Gregory D. Golden
Gregory D. Golden ("Greg") is a native Atlantan. Greg obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia and his Juris Doctor from the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. He was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Georgia in 1997. He is a past member of the American Bar Association, including the Section of Family Law; State Bar of Georgia, including the Family Law Section; and the Atlanta Bar Association, including the Family Law Section.
Greg has practiced domestic and family law since graduating law school and becoming a member of the State Bar of Georgia. In 1997, Greg was hired by the Law Office of Lawrence D. Kupferman as an associate, and became a full partner in 2001. Greg has also been admitted to practice in the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia, in which he conducts his appellate practice, working to correct unjust results. In recent years, Greg has successfully argued cases before the Supreme Court of Georgia, including,
Davis vs. LaBrec, 274 Ga. 5, 549 S.E.2d 76 (2001)
Conrad vs. Conrad, 278 Ga. 107, 597 S.E.2d 369 (2004)
Foster vs. Gidewon, 280 Ga. 21, 622 S.E.2d 357 (2005)
Carlson vs. Carlson, S07F0048 (2007)
Carlson vs. Carlson, 284 Ga. 143, 663 S.E.2d 673 (2008).
Farris vs. Farris, 285 Ga. 331, 676 S.E.2d 212 (2009).
Doane vs. LeCornu, S11A0488
In addition, Greg has been successful before the Court of Appeals of Georgia, including
LaBrec vs. Davis, 243 Ga.App. 307, 534 S.E.2d 84 (2000)
Ramos vs. Perera, A03A2189 (2004) (not officially reported)
Ivery vs. Brown, 307 Ga.App, 732, 706 S.E.2d 120 (2011)
Greg also serves as a guardian ad litem in the Superior Courts of Georgia. In such a capacity, he is appointed by the Court to represent the best interests of children in contested custody matters. He investigates the issues in such cases by meeting with the parties, meeting with the children, interviewing witnesses (lay and expert), as well as reviewing all relevant documentation (e.g., school records, medical records, photographs, court filings, police reports, etc.). At the end of his investigation, he makes a report to the Court concerning his conclusions and recommendations.
Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Modification of Custody, Visitation, Child Support, and Alimony
- Contempt Actions
- Legitimation and Paternity Cases
- Appeals
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1997
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- Supreme Court of Georgia
Education
- Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
- J.D. - 1997
- University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
- Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) - 1994
- Honors: With High Honors
- Major: Political Science
Representative Cases
- Davis vs. LaBrec, 274 Ga. 5, 549 S.E.2d 76 (2001)
- Conrad vs. Conrad, 278 Ga. 107, 597 S.E.2d 369 (2004)
- Farris vs. Farris, 285 Ga. 331, 676 S.E.2d 212 (2009) (Supreme Court of Georgia)
- LaBrec vs. Davis, 243 Ga.App. 307, 534 S.E.2d 84 (2000)
- Carlson vs. Carlson, 284 Ga. 143, 663 S.E.2d 673 (2008)
- Foster vs. Gidewon, 280 Ga. 21, 622 S.E.2d 357 (2005)
- Ivery vs. Brown, Ga.App. (2011)
- Doane vs. LeCornu, Ga. (2011)
- Carlson vs. Carlson, S07F0048 (2007)
- Carlson vs. Carlson, 284 Ga. 143, 663 S.E.2d 673 (2008)
- Farris vs. Farris, 285 Ga. 331, 676 S.E.2d 212 (2009)
- Doane vs. LeCornu, S11A0488
- Ivery vs. Brown, 307 Ga.App, 732, 706 S.E.2d 120 (2011)
Classes/Seminars
- A Closer Look at Paternity Disputes, National Business Institute
- Violence in the Home, National Business Institute
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer's Foundation
- Atlanta Bar Association
Pro Bono Activities
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation













