Charles Medlin

Charles Medlin has been an integral part of Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC since 1990 and has developed a formidable reputation in civil litigation, particularly in family law/domestic relations. His leadership as the head of the Family Law section demonstrates his commitment and expertise in the field.

Education & Background

• Graduated with honors from Peachtree High School in 1979
• Achieved highest grade among 897 applicants in Torts on the Bar Examination
• Close professional and personal ties to the Atlanta area

Legal Experience

• Partner since 1997, Named Partner since 2013 at Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC
• Extensive experience in civil litigation with a focus on family law
• Recognized for his work in contracts and torts

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of Georgia
• Georgia Bar Association (Family Law Section)
• Atlanta Bar Association (Family Law Section)
• Forsyth County Bar Association
• Old Warhorse Club
• Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta
• Georgia Collaborative Practice Institute
• Certified Guardian Ad Litem, Arbitrator, and Mediator
• Fulton County Family Law Task Force Member (2015-2016)

Honors & Awards

• Who’s Who Among American Lawyers (1994)
• AV (Highest) Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (2000)
• Georgia Top Lawyers, Legal Elite, Georgia Trends
• Nationally Ranked “Top Ten” Award by National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
• “Superlawyer” recognition

Reported Cases

• Anepohl v. Ferber, 202 Ga. App. 552, 415 S.E.2d 9 (1992), cert. denied 202 Ga. App. 905 (1992)
• Jourdan v. First National , 203 Ga. App. 155, 416 S.E.2d 162 (1992)
• Griffin v. Kangaroo, 208 Ga. App. 190, 430 S.E.2d 82 (1993), cert. denied, 208 Ga. App. 910 (1993)
• Zaytzeff v. Safety-Kleen Corp., 222 Ga. App. 48, 473 S.E.2d 565 (1996)
• Southwire Co. v. Molden, 223 Ga. App. 389, 477 S.E.2d 646 (1996), RLI v. Highlands on Ponce, 280 Ga.App. 798, 635 S.E.2d 168 (2006)
• Harris v. Albany Lime & Cement Co., 291 Ga.App. 474, 662 S.E.2d 160, 2008 WL 1821872, 08 FCDR 1514
• Matchmaker Foods, Inc. v. Simmons Foods, Inc., 2006 WL 1816269, N.D.Ga., (2006)
• Denney v. Forensic Analysis Engineering Corp., F.Supp.2d, 2006 WL 2469381, M.D.Tenn. (2006)
• Gordon v. Lee, F.Supp.2d, 2007 WL 1450403, N.D.Ga., (2007)
• LeCornu v. Doane, 289 Ga. 379, 711 S.E.2d 673 (2011)
• Provenzano v. Jones, 302 Ga. 139, 805 S.E.2d 909 (2017)
• Lutz v. Lutz, 302 Ga. 500, 807 S.E.2d 336 (2017)

Charles Medlin’s commitment to excellence in family law is evident in his impressive career, marked by significant achievements and recognitions. His approach to legal practice, coupled with his profound understanding of family law dynamics, makes him a sought-after attorney in Atlanta for those seeking reliable and empathetic legal representation in family law matters.