Carla F. Stern

Top rated Family Law attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

Stern Edlin Graham Family Law, P.C.
Carla F. Stern
Stern Edlin Graham Family Law, P.C.

Practice areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in Georgia since: 1991

Education: Quinnipiac University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2026

Stern Edlin Graham Family Law, P.C.

6190 Powers Ferry Road
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30339 Visit website
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With over three decades of experience in the legal profession, Carla F. Stern has focused her practice on family law. Practicing at Stern Edlin Graham Family Law, P.C., in Atlanta, Georgia, she handles matters involving custody, divorce, alimony, child support, spousal support, adoption and property disputes. As a National Board of Trial Advocacy-certified family law attorney, she holds a track record of successfully handling complex marriage dissolution and child custody cases.

With her strong advocacy, mediation and litigation skills, Ms. Stern has counseled numerous high net worth clients. Her approach to each case is based on the fact that each client has their own unique needs and they need to be addressed in relation to each of them. Committed to connecting and fostering a relationship with her clients, she provides them with customized, innovative solutions to challenging issues.

Upon graduating from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in business, Ms. Stern went on to pursue her legal studies at Quinnipiac University School of Law. Earning her Juris Doctor in 1990, she was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in the following year. Dedicated to providing ethical and accessible legal counsel, she ensures her clients receive the highest level of representation and support throughout their legal journey. She believes in empowering her clients with knowledge and understanding, enabling them to make informed decisions that align with their goals and values.

Staying active in the legal community, Ms. Stern holds memberships with the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the American Bar Association Family Law Section and the Atlanta Bar Association Family Law and Women in the Profession sections. Through her undying commitment and professionalism, she received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 1991, Georgia

Professional Webpage: https://www.stern-edlin.com/attorneys/carla-stern

Bar / Professional Activity

  • The Atlanta Lawyer's Club, Member
  • Sandy Springs Bar Association, Member, 2012 - Present
  • American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 1990 - Present
  • State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section, Member, 1990 - Present
  • Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law & Women in the Profession Sections, Member, 1990 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Parliamentarian
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
  • Georgia Chapter Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Board Certified Family Law Attorney, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Board Member, De Claire Court HOA
  • Woodward Academy
  • Overcome Ovarian Cancer Walk
  • Georgia Ovarian Cancer Atlanta
  • Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Educational Background

  • Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia - 1990
  • Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, B.S., Major: Business - 1983

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Speaker, Equitable Caregiver Statute, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Atlanta, December 2019
  • Speaker, How to Manage Stress and Burnout in Divorce Cases, Amelia Island, FL, Family Law Institute, Family Law Institute State Bar of Georgia, May 1990
  • Speaker, Modification of Custody, Atlanta, GA, Nuts and Bolts Seminar, October 1998
  • Speaker, Who Wants To Be A Family Lawyer?, Amelia Island, FL, Family Law Institute, State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section, May 2001
  • Mediation Advocacy Article, Family Law Section Newsletter, 2009
  • Recent Developments in Family Law, Family Law Section Newsletter, 2009
  • Moderator & Co-Chair, New Trends From The Financial Experts, Atlanta, GA, AAML, December 2011
  • Speaker, Tax Crimes and Misdemeanors, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers National Annual Meeting, Chicago, November 2017

Honors

  • Georgia Trend Legal Elite 2019 - Present
  • Atlanta Magazine, Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers, 2011 - Present
  • AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell
  • Wall Street Journal, The Best Lawyers in America, 2011 - Present

Office location for Carla F. Stern

6190 Powers Ferry Road
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30339

Phone: 943-232-1929

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