Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Kimberly’s practice has been exclusively in the area of domestic relations since 2007. She represents clients in divorce, separation, custody, legitimation, paternity, child support, contempt and modification actions, and negotiation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  When children are involved, Elizabeth keeps their interests at the forefront, drawing on her experience in managing complex child custody cases.
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
  Clients benefit from our expertise in other practice areas — real estate, trusts, benefits, corporate law and taxation — resulting in comprehensive representation based on the most current strategies in each specialty. By way of example, our Domestic Relations and Family Law practice group frequently coordinates with our Estate Planning and Wealth Management and Corporate Law practice groups in preparing prenuptial agreements and distributing the variety of assets that become part of a marital estate.
• Guardianship
  Probate and Estate Administration. Hayley guides individual and corporate fiduciaries through the probate and/or trust administration processes and advises clients with respect to the accompanying tax reporting obligations. When the need for litigation arises, Hayley assists her clients in resolving estate and fiduciary disputes. Hayley also represents clients through all phases of guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, including the initiation, administration and annual reporting requirements.
• Spousal Support
  Matthew represents clients in a variety of family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, modification, enforcement and equitable division of property.
• Child Abuse
  Matthew authored Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Laws in Georgia: Strengthening Protections for Georgia’s Children, 31 GA. ST. U.L. REV. 643 (2015), and co-authored Labor and Industrial Relations, 31 GA. ST. U.L. Rev. 137 (2014).

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Our Mergers and Acquisitions practice group is well versed in every element of the mergers and acquisitions process. We have represented clients in a wide variety of industries, providing advice and direction on navigating the often-complex route to a successful transaction. Having represented clients on both sides of the table, our Mergers & Acquisitions attorneys have extensive experience, which gives them a unique insight into the next steps necessary, and the possible pitfalls that lie ahead.
• Business Formation
  Business Formation and Succession Planning. Hayley represents small business owners and assists with various aspects of their business ownership, including formation, ongoing operations and dissolution. By coordinating estate plans with business succession planning, Hayley strives to ensure a smooth transition in the event of death or disability.
• Business Disputes
  Strong advocacy and diligent representation are the hallmarks of our Business Litigation practice group, serving individuals and businesses in a wide range of industries. We combine an aggressive approach with practical advice, and our clients trust the DMQ Business Litigation practice group to effectively represent them in a variety of business disputes with a clear view of the issues at hand. We have successfully handled cases at the trial level and on appeal in both the state and federal courts.
• Limited Liability Companies
  Growing companies require solid legal advice, and our highly skilled Business Law practice group offers valuable counsel to an array of entities, including individuals and startups, as well as successful corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, nonprofit organizations and associations.
• Construction Contracts
• Intellectual Property

Employment Law

• Employment Contract
  Shareholder and buy-sell agreements, Partnership agreements, Limited Liability Company operating agreements, Bylaws, Articles of Organization, Articles of Incorporation, Letters of intent, Agreements for the sale of goods, Agreements for the sale of services, Distribution agreements, Con-struction agreements, Technology and intellectual property agreements, Non-disclosure / confidentiality agreements, Employment agreements Restrictive covenants (e.g. non-compete and non-solicitation), Independent Contractor agreements, Consulting agreements, Severance agreements, Release agreements, Licensing agreements, Indemnity agreements, Escrow agreements
• Severance Agreement

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Our experience spans an array of legal issues, from complex business and real estate disputes to litigation, involving matters of...
• Construction Litigation
  Knowledge and experience. Ron Quigley is one of the three founders of DMQ. Ron has represented secured lenders and real estate developers since 1970. His broad range of knowledge and experience provides clients with a unique perspective in handling transactions and disputes related to commercial real estate, including sales and construction contracts, restrictive covenants, leases, valuation of net operating income, condemnations, negligent construction, zoning and tortious conduct.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Commercial real estate matters are rarely just about real estate. Tax and corporate issues are often involved, and that is where cross-disciplinary knowledge sharing at DMQ makes a difference. We know real estate law and the many legal issues associated with real estate transactions. Our Commercial Real Estate practice group boasts years of experience in the industry, representing purchasers, sellers, tenants, landlords, developers, investors, and lenders.
• Eminent Domain
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  At Georgia State University Law School, Halie served as Vice-President of Moot Court and President of the Family Law Society. She won the National Championship in the Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition two years in row. While at Georgia State, Halie also interned as a mediator in landlord-tenant disputes in Fulton County Magistrate Court, where she honed her negotiation skills and gained a strong understanding of general civil matters.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Our Fiduciary Litigation practice group combines the knowledge of the Estate Planning and Wealth Management and the Taxation practice groups with the courtroom experience of our Business Litigation practice group to assist clients in resolving issues in the probate and fiduciary areas. By working closely with clients, we resolve disputes as amicably and expeditiously as possible. However, we are fully committed to representing client interests should litigation become necessary.
• Wills
• Trusts
  Creative solutions based on business expertise. Business owners, executives, professionals, and clients with private family wealth value Elizabeth’s financial and business acumen. She understands how executive compensation packages and plans, pensions, stock options, business valuations and other financial tools work, and consequently how they impact the divorce settlement. Her legal knowledge and understanding of her clients’ financial interests assists clients in negotiating agreements that give them peace of mind about protecting what they have built over a lifetime, and lessens the risk of future litigation. Fortifying her expertise, Elizabeth can call on the resources of the entire firm for specialized counsel on taxation, trusts and estates, corporate and partnership issues.
• Power of Attorney
  Basic and Advanced Estate Planning. Hayley focuses her practice on drafting estate and disability planning documents, including wills, trusts, general durable powers of attorney and advance directives for health care. When more advanced planning is recommended, Hayley utilizes estate planning techniques designed to minimize income, estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
• Tax Law
  Tax law changes constantly, so it is crucial that tax attorneys stay focused on the latest federal and state tax laws. Our Taxation practice group advises its clients about the most tax-advantaged ways to conduct business, draft an estate plan, divide property, or structure a deal. Our tax attorneys work closely with accountants, valuation experts and similar advisors to create the strategies that will accomplish our clients’ objectives while minimizing tax implications. Several attorneys in our Taxation practice group hold the degree of Master in Laws (LL.M.) in taxation from the top law schools in the nation — an educational investment that benefits our clients directly in the form of highly specialized expertise.