Practice Areas: Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 1991
Education: Emory University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 Call today:
770-892-6162
The Williams Firm, P.C.
10 Glen Lake Parkway Suite 130Atlanta, GA 30328 Visit website
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Karen B. Williams is the founding partner at The Williams Firm, P.C., in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a remarkable attorney whose legal journey encompasses family law, employment law and probate law. Her relationship-oriented practice prioritizes personal attention to her clients' needs. She acknowledges each client as a whole individual whose life may have been significantly impacted by unforeseen difficulties or abrupt changes. She diligently utilizes her skills and experience in addressing her clients’ situations.
Holding a J.D. from Emory University School of Law with a focus on litigation and an MBA in marketing and management from Boston College Carroll School of Management, Ms. Williams is a formidable force in her field. She is celebrated for her prowess, empathy and unwavering commitment to championing her clients' causes.
Ms. Williams took on the role of public defender in Dekalb County before transitioning to the Atlanta Solicitor's Office. While serving as a Cobb County Magistrate – a position she held for five years – she launched her own law practice. Her firm is renowned for its compassionate and understanding approach, particularly in navigating the delicate terrain of family law. Her ability to connect deeply with her clients, appreciating their most pressing concerns during challenging times, distinguishes her within the legal arena.
Ms. Williams’ knowledge and insight are widely acknowledged by both her clients and her colleagues. She is a frequent speaker on family law topics, helping other attorneys refine their skills and broaden their understanding in this vital area. She has shared her wisdom with the State Bar of Georgia, the Cobb County Bar Association Family Law Section, and the Inn of Court, contributing her experiences to enhance the collective comprehension of family law.
Since 2003, Ms. Williams has played an active role on the Executive Board of the State Bar Association Family Law Section. She is also affiliated with the Cobb County Bar Association, the Family Law Inn of Court, and the Georgia National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), having served on the Georgia NELA Board from 2001 to 2003.
Practice areas
Family Law, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Law, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Same Sex Family Law, Trusts, Wills
- 60% Family Law
- 40% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 1991, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://brownwilliamspc.com/about/
- State Bar of Georgia
- Georgia NELA Board, 2001-2003
- Georgia NELA (National Employment Lawyers Association)
- Member, Cobb County Bar Association, the Family Law Inn of Court
- Executive Board of the State Bar Association Family Law Section since 2003
- Cobb County Bar Association Family Law Section and Inn of Court
- Howard University, Boston College
- Evidence in High Asset Divorces, Jan 2018 publication Georgia Superior Court Judges Seminar, Discussion of the Evidence to assist courts in making decisions in high asset divorce cases
- Fleeing Domestic Violence: A Proposal to Change the Inadequacies of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction in Domestic Violence cases, May 2011 John Marshall Law Journal
- International Custody, May 2011, publication ICLE - State Bar of Georgia- Family Law Institute
- "Yours, Mine, Ours..... No, MINE! Equitable Division in Georgia, Publication provides an introduction into Child Abduction cases
- Child Abduction: Steps for Handling Child Abductions, Aug 2010 publication ICLE Georgia- State Bar of Georgia
- Inn of Court Tips for examining Child Witnesses, 2020
- Cobb Bar Association Family Law Seminar, 2001
- Inn of Court Tips for Guardian Ad Litem, 2016
- State Bar of Georgia Nuts and Bolts Program August and December 2010 “Yours, Mine, Ours….NO MINE!!!" Equitable Division in Georgia
- John Marshall Law School February, 2009 The Hague Convention: Is it Time for Modification
- State Bar of Georgia Nuts and Bolts Program: August 2009 Child Abduction
- Georgia Association of Paralegal, March 2009: Tips for Separation From the Workplace
- Merrill Lynch- Multiple Seminars, 2009 Tips for Separation From the Workplace
- Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Recent Developments, 2008
- State Bar of Georgia – Nuts and Bolts- Program Chair- Savannah, 2007, Atlanta, 2007
- State Bar of Georgia – Family Law Institute, 2007 Hot Tips- Guardian Ad Litem
- State Bar of Georgia – Family Law Institute, 2004 Recent Developments in the Law, 2005 Recent Developments in the Law
- State Bar of Georgia – Family Law Institute, 2003, Thomas vs. Thomas
- Cobb County Bar Association – Family Law Section – Recent Developments, 2007
- Atlanta Bar Association- We Can Work it Out -The Relationship Between Judges and Lawyers, January 27, 2006
- Cobb County Bar Association – Family Law Section – Recent Developments, 2006
- State Bar of Georgia – Family Law section Professionalism Convocation 2003, 2006, 2007
Office location for Karen B. Williams
10 Glen Lake Parkway Suite 130
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-892-6162
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025
