Georgia residents facing foreclosure defense issues have access to attorneys who specialize in mortgage default defense, loan modification, short sales, deed in lieu, and wrongful foreclosure claims. The legal framework in Georgia differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Superior Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern foreclosure defense cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for foreclosure defense matters in Georgia is generally 6 years written, 4 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Georgia's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of Georgia sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on foreclosure defense in Georgia bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right foreclosure defense attorney in Georgia means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

For a detailed overview of how foreclosure defense law works in Georgia — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to foreclosure defense law in Georgia. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Christopher Ross Morgan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1090 C Founders Blvd Athens GA 30606
(706) 548-7070
The University of Georgia School of Law (1997)
English
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Collections Foreclosure Defense
Mr. Auden L. Grumet - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Auden L. Grumet, LLC
 1720 Peachtree Street, N.W. North Tower, Suite 332 Atlanta GA 30309
(770) 458-3845
Rollins College (1990)
Georgia Bar
Active License
Collections Communications & Internet Law Consumer Law
Michael D. Hurtt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hurtt & Johnson, LLC
 215 W. Gordon St. P.O. Box 1304 Dalton GA 30720
(706) 226-5425
Atlanta s John Marshall Law School (1974)
11th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Foreclosure Defense
Brian R. Cahn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 The Historic Bradley Building 5 South Public Square Cartersville GA 30120
(770) 445-1723
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Consumer Law
James Clifton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Clifton Law Office, LLC
 125 Flat Creek Trail Suite 120 Fayetteville GA 30214
(770) 828-7339
Florida Coastal School of Law (2005)
English, Spanish
California Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Foreclosure Defense
Lee Paulk Morgan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Morgan & Morgan Lawyers at Law P.C.
 1090 C Founders Blvd Athens GA 30606
(706) 548-7070
The University of Georgia School of Law (1979)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Collections Foreclosure Defense
Craig Alan Long - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Craig Long, LLC
 2450 Atlanta Hwy Suite 1904 Cumming GA 30040
(678) 679-0680
Liberty University (1997)
Bar #003681
Georgia Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Foreclosure Defense Real Estate Law
James Morgan Setters - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
James M. Setters & Associates PC
 1419 Chattanooga Ave Dalton GA 30720
(706) 529-4783
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
11th Circuit Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Criminal Law
Carrie Oxendine - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 807 N Tennessee St #103 Cartersville GA 30120
University of Florida Levin College of Law (2004)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Collections Foreclosure Defense
Schuyler Elliot - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Schuyler Elliott & Associates, Inc.
 2024 Beaver Ruin Road Suite A Norcross GA 30071
(770) 633-9913
Atlanta Law School (1993)
English
Northern District Court Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Foreclosure Defense
John Terry Brown - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Brown Law Office
 7 State Street Post Office Box 423 Commerce GA 30529
(706) 335-6800
The University of Georgia School of Law (1970)
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Jesse Adams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Jesse Adams
 3355 Lenox Rd. Suite 750 Atlanta GA 30326
(404) 795-6123
Florida State University College of Law (2008)
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Family Law
Misty A. Oaks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Oaks Firm
 1256 Gates Circle SE Atlanta GA 30316
North Carolina Central University School of Law (2005)
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
Jay Davis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Berry & Associates
 807 N Tennessee St #103 Cartersville GA 30120
Georgia State University College of Law (2003)
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense
Kelly Thomas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Berry & Associates
 807 N Tennessee St #103 Cartersville GA 30120
Georgia State University College of Law (1990)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense
Darren R. Hojnacki - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Slomka Law Firm, PC
 1069 Spring Street NW Suite 200 Atlanta GA 30309
(678) 732-0001
New England Law | Boston
Georgia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense
Andrea David Vega - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 242 Culver Street Suite 204 Lawrenceville GA 30046
(770) 962-1923
Fordham University School of Law (2002)
11th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Frank Emilio Martinez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1827 Powers Ferry Rd. Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 541-1050
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S
Portuguese, Spanish
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle Dist. of Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Family Law Foreclosure Defense
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