury or death. Within this specialty, Andrew has successfully tried cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, as well as truck, motorcycle and car accidents. Andrew is a member of the Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina Bars, and practices in the Federal Courts in the State of Georgia and South Carolina. In addition to the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., Andrew has earned admission to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia. He’s also earned admission to the 11th Circuit Court of Federal Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Andrew Bowen is currently serving as Vice-Chairman of the Automobile Law Committee and as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Policy Task Force of the ABA’s Tort and Insurance Practice Section. Andrew has also served as the Savannah Trial Lawyers Association President, and the Supreme Court of Georgia appointed him as a member of the State Bar’s Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee. In addition to his professional affiliations, Andrew is an active member of the Board of Selectmen of the Historic Midway Church and the Administrative Board of the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. He is also President of the Washington and Lee University Alumni Chapter for the Savannah area. Andrew and his wife, Melissa Safrit Bowen, have two children—Evelyn Brooks Bowen (born 2008) and Woodrow Alexander Bowen (born 2011).

Mark began his career with a degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Dayton, where he developed a strong understanding of how technology and business intersect. That background led him to law school at Emory University, where he focused on intellectual property law and served on the Moot Court Society. After graduating in 1996, Mark joined the respected Atlanta IP firm Needle & Rosenberg, P.C., working on trademark and copyright litigation at a high level. He later became a partner in two boutique IP firms before opening Seigel iP in 2012. Today, he works directly with every client, no gatekeepers, no layers of staff. Just clear, effective counsel from an attorney who knows your matter inside and out.

Our firm is proud to work closely with Attorney Richard Sarrell of Blairsville, Georgia, in an “of counsel” relationship. This means that while Richard maintains his own independent law practice, he and Daniel collaborate on many cases in an official capacity. For our clients, this arrangement brings the best of both worlds: the personal attention of a small firm, strengthened by the combined experience, insight, and resources of two seasoned attorneys working together. Richard grew up in Blairsville, Georgia, and graduated from Union County High School. After high school, he attended Mercer University, where he graduated with honors. He then attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. While in law school, he participated in numerous mock trial and dispute resolution competitions and was heavily involved in student government. He began practicing law in Blairsville and has remained in Blairsville for his entire career. Outside of work, Richard enjoys cooking, watching college football, and traveling.

V. Joy Edwards is the Managing Partner and Owner of The Edwards Law Group. From a young age, Ms. Edwards had the drive and desire to contribute her help to others in the legal arena. Ms. Edwards attended high school at Mount Alvernia High School in Jamaica where she was an avid member of the debate team. Her team made it to the National Competition in 1988 and placed second nationwide. Ms. Edwards received her Bachelor of Arts from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama in 1996, where she graduated as a Pre-Law Major and a Political Science Minor. After college, Ms. Edwards continued on her path to becoming an attorney by attending Rutgers University – School of Law in Camden, New Jersey, where she graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 1999. Ms. Edwards is a well-known experienced Atlanta divorce attorney and an excellent litigator. This means if your case calls for aggressive litigation skills, Ms. Edwards is the perfect advocate for you. Ms. Edwards spent three years as the Staff Attorney for two judges in the State Court of Cobb County. That experience has been invaluable in helping her hone her litigation skills and courtroom decorum. It is not often that you can find an attorney to represent you who has had experience from both sides of the bench.

Natalie Rowland is an Atlanta family law attorney who helps clients navigate divorce and other high-stakes family matters with honest advice, sound judgment, and direct attorney access. Her practice focuses on divorce, complex divorce and asset division, child custody and parenting plans, alimony and child support, modifications, contempt and enforcement matters, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Clients turn to Natalie for practical guidance, clear communication, and thoughtful strategy when the outcome matters.