Family Law

• Child Custody and Visitation
  Joshua Huckaby is the managing attorney for O’Kelley & Sorohan’s litigation, business and family law practices.  Since joining the firm in 2004, Mr. Huckaby has handled several divorces, child custody disputes, and other family law matters.  In addition to his family law practice, Mr. Huckaby manages the firm’s default services litigation practice. Mr. Huckaby is an active member of the Gwinnett County Bar Association, where he currently serves as Secretary.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  John Royer is a closing attorney in the Gainesville office of O’Kelley & Sorohan.  Before joining O’Kelley & Sorohan, Mr. Royer had a solo practice that included the areas of family law, estate planning, wills and trusts, corporate law, and worker’s compensation.  In addition, as a member of the Southern District of Georgia, Mr. Royer practiced as a criminal defense attorney. Mr. Royer is a native of South Georgia, and practiced in his hometown of Douglas prior to joining O’Kelley & Sorohan.
• Fraud
  Ms. Knapp is a native Spanish speaker with family roots in Argentina.  She has served as a mentor for the State Bar of Georgia and is an active member of Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (“NAHREP”), the Georgia Real Estate Fraud Prevention and Awareness Coalition (“GREFPAC”) and the Georgia Real Estate Closing Attorney’s Association (“GRECAA”).

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  As a former associate at a large Atlanta-area law firm, an insurance defense firm and Fulton County Superior Court law clerk, Amy also has experience in civil and criminal litigation at the trial and appellate level, corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions and healthcare law. For over ten years, Amy has taught Advanced Legal Writing as an adjunct faculty member at Georgia State University College of Law.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Business Disputes
  Carolyn Dewindt was born and raised in St. Thomas, USVI. Carolyn graduated from Alfred University in 2001, where she majored in Political Science with focus in both Public Administration and Psychology. After serving in the Army, Carolyn attended West Michigan Thomas Cooley Law School where she completed her Juris doctorate Degree. After passing the bar exam, Carolyn became a solo practitioner while teaching Business Law at Miami Dade College. Today she is excited to be a member of O’Kelly & Sorohan’s Litigation team.
• Business Transactions
  We prepare title opinions, title certificates, containment letters, and handle title curative work for commercial transactions. We handle the preparation of any affidavits, easements, containment letters, and any other documentation necessary to consummate the purchase and sale of commercial property. Our relationships with title insurance companies, surveyors and lenders alike can bring added value to your transaction and ensure a successful transaction.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Hannah Harris grew up in Woodstock, Georgia. Hannah earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies and a Minor in Spanish from Valdosta State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2020. Hannah went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law, graduating Cum Laude in 2023. In law school, she was the president of the Real Estate Law Society. Hannah was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2023.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Mr. O’Kelley concentrates his practice on residential real estate transactions.  Prior to entering the legal profession, Mr. O’Kelley worked in corporate banking with Wachovia Bank, N.A., as a merchant and investment banker with Power Capital Corporation, and as an international tax consultant with Meridian VAT Reclaim, Inc.   Mr. O’Kelley has an extensive background in construction and final purchase residential real estate transactions as well as in strategic business development, hands on operational management, marketing, legal analysis, business/legal negotiations, deal making and other complex corporate matters.  Additionally, Mr. O’Kelley has been involved in and on boards of several organizations in the real estate industry.  Mr. O’Kelley received his B.B.A. in Finance in 1983 from the University of Georgia.  In 1988, he received his M.B.A. in Finance from Emory University.  He received his J.D. degree in 1997 from Georgia State University.  He is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia.
• Easement
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Andrea Hibbert was born in Bronx, New York. Andrea graduated from New York University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Metropolitan Studies. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall School of Law in 2012. While in Law School, Andrea was appointed Dean’s Fellow for first-year students, earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Pre-Trial Practice & Procedure, and achieved honors in Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, Evidence I, and Pre-Trial Practice & Procedure. Andrea was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia Bar in 2013. Hibbert is an attorney in the firm’s Litigation and Default Services Department. She focuses her practice on real estate and commercial litigation, including commercial and residential landlord-tenant law.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  We are a full service law firm offering our clients a wide variety of services including residential closing matters, commercial transactions, builder services, litigation, eviction, estate planning, and corporate relocation services.
• Wills
  After graduating from law school, Mr. Erickson moved to Atlanta and joined Jackson & Tyler, LLP, specializing in estate planning, corporate matters and tax controversy, and became a partner of the firm in 2002.  Mr. Erickson remained with Jackson & Tyler until 2004, and then joined Ganek, Wright & Dobkin, P.C.  While at that firm, Mr. Erickson oversaw the firm’s estate planning practice, specializing in wills, trusts, living wills and probate matters.  Mr. Erickson then joined O’Kelley & Sorohan where he also oversees the firm’s estate planning practice and works in the firm’s Litigation Department.
• Trusts
  Philip O. Erickson heads the Wills, Trusts & Estates practice out of the firm’s main office. The firm advises individuals and families about wills and trusts, powers of attorney, and incapacity planning.  Our attorneys can prepare legal documents for you that outline your wishes regarding disposition of your property (real and personal), care of your minor children, distributions of your assets, and nomination of trusted persons to handle your estate and/or to manage your financial and healthcare interests should you be unable to speak for yourself.
• Power of Attorney
  Power of Attorney – -Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to attend closing and will need a Power of Attorney prepared.  The Power of Attorney must be approved by the Title Insurance Company the Lender (if applicable) and the original must be provided at or before closing.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
  We are complete end to end default services professionals, offering our apartment, lender and loan servicing clients various default legal services. The firm serves as a one-stop conduit for comprehensive default legal services from loss mitigation to foreclosures/evictions and REO closings. What sets O’Kelley & Sorohan apart from competitors is our unique approach to customer service. We provide our clients with immediate updates and status reports as well as a streamlined approach from start to finish. Our clients are able to reach a member of our staff or one of our attorneys quickly, phone calls and emails being returned the same day. O’Kelley & Sorohan’s goal is to serve its clients as a leader in Georgia and Florida, and also to provide national outsourcing solutions for servicers. The firm’s approach is to provide customized solutions that reduce legal risk for clients, reduce expenses and shorten timelines.
• Tax Law
• Debt Collection