Atty. Paul James Coburn
Paul began his legal career in 1993 and spent four years as an assistant district attorney in Columbus and Atlanta, Georgia. As an assistant district attorney, he successfully prosecuted numerous felony jury trial cases, including many capital crimes.
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Paul James Coburn is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Levine Smith Coburn & Koslin, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1993). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1993) and Birmingham-Southern College (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Member, Family Law Section, American Bar Association Member, Family Law Section, State Bar of Georgia Member, Estate and Probate Section, Atlanta Bar Association Member, Family Law Section, Atlanta Bar Association Member, Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta, Inc. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul began his legal career in 1993 and spent four years as an assistant district attorney in Columbus and Atlanta, Georgia
- As an assistant district attorney, he successfully prosecuted numerous felony jury trial cases, including many capital crimes
- In 1997, Paul entered the private sector and spent two years practicing insurance defense
- He has practiced family law exclusively since joining the family law firm of Warner Mayoue & Bates, P.C. in 1999
- Paul joined Levine Smith Snider & Wilson in 2004
- Paul finds family law to be both challenging and fulfilling, and he enjoys guiding clients through an extremely challenging period in their lives
- Paul continues to focus his practice on complex and high-net worth divorce cases, custody disputes and other family law litigation
- He has earned the “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Paul has also lectured on a variety of family law topics
- He prides himself on being responsive and communicative with his clients while offering sound advice and advocacy to secure a successful outcome
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul James Coburn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Paul James Coburn is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Georgia →
Paul James Coburn is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Paul James Coburn is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Paul James Coburn is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive 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.
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