A. Paul Cadenhead, Family Law Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 77 years of legal practice · focused on Family Law and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Of CounselatFellows LaBriola LLP
Atlanta, GA
Practicing family law in Atlanta since 1949.
- 77+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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A. Paul Cadenhead is an of counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Family Law and Litigation. A. has over 77 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fellows LaBriola LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 77 years
- Known for
- Family Law · Litigation
- Handles Family Law and Litigation matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 77 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About A. Paul Cadenhead: A. Paul Cadenhead is an of counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Family Law and Litigation. A. has over 77 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fellows LaBriola LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by A. Paul Cadenhead
A. concentrates on family law and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case A. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in Atlanta, Georgia
A. takes family law matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia
A. takes litigation matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Biography
About A. Paul Cadenhead — Over 77 years of Georgia family law experience
A. Paul Cadenhead is an of counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Family Law and Litigation. A. has over 77 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fellows LaBriola LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Paul Cadenhead is renowned for his success in many areas of litigation. He is known as an outstanding trial lawyer. His personal philosophy is that a properly informed trial lawyer can successfully try a case involving any subject matter. This has afforded him the opportunity to be involved in many interesting matters, such as the 1958 assignment where Mr. Cadenhead was asked by the Atlanta Bar Association to assume the task of investigating and prosecuting a number of state officials for crimes committed in office. The two years in that assignment resulted in numerous pleas of guilty and convictions of these officials.
Mr. Cadenhead’s practice in insurance defense spans years. He has settled and tried many catastrophic cases involving multi-death collisions, quadriplegics, hemiplegics and other serious cases. He has handled cases of plant and building destruction from collapse and/or explosion and cargo crane failure resulting in substantial damage.
Mr. Cadenhead’s peers consider him a “lawyer’s lawyer,” since he has, at the request of their malpractice insurers, defended many lawyers in legal malpractice cases. In that regard, he has never had a jury verdict returned against a lawyer whose case he has tried.
Mr. Cadenhead’s abilities have been acknowledged throughout his career. He was included in all three separate editions of The Best Lawyers In America (Seaview/Putnam Publications), The Best Lawyers In Town (Atlanta) and Finding A Good Divorce Lawyer (Cosmopolitan). As an author, Mr. Cadenhead has written numerous professional articles, and has been quoted in Tax and The Family Law Practitioner (Calendar Call) and Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (Georgia Trend).
Mr. Cadenhead’s colleagues have elected him to office in practically every legal organization in Atlanta. He has served on the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia, as President of the Atlanta Bar Association, as President of the Federal Defender Program, as President of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, and as President of Atlanta Estate Planning Council and as President of the Old War Horse Lawyers Club. He is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, a fellow in the International Society of Barristers and a fellow in The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, to name a few. He also served as Master in the Inns of Court program, a mentoring program for young trial lawyers. At one time it was stated that Mr. Cadenhead had conducted more Continuing Legal Education Seminars than any single lawyer in the state, two of such seminars being weeklong cruises sponsored by Georgia State University College of Law.
Mr. Cadenhead is also involved in the community, supporting numerous cultural, educational and charitable organizations. He has served as a trustee of Queens College, as President of the Georgia Association of Mental Health, as Vice Chairman of the Georgia Conservancy and as a member of the Atlanta Arts Alliance and the Georgian Club. He served on the Board of Sandy Springs Historical Foundation and Executive Committee of Atlanta Civil War Round Table.
Three universities have honored him. He received the Distinguished Service Award from University of West Georgia Alumni Association, The National Alumni Association’s Thelma Harman Turner Loyalty Award, Founders Award (its highest award) from University of West Georgia Foundation. In 2012 The University of West Georgia granted him an honorary doctorate degree (DHL), and in 2013 the State Board of Regents Foundation granted him its Alumni Hall of Fame Award. Emory University selected him as an Outstanding Alumnus, and Georgia State College of Law awarded him its Ben F. Johnson Public Service Award.
Mr. Cadenhead was the first lawyer in Atlanta’s history to receive all three of Atlanta Bar Association’s top three awards: The Charles A. Watkins, Jr. Award for Distinguished and Sustained Service to the Profession, The Leadership Award, and The Professionalism Award.
Mr. Cadenhead graduated from West Georgia College (now University of West Georgia) in 1944. After serving as a paratrooper in World War II, he attended Emory University Law School, graduating near the top of his class in 1949.
How A. handles family law matters
Paul Cadenhead is renowned for his success in many areas of litigation. He is known as an outstanding trial lawyer. His personal philosophy is that a properly informed trial lawyer can successfully try a case involving any subject matter. This has afforded him the opportunity to be involved in many interesting matters, such as the 1958 assignment where Mr. Cadenhead was asked by the Atlanta Bar…
The kind of cases A. takes
A. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law and litigation matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
A. Paul Cadenhead's legal education and bar admissions
Emory University
LL.B. · 1949
Jurisdictions
A.'s state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1973 · ACTIVE
Georgia
1949 · ACTIVE
A. studied at LL.B. in Emory University.
Law school and academic background
A. completed LL.B. in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice A. runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of A. Paul Cadenhead
A. has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
A.'s professional memberships and bar associations
Atlanta (President, 1970-1971) and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia
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American Bar Foundation
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American College of Trial Lawyers
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International Society of Barristers
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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Locations
A. Paul Cadenhead's office in Atlanta
A.'s primary office is at Harris Tower, 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA, 30303. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Fellows LaBriola LLP
Harris Tower, 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2400
Atlanta, GA 30303
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How to hire A. Paul Cadenhead — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with A. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
A. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; A. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for A.
A. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. A. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
A.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about A. Paul Cadenhead
How much does it cost to hire A. for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. A. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does A. offer a free consultation?
A. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check A.'s current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. A. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can A. take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
A. is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — A. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with A.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. A. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is A. accepting new family law clients right now?
A.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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