Eric Ranney

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English

Law Offices, Eric S. Abney & James B. Head is a dedicated legal practice committed to protecting legacies and securing the future for clients across West Georgia. With a focus on providing the highest quality legal service, the firm truly cares for each individual, offering comprehensive support in a wide range of practice areas.

• Estate Planning: They assist clients in drafting essential documents such as wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and advance directives for healthcare and financial power of attorney. Their guidance helps minimize estate taxes and ensures efficient asset distribution, including planning for charitable giving, special needs trusts, or business succession.
• Probate Administration: Navigating the probate process after the loss of a loved one can be challenging. The firm guides executors and administrators through filing petitions, gathering assets, paying debts, and distributing assets to heirs, while also resolving any disputes that may arise.
• Estate Litigation: When disputes occur, the firm represents clients in will contests, challenges to will or trust validity, and claims related to breaches of fiduciary duties or improper asset distribution. They also litigate disputes among heirs, beneficiaries, or creditors.
• Family Law: This includes representation in contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, drafting separation agreements, and addressing equitable division of marital assets, including businesses, retirement accounts, and real estate. They also advise on alimony and spousal support.
• Child Custody and Visitation: The firm helps parents establish, modify, or enforce child custody and visitation agreements, advocating for the child's best interests. They prepare parenting plans and litigate complex custody matters like relocation and parental rights.
• Criminal Defense: Clients facing misdemeanor or felony charges, such as DUI, drug offenses, assault, and theft, receive robust representation. Services include plea negotiations, bail hearings, trial defense, and advising on expungements and record restrictions.
• Business Law and Contracts: Small businesses benefit from advice on formation (LLCs, corporations, partnerships), drafting and negotiating contracts (employment, purchase, service agreements), and representation in disputes or breach of contract claims. They also assist with regulatory compliance, licenses, and permits.

Attorney Eric S. Abney, a Newnan, Georgia native, brings a unique perspective to his practice, having previously served as a Pastor. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Georgia State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia. The firm, located at 310B Newnan Street, Carrollton, GA 30117, is ready to help clients connect and book a consult via admin@ericabney.com.