Practice areas: State, Local & Municipal, Estate & Trust Litigation, Business Litigation; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2002
Education: University of Georgia School of Law
A partner at Tallant Howell | Attorneys at Law in Cumming, Georgia, Kevin J. Tallant has created a reputation of dedication and effectiveness within his legal community for his judicious approach to serving his clients. He emphasizes his practice on state, local and municipal law, estate planning and business, and civil litigation, among others. A consummate professional, he pursues every available legal avenue in an effort to achieve his clients’ goals expeditiously and amicably.
Mr. Tallant first forayed into the field of law while studying at the University of Georgia School of Law, where his academic prowess and knowledge culminated in him receiving his Juris Doctor magna cum laude in 2002. After completing law school, he went on to serve as a law clerk for the Honorable Thomas W. Thrash of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, providing immense exposure to the inner workings of a federal court before which he would one day gain admission to practice law. Prior to attending law school, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia in 1998 with his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and a minor in Spanish.
Throughout his illustrious 20-plus years of practicing law, Mr. Tallant has gained the adulation of his peers for promoting a pristine, client-centric approach through his own practice while maintaining ethical standards in every case he takes on. He listens to his clients with intent, providing them with myriad strategies to solve their complex problems and provide peace of mind and relief. For his many contributions, he holds an impressive “Superb” rating on Avvo and hosts positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Within his legal community, Mr. Tallant has been actively involved in many prominent organizations to progress the standard of service of his industry even further. He has formerly served as the president of the Forsyth County Bar Association, the Forsyth County Community Connection and the Forsyth County Arts Alliance, and he currently serves as president of the Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
Practice areas
State, Local & Municipal, Estate & Trust Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: DefenseFocus areas
Non-Compete Agreements, State, Local & Municipal Litigation, Trade Secret, Will Contests
- 30% State, Local & Municipal
- 30% Estate & Trust Litigation
- 20% Business Litigation
- 20% Civil Litigation: Defense
First Admitted: 2002, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://tallanthowell.com/personnel/kevin-j-tallant/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Georgia Bar Association, Member, 2002 to Present
- Past-President, Forsyth County Bar Association
Pro bono / Community Service
- Past-President, Forsyth County Arts Alliance
- Board of Directors and President of Leadership Forsyth
- Member, Boards of Directors, the North Georgia Community Foundation
- Tallant established Forsyth County's Wills for Heroes program
- Past-President, Forsyth County Community Connection
- Member, Boards of Directors, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Community Board
- Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle's appointee, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission
- President, Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club
- Member, Boards of Directors, Forsyth County CASA
- Member, Boards of Directors, the Citizens Bank of Forsyth County
Honors
- Order of the Coif, University of Georgia School of Law, 2003
- Member of class designed to improve leadership skills and develop leadership qualities., Leadership Forsyth Class, 2020
- Georgia Super-Lawyer Rising Star
Educational Background
- University of Georgia, Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude, with Honors, Political Science and a minor in Spanish, 1998
Office location for Kevin J. Tallant
202 Tribble Gap Rd
Suite 302
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: 678-904-3952
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2010 - 2011, 2016