Practice areas: Family Law, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
Licensed in Georgia since: 1986
Education: University of Georgia School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2026 
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254 Roswell St NEMarietta, GA 30060 Phone: 770-425-5573 Email: William C. Gentry Visit website
William C. Gentry, the founding member of his own firm, Gentry Law Firm LLC, located in Marietta, Georgia, has been practicing law for over 35 years. He represents clients in the areas of family law. Mr. Gentry frequently helps clients who are going through a divorce, including high-asset divorces, with child custody matters, child support, and other family law matters.
After graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia in the Economics Honors Program in 1981, Mr. Gentry proceeded to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1986. He served as president of the Student Bar Association in 1985.
Mr. Gentry is admitted to practice law before the state courts of Georgia, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. In order to stay updated in his practice, Mr. Gentry holds memberships in a number of professional organizations, including the State Bar of Georgia, of which he was elected to the board of Governors in 2012; the Atlanta Bar Association; and the Cobb County Bar Association, for which he served as President in 2001-2002; and he currently serves on the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia.
Due to his level of legal skill and ethics, Mr. Gentry has earned multiple honors throughout his career. He holds a 10.0 "Superb" rating from his peers through Avvo and also holds an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. He additionally has been honored with the President's Cup award from the State Bar of Georgia.
AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
First Admitted: 1986, Georgia
Professional Webpage: http://www.gentrylawfirmgeorgia.com/About/William-bill-C-Gen...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Treasurer, State Bar of Georgia, 2024
- Secretary, State Bar of Georgia, 2023
- Board Member for the Cobb County Law Library , 2019
- Member, Board of Governors, State Bar of Georgia, 2012-present, 2012
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2007, 2007
- President, Cobb County Bar Association, 2001 & 2002, 2001
- Law Day Committee, Chair, 2000 - 2001, 2000
- Social Committee, Chair, 1999- 2000, 1999
- Member, Cobb County Bar Association, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1986, 1986
- Atlanta Bar Association, 1986 - 1992, 1986
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 1986, 1986
- State Bar of Georgia, Chair Local Bar Activities Committee
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Pinkard v. Morris, 215 Ga. App. 297, 450 S.E.2d 330 (Ga. App. 1994)
- Simpson Consulting, Inc. v. Barclays Bank PLC, 227 Ga. App. 648, 490 S.E.2d 184 (Ga. App. 1997)
- Smith v. Travis Pruit & Associates, PC, 192 Ga. App. 496, 385 S.E.2d 132 (Ga. App. 1989)
- Thompson v. Thompson, 526 S.E.2d 576 (Ga. App. 1999)
- Complete Concepts Ltd. v. General handbag Corp., 880 F.2d 382 (11th Cir. 1989)
- Cherokee County, Georgia v. McBride, 262 Ga. 460, 421 S.E.2d 530 (Ga. Supr. Ct. 1992)
- Vertner v. Gerber, 198 Ga. App. 645, 402 S.E.2d 315 (Ga. App. 1991)
- Atlanta Dairies Cooperative v. Grindle, 182 Ga. App. 409, 356 S.E.2d 42 (Ga. App. 1987)
Videos
- Welcome to the Gentry Law Firm, 2024
- The "Sell the House" Myth of Divorce, Divorce, 2024
- How to Choose the Right Lawyer for You, Divorce, 2024
- The Right Firm For You, Divorce, 2024
Representative Clients
- BB&T Bank
Pro bono / Community Service
- North Georgia Conference United Methodist Church Committee on Investigations, 2024
- Board Member, Mountain Top Boys Home 2018-2021, 2018
- Due West United Methodist Church, Marietta, GA, Lay Leader, 2016-2019, 2016
- Due West United Methodist Church, Marietta, GA, Administrative Board, Chair & Secretary, 2013-2016, 2013
- Due West United Methodist Church, Marietta, GA, Chair, Long Range Planning Committee, 2009-2011, 2009
- Walker Football Advisors, Walker School, President, 2007- 2008, 2007
- Due West United Methodist Church, Marietta, GA, Staff Parish Relations Committee, Chair, 2004-2007, 2012-2013, 2004
- Booster Club, Walker School, Treasurer, 2004 - 2006, 2004
- Due West United Methodist Church, Marietta, GA, Member, 2000 - 2020, 2000
- Coached, sponsored youth baseball teams, Oregon Park, West Cobb, 1996 - 2000, 1996
- McEachern UMC, Powder Springs, GA, Administrative Board Member, 1995 - 1998, 1995
- Hardage Farm Homeowners Association, Trustee, 1994 - 1996, 1994
- McEachern UMC, Powder Springs, GA, 1993 - 1999, 1993
Educational Background
- North Fulton High School, Atlanta, Georgia, 1977
- University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts, Honors: With Honors, Major: Economics (Honors Program), Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, 1981
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Topics: A Brief Introduction and Negotiating and Litigating P&S Damages: Plaintiffs' Tactics, Speaker, Pain and Suffering Damages in Personal Injury, National Business Institute, 2019
- Trial of the Wrongful Death Case - Tips From Top Attorneys, Speaker, Wrongful Death Litigation: Start to Finish, National Business Institute, 2019
- Preparation of Witnesses, National Business Institute, August 24, 2007 - Present
- Topic Presented: Medical Records and Bills in Case Law, Speaker, Personal Injury From A to Z, National Business Institute, 2019
- Spousal Support in Divorce, National Business Institute, July 20, 2010 - Present
- Presenter, Bridge the Gap Seminar Committee, State Bar of Georgia
- Civil Litigation for Younger Lawyers Seminar, State Bar of Georgia
- Skillful Use of Objections from Jury Selection to Closing Argument, National Business Institute, March 30, 2016 - Present
- Closing Statements and Final Jury Instructions – Steer the Jury in the Right Direction, National Business Institute, March 30, 2016 - Present
- Dividing Real Property in Divorce, National Business Institute, December 9, 2015 - Present
- Discovery in Divorce , National Business Institute, June 25, 2016 - Present
- Common and Not So Common Family Law Issues and Answers, National Business Institute, June 25, 2015 - Present
- Identifying the “Rambo” Litigator, National Business Institute, June 13, 2013 - Present
- Child Support After the Initial Divorce Determinations, National Business Institute, July 20, 2010 - Present
- Defending Depositions, National Business Institute, August 24, 2007 - Present
Honors
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 2000 - present
Office location for William C. Gentry
254 Roswell St NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2026