Congratulations to Andrea Hastings for Being Recognized as one of the Lawyers of Distinction’s “2020 Power Lawyers”

We would like to say a huge congratulations to our very own Andrea Hastings for being recognized as one of the Lawyers of Distinction’s “Fall 2020 Power Lawyers”! Lawyers of Distinction was recently seen on page 17 in the September 6th, 2020 edition of The New York Times. The publication displayed all of the Fall […]

Written by on September 11, 2020

Andrea Hastings Named a 2016 Legal Elite by Georgia Trend

Georgia Trend, a leading magazine in Georgia’s business, politics and economic development, has named our Andrea Hastings as a 2016 Legal Elite in Family Law. From Georgia Trend, “For the past 14 years, Georgia Trend has asked the state’s attorneys to tell us who they think are the best in their field. This year’s group […]

Written by on December 6, 2016

Mediation Attorneys Enable Co-Parenting After Divorce

Mediation attorneys can play an important role in divorce. Instead of heading straight for the courts and litigation, mediation enables couples to work through their problems and to resolve them by coming to mutual agreement out of court, with the help of a trained third party. The role of mediation attorneys is very specific and […]

Written by on July 30, 2016

The Role of Divorce Mediation Attorneys in Domestic Violence Cases

Divorce mediation is a form of dispute resolution that enables couples to divorce without going through the stressful, costly litigation process. Instead of being the experimental approach it was just three decades ago, today divorce mediation is considered standard practice, and its role in visitation disputes and contested custody cases is well established. Additionally, mediators […]

Written by on July 15, 2016

Who Needs Mediation Attorneys?

Mediation is a type of dispute resolution that is used to minimize hostility between people and help them agree on certain issues. The mediator is required to be totally neutral as he or she does not represent either party, even when the mediator is an attorney. Mediation attorneys can play a positive role in many […]

Written by on June 30, 2016

Divorce Mediation Attorneys Help Couples Communicate

Communication is key. It doesn’t matter whether it’s to do with a relationship, a business, children, or shopping, if you can’t or won’t communicate with other people, you’re going to be at a great disadvantage. There is no doubt that good communication grounds a marriage and helps it succeed. Conversely, a lack of communication will […]

Written by on June 30, 2016

Andrea Hastings Selected as 2016 Member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by NADC

Andrea Hastings, of Hastings Shadmehry, has been selected to the 2016 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide […]

Written by on May 12, 2016