About Caryn S.
Caryn S. Fennell took an indirect route to the law. She first completed undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of South Florida, earning a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science, both conferred in 1996. Several years later she returned to school and completed her legal studies at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, receiving her J.D. in 2010.
Those academic steps led quickly to practice. In 2010 she became the managing lawyer of her own firm, Caryn S. Fennell, P.C. The move marked a transition from student to firm leader. Running a small practice required wearing many hats. She handled client files, supervised case strategy, and took on the administrative duties that come with managing a law office.
Her admitted jurisdictions reflect a regional footprint. She is licensed in Georgia and admitted to practice before the Eleventh Circuit. That placement allows work on state matters and certain federal appeals. The scope also creates opportunities to handle contested matters that move beyond local courts.
Mediation is a notable thread in her practice. She is a Registered Neutral through the Georgia Alternative Dispute Resolution program. That credential permits her to serve as a mediator in civil matters. Serving as a neutral requires different skills than representing a client. It demands patience, an eye for common ground, and the ability to frame issues in ways both sides can consider seriously. She has pursued that work alongside client representation.
Collegiality matters in her approach. In a small firm, cooperation with opposing counsel and court personnel shapes outcomes as much as any brief. She has spent years negotiating settlements, preparing cases for trial, and handling motions in both state and federal settings. The practice of law in this setting is practical and procedure-driven. Attention to deadlines and courtroom readiness are constant features of her work.
Clients find the mix useful when cases can be mediated early or require advocacy later. Her background combines academic study, courtroom practice, and neutral services. That combination informs how she frames disputes and guides resolution efforts. She continues to maintain an active practice in Georgia and before the Eleventh Circuit, and she serves as a registered mediator through Georgia Alternative Dispute Resolution. Her current practice focuses on mediation and litigation matters in Georgia and in the Eleventh Circuit.
