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JENNIFER D. PATTERSON TRACY ANN MOORE-GRANT E. LOGAN BUTLER E. LAUREN DUCHARME The people visiting us are going through stressful situations and we wanted to create an environment that is both professional and comforting, stated Moore-Grant. The original goal was to renovate the original structure into an office; however, the team learned a few months into the project this would not be possible. Termites had taken over major structural beams and so a decision had to be made. “We decided we unfortunately had to tear down the original house, but we rebuilt it to look exactly the same. Most people don’t understand it isn’t a renovation.” The new building kept the southern touches of the original building including the high ceilings, oversized doors, and corner fireplaces. The original sink is in the kitchen and the doorknobs from the original house have been turned into a centerpiece in one of the conference rooms. Photographs from the Historical Society are featured in the lobby. During construction, E. Logan Butler joined the firm adding his practice areas of criminal defense, employment law, civil litigation, will and probate and Patterson Moore Butler Attorneys & Mediators was founded. Patterson Moore Butler is a law firm that specializes in clientfocused solutions. The firm specializes in Criminal Defense, Family Law, Business and Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Wills and Probate, Mediation, and Parent Coordination. Of the six attorneys with the firm, five are mediators. With an understanding that every case and situation is different, members of the firm focus their attention on each client and work with them in developing a plan to address their best interests and goals. Recently, E. Lauren Ducharme joined the firm as a partner. THE ATTORNEYS JENNIFER PATTERSON Patterson regularly handles matters which may be high conflict, including cases involving psychological custody evaluations, family owned businesses and retirement division. Patterson’s background in accounting gives her an elevated level of experience for complex matters. Patterson has a true understanding of the heart wrenching decisions that have to be made in custody and parenting matters and has guided her clients as they make those decisions. She is also a mediator, arbitrator, guardian ad litem and parent coordinator. TRACY ANN MOORE-GRANT Moore-Grant has practiced exclusively in the area of family law in the North Georgia area since 2002. After years of complex litigation work, she focuses her practice on uncontested and amicable divorces, is a mediator, arbitrator, and guardian ad litem, does divorce coaching for attorneys and other professionals, case review, and does amicable divorce training, seminars, and public speaking across the country on the topic of amicable divorce and family law. In 2019 she founded the Amicable Divorce Network and was awarded a Georgia Legal Award in 2020 for developing the Georgia organization and its positive impact on the Georgia family law system. E. LOGAN BUTLER Butler dedicates his practice to Criminal Defense, Business and Civil Litigation, Employment law, and Probate, Estates, and Trusts. Butler has previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit (Barrow, Jackson, and Banks Counties) and in the Bell- Forsyth Judicial Circuit (Forsyth County). Butler has served on the board for the Bald Ridge Boys Lodge and works with the Chamber of Commerce. He is an active member of Lanier Forsyth Rotary. E. LAUREN DUCHARME Ducharme, who grew up in Forsyth County, has focused her practice on Family Law since 2007 and is a registered mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Since 2007, she has practiced in the metro-Atlanta and northern Georgia counties as an attorney, mediator, and guardian ad litem. ORIGINAL BUILDING 32 MYFORSYTHMAG.COM VOLUME XI | ISSUE 1
MATTHEW VAN DYKE NEENA SAXENA Associate attorneys Matthew Van Dyke and Neena Saxena complete the Patterson Moore Butler team. Mr. Van Dyke grew up in Forsyth County and is a graduate of the Citadel. He practices in the areas of criminal defense, small business litigation and wills and probate. Ms. Saxena grew up in the Johns Creek area and also returned to her roots to practice. She is a mediator and focuses her practice in the area of family law. THE FIRM The firm is passionate about being involved in the local community and all members are involved in various civic organizations. The firm handles many areas of law including uncontested, amicable, and contested divorce and family law matters, criminal defense, employment law, wills and probate, small business representation, mediation, arbitration, and parent coordination. The firm’s goal is to handle all matters that may face a family and to be a resource in the Forsyth County community. The firm offers online mediation booking and various fee structures, including flat fees and retainers, to address the various financial circumstances of individuals needing legal assistance. THE DIFFERENCE “When you retain our firm, we work diligently and efficiently to achieve your desired outcome,” Patterson explained. The firm is offering phone, Zoom and in person meetings so all clients feel comfortable meeting with their attorney during COVID-19 For clients who do not have the needed technology for the new online hearings and mediations, the firm has set up a client workstation in their office for client use. From serving on local service organizations, Rotary Clubs and several non-profit organizations’ board of directors, the attorneys are part of the community. For the past 12 years, Ducharme has participated in the Georgia High School Mock Trial Program as an attorney coach and regional competition coordinator. Patterson Moore Butler serves as the attorney coaches for Alliance Academy and has a high school intern from the school. “We are active members in our community and serve on numerous boards of directors, including Mentor Me North Georgia, Rotary Club of Lanier Forsyth, and Mock Trials,” Butler added. No one looks forward to conflict. But knowing that you can count on trustworthy and knowledgeable attorneys is vital when life, as you know it, takes an unexpected turn. Available 24 Hours a Day 770.889.0846 www.pattersonmoorebutler.com 213 Kelly Mill Rd Cumming, GA 30040 Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
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