Joseph E. Cheeley, III
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Biography
Member:
State Bar of Georgia (Family Law, Fiduciary Law sections)
Gwinnett County Bar Association (Family Law and Elder Law sections)
Education:
University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1980)
University of Georgia (B.A., magna cum laude, 1976); Phi Beta Kappa
Publications:Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1979-1980, 32 Mercer Law Review 51 (1980).
Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1980-1981, 33 Mercer Law Review 109 (1981).
Practice Areas
Divorce
Contested Divorce, Property Division, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Real Estate Law
Easements, Homeowners Association, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Landlord Rights, Tenants' Rights
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa, Mastercard, Discover.
- Contingent Fees - Personal Injury
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Hourly and flat fees available depending on the scope of work.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Special Master State Bar of Georgia; Georgia Supreme Court
Year: Current
Description:
Special Assistant Attorney General Office of Attorney General
Year: 1982 - 1999
Description: Represented Gwinnett County Department of Family and Children Services.
Attorney Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
Year: 1982 - Current
Description:
Partner Cheeley & King, P.C.
Year: 1994 - 1998
Description: General Civil Practice.
Owner Cheeley Legal
Year: 1999 - Current
Description:
Cheeley & Chandler
Year: 1980 - 1994
Description: General practice firm founded by my father, Joseph E. Cheeley, Jr.
Professional Associations
Gwinnett County Bar Association (Current)
Georgia State Bar Member (1980 - Current)
Publications
Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1980-1981, 33 Mercer Law Review 109 (1981). Mercer Law Review (1981)
Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1979-1980, 32 Mercer Law Review 51 (1980). Mercer Law Review (1980)
Awards
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Phi Beta Kappa
The Phi Beta Kappa Society
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Omicron Delta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa - The National Leadership Honor Society
Education
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University System of Georgia - University of Georgia B.A. (1976)
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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The University of Georgia School of Law J.D. (1980)
Websites
https://www.legalappeal.com/
Cheeley Legal
Cheeley Legal
1400 Buford Hwy NE, Suite E-3, Buford, GA 30518
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(770) 831-7909