Cortney Stuart

Cortney Stuart

Compassionate, Knowledgeable, and Effective Legal Services
  • Criminal Law, Divorce, Estate Planning ...
  • District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee
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Biography

Cortney M. Stuart's legal background began with the Superior Court of Athens, Georgia, where she interned while studying as an undergraduate at the University of Georgia, from which she graduated with Bachelors in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Political Science. She later graduated from the Florida Coastal School of Law, cum laude, receiving her Juris Doctor in May of 2011, subsequently sitting for the Georgia and Tennessee Bars in July of 2011, and being admitted to both in November of 2011. In 2012, she began her career as an associate at the Law Offices of Edwin Marger, LLC. Under Edwin Marger's teaching, she grew as an attorney and was admitted to the bars in Florida and Washington D.C. In January, 2013, Cortney became the city attorney for McCaysville, Geogia as well as the city prosecutor. In October of 2017, Cortney founded Marger Stuart, LLC and added Edwin Marger as a law partner.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Juvenile Law
DUI & DWI
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Municipal Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Tennessee
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Education
Florida Coastal School of Law
J.D. (2011)
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University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
B.S. (2008) | Political Science, Sociology, and Criminal Justice
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Georgia  # 132340
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
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Contact & Map
Marger Stuart, LLC
44 North Main Street
Jasper, GA 30143
Telephone: (706) 253-3060