Sandy Burney
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Licensed for 13 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Bankruptcy & Debt
Language
English
About
Sandy R. Burney is the Managing Attorney of Burney Law, LLC. Ms. Burney earned her Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law, where she was a member of the Moot Court Board, served as the Senior Editor of Law Review and Mediator in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic. Ms. Burney also received her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia State University in Policy Studies.An Atlanta native, true litigator and advocate at heart, Ms. Burney has amassed over 20 years of diverse legal experience in public, private and corporate legal environments with emphasis on client service and representation. Ms. Burney is well versed in local government operations where she served at the pleasure of the Fulton County Attorney and represented Fulton County Government, high-level executives, management and elected officials in employment-related litigation involving Title VII discrimination including retaliation, sexual harassment, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, Section 1983 and Georgia Whistleblower Statute at administrative hearings and state and federal trial and appellate courts. She achieved favorable verdicts and numerous successful outcomes on behalf of her clients. After many years in local government practice, Ms. Burney was employed at reputable and prestigious national law firms focusing on labor and employment law and later practiced at a local boutique firm specializing in family law.Ms. Burney currently enjoys a multi-practice firm that encompasses all of her unique knowledge and experience, including: labor and employment law; all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, legitimation, modification, contempt actions and temporary protective orders; probate matters involving wills and guardianships; Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy; landlord-tenant litigation law; contract disputes; business start-up and operational advice; and general civil litigation matters.Ms. Burney also serves as Associate SAAG representing Department of Human Services and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in juvenile dependency, child abuse registry, adult guardianships and involuntary commitment hearings in Juvenile, Superior and Probate Courts.
Practices Areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Employment and labor
Family
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
I hired Ms. Burney for Child Legitimation. While working with her through a somewhat challenging process, she made me feel very comfortable and put my mind at ease. Ms. Burney knows her facts and was able to articulate all legal entities to me professionally and on a level I was able to comprehend. In addition, Ms. Burney was very supportive and made the court proceedings less intimidating and "stiff". I would definitely recommend The Burney Law Group, LLC to anyone in search of an attorney.
Ms. Burney provided legal services for my divorce proceedings with straight-forward legal advice and compassion.
The best decision I made during the most difficult time of my life was hiring Sandy Burney! She made my Divorce as comfortable as she could considering the circumstances. She was caring, fair, professional, intelligent and most of all, affordable. She went beyond the call of her duty to get me the best solution for my Divorce. I highly recommend her!
I contacted Ms. Burney because I needed to have a Will established. She provided me with guidance and options that I needed to make based upon my needs for my family. In addition, I asked her a question in particular about my funeral financial situation and she made an excellent recommendation in which I implemented to avoid issues paying for funeral expenses.
When I meant with Ms. Burney to discuss my issue. She was very professional, knowledgeable, caring when it came to my situation. She did an excellent job with handling my divorce and everything went well.
Sandy took on a case that had been going on for a while. She was very understanding, personable, confident and extremely knowledgeable. She didn’t make any promises just worked on facts.
At a time when decisions were difficult for me to make, Ms Burneys legal services navigated me through a complex divorce. She consistently kept lines of communication clear and open. She is tough in court. I call her the “pit bull.” I felt confident that we would do well in court and the outcome was better than that.
She was very polite and thoughtful about my situation. She didn't misguide me in any way. She went over and beyond for me and family. Thsnk you so much Atty. Burney
The Best lawyer for personal issues and family matters. Ms Burney is so professional, knowledgeable, caring and dependable. Organized and makes you feel comfortable. Thank you for helping our family.
A true litigator, Sandy’s current practice includes representing clients in divorce, child custody & support, modification, contempt actions, and paternity & legitimation. A keen eye for detail, I recommend her without hesitation.
I hired Ms. Burney for Child Legitimation. While working with her through a somewhat challenging process, she made me feel very comfortable and put my mind at ease. Ms. Burney knows her facts and was able to articulate all legal entities to me professionally and on a level I was able to comprehend. In addition, Ms. Burney was very supportive and made the court proceedings less intimidating and "stiff". I would definitely recommend The Burney Law Group, LLC to anyone in search of an attorney.
Ms. Burney provided legal services for my divorce proceedings with straight-forward legal advice and compassion.
The best decision I made during the most difficult time of my life was hiring Sandy Burney! She made my Divorce as comfortable as she could considering the circumstances. She was caring, fair, professional, intelligent and most of all, affordable. She went beyond the call of her duty to get me the best solution for my Divorce. I highly recommend her!
I contacted Ms. Burney because I needed to have a Will established. She provided me with guidance and options that I needed to make based upon my needs for my family. In addition, I asked her a question in particular about my funeral financial situation and she made an excellent recommendation in which I implemented to avoid issues paying for funeral expenses.
When I meant with Ms. Burney to discuss my issue. She was very professional, knowledgeable, caring when it came to my situation. She did an excellent job with handling my divorce and everything went well.
Sandy took on a case that had been going on for a while. She was very understanding, personable, confident and extremely knowledgeable. She didn’t make any promises just worked on facts.
At a time when decisions were difficult for me to make, Ms Burneys legal services navigated me through a complex divorce. She consistently kept lines of communication clear and open. She is tough in court. I call her the “pit bull.” I felt confident that we would do well in court and the outcome was better than that.
She was very polite and thoughtful about my situation. She didn't misguide me in any way. She went over and beyond for me and family. Thsnk you so much Atty. Burney
The Best lawyer for personal issues and family matters. Ms Burney is so professional, knowledgeable, caring and dependable. Organized and makes you feel comfortable. Thank you for helping our family.
A true litigator, Sandy’s current practice includes representing clients in divorce, child custody & support, modification, contempt actions, and paternity & legitimation. A keen eye for detail, I recommend her without hesitation.
I hired Ms. Burney for Child Legitimation. While working with her through a somewhat challenging process, she made me feel very comfortable and put my mind at ease. Ms. Burney knows her facts and was able to articulate all legal entities to me professionally and on a level I was able to comprehend. In addition, Ms. Burney was very supportive and made the court proceedings less intimidating and "stiff". I would definitely recommend The Burney Law Group, LLC to anyone in search of an attorney.
Ms. Burney provided legal services for my divorce proceedings with straight-forward legal advice and compassion.
The best decision I made during the most difficult time of my life was hiring Sandy Burney! She made my Divorce as comfortable as she could considering the circumstances. She was caring, fair, professional, intelligent and most of all, affordable. She went beyond the call of her duty to get me the best solution for my Divorce. I highly recommend her!
I contacted Ms. Burney because I needed to have a Will established. She provided me with guidance and options that I needed to make based upon my needs for my family. In addition, I asked her a question in particular about my funeral financial situation and she made an excellent recommendation in which I implemented to avoid issues paying for funeral expenses.
When I meant with Ms. Burney to discuss my issue. She was very professional, knowledgeable, caring when it came to my situation. She did an excellent job with handling my divorce and everything went well.
Sandy took on a case that had been going on for a while. She was very understanding, personable, confident and extremely knowledgeable. She didn’t make any promises just worked on facts.
At a time when decisions were difficult for me to make, Ms Burneys legal services navigated me through a complex divorce. She consistently kept lines of communication clear and open. She is tough in court. I call her the “pit bull.” I felt confident that we would do well in court and the outcome was better than that.
She was very polite and thoughtful about my situation. She didn't misguide me in any way. She went over and beyond for me and family. Thsnk you so much Atty. Burney
The Best lawyer for personal issues and family matters. Ms Burney is so professional, knowledgeable, caring and dependable. Organized and makes you feel comfortable. Thank you for helping our family.
A true litigator, Sandy’s current practice includes representing clients in divorce, child custody & support, modification, contempt actions, and paternity & legitimation. A keen eye for detail, I recommend her without hesitation.