Ellaretha Coleman is an accomplished litigation attorney with experience defending the rights and best interests of individuals throughout the Atlanta-metropolitan area, as well as the state of Florida.
Ms. Coleman has substantial experience in the areas of Family Law, Divorce Law, and Custody.
Ms. Coleman has been widely applauded by both clients and peers for her written and oral advocacy skills, but it is her genuine and personable approach towards client relationships which has most distinguished her. A talented and business-savvy entrepreneur, Ms. Coleman continues to diversify her practice to ensure the fulfillment of every client's needs. Ms. Coleman ensures that each client receives the benefit of having the influence and experience of a full-service law firm, with the personal attention of a small firm.
Ms. Coleman is passionate about helping people through some of the most difficult experiences of their life, which is why she choose to focus her firm on family law. This area is very personal to her. As a child of divorced parents, Ms. Coleman is well aware of how a divorce can impact not just the couple, but the children as well. She works hard to help parents navigate this difficult time, while insulating the children as much as possible.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
Since 2005
Georgia
Since 2008
Professional Experience
2009 - Current
E. Jones & Associates, LLC
Managing Partner
2007 - 2009
Alston & Bird LLP
Staff Attorney
2005 - 2007
Phelps Dunbar, LLP
Associate Attorney
Education
2005
Howard University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1998 - 2002
University of Central Florida
B.A. (2002) | Political Science
Awards
year - Ellaretha Coleman
Georgia's 10 Best Female Attorneys
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
year - Ellaretha Coleman
Legal Elite
Georgia Trend Magazine
Georgia's 10 Best Female Attorneys
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Top 100
The National Black Lawyers
year - Ellaretha Coleman
Top 40 Attorneys Under 40
National Bar Association
Contacts
Atlanta Family Law Group LLC101 Marietta Street NW Suite 3650 Atlanta GA 30303Telephone: (404) 998-8807Fax: (404) 478-8458
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
EDUCATION
Ms. Coleman received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida, and went on to get her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. While attending law school, she was a member of the Charles Hamilton Houston Moot Court Team, which helped her to hone her oral advocacy skills.
ASSOCIATIONS
Ms. Coleman is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Florida. She has experience practicing in both state and federal courts, and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia. She is a member of the Family Law and Tort & Insurance Law Sections of the Georgia Bar, the Family Law Section of the Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Tort and Insurance Section of the American Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar.
PRACTICE AREAS
Ellaretha is passionate about helping people through some of the most difficult experiences of their life, which is why she choose to focus her firm on insurance law and family law. These two practice areas are very personal to her. As a child of divorced parents, Ellaretha is well aware of how a divorce can impact not just the couple, but the children as well. She works hard to help parents navigate this difficult time, while insulating the children as much as possible.
In addition, while Ellaretha was in law school, her father passed away. While he had planned ahead with life insurance, the insurance company refused to pay out the claim on a technicality. The pain and difficulty of both losing her father and having to fight with an insurance company at the same time helped to motivate her to learn all she could about this area of law.
If you have a legal issue that you need assistance with, Ellaretha is here to help you every step of the way. To schedule a consultation, please contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you, and helping you with all your legal needs. Contact us www.ejoneslaw.com or call (404) 948-6478.
If you are experiencing any type of insurance or family law issues, please contact us right away. In both of these legal areas, time is of the essence. The sooner you contact an attorney, the more options you will have available to you, and the better the chances are of getting favorable results in your case. We look forward to speaking with you soon and helping you get through this difficult time of your life.
Don’t hesitate to contact us. We can set up a consultation with you to discuss your specific situation, and help determine what the right course of action will be.
101 Marietta Street Northwest Suite 3650 ATLANTA, GA 30303 (404)-800-4524
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
EDUCATION
Ms. Coleman received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida, and went on to get her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. While attending law school, she was a member of the Charles Hamilton Houston Moot Court Team, which helped her to hone her oral advocacy skills.
ASSOCIATIONS
Ms. Coleman is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Florida. She has experience practicing in both state and federal courts, and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia. She is a member of the Family Law and Tort & Insurance Law Sections of the Georgia Bar, the Family Law Section of the Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Tort and Insurance Section of the American Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar.
PRACTICE AREAS
Ellaretha is passionate about helping people through some of the most difficult experiences of their life, which is why she choose to focus her firm on insurance law and family law. These two practice areas are very personal to her. As a child of divorced parents, Ellaretha is well aware of how a divorce can impact not just the couple, but the children as well. She works hard to help parents navigate this difficult time, while insulating the children as much as possible.
In addition, while Ellaretha was in law school, her father passed away. While he had planned ahead with life insurance, the insurance company refused to pay out the claim on a technicality. The pain and difficulty of both losing her father and having to fight with an insurance company at the same time helped to motivate her to learn all she could about this area of law.
If you have a legal issue that you need assistance with, Ellaretha is here to help you every step of the way. To schedule a consultation, please contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you, and helping you with all your legal needs. Contact us www.ejoneslaw.com or call (404) 948-6478.
If you are experiencing any type of insurance or family law issues, please contact us right away. In both of these legal areas, time is of the essence. The sooner you contact an attorney, the more options you will have available to you, and the better the chances are of getting favorable results in your case. We look forward to speaking with you soon and helping you get through this difficult time of your life.
Don’t hesitate to contact us. We can set up a consultation with you to discuss your specific situation, and help determine what the right course of action will be.
101 Marietta Street Northwest Suite 3650 ATLANTA, GA 30303 (404)-800-4524
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
EDUCATION
Ms. Coleman received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida, and went on to get her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. While attending law school, she was a member of the Charles Hamilton Houston Moot Court Team, which helped her to hone her oral advocacy skills.
ASSOCIATIONS
Ms. Coleman is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Florida. She has experience practicing in both state and federal courts, and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia. She is a member of the Family Law and Tort & Insurance Law Sections of the Georgia Bar, the Family Law Section of the Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Tort and Insurance Section of the American Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar.
PRACTICE AREAS
Ellaretha is passionate about helping people through some of the most difficult experiences of their life, which is why she choose to focus her firm on insurance law and family law. These two practice areas are very personal to her. As a child of divorced parents, Ellaretha is well aware of how a divorce can impact not just the couple, but the children as well. She works hard to help parents navigate this difficult time, while insulating the children as much as possible.
In addition, while Ellaretha was in law school, her father passed away. While he had planned ahead with life insurance, the insurance company refused to pay out the claim on a technicality. The pain and difficulty of both losing her father and having to fight with an insurance company at the same time helped to motivate her to learn all she could about this area of law.
If you have a legal issue that you need assistance with, Ellaretha is here to help you every step of the way. To schedule a consultation, please contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you, and helping you with all your legal needs. Contact us www.ejoneslaw.com or call (404) 948-6478.
If you are experiencing any type of insurance or family law issues, please contact us right away. In both of these legal areas, time is of the essence. The sooner you contact an attorney, the more options you will have available to you, and the better the chances are of getting favorable results in your case. We look forward to speaking with you soon and helping you get through this difficult time of your life.
Don’t hesitate to contact us. We can set up a consultation with you to discuss your specific situation, and help determine what the right course of action will be.
101 Marietta Street Northwest Suite 3650 ATLANTA, GA 30303 (404)-800-4524
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
EDUCATION
Ms. Coleman received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida, and went on to get her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. While attending law school, she was a member of the Charles Hamilton Houston Moot Court Team, which helped her to hone her oral advocacy skills.
ASSOCIATIONS
Ms. Coleman is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Florida. She has experience practicing in both state and federal courts, and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia. She is a member of the Family Law and Tort & Insurance Law Sections of the Georgia Bar, the Family Law Section of the Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Tort and Insurance Section of the American Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar.
PRACTICE AREAS
Ellaretha is passionate about helping people through some of the most difficult experiences of their life, which is why she choose to focus her firm on insurance law and family law. These two practice areas are very personal to her. As a child of divorced parents, Ellaretha is well aware of how a divorce can impact not just the couple, but the children as well. She works hard to help parents navigate this difficult time, while insulating the children as much as possible.
In addition, while Ellaretha was in law school, her father passed away. While he had planned ahead with life insurance, the insurance company refused to pay out the claim on a technicality. The pain and difficulty of both losing her father and having to fight with an insurance company at the same time helped to motivate her to learn all she could about this area of law.
If you have a legal issue that you need assistance with, Ellaretha is here to help you every step of the way. To schedule a consultation, please contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you, and helping you with all your legal needs. Contact us www.ejoneslaw.com or call (404) 948-6478.
If you are experiencing any type of insurance or family law issues, please contact us right away. In both of these legal areas, time is of the essence. The sooner you contact an attorney, the more options you will have available to you, and the better the chances are of getting favorable results in your case. We look forward to speaking with you soon and helping you get through this difficult time of your life.
Don’t hesitate to contact us. We can set up a consultation with you to discuss your specific situation, and help determine what the right course of action will be.
101 Marietta Street Northwest Suite 3650 ATLANTA, GA 30303 (404)-800-4524
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
EDUCATION
Ms. Coleman received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida, and went on to get her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. While attending law school, she was a member of the Charles Hamilton Houston Moot Court Team, which helped her to hone her oral advocacy skills.
ASSOCIATIONS
Ms. Coleman is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Florida. She has experience practicing in both state and federal courts, and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia. She is a member of the Family Law and Tort & Insurance Law Sections of the Georgia Bar, the Family Law Section of the Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Tort and Insurance Section of the American Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar.
PRACTICE AREAS
Ellaretha is passionate about helping people through some of the most difficult experiences of their life, which is why she choose to focus her firm on insurance law and family law. These two practice areas are very personal to her. As a child of divorced parents, Ellaretha is well aware of how a divorce can impact not just the couple, but the children as well. She works hard to help parents navigate this difficult time, while insulating the children as much as possible.
In addition, while Ellaretha was in law school, her father passed away. While he had planned ahead with life insurance, the insurance company refused to pay out the claim on a technicality. The pain and difficulty of both losing her father and having to fight with an insurance company at the same time helped to motivate her to learn all she could about this area of law.
If you have a legal issue that you need assistance with, Ellaretha is here to help you every step of the way. To schedule a consultation, please contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you, and helping you with all your legal needs. Contact us www.ejoneslaw.com or call (404) 948-6478.
If you are experiencing any type of insurance or family law issues, please contact us right away. In both of these legal areas, time is of the essence. The sooner you contact an attorney, the more options you will have available to you, and the better the chances are of getting favorable results in your case. We look forward to speaking with you soon and helping you get through this difficult time of your life.
If you feel that you are being mistreated by your insurance company, contact us right away. Our Firm has years of experience holding all types of insurance companies accountable not only to the law, but also to their clients. We represent clients aggressively to help ensure they get the best possible results.
101 Marietta Street Northwest Suite 3650 ATLANTA, GA 30303 (404)-800-4524
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/ or call (404)-800-4524.
EDUCATION
Ms. Coleman received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida, and went on to get her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. While attending law school, she was a member of the Charles Hamilton Houston Moot Court Team, which helped her to hone her oral advocacy skills.
ASSOCIATIONS
Ms. Coleman is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Florida. She has experience practicing in both state and federal courts, and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia. She is a member of the Family Law and Tort & Insurance Law Sections of the Georgia Bar, the Family Law Section of the Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Tort and Insurance Section of the American Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar.
PRACTICE AREAS
Ellaretha is passionate about helping people through some of the most difficult experiences of their life, which is why she choose to focus her firm on insurance law and family law. These two practice areas are very personal to her. As a child of divorced parents, Ellaretha is well aware of how a divorce can impact not just the couple, but the children as well. She works hard to help parents navigate this difficult time, while insulating the children as much as possible.
In addition, while Ellaretha was in law school, her father passed away. While he had planned ahead with life insurance, the insurance company refused to pay out the claim on a technicality. The pain and difficulty of both losing her father and having to fight with an insurance company at the same time helped to motivate her to learn all she could about this area of law.
If you feel that you are being mistreated by your insurance company, contact us right away. Our Firm has years of experience holding all types of insurance companies accountable not only to the law, but also to their clients. We represent clients aggressively to help ensure they get the best possible results.
101 Marietta Street Northwest Suite 3650 ATLANTA, GA 30303 (404)-800-4524
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
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Gather your financial records
You should immediately start gathering all of your financial records. Having all the information together and organized will save you time and money. Contact our office for a Divorce Financial Checklist that will walk you through the key documents that you’ll need. Do not keep these records in your home! Bring copies to your parents, a trusted friend and/or keep them in a safe deposit box that your spouse does not know about or have access to.
Open a Post Office Box
Opening your own post office box will ensure that your mail will sit securely in a locked box that only the key holder can access. This will allow you to receive confidential mail from your divorce professionals as well as your new credit card and bank statements. An added benefit of having your own post office box is that you may receive your mail a bit faster, since it only has to go to the post office and not wait to be delivered by the postal carrier. This can be especially important for those items from your attorney that require a timely response.
Start putting money away for legal and other professional fees
I have come across too many affluent women who cannot access funds to move ahead with their divorce because their husband controls all access to the family funds. This puts women at a great disadvantage in terms of hiring professionals to navigate her divorce as well as having sufficient money for day-to-day living expenses (this is especially true if she needs to leave the marital home due to spousal abuse). The end result is that this financial squeeze might force you to sign a divorce settlement that is totally lopsided in your husband’s favor (choking off the money supply is an all too common tactic). Please keep in mind that things often take much longer and cost much more than anticipated, so plan accordingly.
Open a new checking and savings account
You should immediately set up a new checking and savings account at a different bank than all other joint accounts. Your divorce lawyer may instruct you to withdraw up to half of your joint funds and you’ll need to put those funds in your new accounts. Since checking accounts typically do not pay interest, only keep enough money in there to pay for one or two months of expenses. Keep the rest of the money in the new savings account, which most banks will allow you to link to your checking account. Although savings accounts do pay interest, the amount is fairly nominal (but better than nothing). Do not lock-up your money in any time accounts, even if the interest rate is substantially higher. Right now, you may need access to your money on quick notice.
Open new credit cards in your name only
Having a credit card in your name will help you establish your own credit. Also, credit cards may help with day-to-day living expenses during the divorce when some of your other funds may be frozen or unavailable. Do this before any divorce proceedings start, especially if you are not working or if your income is substantially less than your husband’s (you may not be able to get sufficient credit based on your own income.
Get a copy of your credit report
You should immediately get copies of your credit report. You want to be able to resolve any disputes as soon as possible. Additionally, you should monitor your credit report to make sure that your husband is not charging gifts for his girlfriend on your joint credit cards or dissipating other marital assets. If you are concerned that your soon-to-be ex-spouse might borrow money in your name, you might want to sign up for a credit monitoring service. These services will notify you anytime there’s a change to your credit history.
Change beneficiaries on life insurance policies, IRAs, etc.
If your husband isn’t aware of your plans for divorce, you should contact your insurance or brokerage company to make sure they will not automatically send him notifications. You don’t want to alert him before you are ready. Many 401k plans will not remove a spouse as beneficiary without their written consent.
Take an inventory of all personal (non-marital) property
You should take an inventory of all of your personal property. In most states, property that was yours before the marriage is considered to be separate property and should remain yours (there are exceptions to this, such as if you commingled pre-marital funds with marital funds). Separate property includes property that you owned prior to the marriage; an inheritance received solely by you; a gift you received solely from a third party (your mother gave you her diamond ring); the pain and suffering portion of a personal injury judgment; your engagement ring. (is usually considered separate property because you received it before your marriage.
101 Marietta Street Northwest Suite 3650 ATLANTA, GA 30303 (404)-800-4524
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/ or call (404) 800-4524.
EDUCATION
Ms. Coleman received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida, and went on to get her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. While attending law school, she was a member of the Charles Hamilton Houston Moot Court Team, which helped her to hone her oral advocacy skills.
ASSOCIATIONS
Ms. Coleman is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Florida. She has experience practicing in both state and federal courts, and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia. She is a member of the Family Law and Tort & Insurance Law Sections of the Georgia Bar, the Family Law Section of the Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Tort and Insurance Section of the American Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar.
PRACTICE AREAS
Ellaretha is passionate about helping people through some of the most difficult experiences of their life, which is why she choose to focus her firm on insurance law and family law. These two practice areas are very personal to her. As a child of divorced parents, Ellaretha is well aware of how a divorce can impact not just the couple, but the children as well. She works hard to help parents navigate this difficult time, while insulating the children as much as possible.
In addition, while Ellaretha was in law school, her father passed away. While he had planned ahead with life insurance, the insurance company refused to pay out the claim on a technicality. The pain and difficulty of both losing her father and having to fight with an insurance company at the same time helped to motivate her to learn all she could about this area of law.
Don’t hesitate to contact us. We can set up a consultation with you to discuss your specific situation, and help determine what the right course of action will be.
101 Marietta Street Northwest Suite 3650 ATLANTA, GA 30303 (404)-800-4524 https://ejoneslaw.com/
Contact us https://ejoneslaw.com/attorney-ellaretha-coleman/ or call (404)-800-4524.
EDUCATION
Ms. Coleman received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida, and went on to get her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. While attending law school, she was a member of the Charles Hamilton Houston Moot Court Team, which helped her to hone her oral advocacy skills.
ASSOCIATIONS
Ms. Coleman is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Florida. She has experience practicing in both state and federal courts, and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia. She is a member of the Family Law and Tort & Insurance Law Sections of the Georgia Bar, the Family Law Section of the Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Tort and Insurance Section of the American Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar.
PRACTICE AREAS
Ellaretha is passionate about helping people through some of the most difficult experiences of their life, which is why she choose to focus her firm on insurance law and family law. These two practice areas are very personal to her. As a child of divorced parents, Ellaretha is well aware of how a divorce can impact not just the couple, but the children as well. She works hard to help parents navigate this difficult time, while insulating the children as much as possible.
In addition, while Ellaretha was in law school, her father passed away. While he had planned ahead with life insurance, the insurance company refused to pay out the claim on a technicality. The pain and difficulty of both losing her father and having to fight with an insurance company at the same time helped to motivate her to learn all she could about this area of law.
Don’t hesitate to contact us. We can set up a consultation with you to discuss your specific situation, and help determine what the right course of action will be.
101 Marietta Street Northwest Suite 3650 ATLANTA, GA 30303 (404)-800-4524
