Horrible lawyer, doesn't get involved in day to day activities and procrastinated to the end. Expensive lawyer that doesn't produce positive results. Save your money and go elsewhere.

I have known BJ for a number of years. He is very knowledgeable in his areas of practice, quick on his feet, and a down to earth guy making him a rarity in today’s legal field. Overall, someone always answers the phone. If he is in a meeting, he returns the call promptly. He is a brilliant attorney who always seems to have an easy solution for my major issues. I would highly recommend this attorney to anyone in the Atlanta area.

Mr. Abbott is incredibly efficient and professional, he's a terrific advocate for his clients. It can be an overwhelming experience dealing with legal issues, however Mr. Abbott is reassuring and calming and gives his client the peace of mind needed while he handles the "negativity". He is absolutely amazing, I highly recommend him and his firm to anyone needing a domestic attorney!

I have spent the last 2 1/2 years at the mercy of a a bitter ex that has told me that she will stop at nothing short of my complete and utter destruction and a child support department and legislature that accommodated every bit of this and suffered accordingly until I hired Abbott and Abbott. When my time came and BJ was able to get to work and represent me every single thing that I ever imagined wasn’t possible not only became possible but became reality! This really is a professional law firm highly affective attorney and winning endeavor for anyone that needs a very powerful force to turn the tides and bring justice and equality!! Thank you BJ thank you Tammy thank you April thank you Abott and Abbott! #WINNING

I have known BJ Abbott and Parri Abbott for years, both as colleagues and as friends. I know them both to be people of integrity, intelligence, patience, and compassion. BJ handles his cases in court with the greatest of professionalism, and gets the job done.

I engaged with Abbott and Abbott law firm in summer of 2016 for what has turned out to be a lengthy and contentious proceeding. BJ Abbott is an excellent attorney. He thoroughly prepares for the various stages of litigation and is practical and focused in his approach. The Abbott & Abbott team have identified a number of alternatives at each stage of the litigation and have presented my case forcefully yet positively to the court. I highly recommend the Abbott and Abbott law firm.

Being represented by Abbott & Abbott law firm was a very positive experience. Mr. Abbott's expertise and courtesy, as well as the efficiency of his staff was evident during my initial conversation. I had a great sense of security knowing my matter was in the best hands, and the result would be what I needed. Cannot thank Mr. Abbott and his staff enough.

I used Abbott & Abbott's services to amend my child support order. They were helpful and considerate in every way and worked hard to ensure I was well represented. My case was settled out of court and in my favor. I will definitely use their services for any future family law matters.

I have been a client of BJ Abbott’s for many years. He first represented me in my divorce beginning in 2003. Such a stressful and difficult process was made easier having him represent me and the best interest of my children involved. When I needed representation again years later for contempt of child support and temporary modification of visitation, BJ was there to represent me and the best interest of my children again. The legal process was overwhelming and being in a court environment was extremely stressful, but the support and results that BJ was able to provide my family came through in the end. BJ handled each case with compassion and authority and I would recommend his services highly. In addition, his staff that I have communicated with have always been kind and helpful during every interaction.

Kind and knowledgeable! Very helpful through my whole case. BJ and Heather are a great team!

Courteous lawyers with an incredibly helpful staff. They got me everything i was asking for in my custody case. I've recommended them to all of my friends as well that need some family law help.

They clearly know what they are doing. I never expected to actually get what I thought was fair.....I got more! BJ knows the law, that is for sure and everyone in the office is organized and pleasant....even when they want you to do something, like produce documents. I have already recommended this firm and will continue to do so.

BJ and Parri are very intelligent and proactive lawyers. Call them before you do anything... they walked me through everything with my divorce. I couldn't have asked for more in a lawyer. Thanks guys.
Update* not sure why this doesnt show up on reviews so just a quick update.

Awesome law firm, they really care about their clients and want the best outcome for them!

In 2010, the mother of my children moved herself and my three boys from Georgia to Wisconsin. We were not married and I had not legitimized my children – I had no legal rights to my boys. I was lost, scared, and unsure what steps to take to ensure my participation in their lives. I started researching lawyers. I wanted a concrete setup to ensure my boys would live happy, healthy lives and that I would remain a large part of that. After sifting through attorneys that were more interested in their retainer fee than the livelihood of my children, I found Abbott & Abbott, PC. I arrived at my consultation very skeptical because of my previous experiences. However, my first interaction with Parri was extremely informative and reassuring. She was honest and upfront about my chances of reaching my goal (fulltime custody of all three of my boys) – most likely, I would be looking at joint-custody. Parri spent time hearing my story, understanding the complete picture of the situation, and listening to all my concerns – all before I had even paid the retaining fee! At last, I felt that someone was on my side. Finally, I had a team behind me – willing to hear my concerns, answer my questions, and walk me through this process with confidence. I decided to retain Abbott & Abbott and setup my first meeting. I like people to see the entire scope of a situation; I think it’s the best way to make an informed decision. For my first meeting with Mr. BJ Abbott, I gathered all the information I had on my current situation – photos, letters, Facebook content, character references, and the information I had on where my boys might be in Wisconsin. I had spent a significant amount of time researching child custody laws, parental rights, and I had my own ideas on what the best course of action would be. I was very eager to share it. At our meeting, BJ patiently listened to me outline the history of my relationship with their mother, the history of her relationship with our children, and my brilliant plan for success. He acknowledged my passion for fatherhood, but also set me straight on what we needed to do. He had a much better, and way less expensive, plan of action. I was extremely impressed with his legal knowledge and his professionalism. However, I think I was most impressed by his humbleness and his very obvious desire to help me and help my children. During the planning phase of my case, after my legitimation process, I found out my children were in a precarious situation. I took my information to BJ & Parri. They acknowledged the severity of the situation and handled it with urgency and care. I was granted temporary custody of my boys until our custody case had been finalized. Again, I realized that Abbott & Abbott were on my side. More importantly, they truly had my children’s best interest at heart. For that, I will always be grateful. Immediately before our court date, I met with BJ a final few times. Each time, he patiently explained what would happen, answered my crazy questions, and reviewed the case with me. Each time I was blown away by how much he invested into my case. He knew the details, he knew the questions to ask. I was more confident than ever that I would gain full-time custody of my boys. The best part? I DID! I now have full-time custody of all three of my children. They are thriving – and I am truly grateful to Abbott & Abbott for helping me. I would strongly recommend their services to anyone that needs a trust-worthy lawyer.

I needed the best family attorney. I visited Abbott and Abbott and with little hope I explained my situation to them. They said “something needs to be done about this, and we can help” (thanks Heather). Since day 1 they approached my case with great professionalism and with a flawless strategy. When emotions ran high they kept me focused on the strategy and the goal. They were always there for me throughout the entire process, even with daily communication (thanks Joanna!). I am not only impressed, I feel I gained the best partner in family matters. I reached my goal (thanks BJ)!! Thanks Abbott and Abbott!

BEWARE!!!!!!This place is a total rip off!!!!! They will ask you for a very high retainer then do a bunch of things you didn’t ask for and come back to you asking for another retainer!!!! I paid a high retainer and didn’t even make it pass mediation!!!! They used up all my money, went to my EX’S attorney and told her I couldn’t afford to keep them on the case so they were dropping me?!? What attorney does that??? This place is a total RIP OFF! RUN! Don’t let your situation cause you to settle out desperation! You can find better, an attorney thats not just about taking your money, but has a general care for your case! Initially bj acted as if he really cared and gave me a false sense of hope with my case to get me to sign on, and April is no better all she did was just run up my tab. This place I a major deception, a wolves in sheeps clothing. Beware and Run!! Don’t do as I did and trust them then give them your money. They will come off as soooo understanding, loving, and act as though they care until they get that money they go totally opposite!! If I could give a -10 rating and no stars I would! Guys , don’t allow April’s beautiful smile cause you to trust her more. These guys are only out to take your money then make you think they just did you a favor. Smh. It’s so sad how they take advantage of your situation and vulnerability only to take you money. Taxation without Representation! Beware people . I’m trying to warn you upfront. Your better off with a court appointed attorney than using these guys! They will drain your pockets and you will see you barely left the start line. Smh

I have had a chance to sit on both sides with BJ - when he was against us and when he was for us. Having gone through several lawyers - dealing with an ex-wife and other family affairs - BJ is someone you want on your side - and certainly not on the other side!

I teach emotional intelligence internationally - and BJ demonstrates an outstanding ability to empathize with his clients, has outstanding self-awareness, self-regulates (even when encountering horrible cases of humanity), is highly motivated for your legal cause, and has outstanding social skills as well. He is outstanding in what he does.

From the very beginning, his staff are professional. BJ is strategic, represents both the legal and emotional sides of all cases, and to be honest - provides outstanding legal strategy saving you money and keeping you out of the court room. If however - you make it in the court room - THIS IS WHERE BJ IS AT HIS BEST.

I highly recommend BJ, his firm, and his legal expertise!

Sean G. Kaufman
CEO and Founding Partner
Safer Behaviors

RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN. They tell you one thing and do another do not trust them get it in writing. They will bleed you dry wanting more and more money. My case started out at 4000 dollars (paid) and then another 2000( paid) to get to meditations and then they wanted another 4000 (did not pay )to get before a judge. I could not afford and they withdrew as my attorney. And I still have no clue what the money went far they did nothing in meditations and we were only there for 1 hr.

Truly an amazing experience! Everyone went the extra mile to make the process as simple and easy as posible. They answered all my questions and really put me at ease. Highly recommend! I couldn't have wished for a better experience.

I called because they offer the free consultation. When I called I explained briefly my situation about a custody modification, and that my son lives in another state now, but GA has ongoing jurisdiction. The lady who was taking said from what the attorney has told her that if a child dont live in the state it has to be handled in the state the child lives in. Very sad because this is not always the case. UCCJEA has rules about this and fortunately/ unfortunately this is not my first time having to speak to an attorney for this situation. If they arent even aware of how this works I would not recommend them for anything because this is more common now then in the past.

let me update this based on the response from the Owner... I did call in to do a consultation. Free or not is not even relevant. If I pay for a consultation fee would your advice be any different? Would she have still have said the same thing? Would you represent me differently? She did offer to make an appointment. However, I did decide not to based on what she said she was told by the attorney's in the office. She is a representation of the attorney's she works for and when she clearly stated " this is what I have been told by the attorney's here", that did not give off the right vibe. Had I not known this to be a situational issue, and depends on many factors, I would have simply thought she knew what she was talking about. Thankfully I did know better. Maybe your attorney's are great but I will look elsewhere. Thank you.

I would give a -1 if possible.

I cannot day enough good things about this firm. They made a hard situation run smoothly and worked quicker that we knew possible to resolve our case. They are the best!

During an initial case review, H. Logan explained all options including good and bad outcomes. Her honesty and actual concern of mine and my family well being, made the situation much easier. I won’t hesitate to reach out for her guidance should the need arise in the future.

My experience with Abbott and Abbott was very unprofessional, disorganized, unethical and lacking in guidance but most importantly I was completely taken advantage of.
I initially met with J Abbott as an initial consult and explained that I needed divorce paperwork guidance with forms and filing as I recently moved to GA and was not familiar with the process, however it was going to be very amicable and my spouse was not getting representation, I would not be needing any court dates, hearings, or trial, nor even a mediator. He assured me that he could help me get the proper forms needed and help me along the way so I placed my retainer.
I did not speak with Mr Abbott again nor did I go back to the office until the very end only the paralegal via email. The paralegal double charged me for time spent preparing generic paperwork in which she apologized as “ she was confused as she was working on multiple cases and got the cases mixed up” in which I did not get hours refunded, I was charged for hearing preparation, billed for temporary hearing filing, when I challenged this I was told this was standard procedure even after I explained multiple times this was not needed in my circumstance. I did not receive my first bill until my retainer was dissolved. I kept calling for a “ monthly” bill and was told it had been sent- three months later when I received my bill I was appalled. I called immediately to dispute the charges and complain about the incompetency of the para legal. I questioned the over charges and hours billed for an undisputed divorce. The para legal having to go back and correct mistakes she had made from not following the original emails and billing me for her mistakes of time needed for corrections. I could go on and on , the para legal ended up getting let go, I ended up taking the paperwork and filing myself to avoid any further charges, however I never received a refund. I got nickled and dimed. There were constant issues with receiving my bill on time. Then I had to do my own research to provide the para legal with the advice and guidance I initially requested in the first place. I got responses as “ I’m not sure how to handle that”. I received my divorce however with no further guidance on how to change over titles, mortgages etc etc that other colleagues who went with other attorneys provided. All I can honestly say is that friends in similar situations ended up paying thousands less than what I ended up paying for a non disputed amicable divorce. I would definitely not recommend this practice.

DO NOT RECOMMEND. At my initial consultation, I was told several things that after signing a contract with an expensive, NON REFUNDABLE retainer, turned out to be completely false. If you'd like an attorney that is uncommunicative to the point of utter uselessness, feel free to use this firm. So many aspects of my case were not discussed with me prior to executing, and I am extremely dissatisfied with the results. Do not waste your time or money.
UPDATE: I'm being threatened with legal action for leaving an honest review. Mr. Abbott says, “…you are welcome to review us, but I also have the right to defend myself against incorrect or slanderous statements, and I can respond in kind, so I’m not sure what you think you want to accomplish by this… I am sorry you are taking this tact, but understand I will not tolerate any false or incorrect statements and I will litigate over them, as I have in the past and won.”
So do keep in mind that for every positive review you see, how many negative reviews have been wiped from the internet due to threats and legal action?

They were incredible, they walked me through step by step of the divorce process. All the while keeping mine and my children’s best interests in the forefront. I can’t recommend Abbott and Abbott enough.

Make no mistake, BJ represents one thing and one thing only, his bank account. They will make lofty promises and happily take your money, but when the time comes to deliver on their promises your retainer will mysteriously be completely spent. You will be left high and dry with no representation when the moment arrives for which you hired them. Their fees do not represent their ethics or abilities! I made the mistake of hiring these con artists, learn from my mistakes and go elsewhere.

Unprofessional and rude

Bj and Parri and great at what they do but are even better people. This is something that is very important to me when considering legal counsel. They both as well as the staff seemed to take a personal interest in my case and worked hard to get me as close to everything I wanted as possible. They were honest with me about what to expect and what made sense to hope for and what didnt. They also worked hard to make the process as easy and stress free as possible. Overall i was very satisfied with their services and would highly recommend them to anyone!

Abbott & Abbott mailed me a letter in May 2016.
I wrote a review in February about my experience with Abbott & Abbott. They hired an attorney that threaten me and told me to remove my review. I'd recommend checking all review sites and speaking with several people before hiring an attorney (any attorney). SOME attorneys drag cases out for selfish reasons and don't consider the families. I believe Abbott & Abbott are terrible attorneys that care more about money than their own clients. Legal background checks to look into attorneys may also be a good idea, you can find if an attorney you are interested in has liens for outstanding taxes, or any other type of issues. Do your research and find someone honest.

In the some of the worst days of my life, BJ and Parri were there for me. I've read the reviews and I am floored by what people have said. I've known these guys personally for several years and I know the caliber of people they are. This is a business and they have poured the lives into everything they have accomplished. Everyone wants to complain about fees and/or results.... #1 you get what you pay for. If you are looking for a cheap lawyer, be prepared for a "cheap" lawyer. As far as results go... you are the product of your actions. If you have lived in a fashion that prevents you from getting your desired results, it is what it is. However, abbott and abbott will do everything in their power to get the best results they can, but they are NOT miracle workers. No amount of money or negotiation can remove your own stupidity. Unfortunate things happen, but if you have a criminal record, a history of substance abuse, or have lived a life of chaos AND HAVE CHILDREN that you're fighting for, you're clearly not responsible enough to have custody of your children and the judge will know that. Basically, do yourself a favor, do what abbott and abbott tell you to do and you will get the best possible outcome.

The first time I met B.J. Abbott, I felt a sense of relief. His demeanor, attentiveness, and genuine concern for my situation was comforting. Knowing that first impressions don't always turn out the way you think they would, Mr. Abbott stayed the course throughout my long ordeal. When push came to shove, he was right there, he had my back! This firm kept me up to speed on all issues as they arose and when time came to "get it done", he and his staff came together and made it happen.
I highly recommend this firm!
Thank You B.J. & Parri and of course your staff.

I've used them many times. I'm so glad they've always been on my side! If you want professionals who will do what it takes, hire the Abbotts before your opponent does.