Lauren Cartwright: Atlanta Family Law Attorney Representing Divorce and Custody Matters
Lauren Cartwright represents clients in divorce and family law matters with a focus on clarity, preparation, and client-centered advocacy. She works with individuals navigating custody disputes, financial issues, and complex family transitions throughout the Atlanta area.
Her approach combines thoughtful legal strategy with compassionate guidance, helping clients move through challenging circumstances with confidence and a clear understanding of their options. .
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Phone: 404-256-0010
- Email: info@segfamilylaw.com
Strategic Counsel in Family Law
High Net Worth Divorces
Lauren assists in divorce matters involving financial complexity, including asset division and long-term financial considerations. She approaches each case with careful preparation and attention to detail.
Custody and Family Matters
Lauren represents clients in custody disputes and parenting matters, advocating for outcomes that prioritize stability and reflect the best interests of the child.
Property and Asset Division
From straightforward property division to more complex financial matters, Lauren works to ensure assets are addressed with accuracy and strategic focus.
Her experience in both public interest and private practice settings has given her a broad perspective on family law matters. She approaches each case with professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to helping clients feel informed and prepared throughout the process.
Lauren emphasizes clear communication and practical solutions, ensuring that clients understand their options while working toward outcomes aligned with their priorities.
Achievements and Professional Honors
Legal Foundations
Lauren began her legal career as a staff attorney in the Conasauga Circuit and later worked with a legal services organization, gaining broad experience with an emphasis on family law and courtroom advocacy.
Client Commitment
Lauren is known for her compassionate approach and dedication to her clients. She works to provide clear guidance and practical strategies throughout each stage of the legal process.
Professional Involvement
Lauren is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and remains engaged in the legal community.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2014
- Court of Appeals
Education
- B.A. in History and Communication Studies, summa cum laude, Furman University, 2009
- J.D., cum laude, University of Georgia School of Law, 2014
Certifications and Additional Qualifications
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
Biography
Lauren joined Stern Edlin Graham Family Law, P.C. in March 2020. She started her legal career as a Staff Attorney for the Conasauga Circuit in Dalton, Georgia. She then worked with a legal services organization for four and a half years, based first in Gainesville and then in Atlanta. That work gave her broad experience in many legal areas with particular emphasis on family law matters, as well as frequent courtroom experience. Lauren is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar.
Lauren is originally from the metro Atlanta area and grew up in Dunwoody. She earned her B.A. in History and Communication Studies from Furman University and worked in marketing before returning to Georgia to attend the University of Georgia School of Law. In law school, Lauren served as the Executive Articles Editor for the Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law, and her writing was published in that Journal. She gained on-the-ground advocacy experience through her participation in the Public Interest Practicum and the Criminal Defense Clinic, and she was involved in leadership of the Georgia Association of Law and Politics, twice helping organize their annual conference on developments in Georgia law and policy. Lauren draws on all of her experience, and particularly her work with legal services, to approach her clients’ cases with compassion, dedication, and energetic advocacy.
Lauren lives in Chamblee with her husband, son, and cat. She enjoys spending time with her family, following baseball, practicing yoga, and trying to keep her houseplants alive.
Results That Speak for Themselves
Complex family law matters require more than legal knowledge. They demand preparation, financial understanding, and the ability to manage high-stakes situations with discipline and clarity.
Our attorneys have represented clients in matters involving substantial assets, closely held businesses, and contested custody disputes. Each case is approached with careful analysis, structured strategy, and a focus on protecting long-term interests.
Clients rely on our experience in navigating sophisticated legal and financial issues, as well as our ability to manage cases efficiently while maintaining professionalism at every stage.
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100+Years of ExperienceOur attorneys bring years of focused family law practice handling complex divorce and custody matters across Georgia.
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200+Complex CasesWe have represented clients in cases involving significant financial structures, business interests, and sensitive custody disputes.
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$100M+In Assets ManagedHandling intricate asset division, high-value financial disclosures, and complex property allocations.
Lauren Cartwright has built her career through academic achievement, public service, and practical legal experience in family law matters.
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2009Undergraduate EducationEarned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Communication Studies, summa cum laude, from Furman University.
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2014Law School GraduationReceived her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law, where she served as Executive Articles Editor for the Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law.
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2014Early Legal ExperienceWorked as a staff attorney in the Conasauga Circuit and later with a legal services organization, gaining extensive courtroom experience and a strong foundation in family law matters.
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2020Stern Edlin GrahamJoined Stern Edlin Graham Family Law, P.C., continuing her focus on divorce and family law litigation in the Atlanta area.
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PresentRepresenting Clients in Complex MattersRepresents clients in divorce, custody, and related family law matters, providing thoughtful advocacy and practical legal guidance.