Atty. T. E. Cauthorn
Phi Delta Phi. Judge, 1979-1985 and Chief Judge, 1983-1985, State Court of Cobb County.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Marietta, GA · 54+ Years Experience
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About T. E. Cauthorn at a Glance
T. E. Cauthorn is a Principal based in Marietta, Georgia, practicing at Cauthorn Sanders & Schmidt. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1972). Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1972) and Mercer University (A.B. National, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Legislative Advisory Committee, 2009-2012 Vice Chair, 2009-2010 Chair, 2011-2012, Atlanta Bar Association Cobb County Bar Association American Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serves clients in Marietta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About T. E. Cauthorn
- Phi Delta Phi
- Judge, 1979-1985 and Chief Judge, 1983-1985, State Court of Cobb County
- Member, Judicial Council of Georgia, 1983-1985
- President, Council of State Court Judges of Georgia, 1984-1985
- Registered General Mediator and General Arbitrator, 1997, Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
- Special Master, Supreme Court of Georgia, 1999
- Judge, Superior Courts of Georgia, Cobb Judicial Circuit, 1985-1991
- Chair, Georgia Health Planning Review Board, 2001-2003
- Cobb Circuit Defender, Tripartite Governing Committee, Superior Court of Cobb County, 2000-2003
- Member, Georgia House of Representatives, 1991-1995
- Member, The Weltner Family Law Inn of Court
- Member, The Advocates Club
- Member, Atlanta Lawyers Club
- Member, Old War Horse Lawyers Club
- Member, Georgia Board of Bar Examiners, 2012-2018
Practice Areas Explained
T. E. Cauthorn's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases T. E. Cauthorn handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Marietta.
Wills in Marietta
T. E. Cauthorn is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Georgia →
Trusts in Marietta
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Probate in Marietta
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Personal Injury in Marietta
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Marietta
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Marietta
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 Marietta 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 venue, 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.
Marietta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Marietta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Marietta Choose T. E. Cauthorn
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish T. E. Cauthorn's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
T. E. Cauthorn brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, T. E. Cauthorn can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Marietta
A Marietta-based practice means T. E. Cauthorn attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues T. E. Cauthorn Handles in Marietta
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