Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in Atlanta, GA

As a principal attorney with the Atlanta, Georgia, law firm of Berman Fink Van Horn P.C., Lea C. Dearing focuses her practice in the areas of business litigation, real estate litigation, and labor and employment law. She has a particular interest in cases involving closely held businesses, executive agreements, trade secrets and real estate transactions. She represents businesses in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Ms. Dearing is licensed to practice law in Georgia and Texas state courts, and she is admitted to the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Northern districts of Texas. Before returning to Georgia and joining Berman Fink Van Horn P.C., she worked for more than seven years at a commercial litigation firm in Dallas. 

Throughout her career, Ms. Dearing has been active in professional organizations, including the Dallas Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Association and the William "Mac" Taylor American Inn of Court. She also served as committee co-chair for Attorneys Serving the Community, an organization of women lawyers who support nonprofit groups.

Prior to attending law school, Ms. Dearing earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia. She later earned her law degree at Texas A&M University School of Law, formerly known as Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, graduating with honors. As a law student, Ms. Dearing served as a law clerk at two law firms, including one in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She also served as a clerk to a federal judge. 

In her spare time, Ms. Dearing loves being involved with horses, and she maintains membership in the United States Equestrian Federation and the Arabian Horse Association.