Ellaretha Coleman

Ellaretha Coleman is an accomplished litigation attorney with experience defending the rights and best interests of individuals throughout the Atlanta-metropolitan area, as well as the state of Florida.

Ms. Coleman has substantial experience in the areas of Family Law, Divorce Law, and Custody.

Ms. Coleman has been widely applauded by both clients and peers for her written and oral advocacy skills, but it is her genuine and personable approach towards client relationships which has most distinguished her. A talented and business-savvy entrepreneur, Ms. Coleman continues to diversify her practice to ensure the fulfillment of every client's needs. Ms. Coleman ensures that each client receives the benefit of having the influence and experience of a full-service law firm, with the personal attention of a small firm.

Ms. Coleman is passionate about helping people through some of the most difficult experiences of their life, which is why she choose to focus her firm on family law. This area is very personal to her. As a child of divorced parents, Ms. Coleman is well aware of how a divorce can impact not just the couple, but the children as well. She works hard to help parents navigate this difficult time, while insulating the children as much as possible.

Howard University School of Law

J.D.

2005

University of Central Florida

B.A. (2002) | Political Science

1998 - 2002

Founder

Atlanta Family Law Group LLC

2020 - Current

Managing Partner

E. Jones & Associates, LLC

2009 - 2019

Staff Attorney

Alston & Bird LLP

2007 - 2009

Associate Attorney

Phelps Dunbar, LLP

2005 - 2007

Navigating the Divorce Maze

August, 2016

Smooth Operators: The Business of Law, Solo Small Firm Symposium, Atlanta, GA

September 12, 2014

Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers

Solo/Small Firm Question and Answer--Successes, Failures and Lessons Learned Along the Way, Solo Small Firm Symposium, Atlanta, GA

September 16, 2016

Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers

Vacancy and Unoccupancy - Its Effects on Claims & Loss, First Party Claims Conference, Warwick, RI

October 22, 2014

National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters

Building a Sustainable Law Practice, 2015 Law & Culture Symposium, Trinadad

February 19, 2015

Georgia Trial Skills Clinic 2010

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Depositions College

American Association of Justice

Georgia's 10 Best Female Attorneys

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Legal Elite

Georgia Trend Magazine

2016

Georgia's 10 Best Female Attorneys

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Current

Florida Justice Association

Member

2010 - Current

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current

State Bar of Georgia  # 404051

Member

2008 - Current

Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

Member

2007 - Current

Florida

Since 2005

Georgia

Since 2008

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Q. I have pending charges on my background and it’s been 4 years. Can I get these charges dropped and cleared from my recor

December 10, 2023

A: You're going to have to resolve the charges, either by trial, plea or motion to dismiss, before you can have your record restricted or cleared.

Q. The mother has left with the child and refuses to let me see him and she is living with a coworker. What should I do

December 8, 2023

A: That depends. If there is a custody order, you would need to file a contempt action. If there is no order of custody, you would need to petition the court to establish one. That can be done through a legitimation action if you and the mother are not married or a divorce if you are.

Q. What is the easiest steps to be legitimized and gain parental rights to your biological child

December 8, 2023

A: Attorney Edwards is correct. A legitimation through Superior Court is the only way to establish custody and parenting time rights for a father of a child born out of wedlock.