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Jasper Family Law Lawyer
Overview
Cortney M. Stuart's legal background began with the Superior Court of Athens, Georgia, where she interned while studying as an undergraduate at the University of Georgia, from which she graduated with Bachelors in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Political Science. She later graduated from the Florida Coastal School of Law, cum laude, receiving her Juris Doctor in May of 2011, subsequently sitting for the Georgia and Tennessee Bars in July of 2011, and being admitted to both in November of 2011. In 2012, she began her career as an associate at the Law Offices of Edwin Marger, LLC. Under Edwin Marger's teaching, she grew as an attorney and was admitted to the bars in Florida and Washington D.C. In January, 2013, Cortney became the city attorney for McCaysville, Georgia as well as the city prosecutor. In October of 2017, Cortney founded Marger Stuart Law and added Edwin Marger as a law partner.
About Cortney M. Stuart
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
- Estate
- Civil Litigation
- Business
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2011
- Tennessee, 2011
- Florida, 2012
- Washington, 2012
Other Affiliations
- Bill Daniels Trial Advocacy Program
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, October 2012
- Guardian ad Litem Training, Office of the Child Advocate, September 2013
Education
- Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, 2011
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: 1L Best Oral Argument
Honors: 2008 Outstanding Oral Advocate Award
Honors: Top 8% of Class (3.34/4.00)
Honors: Magister (President) Phi Delta Phi, Legal Honor Fraternity
Honors: Dean's List Fall 2009 and Dean's Scholar, multiple semesters
Honors: Book Awards for highest grade in Georgia Practice and Procedure, Persuasive Legal Writing, and Pretrial Litigation Drafting
Honors: Legal Research, Writing, and Drafting Certificate
Honors: Pro Bono Certificate (over 120 hours)
Honors: Family Law Certificate - University of Georgia, 2007
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude
Major: Political Science - University of Georgia
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Criminal Justice - University of Georgia, December, 2007
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude
Major: Sociology
Past Positions
- Law Offices of Edwin Marger, LLC, Jasper, Georgia, Associate, 2012 - 2017
- John P. Tucker, Attorney at Law, Blue Ridge, Georgia, Law Clerk, 2009 - 2011
- Mollie Garrett, Attorney at Law, Law Clerk, 2011
- Professor Wenona Whitfield, Florida Coastal School of Law, Teaching Assistant, 2009 - 2011
- Florida Coastal Housing Rights Clinic, Certified Legal Intern, 2010
- Angela Stewart DeLorme, Attorney at Law, Law Clerk, 2010
- David E. Ralston and Amanda H. Mercier, Attorneys at Law, Law Clerk, 2008 - 2009
- State Representative Timothy Bearden, Georgia General Assembly, Legislative Aide, 2008
- Honorable Steve C. Jones, Superior Court Athens-Clarke County, Intern, 2007
Office Information
Address
44 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143
Phone
Fax
- 706-692-2180
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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