Georgia Divorce Lawyers and Attorneys

MELVIN M. BELLI

MELVIN M. BELLI, 1907-1996; Member of the Bar of California; Considered to be the "King of Torts"; Famed trial lawyer; Teacher and scholar; Wrote Modern Trials; Innovator of demonstrative evidence; Multiple verdicts in excess of a million dollars; Clients are legendary.

DOUGLAS J. DAVIS

Born in Bronx, New York; admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1983; admitted to United States Supreme Court in 1986, admitted to the United States District Court (Northern District of Georgia) in 1983; admitted to the United States District Court (District of Montana) in 1982; admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Northern Circuit in 1983; admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in 1983; admitted to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals in 1989; admitted to State of Montana Bar in 1982; admitted to the District of Columbia Bar in 1989.

Mr. Grozbean was named to "Who's Who" in 1998- 2004. He is now a life member of "Who's Who", a prestigious national recognition of outstanding professionals in the United States. He is also the developer of the child support guidelines program in Maryland. His program is widely used by Judges, Masters and Lawyers in  Maryland.

Mr. Grozbean has been quoted in the Washington Post, USA Today and  on the various television and news channels. In 2003, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives appointed Mr. Grozbean as Honorary Co-Chairman of the Business Advisory Council.

After reading Mr. Grozbean's credentials you will see why so many people have come to rely upon his advice over the years, including community leaders. His years of experience can help you in your legal need.

STUART H. GROZBEAN, admitted to the United States Supreme Court, Maryland Court of Appeals, Superior Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court for Georgia, U.S. District of Columbia, U.S. Court of Military Appeals; American Bar Association, and Maryland State Bar Association; former instructor and lecturer at Law University of Maryland and U.S. government in training personnel in legal matters.  Mr. Grozbean's clients  have included representation of corporations on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as other nationally recognized corporations in major contract negotiations, litigation and discrimination defense. He has successfully handled large and complex domestic matters, including prenuptial agreements, custody, property, pension and business rights. Mr. Grozbean has been contacted by numerous lawyers and political leaders around the country for advice and consultation on these and other issues requiring detailed analysis on legal issues and quoted in numerous publications. He has traveled for trial and civil corporate practice to Texas, Arizona, Florida, Canada, South Pacific and Africa. Mr. Grozbean is President and CEO Support Analysis Software, Inc., (SASI) a leader in development of Legal Software receiving the prestigious Editor's Award.

After reading Mr. Weil's credentials you will see why so many people have come to rely upon his advice over the years. His 40 years of experience can help you in your legal problems. He is a life member of "Who's Who" a prestigious national recognition of outstanding professionals in the United States.

HENRY E. WEIL, admitted to Courts of the District of Columbia and Georgia; a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, by the National Board Of Trial Advocacy; Past President of the Melvin M. Belli Society; Sustaining member of Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Member of ABA, Maryland Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association (served two terms on Executive Board); Inns of Court (Past Counselor); American Foundation for Autistic Children; Frequent speaker at Belli Seminar & other CLE courses; 40 years trial experience. In 2000, Mr. Weil was named to "Who's Who", a prestigious national recognition of outstanding Professionals and Americans in the United States, and is now a life member. He has successfully handled million dollar cases in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He serves on the Board of Directors of multiple corporations. Mr. Weil is a certified mediator recognized by the Courts in Maryland to help resolve complex legal issues through mediation

J. BEN MOORE

Born Texarkana, AR; admitted to the State of Georgia Bar, 1949. Education: Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia State University; Woodrow Wilson College of Law (Juris Doctor Degree) in 1949, magna cum laude). Sigma Delta Kappa. Ben is a former instructor at the American Institute of Banking and the Trust School of Banking of South Louisiana State University. Former Alderman for the City of Atlanta. Past President of the Trust Division Georgia Bankers Association. Member the Fulton County Grand Jury Association and Member of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. Member of the Fiduciary Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and selected by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce as one of Atlanta's 100 Leaders of Tomorrow.

MELANIE C. EYRE

Ms. Eyre graduated in 1987 with honor from Washington D.C.’s George Washington University Law School, and since then has represented both individuals and corporations in litigation throughout the country. Prior to her legal career, Ms. Eyre spent six years on active duty in the U.S. Navy, leaving active service as a Lieutenant (0-3).

Ms. Eyre's valuable experience includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants over the years. She has represented clients in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, domestic relations, commercial litigation, estate planning, and criminal defense. For several years she served as one of two national discovery counsel for a large national manufacturer, coordinating discovery and pretrial defense efforts in products liability cases throughout the nation in both state and federal courts. In connection with this work she also assisted with media/public relations efforts, including an appearance on NBC’s Dateline.

Ms. Eyre is a member of the Georgia State Bar and the Atlanta Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in all state and superior courts of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Ms. Eyre is also an member (inactive) of the state bars of California and Virginia. Ms. Eyre has served as a panelist for Continuing Legal Education seminars on Georgia products liability law and as a guest lecturer on products liability for undergraduate students at Georgia Tech. She is on the faculty of the University of Phoenix, teaching business law and related topics to graduate and undergraduate students. Ms. Eyre is also active in her community, serving on the Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia as well as the Board of Directors of Special Equestrians of Georgia, an organization offering therapeutic riding to special needs children. She is a also a member of the North Fulton Optimists Club, which seeks to provide recreational opportunities for special needs children in North Fulton.

KAMILAH CLARK

Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Ms. Clark received her Bachelors of Science Degree from Florida State University's College of Education in 1996 and later attended Florida State University where she earned her Juris Doctorate Degree in 2001.  While in law school, Ms. Clark was the recipient of the Book Award for Alternative Dispute Resolution and became a Certified Guardian Ad Litem.  Also, Ms. Clark was employed as a legal intern for Florida State University's Children's Advocacy Center; as a law clerk for the City of Jacksonville's Office of General Counsel; as a paralegal for the Department of Revenue; and as a legal intern for the Office of the Public Defender for the 2nd Judicial Circuit in Florida. 

Prior to becoming an associate at Belli, Weil, Grozbean & Davis, Ms. Clark was employed for six years as a paralegal with the domestic relations firm Warner, Mayoue, Bates & Nolen, P.C.

Law School:

• Florida State University, JD, 2001

Colleges:

• Florida State University, BS, 1996

FRANK J. MARQUEZ

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Marquez received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Administration and Political Science from the New England College where he graduated in 1995.  Born to Cuban immigrants Mr. Marquez ran for the Georgia House of Representatives in 1996, and later went on to Law School.  He speaks three languages and attended John Marshall Law School where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 2003.  In his third year of Law School, Mr. Marquez went to work for the Fulton County District Attorney’s office where he gained invaluable experience both in and outside of the courtroom. 

Prior to joining Belli, Weil, Grozbean & Davis, Mr. Marquez was an Assistant Solicitor General in the Cobb County Judicial Circuit from May 2006 until September of 2007. Then started to work for the Law offices of Jack J. Menedez, where he was indoctrinated into the private practice of Law.

Mr. Marquez joined Belli, Weil, Grozbean & Davis in July of 2008, and specializes in criminal defense and domestic litigation.  He is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia, and is licensed to practice in the Georgia Superior and State Courts, as well as the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court, and the Federal Judicial Circuits.  He is a member of the Cobb County Bar Association, as well as the State Bar Association. 

CINDIE GREENBAUM ALTER

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Ms. Greenbaum Alter has resided in Atlanta since 1975, arriving after her graduation summa cum laude from The Ohio State University. She attended Emory University School of Law, graduating in 1978. 

Ms. Alter began her legal career in the office of Ray Gary, Sr., in Mableton, Georgia, and continued in private practice for 11 1/2 years. Her extensive experience includes representing individuals in domestic relations, juvenile, criminal, bankruptcy, and personal injury matters, as well as assisting clients with simple wills and probate matters. Ms. Alter has also practiced before various administrative agencies, including advocacy before the Social Security Administration for clients seeking social security disability. Her expertise in this area resulted in an invitation from the Social Security Administration to testify in Washington regarding the issue of attorney fees in disability cases.

Before taking a hiatus from the practice of law in 1990 to raise her children, Ms. Alter also served part time as Assistant Solicitor for the Municipal Court of Marietta, prosecuting traffic cases. Upon her return to a full time legal career in 2001, Ms. Alter served as Staff Attorney for the Honorable Judge Kenneth O. Nix in the Superior Court of Cobb County, leaving in January of 2009 to join Belli, Weil, Grozbean & Davis. 

Though practicing in other areas Ms. Alter has particular expertise in domestic relations matters, including divorce, separation, and child custody, including issues surrounding interstate custody disputes. She is a Registered Neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution as an Arbitrator and Mediator in civil and domestic cases, and has successfully mediated many cases to resolution. 

Ms. Alter is admitted to practice in all State and Superior Courts in Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, The Supreme Court of Georgia, the Supreme Court of Ohio (allowing practice in all lower Courts), the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and the Supreme Court of the United States. 

Believing strongly in contributing to the legal profession through volunteer efforts, Ms. Alter served as a faculty member at the annual Family Law Institute in May of 2005, as speaker and chairperson for the Cobb Bar Association Family Law Seminar in December 2006 and as Program Chair for the Cobb Bar Association’s monthly Family Law CLE meetings in 2006-2007. She also volunteered for the 2007 Law School Orientations on Professionalism. 

Ms. Alter is a member of the Cobb County Bar Association, where she served on the board of trustees and as President of the Family Law Section in 2006-2007 and as vice president of the Family Law Section in 2007-2008. She is also a member of the Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta, the Georgia Mediator’s Association and the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club.