Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2012
Education: Georgia State University College of Law
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Magnolia Legal Group, LLC
519 Johnson Ferry RdBldg. B, Suite 400
Marietta, GA 30068 Visit website
As the principal attorney at Magnolia Legal Group, LLC, based in Marietta, Georgia, William A. Alexander focuses his practice on family law, with an emphasis on navigating complex domestic matters and helping clients resolve sensitive legal disputes. He represents individuals facing significant personal and financial transitions, developing tailored strategies that address the legal, practical and emotional considerations unique to each case.
Mr. Alexander handles a broad range of family law matters, including high-asset divorces, complex custody disputes, alimony, property division, child support, paternity and legitimation. His practice also encompasses separation, annulment, contempt and enforcement actions, post-judgment modifications, prenuptial agreements and third-party custody. He assists clients through mediation, arbitration and collaborative law, while also providing representation in family law appeals.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Alexander serves as a Guardian ad Litem certified by the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. In this role, he contributes to matters involving the interests and welfare of children, bringing a focused perspective to family disputes in which their needs are a central consideration. His approach emphasizes careful legal analysis, practical problem-solving and effective advocacy to pursue favorable outcomes while protecting his clients’ interests.
Mr. Alexander established his academic foundation at the University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, graduating cum laude. He subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law, preparing for a career centered on resolving complex legal issues and guiding clients through challenging family transitions.
Admitted to practice law in Georgia in 2012, Mr. Alexander is authorized to appear before the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Committed to professional development and engagement within the legal community, Mr. Alexander is a barrister with the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law American Inn of Court. He is also a member of the Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Section and of the State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2012, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://magnolialaw.com/about-us/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member-at-large, Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section , 2022
- Member, Georgia Commission on Child support, Parenting Time Deviation Study Committee, 2022
- Member, Georgia Commission on Child support, Parenting Time Deviation Study Committee, 2021
- Member-at-large, Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section , 2021
- Member, Georgia Commission on Child support, Parenting Time Deviation Study Committee, 2020
- Barrister, Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inn of Court, 2019
- Member, Legislative Subcommittee, State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section, 2017
- Co-Chair, Intrastate Moot Court Competition Committee, State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division, 2017
- Co-Chair, Intrastate Moot Court Competition Committee, State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division, 2016
- Co-Chair, Intrastate Moot Court Competition Committee, State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division, 2015
- Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2016
- Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2014
- Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2015
- Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2017
- Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2018
- Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2019
- State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section, 2014
- State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section, 2015
- State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section, 2017
- State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section, 2016
- State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section, 2019
- State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section, 2018
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Guardian ad Litem by Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2019
Pro bono / Community Service
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2022
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2021
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2021
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2020
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2020
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2019
- Volunteer lawyer with Atlanta Legal Aid Family Law Section, 2018
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2018
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2017
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2016
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2015
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem with Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2014
Educational Background
- Georgia State University College of Law, 2012
- University of Georgia, B.S., Psychology, 2008
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Moderator - Five Things Family Lawyers Need to Know about Trusts and Estates, State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section, 2022 Family Law Institute, Panel Moderator, Five Things Family Lawyers Need to Know About Trusts and Estates, State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section, Family Law Institute, 2022
- Author – Tips for Successful Mediation, The Family Law Review, Spring 2019’
- Author and Speaker – Business Valuation Fundamentals, Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Section Financial CLE, 2020
- Author and Speaker - The Protections and Pitfalls of Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, Author and Speaker, The Protections and Pitfalls of Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, State Bar of Georgia Fiduciary Law Section, Estate Planning Institute, 2020
- Author and Speaker – The Pesky Law Part of Family Law: Case Law Update, ICLE Family Law Nuts & Bolts, 2019, Author and Speaker, The Pesky Law Part Of Family Law: Case Law Update, ICLE Family Law Nuts & Bolts, 2019
- Author and Speaker – The Art of Negotiation – Effective (and Ineffective) Mediation Strategies, ICLE Family Law Nuts & Bolts, 2018, Author and Speaker, The Art of Negotiation – Effective (and Ineffective) Mediation Strategies, ICLE Family Law Nuts & Bolts, 2018
- Moderator – Hot Tips from Financial Experts, Cobb County Bar Association Family Law Section Annual CLE, 2017, Moderator, Hot Tips from Financial Experts, Cobb County Bar Association Family Law Section Annual CLE, 2017
- Author and Speaker – Social Media Revolution: Ethical Implications For the Use of Social Media Platforms, CLE by the Hour, 2017, Author and Speaker, Social Media Revolution: Ethical Implications For the Use of Social Media Platforms, CLE by the Hour, 2017
- Contributing Author – Alternative Dispute Resolution in Large Cases: When Is It appropriate, How Is It Best Staged and Who Should Be Present? Atlanta Bar Association CLE Materials, 2016, Contributing Author, Alternative Dispute Resolution in Large Cases: When Is It appropriate, How Is It Best Staged and Who Should Be Present?, Atlanta Bar Association CLE Materials, 2016
- Contributing Author – That Was Then, This Is Now – Examining the Consequences of Estate Planning In a Subsequent Divorce Action When The Objectives Of Fiduciary Law and Family Law Compete, Fiduciary Law Institute Materials, 2015, Contributing Author, That Was Then, This Is Now – Examining the Consequences of Estate Planning In a Subsequent Divorce Action When The Objectives Of Fiduciary Law and Family Law Compete, Fiduciary Law Institute Materials, 2015
- Contributing Author – Georgia Family Law, Lexis Nexis Practice Guide, 2015 Edition, Contributing Author, Georgia Family Law, Lexis Nexis Practice Guide, Lexis Nexis Practice Guide, 2015
- Contributing Author – Georgia Family Law, Lexis Nexis Practice Guide, 2014 Edition, Contributing Author, Georgia Family Law, Lexis Nexis Practice Guide, Lexis Nexis Practice Guide, 2014
Honors
- Named Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine in the area of family law. , Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine, 2019
- Doyle’s Guide, Leading Family, Matrimonial Divorce Lawyers - 2025
- Best Lawyers in America, Family Law – 2026, 2027
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers – 2025, 2026
- Georgia Trend Legal Elite – 2017, 2019, 2025
- Georgia Super Lawyer – 2026
- Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
- Named Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine in the area of family law. , Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine, 2017
Office location for William A. Alexander
519 Johnson Ferry Rd
Bldg. B, Suite 400
Marietta, GA 30068
Phone: 470-481-4235
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026 - 2027
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2025