About Thua G.
Thua G. Barlay is a partner at Lueder, Larkin & Hunter LLC, where he oversees the firm's Conyers and Covington offices in Georgia. His role involves co-managing the Estate Planning and Probate group, with a strong focus on estate planning, wills, trusts, and real estate closings. A native of Monrovia, Liberia, Barlay has deep family roots in Sierra Leone, which enriches his understanding of diverse cultural perspectives in his legal practice. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2002, laying a solid foundation for his legal career.
In addition to his law degree, Barlay holds an MBA in Finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, which he obtained to enhance his understanding of the financial aspects of legal transactions. He also earned a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University School of Engineering & Technology in Indianapolis. Admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2003, Barlay is authorized to practice in all Georgia state and superior courts. This lets the attorney represent clients across many legal matters. His practice areas include business law, real estate law, estate planning, and probate, where he has successfully represented major banks and lending institutions in real estate closings. Barlay's involvement in the legal community extends beyond his practice.
He serves as the Georgia Forum Leader for WealthCounsel, a national organization dedicated to providing estate planning resources to legal professionals. His commitment to the legal profession is further demonstrated through his active role on the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia. As Secretary-Treasurer of the Real Property Law Section, he has plans to chair the section during the 2027–28 Bar year, showcasing his leadership and dedication to advancing the field. Recognized for his contributions, Barlay received the Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service in 2016, highlighting his commitment to giving back to the community. In 2014, he was named to Georgia Trend's "40 Under 40," an accolade that celebrates young leaders making a significant impact in the state. His community involvement extends to leadership roles in the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Conyers, where he has worked to foster economic development and community engagement.
Barlay has also served on the boards of several organizations, including the Children's Museum of Atlanta, the Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council, Family Promise of NewRock, and the Rockdale County Public Schools Foundation. Fluent in English and conversational in several African languages, he continues to contribute to Georgia's legal and local communities. Through his practice and various leadership roles, Thua G. Barlay exemplifies a commitment to excellence in law and community service.
