Atty. Eric J. Garber, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, USA

Eric J. Garber is an attorney serving the Augusta, Georgia community (Burke, Columbia and Richmond Counties) primarily in family law-related matters (adoption, divorce, paternity/legitimation, child custody/support, alimony, contempt, modification, guardianship, prenuptial agreements, appeals and domestic violence. Eric's practice areas also include Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, and Estates), Business/Commercial Law, Landlord/Tenant Law, and General Civil Litigation. Eric's devotion to personal attention and promoting a tailor-fit global resolution that focuses on not only his client's best interests, but also the best interests of his client's minor children, set him apart from other lawyers. As well, Eric's diverse experience and education help him provide well-rounded legal advice that takes into account all issues and factors that may have an impact on his client.

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Free Consultation
Free 20-minute telephone consultation.

Contingent Fees
Contingent fees are prohibited in family law cases by the laws of the State of Georgia, but I am more than willing to consider them in other practice areas where it serves the best interests of my clients.

Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I typically charge an hourly rate between $100.00 and $200.00 per hour based on the client's ability to pay and the type of matter being handled.

The University of Georgia School of Law

J.D. (2012) | Law

2009 - 2012

Honors: Magna Cum Laude; Order of the Coif; Cumulative GPA of 3.70; Ranked 20th out of 232 in Class of 2012; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Georgia) Custer-Tuggle Award for Excellence in Family Law; In-State Tuition-Equalization Scholarship; Marion Smith Scholarship; Dean & Virginia Rusk Scholarship

Activities: Georgia Law Review Board Member ? Editorial Board 2010-11, Managing Board 2011-12; Corporate Counsel Externship ? Medical College of Georgia Office of Legal Affairs; Research Assistant, Prof. Thomas Eaton & David Mustard, The Status of Tort Reform: S.B. 3 Four Years Later; Research Assistant, Prof. Timothy L. Meyer, The Architecture of International Energy Governance; Teaching Assistant, Associate Dean Paul M. Kurtz?s Fall 2010 ?Criminal Law I? course; Editorial Assistant, Prof. Margaret V. Sachs? Securities Litigation and Enforcement, 3rd ed., West 2011; Public Interest Practicum ? UGA ASPIRE Multidisciplinary Clinic; Vice President of Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, UGA Law Chapter, 2010-12; Protect Athens Music 2012 Conference & Clinic Committee Chair

University of Florida

B.S. (2008) | Business Economics

2004 - 2008

Honors: Summa Cum Laude; Overall GPA of 3.96; Core GPA of 3.98; Anderson Scholar of High Distinction

Activities: Honors Thesis, "The Effectiveness of Controlling Truancy Rates and Dropout Tendencies through Legislation Conditioning Driving Privileges on High School Enrollment"

8 years of experience