Marilyn L. Bardie-Kapaun
Top rated Family Law attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC
Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 1992
Education: Indiana University Maurer School of Law
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Marilyn L. Bardie-Kapaun is a partner at Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia. She focuses her practice on family law, representing clients navigating complex and often highly personal legal matters. With a career spanning more than three decades, she brings extensive legal knowledge and a thoughtful approach to helping clients address the challenges associated with family-related disputes.
Ms. Bardie-Kapaun works closely with clients to understand their individual circumstances and develop legal strategies tailored to their needs. Her practice reflects a commitment to providing informed guidance throughout the legal process while helping clients understand their rights, responsibilities and available legal options. Her experience and client-focused approach allow her to address sensitive matters with professionalism and attention to detail.
Ms. Bardie-Kapaun earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois in 1988. She went on to pursue her legal studies at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where she developed her legal skills and obtained her Juris Doctor in 1991. She was admitted to practice law in Georgia in 1992.
In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Bardie-Kapaun has contributed to legal and academic communities. She is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section. Her professional and educational involvement includes teaching, and in 2014, she was recognized by Georgia State University’s Criminal Justice Department as its “Outstanding Instructor of the Year.”
Ms. Bardie-Kapaun has also received professional recognition for her work in family law. In 2024, Forbes selected her as one of its “Top 10 Divorce Attorneys in Atlanta.” She is multilingual, with proficiency in Spanish and French, and conversational Italian, allowing her to communicate with clients from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Paternity
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1992, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://www.boviskyle.com/attorneys/marilyn-l-bardie-kapaun/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Atlanta Bar Association, Member, 2015
- State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
Pro bono / Community Service
- Legal Food Frenzy Champion for Atlanta Community Food Bank, 2014
- Judge for the William Daniel National Invitational Mock Trial, 2014
- Judge for the American Association for Justice Regional Mock Trial, 2014
- Judge for Emory Moot Court Society's Civil Rights and Liberties Competition, 2013
Educational Background
- University of Illinois, B.A., 1988
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Speaker, The Forsyth Bar on Legal Writing
- Interviewed on "Boss Ladies" podcast
- Radio personality discussing divorce and custody topics on Radio Sandy Springs
- Contributing Author of "The Criminal Law Handbook," published at Georgia State University, Sept. 2007 Criminal Justice Review
- Article Author of: Tax Reform and Divorce, 2018
- Editor of The Atlanta Lawyer Magazine
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Radio personality on Radio Sandy Springs discussing divorce and custody topics, 2011
Honors
- Georgia Super Lawyers, 2026
- Selected by FORBES as "Top 10 Divorce Attorneys in Atlanta 2024"
- Awarded the status of "Lawyers with Distinction."
- Awarded “Outstanding Instructor of the Year” by Georgia State University’s Criminal Justice Department for 2014.
- Awarded “10 Best in Client Satisfaction in Georgia for 2015” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
- Awarded two fellowships during law school based on superior writing and scholastic achievement.
- Rated a Georgia 2017-2024 Super Lawyer for 7 years consecutively, an honor and distinction 5% of attorneys in Georgia receive for excellence in practice. Selection is made by peer review.
Office location for Marilyn L. Bardie-Kapaun
200 Ashford Center North
Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30338
Phone: 770-520-4679
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2027