Christopher H. Elliott
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Atlanta, GA
Selected to Rising Stars: 2006 - 2007, 2009 - 2010
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Chris Elliott is a partner who has practiced family law and domestic relations litigation at Caldwell, Carlson, Elliott & DeLoach for over 20 years. Chris is recognized for his determined advocacy and compassion for individuals and families experiencing the often volatile terrain of complex divorce litigation.
Chris has devoted his legal career to assisting clients in a broad range of domestic matters. He has successfully litigated hundreds of cases in the areas of divorce, modifications of custody and support, parental rights, compliance and contempt, paternity and legitimation, and the preparation and enforcement of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Chris has represented many prominent figures that include professional athletes, actors, musicians, and business leaders throughout the state.
Chris received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University in 1996 and graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1999. Chris is active in his community and has been awarded numerous professional honors and recognitions, including having been recognized repeatedly in Atlanta and Georgia Super Lawyers magazines as one of the premier divorce attorneys in the state. His successful track record has earned him a “Superb” peer review rating through Avvo and a Distinguished* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
Chris is the youngest of five siblings and has a strong commitment to family, currently residing in Roswell with his wife, Christine, and their two boys, Mason and Connor.
*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 Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
- 90%Family Law
- 10%General Litigation
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Litigation, Restraining Order
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2022
- Rising Stars: 2006 - 2007, 2009 - 2010
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About Christopher H. Elliott
First Admitted: 1999, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://ccedlaw.com/personnel/chris-elliott/
Honors/Awards
- Jezebel Magazine, Attorneys of Distinction
- Top 5% America's Most Honored Professionals, Super Lawyers, 2015
- 10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2015
- , BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
- Top Rated Lawyer in Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
Bar/Professional Activity
- State Bar of Georgia, Member
- Atlanta Bar Association, Member
- State of Georgia, 1999
Pro bono/Community Service
- Volunteer work serving as Guardian ad litem for Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
- Volunteer - Hands on Atlanta
- Volunteer - NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Science - Oklahoma State University, 1996
Comments
- “Chris is a great lawyer and one of the calmest, most level-headed people I know. He has my highest recommendation in family law.”
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
Last Updated: 5/15/2022