Atty. Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether
Patrick "Leh" Meriwether co-founded Meriwether & Tharp, LLC with Robert "Bob" Tharp in 1998. In the beginning, the firm was just two young lawyers who thought that they could make a difference by teaming up together.
Profwith Summary
About Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether at a glance
Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether is a Retired Partner based in Johns Creek, Georgia, practforg at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. They haand 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Florida (1996), Georgia. Admitted to all Appeallate Courts in both states. Admitted to the Northern Federal District (1996), and Georgia (1996). Educated at University of Florida, Levin College of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Miami (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Actiand member of Forsyth County Bar Association Blue Ridge Bar Association. Serands clients in Johns Creek, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Ask the Attorney
Haand a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receiand a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Schedule a Consultation
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Patrick "Leh" Meriwether co-founded Meriwether & Tharp, LLC with Robert "Bob" Tharp in 1998
- In the beginning, the firm was just two young lawyers who thought that they could make a difference by teaming up together
- At present, it is the largest family law firm in the state of Georgia
- The firm has over 20 lawyers dedicated to helping clients get through difficult times
- Early on, Leh focused on business litigation and transactional cases
- As his practice grew, his business clients found themselves needing help with family law matters
- While this was not his first choice in legal practice areas, he found it rewarding to help people at such an intimate level
- In 2004, Leh and Bob decided to expand Meriwether & Tharp to handle family law cases on a larger, full time basis
- From 2004 to 2009, the firm had an even split of family and business cases
- In 2009, Leh and Bob decided to focus the entire practice on family law
- This was a difficult decision, because half of the firm revenue came from its business law cases
- At that time, the firm had five lawyers, but they believed that they could best serve their clients by focusing only on family law
- They did not like the current family law landscape and wanted to make a change
- They began to develop a vision of a better way to practice family law
- As their vision became a reality, the firm grew
- At present, it employs nearly 50 people focused on family law and helping people through difficult times
- Over the years, Leh learned how to zealously advocate for a client in the courtroom
- But, more importantly, he learned that lawyers should work to resolve most family law cases
- In some respects, working to resolve cases is much more challenging than litigating the cases
- It requires digging in to find out where the problems are and looking for solutions
- To improve his resolution skills, he sought out training as a mediator and arbitrator
- He is currently registered as a Certified Mediator and Arbitrator with the State of Georgia
- He loves to apply his experience and training to clients to help them work towards the best settlement possible
- When approaching cases, Leh offers clients a cost-benefit analysis
- This involves a three step process
- First, he assesses the legal strengths and weaknesses of a client's case
- Next, he reviews the financial repercussions and costs of pursuing a specific litigation plan
- And finally, he explores the long term 'emotional' price of any particular plan
- The emotional price can include the value of ending a case earlier so that the client can move on with their life
- The emotional price can also include the toll protracted litigation can have on children
- The advantage of being in a large family law firm is that there is a large pool of experience from which to pull from
- Using this experience, he can share the possible futures that a client's choices can have so that they make wise decisions
- When Leh is not helping people get through their divorce, he and his wife work together to save marriages
- They lead a marriage group twice a year called Thrive
- It is an 11 week course designed to help couples make their marriage thrive
- This marriage group is through their Church, Woodstock City Church, which is part of Andy Stanley's Northpoint Ministries
- For a time, they also hosted a podcast together called Healthy Married Life
- It is still available for download on iTunes and Stitcher radio
- You can find their website at www.healthymarriedlife.com
- He loves the work that he and his Wife do together to keep couples out of his office
- On a personal level, Leh holds a Black Belt in Judo and was the State Champion in his division while in law school
- When not practicing law, Leh has also been active in his sons' Cub Scouts and Boy Scout activities
- He was the den leader for both his sons and ran the Pack's Cub Mobile Race (with 99 scouts) for five years in a row
- When Leh is not in the Courtroom, loving on his wife, spending time with his kids, or trying to save a marriage, you will find him in his woodworking shop
- He is usually either making something or podcasting
- He has built his children's bedroom furniture
- his kitchen table
- end tables
- an entire suite of furniture on his back porch including a swing bed
- and even his office desk out of Ambrosia Maple
- In his spare time, Leh also uses his woodworking skills to craft individualized and unique pens
- Click here to see Leh's pen selection!
- If that weren't enough, he hosts a podcast called The Avid Woodworker (www.avidwoodworker.com)
- Leh also hosts a radio show, Divorce Team Radio, with Todd Orston
- Listen Sundays at 7AM on 106.7 FM
- Awards Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine - 2016, 2018 Client's Choice, Avvo.com 2015, 2016 "Best of" Award, Kudzu.com 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 for Law Firm Top 100 Lawyer, The National Advocates - 2014, 2015 Superb Rating 10 out of 10, Avvo.com Certifications and Qualifications Neutral Civil Mediator, Registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (2010 through present) Arbitrator, Registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (2007 through present) Publications & Speaking Engagements Publications "Reading and Interpreting Financial Documents," Oddities and Challenges of Family Law CLE Materials for National Business Institute (2014) "Effect of Supersedeas in a Hotly Contested Divorce Case ," Family Law Review, State Bar of Georgia (2012) "Court Appearance Justifies Positive First Impression" Cherokee Tribune (October 7, 2012) "Holiday Stress and the Courts," Cherokee Tribune (December 4, 2011) "Reducing the Conflict in Divorce Cases," Cherokee Tribune (October 2, 2011) "Avoiding the Conflict of a Divorce," Cherokee Tribune (June 5, 2011) "Top 10 iPhone/iPad Apps for a Family Law Attorney," Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Section (2011) "Ask the Expert: Divorce and COBRA," The Peaceful Co-Parent (2010) Contributor to the Meriwether & Tharp, LLC Divorce Blog Speaking Engagements Regular appearances on Trust Dale Radio Show on 640 WGST (2016), including appearances on the third Monday of every month
- His show is syndicated in several metropolitan markets around the country. (2016) How to be Productive . .
- Like a BOSS, 4 Simple Concepts to Move Your Day from Busy to Productive
- Presenter/Lecturer (2016) A whole day seminar presented to lawyers and paralegals, teaching them how to move from busy to productive so that they can better serve their clients
- How to Handle an Intake . .
- Like a BOSS Presenter/Lecturer (2015) - A whole day seminar to attorneys and paralegals on how to handle that very first phone call with a potential client
- He taught how to recognize when the potential client is not ready for a divorce and how to steer them towards resources to save their marriage
- He also taught how to project empathy to the client while giving them realistic, ethical advice
- Continuing Legal Education - The Four Core Areas of Family Law (2015) The Oddities and Challenges of Family Law
- Spoke on Reading and Interpreting Financial Documents, Ethical Dilemmas in Family Law, and Trust Assets in a Divorce
- National Business Institute. (2014) Family Law Practice Management for the 2011 Family Law Conference (2011) Drafting Contracts and Transactional Documents for The Paralegal's Guide to Contracts and Transactional Documents
- The Institute for Paralegal Education (2009) Recent Trends and Developments with LLCs for LLC Trends and Development
- National Business Institute (2009) Pro Bono/Community Service Thrive Group Leader - Woodstock City Church Campus for North Point Community Church
- Thrive is an 11 week short term course done in a group setting
- It is designed to help their marriages grow and thrive
- Every marriage has room to grow
- Everyone can benefit from a deeper relationship with their spouses
- Too often, couples don't seem to have the time to just work on their marriages
- The material that couples work through during these 11 weeks gives them that opportunity
- Twice a year, Leh and his wife have 6 to 8 couples come to their house to work through the material and grow their relationships. (2013 - Present) Story Teller in Upstreet at Woodstock City Church Location for North Point Community Church
- Storyteller is part of an overall production team that communicates the Bible story and Bottom Line in such a way that it becomes unforgettable to a child
- February 2016 - Present Den Leader & Cub Mobile Director - Atlanta Area Council
- Boy Scouts of America
- Den Leader for two dens at Pack 37 in Cherokee County, GA
- Also was in charge of Cub Mobile, which included building the cub mobile kits for all the scouts every year
- Even produced videos on how to assemble the Cubmobiles for all the other Den Leaders. 2010 - 2015 Financial Peace University Facilitator for Ramsey Solutions, A Dave Ramsey Company
- Time Permitting, my wife and I would volunteer to facilitate Dave Ramsey's Course, Financial Peace University
- We did not do it every single year date range
- We facilitated it for several Churches during the period. 2008 - 2014 Associations Forsyth County Bar Association Member of Legislative Committee (2009 through present) Blue Ridge Bar Association Member (2009 through present)
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practforg law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Johns Creek are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Georgia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Johns Creek or all attorneys in Georgia.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether
Where is Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether's law office located?
Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether's law practice is located in Johns Creek, Georgia. The firm is Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether practiced law?
Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether go to law school?
Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether directly through this profwith page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profwith attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether receiandd?
Patrick 'Leh' Meriwether's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.
Practice Areas
Alimony
Business Arbitration
Family Law
Adoption
Business Dissolutions
Business Formation
Business Litigation
Buying and Selling of Businesses
Child Custody
Child Support
Dispute Resolution
Divorce
Divorce Arbitration
Divorce Mediation
Divorce Taxation
Domestic Violence
Equitable Distribution
Marital Property Distribution
Marital Property Settlements
Marriage & Prenuptials
Paternity
Post Divorce Modification
Postnuptial Agreements
Premarital Agreements
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
Spousal Support
Uncontested Divorce
Visitation Rights
Wills & Living Wills
Education
J.D.
University of Florida, Levin College of Law
- 1995
B.A.
University of Miami
- 1992
Awards
Peer Reviewed
Bar Admissions
Florida
Admitted: 1996
Georgia. Admitted to all Appeallate Courts in both states. Admitted to the Northern Federal District
Admitted: 1996
Georgia
Admitted: 1996
Reviews
5.0
8 Review
5
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.
No reviews yet.