Greg K. Hecht - Atlanta, GA
Attorney at Hecht Walker Jordan P.C.
Land Use, Zoning, Permitting, and Local Government Lawyers in Atlanta, GA
400 Interstate N Pkwy Suite 860 Atlanta, GA 30339
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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38
Years
Experience
Atlanta Land Use, Zoning, Permitting, and Local Government Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Land Use, Zoning, Permitting, and Local Government 40%
- Real Estate, Business and Construction Litigation 40%
- Commercial Property Tax Appeals 10%
- Civil Rights and Employment Law 10%
Litigation: 80%
Attorney Information
Overview
Atlanta Land Use, Construction, Real Estate and Business Litigation Attorney
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top 40 Georgians under 40, Georgia Trend Magazine, 2000 - Present
- One of Two Legislators of the Year for the State of Georgia for "Professional Leadership and Exemplary Contributions on Behalf of Georgia's Elderly", Georgia Council on Aging, 1999
- Speak Up For a Child Legislative Award, Georgia CASA, 1998
- First Ever "Excellence in Community Service Award", Awarded by the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court
- Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
- AV rated, Martindale Hubbell
- Top Lawyers, Global Directory of Who’s Who, 2016 - Present
- State’s Top Lawyers, 2015 - 2016
- Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
- 2002 Gideons Trumpet Award
- 1999 Georgia Council on Aging’s Legislator of the Year
- 1998 Speak Up for Children Legislative Award
- First Ever Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Professionalism Commissions Community Service Award
Other Sources of Feedback About Greg K. Hecht
Included on the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 1988
J.D.
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 1988
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Non Legal Education
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University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, 1985
B.A.
Honors: Chancellors Award
Honors: Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
Major: Political Science
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University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, 1985
Current Employment Position(s)
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Principal
Past Positions
- Clayton County, Georgia, Assistant District Attorney, and In-house Staff Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- President and building volunteer, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity Affiliate
- Chairman, Alzheimers Services Center Board
- Boy Scouts Legal Explorers Post Advisor and Co-Founder
- Families First Board
- Carter Center Board of Councilors, 2015 - 2018
- 2015 Special Olympics of Georgia Honorary Board
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1988
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 1991
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Mediator and Arbitrator
Other Affiliations
- State of Georgia (Senator)
- State of Georgia, Judiciary Committee, 1998 - Present (Vice Chairman)
- State of Georgia, Corrections Committee (Chairman)
- State of Georgia, Committee on Appropriations and Rules (Chairman)
- State of Georgia, 1996 - 1998 (Representative)
- Georgia World Congress Center Oversight Board
- Civil and Criminal Practice Subcommittee (Chairman)
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Contact
400 Interstate N Pkwy
Suite 860
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 404-348-4881
Fax: 678-884-1257
Email: Send a message
Website: https://hechtwalker.com/
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