Law Offices, Eric S. Abney & James B. Head

Protecting Legacies, Securing Your Future.

A dedicated law office who truly cares for clients, providing the highest quality legal service across a wide range of practice areas.

Law Offices, Eric S. Abney & James B. Head
Estates, Family, and Criminal Law, West Georgia

Practice Areas

Estate Planning

  • Drafting wills, trusts (revocable and irrevocable), and other estate planning documents.

  • Advising on the best strategies to minimize estate taxes and ensure efficient asset distribution.

  • Creating advance directives for healthcare and financial power of attorney documents.

  • Planning for charitable giving, special needs trusts, or business succession.

Probate Administration

  • Guiding clients through the probate process after the death of a loved one.

  • Assisting executors or administrators with filing petitions, gathering assets, paying debts, and distributing assets to heirs.

  • Resolving any disputes or challenges that may arise during the probate process.

Estate Litigation

  • Representing clients in will contests or disputes over the validity of a will or trust.

  • Handling claims related to breaches of fiduciary duties, mismanagement of estates, or improper asset distribution.

  • Litigating disputes among heirs, beneficiaries, or creditors.

Divorce and Separation

  • Representing clients in contested and uncontested divorce proceedings.

  • Drafting and negotiating separation agreements.

  • Addressing equitable division of marital assets and debts, including businesses, retirement accounts, and real estate.

  • Advising on issues of alimony or spousal support.

Child Custody and Visitation

  • Assisting parents with establishing, modifying, or enforcing child custody and visitation agreements.

  • Advocating for the best interests of the child in custody disputes.

  • Preparing parenting plans that address visitation schedules, decision-making authority, and other aspects of co-parenting.

  • Litigating complex custody matters, including relocation and parental rights.

Criminal Defense

  • Representing clients facing misdemeanor or felony charges, including DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, and more.

  • Assisting with plea negotiations, bail hearings, and trial defense.

  • Advising on expungements and record restrictions to help clients clear their criminal record.

Business Law and Contracts

  • Advising small businesses on formation, including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships.

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including employment agreements, purchase agreements, and service contracts.

  • Representing businesses in disputes, breach of contract claims, and other legal matters.

  • Assisting with regulatory compliance, licenses, and permits.

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Estates, Family, and Criminal Law Legal Team

Meet the team

We work with a knowledgeable staff that is trained to assist you and your legal needs.

Eric S. Abney

Attorney
Eric Abney grew up in Newnan, Georgia. Prior to attending law school, Eric worked as a Pastor in his local church. He earned his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, at Georgia State University, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia.

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