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Johana Barajas

Office Manager

Personal Experience

Johana is originally from Venezuela but has lived in Georgia since 2000. When she moved to the United States, she focused in Customer Service and quickly rose to management. She joined the firm in 2012 as an account manager, but her natural business sense propelled her to take over general management of the firm. Over the years, Johana’s ongoing interest and experience has equipped her to oversee the firm’s marketing, technology, human resources and financial management. She ensures the daily operations run smoothly and maintains accounts payable, receivable and monthly billings as well.

Johana understands client expectations, concerns and emotions throughout the legal process as she has experienced them herself. Her personal experience with attorneys in the past allows her to be particularly compassionate with our clients.

Outside the office, Johana adores being with her husband and daughter, whether entertaining friends and family at home, traveling or just enjoying the outdoors with their dog, Annie.

 

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Heather Pendley

Paralegal

Personal Experience

Heather was born and raised in the metro Atlanta area. Heather earned her certificate in Legal Administrative Assisting/Paralegal Studies from Gwinnett College of Business in 2000. Prior to joining The Millard Law Firm, Heather was employed as a Legal Secretary in the Legal Department of a large boutique law firm in Buckhead. Heather has over 15 years of experience in the legal field, in the areas of bankruptcy, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, appellate and family law in superior and state courts, as well as various Federal district courts.

In her current position as paralegal with The Millard Law, Heather helps to ensure the clients are updated regularly on the status of the case, assists in obtaining documents and information from the clients and providing it to opposing counsel and assists the attorneys in the day-to-day management of a case load. Heather is skilled at handling divorces, both contested and uncontested, adoptions, modifications and legitimation.

When not at the office, as a single mother, Heather manages school meetings, appointments and all other activities for her son Chazz. The demands of her personal life help her to understand the stress our clients endure on a daily basis and how to help them manage that stress in their lives. She enjoys spending time with her son, Chazz and dog, Gracie, as well as reading, attending plays and concerts, and making half-hearted attempts to decorate.

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Brittney Green

Associate Attorney

Personal Experience

Divorce lawyer Brittney N. Green decided to practice family law, so she could have the opportunity to help guide and advocate for individuals through this demanding time in their life.
Family law allows her the opportunity to do something good that will help her client’s future. “As soon as I began working in family law, I knew it was my calling because it felt good helping my clients,” Ms. Green said. “Family law is very interesting because each client’s situation is different and certainly not an area where one size fits all.”
Practicing family law gives Ms. Green a great sense of pleasure to be able to help her clients through this demanding time in their lives and hopefully let them see that there is a light at the end of this stressful process. “Family law is a challenging area of the law, and it is very rewarding,” she said. “It’s a privilege to assist clients on their life journey when they need it most.”
As a practicing attorney, Ms. Green wants to inspire people to be great while she aspires to be a better person than the day before.“I strive to help people who need my help, be a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen to,” she said. “I want my clients to be able to speak to me about anything and not be afraid to ask questions. I want my clients to be well-informed, so they can feel confident and know what to expect while navigating through this process.”

Ms. Green’s primary practice is focused in the area of family law. She also has experience representing clients in child support establishment, contempt, and modification matters. She served as an associate attorney for the Special Assistant Attorney General for Fulton, Cherokee, and Forsyth counties and litigated matters concerning child support establishment and enforcement, while also regularly attending hearings in the Office of State Administrative Hearings court.

Education

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    Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 2015)

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    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (B.S., 2011)

Bar Admissions

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    State Bar of Georgia

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    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

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    Georgia Court of Appeals

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    Georgia Supreme Court

Memberships

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    State Bar of Georgia

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    Cobb County Bar Association

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    Forthyth County Bar Association

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    Georgia Association for Women Lawyers

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    Family Law Division of GA Bar

 

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Marcy A. Millard

Owner & Lead Attorney

Personal Experience

As the lead attorney and owner of The Millard Law Firm, Marcy manages the firm and helps clients navigate the confusing and painful process of litigating a family law case. A child of divorce herself, Marcy is passionate about helping the children affected by the cases she litigates.

After completing her degree, Marcy began her career with a small law firm in Lawrenceville, GA, where she learned the complexities of family law. She expanded her experience by joining a medium-sized real estate litigation firm in Buckhead in 2006, before opening her own practice in 2007.

Originally from upstate New York, Marcy obtained a degree in Mathematics and Education from the State University of New York at Potsdam. She then earned her law degree from the Georgia State College of Law in 2004.

During her early teen years, Marcy felt the trauma of divorce first-hand when her parents’ marriage ended. Although amicable, the divorce left Marcy struggling for attention from her parents and adjusting to a new definition of “family.” Today, Marcy has two children of her own, one of whom is special needs. She understands the demands of being a parent, and how these demands can affect the family dynamics, even in the absence of a divorce situation.

Marcy’s own experiences provide focus and insight in how she can help her clients work through the emotional trauma of a family law case. In addition, they have enabled her to assist her clients in better understanding how they can help their own children navigate through major change.

Education

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    Georgia State University College of Law (J.D., 2004)

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    State University of New York at Potsdam (B.S., 1999)

Bar Admissions

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    State Bar of Georgia

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    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

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    Georgia Court of Appeals

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    Georgia Supreme Court

Memberships

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    State Bar of Georgia

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    Leadership Academy Graduate (2011)

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    Atlanta Bar Association

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    Family Law Division

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    Georgia Association for Women Lawyers

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    Judicial Applicant Review Committee

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    Cobb County Bar Association

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    Atlanta Bar Association

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    Women in the Profession Division

Papers & Presentations

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    ”Financial, Property and Custody Issues for Blended & Unmarried Couples” presented for the National Business Institute; April 2010

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    “Copyright Protection of Architectural Drawings,” Builder’s Resource Magazine, June 2007

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    Appearance on Divorce Resource radio program to discuss relation of bankruptcy law to family law issues

 

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