About Cortney
Cortney Stuart practices law across multiple jurisdictions and brings a steady, measured approach to her work. She earned her Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2011 after completing undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in political science, sociology and criminal justice in 2008. Those academic years gave her a broad perspective on public policy and social systems, an outlook she has carried into her legal career.
After law school, Stuart gained the credentials to work in several courts. She is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. That multi-jurisdictional standing allows her to take on matters that require attention across state lines and in federal forums. Over time she has handled a range of matters that touch on both litigation and counseling, adapting her practice to the procedural demands of each forum.
Stuart’s work is practical and case-centered. She prepares written submissions, appears in hearings, and advises clients on legal strategy. She approaches each matter by identifying legal issues, assessing risk, and outlining options. Colleagues describe her as methodical in trial preparation and attentive in client meetings. She combines courtroom experience with careful document work; the two complement each other in her day-to-day practice.
At Marger Stuart, LLC, she is part of a small-team environment where individual attention to files is emphasized. Her role includes direct client contact, coordination with outside counsel where necessary, and courtroom representation when matters proceed to hearing. She frequently manages cases that cross the boundaries of state practice, drawing on her admissions to represent interests in different venues.
Outside the office, Stuart maintains ties to the broader legal community and remains current on developments that affect her practice areas. She continues to accept matters that require admission in multiple jurisdictions and to handle issues that arise in both state and federal settings. She now practices at Marger Stuart, LLC, representing clients in matters across the District of Columbia, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee.
