Aliyah Berry
Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
Aliyah Berry is an Attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. She graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University, earning a dual degree in Philosophy and Political Science, before earning her Juris Doctorate from Duke University School of Law.
Aliyah's passion for family law and advocacy began during her undergraduate studies, where she served as a victim advocate with Mosaic Georgia, a Sexual Assault Center and Children's Advocacy Center, providing emotional support to survivors and victims of sexual violence. Her dedication extended to her work with the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, where she assisted clients on various projects, including the Estate Planning Project, Gender-Affirming Name Change Project, and the Family Law Information Center. In recognition of her service, Aliyah was awarded the William Stanhope Meritorious Service Award.
While in law school, Aliyah served as a Guardian ad Litem advocating for the best interest of children in cases of abuse and neglect. Additionally, she participated in the Duke Law Health Justice Clinic where she helped clients navigate issues related to Social Security and private disability benefits and developing end-of-life documents.
Outside of the office, Aliyah enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
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- Microsoft Teams
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- Georgia
- State Bar of Georgia
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney
- Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
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- Duke University School of Law
- J.D. (2024)
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- University System of Georgia - Georgia State University
- B.A. (2021) | Philosophy and Political Science
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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- State Bar of Georgia
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