Attorney Chalcia Rainford is a native of Jamaica, West Indies, who has practiced law since 1994. Mrs. Rainford earned her J.D. from John Marshall Law School of Atlanta, Georgia. She also studied in London, England at the Lay Cox College and is a professional registered nurse. Her success does not stop there; Attorney Rainford owns Eccentral, Inc., which is a professional nursing employment agency. She is known for being very intellectual and detail oriented.

As a partner in one of the largest law firms in North Georgia, Rustin defended insurance companies and large businesses before co-founding Smith Hulsey. He has handled cases in both federal and state courts, appearing in U.S. District Courts and counties throughout Georgia. He has argued before the Supreme Court of Georgia, and litigated appeals in the Georgia Court of Appeals and U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit. Rustin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia before attending Emory University School of Law, where he was selected for the Dean’s List, received the Dean’s Award, and was recommended for the Kesler-Eidson Trial Techniques Scholarship. Rustin has served on multiple Hall County nonprofit boards, was elected Gainesville Jaycee of the Year in 2011, and was a member of the 2015 State Bar Young Lawyer’s Leadership Academy. Since 2018, other Georgia attorneys have elected Rustin as a “Rising Star” as featured in Super Lawyers magazine.

Margaret Washburn has a general trial practice that focuses primarily on complex and high asset domestic relations litigation, including divorce, modification of custody and child support and contempt actions. We also handle criminal defense, personal injury and auto accidents and civil trial litigation, as well as represent injured workers. We have developed our practice and client base through Margaret's reputation in the community and through involvement in the State Bar of Georgia committees, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, the Lawrenceville Kiwanis Club, and other civic organizations. Margaret is the editor of the Gwinnett County Bar Association Newsletter, and the newsletter for the Council for Municipal Court Judges. This has led to referrals of clients over the years from other attorneys in both Gwinnett County and around the State.

Experienced Atlanta, Georgia, Divorce Lawyer For the past 15 years, we at the law office of Jody A. Miller have been providing clients with creative solutions to their legal problems in a thoughtful and respectful environment. Our firm's founding attorney, Jody A. Miler practices exclusively in the areas of family law, divorce, alimony, child custody and visitation, paternity, domestic violence, and juvenile law. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, we represent clients throughout Georgia. If you have questions about a divorce or legal issue concerning your family, contact us to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer. No matter what your issue involves, we will always place your concern as our firm's main priority. Education Mercer University School of Law, J.D., 1992 Honors: Law Review, Dean's List, Who's Who Among American Law Students Activities: Vice Justice, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International University of Georgia, M.B.A., 1984 Concentration in Management Information Systems. Activities: Graduate Business Association -- Academic Affairs Committee, Newsletter, Secretary; Graduate Business Women. Emory University, B.A., 1981 Double major in History and English. Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority -- Activities Chairman, Community Service. Focus of Practice Family Law and Domestic Relations * Divorce * Custody * Adoption * Paternity * Alimony and Child Support * Modification and Enforcement of Final Decree * Visitation * Family Violence * Collaborative Law * Mediation Juvenile Law * Delinquency * Deprivation * Unruliness * Termination of Parental Rights * Traffic and Criminal Admittances * State Bar of Georgia * Admitted to all State Courts, Georgia Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of Georgia, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Appellate Cases Watkins v. Watkins, Georgia Court of Appeals, 2003 Professional Leadership * Recipient - 2007 Cobb County Democrat Women Business Woman of the Year Award * Member: State Bar of Georgia * Chairman: Lawyers in Practice Committee, Younger Lawyers Section, 1995-97 * Family Law Section * Member: Cobb County Bar Association * Family Law Section -- Secretary/Treasurer 1998-99, 1999-00 * Member: Atlanta Bar Association * Family Law Section * Board of Directors: Solo/Small Practitioner Section, 1997-2003 * Member: Georgia Association for Women Lawyers * Cobb County Chapter -- Secretary * Barrister: Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inns of Court, 2002-present * Speaker: Brown v. Board of Education, Addison Elementary School, April 27, 2004 * Speaker: Post-divorce Issues: Enforcement and Modification of Decrees, and Step-parent Adoptions, Parents Without Partners, May 17, 1995 * Speaker: Solo and Small Firm Success, Institute of Continuing Legal Education Seminars, 1996 - 2000 * Speaker: Participant in panel of attorneys giving presentation and discussion of the law to Penhurst Subdivision Women's Group, Marietta, Georgia, September 24, 1996;addressed issues involving family law * Speaker: Juveniles and the Criminal Justice System, Kennesaw State University Continuing Education, March 21, 1997 * Speaker: Juvenile Law for the New Lawyer, Georgia State University Continuing Legal Education, November 12, 1997 * Author: Practicing Juvenile Law in Georgia Courts, Calendar Call, magazine of the General Practice and Trial Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Vol. II, No. 3, Spring 1996 * Author: Family Law Basics for the Non-Family Law Practitioner, Georgia Bar Journal,Vol. 2, No. 3, December 1996 * Television: Layman's Lawyer, WPBA Channel 30, Adoption Law, talk show guest October 20, 1997 * Television: Layman's Lawyer, WPBA Channel 30, Deadbeat Parents, talk show guest October 12, 1998 * Radio: WGUN Radio, Professional Review talk show, Marital & Family Law, aired December 3 and December 11, 1997 * Continuing Legal Education Seminar Chairman: co-chairman of the annual Cobb County Bar Association Family Law Seminar Civic/Community Leadership * Vice President: Smyrna Midday Optimist Club, 1993 * Member: Smyrna Optimist Club * 1997-8 Program Committee Chairman * 1996-8 Board of Directors * 1995 Program Committee * 1995 Club Georgia Red Ribbon Campaign chairman * 1994 Club Essay Contest chairman * Member: Marietta Civitan Club * 1999-2004 Senior Citizens Chairperson * 2000-2003 Board of Directors * 2003-2004 Vice President * 2004-2005 President Elect * 2005-2006 President * 2006-Present Board of Directors * Member: Cobb County Chamber of Commerce