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Kourtney N. Bernard-Rance - Cumming, GA
102 Mary Alice Park RoadSuite 602 Cumming, GA 30040
The Manely Firm, P.C.
Cumming Divorce Lawyer
Overview
Kourtney Bernard-Rance was born and raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Although originally intending to study child psychology, Kourtney ultimately received her B.A. in family and child Studies from Montclair State University. Between her newly-recognized passion for working with families and children, and an internship with a nonprofit child advocacy organization as an assistant policy analyst, Kourtney decided her true career aspirations resided in the practice of law...
Kourtney Bernard-Rance was born and raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Although originally intending to study child psychology, Kourtney ultimately received her B.A. in family and child Studies from Montclair State University. Between her newly-recognized passion for working with families and children, and an internship with a nonprofit child advocacy organization as an assistant policy analyst, Kourtney decided her true career aspirations resided in the practice of law...
Kourtney Bernard-Rance was born and raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Although originally intending to study child psychology, Kourtney ultimately received her B.A. in family and child Studies from Montclair State University. Between her newly-recognized passion for working with families and children, and an internship with a nonprofit child advocacy organization as an assistant policy analyst, Kourtney decided her true career aspirations resided in the practice of law.
Kourtney attended the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Believing that family law was destined to be her specialty, Kourtney took advantage of the extensive family law opportunities available through Hofstra University. Kourtney served as a senior staff member of the law school's family law journal. Additionally, Kourtney interned for several legal service providers, where she gained valuable experience representing a range of clientele, from victims of domestic violence pursuing temporary protective orders to immigrant youth seeking legal status in the United States. Towards the end of her legal studies, Kourtney earned the Jonathan Roppolo Memorial Award in recognition of her efforts as an intern for the law school's child and family advocacy clinic.
From law school, Kourtney made her way down to Atlanta in 2018. She officially began her legal career as a real estate attorney but quickly realized real estate was not where her heart truly belonged. Kourtney knew her skillset was more suited to the practice of family law. With the recent opening of The Manely Firm's Forsyth office, Kourtney now acts as Lead Associate Attorney in Forsyth. Kourtney and the Forsyth team were proudly recognized by Forsyth County News as 2022's Best of Forsyth's "Best Divorce Attorney."
Kourtney is active in her professional community by serving as a Board Member for Soulstice, Inc., looking forward to the organization's Moot Court Competitions for middle school and high school students. Kourtney has also been a featured speaker for many organizations such as the Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta where she discussed perseverance through COVID and how The Manely Firm has served the community in normal times, but more specifically through the pandemic. In addition, she provides the 2023 opening welcome address as the Firm's Title Sponsor representative for the Siemens Mobility Tour hosted by Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce International Engagement Committee. Kourtney was proudly highlighted on a national stage by her alma mater Hofstra Law. Hofstra did an alumni profile featuring Kourtney detailing her law school experience, accomplishments, and what led her to The Manely Firm and family law. She has also had the pleasure of being a guest on Forsyth County RadioX podcast discussing trending International and Domestic Family Law topics.
Kourtney was selected as a Findlaw 2022 Super Lawyer "Rising Star" and a 2023 Super Lawyer. She is active in Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce events and activities, recently serving as a panelist for the Women Connect Education Event highlighting strong female business leaders.
As an attorney with The Manely Firm, P.C., Kourtney relies on her passion for family law as she undertakes one of the firm's foremost initiatives: putting families first by helping them achieve positive resolutions of their complex legal issues.
About Kourtney N. Bernard-Rance
Current Employment Position(s)
- Associate Attorney
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Family Law
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2018
Other Affiliations
- State of Georgia Bar Association
- Cobb County Bar Association
- Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
- Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta
- Soulstice, Inc.
Past Positions
- McDonnell and Associates, P.A., Staff Attorney
- Youth Advocacy Clinic at Hofstra University, Legal Intern
- Westchester County Family Court, Judicial Intern
- Domestic Violence Clinical Center - New York Legal Assistance Group, Legal Intern
- Advocates for Children of New Jersey, Assistant Policy Analyst
Education
- Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York, 2017
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: Family Court Review Vol. 54, AFCC Cooperation and Alumni Relations Manager
Honors: 2017 Jonathan Roppolo Memorial Award Recipient - Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, 2013
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Family and Child Studies with Concentration in Family Services
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- The Effect of Joint Physical Custody on Child Support, The Manely Firm, P.C. Blog, 2022
- Keeping Up with the Girardis, The Manely Firm, P.C. Blog, 2022
- The Overzealous Advocate: Case Closed, The Manely Firm, P.C. Blog, 2023
Office Information
Address
102 Mary Alice Park RoadSuite 602 Cumming, GA 30040
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Included on the 2024 Georgia list
Past Lists
- 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list
View the profile for Kourtney N. Bernard-Rance on Super Lawyers
Honors
- Forsyth County News Best of Forsyth’s “Best Divorce Attorney,” 2022
- Super Lawyer “Rising Star,” 2022
- Super Lawyer, 2023
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