Our Team

The People Helping Families and Fiduciaries Move Forward

Probate, estate, trust, and fiduciary matters can carry serious responsibilities and difficult decisions. Our team across Georgia and Tennessee works with clients to understand the situation, protect what matters, and make sure the matter is handled properly.

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Probate-Focused

Focused exclusively on probate and related matters that follow a death.

Multi-State Probate Practice

Helping clients with probate in Georgia and Tennessee.

A Clear Legal Team

A dedicated attorney and paralegal assigned to each case.

Administration & Litigation

From probate and administration to complex estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation.

Our Attorneys

Our attorneys guide clients through probate, estate, trust, and fiduciary matters with a clear understanding of the legal issues, the client’s goals, and what needs to happen next.

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  • Erik J. Broel
    GA
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    Founding Attorney
  • Stuart Bagley
    GA
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    Senior Probate Attorney
  • Dave Dupee
    GA TN
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    Senior Probate Attorney
  • Stacey Ferris
    GA
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    Senior Probate Attorney
  • Kimberly Mowbray
    GA
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    Senior Probate Attorney
  • Patricia Buonodono
    GA
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    Probate Attorney
  • TN
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    Probate Attorney
  • Matthew Robinson
    TN
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    Probate Attorney
  • Jeanne O'Halleran
    GA
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    Probate Attorney
  • Geneka Holyfield
    GA
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    Probate Attorney

Our Paralegals

Our paralegals help keep each matter organised, communicate with clients, gather important information, and support the legal work needed to move the case forward.

  • Tawnya Brodgon

    Tawnya S. Brogdon

    Senior Paralegal
  • Susan Flythe

    Susan T. Flythe

    Senior Paralegal
  • Tish Pittman

    Matisha R. Pittman

    Senior Paralegal
  • Vicki Porter

    Vicki L. Porter

    Senior Paralegal
  • Carol Hysell

    Carol A. Hysell

    Paralegal
  • Shannon Hackett

    Shannon A. Hackett

    Paralegal

Professional staff

Our professional staff supports clients and legal teams across Georgia and Tennessee, helping each matter move forward with clarity, care, and attention to detail.

  • Dianne Stanley

    Dianne M. Stanley

    Operations Manager
  • Haley Peterson

    Haley C. Janes

    Administrative Specialist
  • Brianna Clark

    Brianna R. Clark

    Operations Assistant
  • Arden Ferrell

    Arden M. Ferrell

    Director of First Impressions
  • Kathleen Henlan

    Kathleen M. Linehan

    Client Coordinator
  • Zachary F. Warwick

    Zachary F. Warwick

    Client Coordinator
  • Destiny Gay

    Destiny M. Willis

    Senior Client Consultant
  • Deanna M. Warren

    Deanna M. Warren

    Client Consultant
  • Julia S. Genest

    Julia S. Genest

    Client Consultant
  • Magdalena Cortes

    Magdalena Cortes

    Billing Clerk
  • Maggie O'Neil

    Maggie M. O’Neil

    Legal Services Manager
  • Travie Andrews

    Travie A. Andrews

    Senior Billing Specialist
  • Lori Partin

    Lori Partin

    Executive Assistant
  • Jenn Broel

    Jenn M. Broel

    Senior Director

Our Accolades

Avvo - Clients Choice Award 2020
Avvo - Clients Choice Award 2019
Avvo - Clients Choice Award 2018
Avvo - Clients Choice Award 2017
2016 GeorgiaTrend Legal Elite Award
10 Best Law Firm Award for Client Satisfaction - The American Institute of Legal Counsel
Law Firm 500 Honoree
BBB Accredited Business. A+ Rating since June of 2018
Erik Broel Rated By Super Lawyers and Selected in 2018 - 2015 Top Rated Lawyers - Thomson Reuters
Avvo Rating: 10.0 Superb - Top Attorney: Probate
2024 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Award - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
2017 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Award for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability - Awarded to Erik John Broel
2024 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Award - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
2015 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Award for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability - Awarded to Erik John Broel
2014 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Award for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability - Awarded to Erik John Broel
2015 Top Rated Lawyers - Legal Leaders AV Preeminent
2015 Top Rated Lawyers - Legal Leaders AV Preeminent
Featured in Corporate Counsel
Featured in The National Law Journal
Featured in The American Lawyer
Featured in Legal Leaders
Featured in Legal Talk Network
These awards and recognitions were originally received by Georgia Probate Law Group or its attorneys and now form part of Guardian Probate Law Group’s Georgia practice history.

We have helped over 3,600 families with Estate and Probate matters. Have a confidential consultation to find out how we can help with your probate case.