Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Enter legal issue and location

Randall M. Kessler - Atlanta, GA

Centennial Tower101 Marietta StreetSuite 3500 Atlanta, GA 30303

Super Lawyers®

1

Updated: 04/27/2017

Atlanta Family Law, Divorce Lawyer

Overview

Randy Kessler founded this 30 person (12 lawyers, 8 paralegals + staff), domestic relations firm in 1991. He was elected Chair of the Family Law Sections of the American Bar Association (2011-2012) and the State Bar of Georgia (2011-2012). He teaches family law at John Marshall Law School in Atlanta and Trial Techniques at Emory Law School and has spoken at over 200 CLE (Continuing Legal Education) seminars for lawyers, judges, NFL agents, financial advisors and the like...

About Randall M. Kessler

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Founding Partner

Practice Areas

  • Family Law, Divorce 100%

Litigation

  • 90%

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia, 1988
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Supreme Court of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
  • Supreme Court of the United States of America

Other Affiliations

  • DeKalb County Recorders Court, 2000 - Present (Judge, Pro Hac)
  • American Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2011 - 2012 (Chairperson)
  • State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section, 2011 - 2012 (Chairperson)
  • American Bar Association, Substance Abuse Committee, 2007 - 2009 (Chairperson)
  • Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1997 - Present (Chairperson)
  • Atlanta Bar Association, ACLE, 1994 - 2000 (Board of Trustees)
  • Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section, Section of the Year, 1997 - 1998 (Chairperson)
  • Judicial Officer Selection Committee Fulton Family Division, 1998 (Chairperson)
  • Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1997 - Present (Chairperson, Fulton Family Court Committee)
  • Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1992 - 2000 (CLE Chairperson)
  • State Bar of Georgia (Member, Family Law Study Committee)
  • Georgia Family Law American Inn of Court, 2001 - Present (Master)
  • Atlanta Bar Association, Litigation Section (Member)
  • State Bar Georgia, Family Law Section (Member)
  • Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Sections (Member)
  • State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section (Member, Committee on Settlement of Dom. Rel. Cases)
  • State Bar of Georgia (Member, Committee to Restore Direct Appeals)
  • Atlanta Bar Association (Member)
  • DeKalb County Bar Association (Member)
  • Cobb County Bar Association (Member)
  • American Bar Association (Member, Family Law and Law Office Management)
  • Lawyers Club of Atlanta (Member)
  • American Association for Justice (AAJ) (Member)
  • American Judicature Society (Member)
  • JNF, Southeastern Region (Member, Board of Directors)
  • YLC of Atlanta Jewish Federation-ACCESS (Board Member)
  • Kanawha County Family Law Bar Association

Classes and Seminars

  • Chair/Lecturer, "Skills Required for Divorce Lawyers", Atlanta Bar Association, November 15, 2003
  • Lecturer, "Advanced Divorce Seminar", Nevada Bar Association, September 12, 2003 - September 15, 2003
  • Lecturer, "Family Law Experts' Hot Tips",, American Bar Association, San Fran, August 11, 2003
  • Presenter, "Family Law for Psychologists", Associationof Family & Conciliatory Courts, December 5, 2003
  • Lecturer, "Family Law Practice Development", Atlanta Bar Association, 2003
  • Lecturer, "A Map To The Courthouse-Family Division", Atlanta Bar Association, 2003
  • Moderator, "Fiduciary Responsibilities of Spouses", American Bar Association, Las Vegas, 2003
  • Chair/Lecturer, "Technology in the Legal Arena", State Bar of Georgia, 2003
  • Lecturer, "Law Practice Management, Family Law Attorney's View, ICLE, 2003
  • Chair/Lecturer, "High Conflict Divorce Issues", National Business Institute, 2003
  • Lecturer, "Hot Tips-Psychologists in Divorce", Atlanta Bar Association, 2003
  • Lecturer, "Transitioning to Solo Practice", Atlanta Bar Association, 2003
  • Lecturer, "Lawyers and Judges; How to Work Together", Atlanta Bar Association, 2003
  • Lecturer, Family Law Practice Management, State Bar of TN, Memphis, 2002
  • Lecturer, Family Law Practice Management, State Bar of TN, Nashville, 2002
  • Lecturer, Family Law Practice Management, State Bar of TN, Knoxville, Nashville & Memphis, December 15, 2002 - December 19, 2002
  • Lecturer, "Child Custody Jurisdiction", Cobb County Bar Association, 2002
  • Chair/Lecturer, How to Prepare For a Divorce Trial", Atlanta Bar Association, 2002
  • Chair/Lecturer, "Updates for Fulton's Family Court, Atlanta Bar Association, 2002
  • Lecturer, "Family Law Experts' Hot Tips", American Bar Association, Wash. D.C., 2002
  • Chair/Lecturer, Domestic Relations Seminar, National Business Institute, 2002
  • Lecturer, "DNA/Paternity Tests", State Bar of Georgia, The Family Institute
  • Lecturer, "Family Law Update", DeKalb Bar Association, 2002
  • Lecturer, "Transitioning to Solo Practice", Atlanta Bar Association, 2002
  • Lecturer, "A Map To the Courthouse-Family Division", Atlanta Bar Association, 2001
  • Chair/Lecturer, "The Trial of a Divorce Case", Atlanta Bar Association, 2001
  • Moderator, "Divorce Practice Management", American Bar Association, Vancouver, 2001
  • Chair/Lecturer, "Rule Changes in Fulton's Family Court, Atlanta Bar Association, 2001
  • Lecturer, "Hot Tips From the Fam. Law Experts', American Bar Association, 2001
  • Lecturer, Domestic Relations Seminar, National Business Institute, 2001
  • Lecturer, "UCCJEA", State Bar of Georgia, The Family Institute
  • Lecturer, "Best of Family Courts", American Bar Association, Kansas City, 2001
  • Lecturer, "Use of Psych. Reports", American Bar Association, Kansas City, 2001
  • Lecturer, "Trial Practice for Divorce", Nevada Bar Association, Tonopah, NV, 2001
  • Lecturer, Annual Family Law Seminar, Atlanta Bar Association, 2001
  • Chair/Lecturer, "Tips for Representing the Divorce Client", Atlanta Bar Association, 2000
  • Lecturer, "Hot Tips From the Fam. Law Experts", American Bar Association, NYC, 2000
  • Lecturer, Child Support Seminar, National Business Institute, 2000
  • Lecturer, "Family Courts", American Bar Association, New Orleans, 2000
  • Lecturer, Family Mediators of Georgia, Quarterly Meeting
  • Lecturer, "Everything You Need to Know About Family Law", GA Psych. Assoc, 2000
  • Lecturer, Annual Family Law Seminar, Atlanta Bar Association, 2000
  • Chair/Moderator, "Tips for Running a Divorce Practice", Atlanta Bar Association, 1999
  • Lecturer, Annual Family Law Institute, State Bar of Georgia, 1999
  • Lecturer, Georgia Psychological Association Seminar, 1999
  • Chair/Lecturer, "How to Practice in Family Court", Atlanta Bar Association, 1999
  • Lecturer, Annual Family Law Seminar, Atlanta Bar Association, 1998
  • Chair/Moderator, "Trial Tips for Divorce Cases", Atlanta Bar Association, 1998
  • Chair/Lecturer, Seminar - "Trial Tips for Divorce Cases", Atlanta Bar Association, 1998
  • Chair/Lecturer, Seminar - "How to Practice in Family Court", Atlanta Bar Association, 1998
  • Invited Guest, WPBA-TV: "Child Custody/Support", The Layman's Lawyer, 1998
  • Chair/Lecturer, "How to Practice in Family Court", Atlanta Bar Association, 1998
  • Chair/Moderator, Seminar - "The Family Lawyer vs. Taxes...", Atlanta Bar Association, 1998
  • Lecturer, GA State University College of Law Legal Connections Series: Fam. Law, 1998
  • Chair/Moderator, Annual Family Law Seminar, Atlanta Bar Association, 1998
  • Invited Guest, WPBA-TV: "The Layman's Lawyer", Mediation and Arbitration, 1997
  • Chair/Moderator, Seminar - "Post Divorce Matters", Atlanta Bar Association, 1997
  • Lecturer, Topic: Inn of Family Law, Georgia State Law School, 1997
  • Lecturer, Annual Family Law Institute, State Bar of GA, 1997
  • Lecturer, Annual Family Law Seminar, Atlanta Bar Association, 1997
  • Chair/Moderator, Seminar - "The Child Custody Battle", Atlanta Bar Association, 1996
  • Chair/Moderator, Seminar - "Practical Considerations of a Divorce", Atlanta Bar Association, 1995
  • Co-Organizer, Seminar - "Nuts and Bolts of Family Law", State Bar of Georgia, 1995
  • Chair/Lecturer, Seminar - "Settlement of a Divorce", Atlanta Bar Association, 1995
  • Chair/Moderator, Seminar - "Trial of a Divorce", Atlanta Bar Association/State Bar of GA, 1994
  • Invited Guest, WPBA-TV: "Child Support/Custody Law" The Layman's Lawyer, 1994
  • Invited Guest, WGUN Radio - "Professional Review" divorce law in Georgia, 1994
  • Chair/Moderator, Seminar - "Efficient/Effective Divorce Representation", Atlanta Bar Assoc./State Bar of Georgia, 1994
  • Lecturer, Seminar -Settlement of a Divorce Case, State Bar of GA, 1993
  • Lecturer, Seminar - "Negotiations (in Divorce)", Atlanta Bar Assoc., 1992
  • Lecturer, Annual Family Law Seminar, Atlanta Bar Association, 1992
  • Instructor, Family Law Mediation, Certification Course, Resolution Resources, Inc.

Past Positions

  • Atlanta Bar Association, The Family Lawyer, Publication of the Family Law Section, Assoc. Editor, 2000 - Present
  • Family Law Quarterly, Law in the Fifty States, ABA Family Law Publication, State Reporter
  • Emory Law School Trial Techniques Program, Faculty/Teacher, 1999 - 2002

Education

  • Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, 1988
    J.D.
    Honors: President, International Law Society,
    Honors: Chair: President Jimmy Carter Luncheon
  • Brandeis University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1985
    B.A.
    Honors: G.P.A. 3.42
    Major: Political Science

Articles

Published Works

  • "Use of a Deposition To Enhance Settlement Opportunities", State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section Newsletter, September, 1995
  • "Negotiation of Divorce and Related Matters, Family Law Section Newsletters", State Bar of Georgia, January, 1993
  • "How to Worry Less and Enjoy Practicing Family Law" Family Law Section Newsletter, State Bar of Georgia, 1992
  • "Everything a Psychologist Needs to Know About Family Law" (Materials for GPA Seminar), January, 2000
  • "Everything a Mediator Needs to Know About Family Law" ((Materials for Resolution Resources Training Class for Mediators), October, 2000
  • "Thank You From a Divorce Client" , Family Law Section Newsletter, Georgia State Bar, Spring
  • "UCCJEA-Interstate Jurisdiction in Child Custody Disputes", Family Law Institute, State Bar of GA, 2001
  • "Who's Your Daddy? Paternity Testing and the Law", Family Law Institute, May, 2002
  • "Family Law in the Fifty States" Family Law Section, American Bar Association, Winter, 2003
  • Article: Know the Law, The Family Lawyer
  • Article: Professional E-Mail, The Family Lawyer
  • Article: When to Withdraw, The Family Lawyer
  • Article: Accept and Return Telephone Calls, The Family Lawyer
  • Article: Don't Hide From Technology, The Family Lawyer
  • Article: Exceed the CLE Requirement of 12 Hours Per Year, The Family Lawyer
  • GA Library of Family Law Forms, http://books.dailyreportonline.com/family-law/, 2011

Office Information

Address

Centennial Tower101 Marietta StreetSuite 3500 Atlanta, GA 30303

Fax

  • (404) 681-2205

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Randall M. Kessler

Included on the 2023 Georgia list


Past Lists

  • 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2018 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2013 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2012 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2011 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2010 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2009 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2008 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2007 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2006 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2005 Georgia Super Lawyers list
  • 2004 Georgia Super Lawyers list

View the profile for Randall M. Kessler on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 1995
  • Named by The Daily Report as 1 of 15 "Lawyers on the Rise" in GA, 2002

When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.

Write Your Review

Fields marked with an * are required

1. Rating

Overall rating

How would you rate your overall experience with this lawyer?

Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the rating

Please Rate
Optional ratings
Value
Please Rate
Quality Of Service
Please Rate
Professional Competence
Please Rate

2. Review

Please share your opinion of working with this attorney. Do not reveal personal information or details about your case. All submitted reviews are shared with the attorney prior to publishing.

Your feedback must be at least 50 characters.Your review must be at least 50 characters
I would recommend this attorney to friends and family:

3. Verification

Keep my name anonymous from public view:
Customer Type
Please choose one

Please confirm you are not a robot

By submitting this form you agree to receive email communications from FindLaw related to the management of your review.

Privacy Statement Contact Lawyer FAQ

Map Location

Google Map

How do I choose a lawyer?

Consider the following:

Comfort Level
- Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?

Credentials
- How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?

Cost
- How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?

City
- Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?

Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?

Here are a few to get you started:

  • How long have you been in practice?
  • How many cases like mine have you handled?
  • How often do you settle cases out of court?
  • What are your fees and costs?
  • What are the next steps?

Want to check lawyer discipline?

It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:

  • Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
  • Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
  • Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.

Find a Lawyer

More Options