East Point Lawyers

J. Michael Bishop is a partner in the Atlanta firm of Smiley Bishop & Porter LLP. For over 25 years, Mike has practiced extensively in the areas of securities arbitration and litigation, representing investors with securities claims of all types and sizes. Mike and his firm have obtained numerous seven-figure arbitration awards which have included punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs. Many of Mr. Bishop’s clients are elderly investors who have been victims of investment and financial fraud. Mike has successfully represented clients with claims against virtually every major Wall Street firm, including: Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, UBS/PaineWebber, Morgan Stanley/Dean Witter,...

Attorney J. Stephen Mixon, Esq. concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law. Mr. Mixon is best known as one of Georgia 's most successful advocates of women in sexual harassment cases. Additionally, Mr. Mixon represents both employers and employees in race discrimination cases, non-compete agreements, and other contract disputes.

Attorney J. Stephen Mixon, Esq. is a graduate from Oxford College and Emory University (1989), in Atlanta, GA, and the University of Georgia School of Law (1992) in Athens, GA. Upon graduation, Mr. Mixon served as a staff attorney for the Honorable Senator Strom Thurmond in the United States...

28 years experience in full range of civil litigation; 70% Plaintiff and 30% defense. Originally PI, consumer law, divorce and real estae law; Currently representing business and partnership owners and real estate investors. Handling full range of real estate matters including title disputes, partnership dissolutions, negotiations, land trusts, construction issues and litigation and legal malpractice as well as general business law and PI cases.

Bryan Henderson is not just a tenacious litigator and appellate attorney, but a dedicated advocate for justice and a committed partner in his clients’ success. With over a decade of experience handling complex fraud and civil RICO cases, he brings a unique perspective and wealth of experience into every legal battle, ensuring his clients’ interests are always at the forefront. Having served as an Assistant United States Attorney, State Prosecutor, and Public Defender, Bryan has tried hundreds of cases in federal and state courts. He has argued before the Georgia Supreme Court, securing decisions that have altered the state’s evidence...

As a named partner in Ney Hoffecker Peacock & Hayle, William Ney has nearly twenty years of experience handling major professional liability, business, family law and injury cases. Mr. Ney's practice focuses on each of these areas with an emphasis on legal malpractice matters. Mr. Ney is widely recognized as one of the foremost attorneys in the Atlanta, Georgia legal market in the handling of legal malp0ractice cases for plaintiffs. These cases include matters involving missed statutes of limitation, conflicts of interests, mis-drafted wills and other documents, and a variety of other cases.

Darrell was raised in Northern Virginia, where he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in 1989. In 1992, he completed his Doctorate of Jurisprudence at the University of Alabama. Darrell clerked for the Honorable John Bush, Circuit Court Judge in Wetumpka, Alabama after graduation and gained valuable experience in research and brief writing. He then moved to South Georgia to be closer to his family, who had previously moved to the area. Darrell began practicing law with the law firm of Lissner, Killian, Cunningham and Boyd in Brunswick before moving to Atlanta to open his own practice in...

Jon Schwartz has environmental litigation experience in state and federal courts. He has represented clients on matters involving the Clean Water Act, storm water runoff, protection of wildlife and habitat, land use, historic preservation, and injuries caused by exposure to toxic substances. Jon was selected to the Georgia Super Lawyers list and Atlanta Magazine recognized him as a “rising star” in environmental litigation.

For thirty years, King & King has worked diligently and successfully for Georgians in need of legal assistance. Our bankruptcy attorneys use the U.S. Bankruptcy code to get relief for those facing mounting and overwhelming debt problems. We have helped thousands of clients avoid home foreclosure, car repossession and reduce their other debts. The experienced team fully understands the complexities of Chapter 13 bankruptcy and Chapter 7 bankruptcy law, and can help you protect your property, reduce your debts and bring your finances under control.

State prosecutor for over 11 years; have tried over 100 felony cases, including 2 death penalty cases. As a defense attorney since then, I have specialized in appeals of criminal convictions, achieving a very high reversal rate. Currently actively engaged in a death penalty appeal, awaiting the docketing notice from the Georgia Supreme Court. Criminal law is all that I have done in my career, and I have a passion for the work I do. I also have a deep commitment to my clients. As I tell all of my clients and potential...

Yasha Heidari is a founding member of Heidari Power Law Group LLC (H&P). He is well known both for his litigation focus and for his versatility. Yasha has given lectures and presided over seminars in many areas of the law, including ethics law, administrative and regulatory law, best business practices, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and the role of Intellectual Property in the age of digital media. Moreover, Yasha has presented numerous papers with topics ranging from modern day questions concerning technology to complex game-theory models at the London School of Economics. Yasha holds a juris doctor...

Kate fiercely believes that everyone has the right to a fair trial and an excellent lawyer. She brings an unmatched passion for justice and a discerning academic eye to every case she works on. Beginning her career as a public defender, Kate gained significant experience representing the poor in the State and Superior Courts of Clarke and DeKalb County, Georgia. During her time in public defense, she handled hundreds of cases and spent thousands of hours in the courtroom fighting for her clients. She has argued dozens of pre-trial motions and successfully kept the prosecution from being able to introduce illegally-collected...

Attorney Serge Jerome is a licensed Georgia Trial Attorney. He focuses his practice on Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury at the Jerome Law Firm PA in Atlanta, Georgia. He only cares about doing what's right for the people he represents. Jerome is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, Gate City Bar Association, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL), The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Attorney Jerome obtained his Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) from Florida A&M University where he was a member of the FAMU Law Trial Team competing in...

Attorney handles film, tv, and recording industry matters, as well as simple wills & estates, advance directives, and personal identity matters.

Mr. Cohen has extensive expertise in the fields of business transactions, trusts and estates, probate law, and tax planning. As a former CPA with over 35 years of legal experience, Mr. Cohen has the knowledge and practical experience to successfully advise his clients relating to their businesses, their property, their families and the transfer of their wealth. His analytical and problem-solving ability uniquely qualify him to unravel highly complex issues that often lie at the intersection of business, trusts and estates, taxation- and associated legal conflicts. Mr. Cohen's happily satisfied clients include many small to midsize businesses and business...

I have years of experience writing appellate briefs. I have written over 40 briefs and litigated over 200 habeas cases. I also have tried many cases including jury and bench trials. I appply this experience when representing my clients. I have an understanding of the justice system from both sides. I will aagressively fight to get my clients' wrongful convictions overturned.

The Law Office of Mahdi Abdur-Rahman is an Atlanta-based law firm dedicated to representing personal injury victims, parties to family law disputes and matters, and entrepreneurs and small business owners. We represent clients from all walks of life, and focus on providing excellent legal counsel and personal attention. As no two cases are alike, you can expect to receive intelligent, tailored, strategic, professional, strong and effective counsel to protect your interests. We welcome the opportunity to help you with your case no matter how complex or straightforward you believe it might be. Mr. Abdur-Rahman is a graduate of the University...

Named Atlanta Mediation Lawyer of the Year for 2022 and Atlanta Arbitration Lawyer of the Year for 2018 by Best Lawyers in America. Practice focused on Arbitration and Mediation as the neutral. More than 4000 cases resolved over the last 30 years.