Joann Sharp

Joann Sharp

Family Law Appeals and Law Firm management
  • Family Law
  • Georgia
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Joann has been litigating for several decades and has tried cases throughout the country in both State and Federal Court. After having practiced corporate litigation for a number of years, she felt she was in a position to follow her bliss and joined Meriwether & Tharp in June 2013 where she is an equity partner. She attended Emory University for her BA, Auburn University at Montgomery for her Master's in Liberal Arts, and law school at the University of South Carolina.

Joann often describes being in court and working on appeals as her chocolate. She has been involved in several high profile cases and cases on first impression that have been written about in The Los Angeles Times, The National Law Journal, The New York Times Magazine, Correctional Mental Health Report, and the Fulton County Daily Report and has over a dozen published appellate opinions. Joann's practice is now completely focused on appeals.

Practice Area
Family Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
State Bar of Georgia
ID Number: 088122
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Equity Partner
Meriwether & Tharp
- Current
Joann is one of four Equity Partners at Meriwether & Tharp and is responsible for leading the Appellate Division. She also is integrally involved in firm management and heads up the Training Department.
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (1998)
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Meriwether & Tharp
Johns Creek
6465 E. Johns Crossing
Suite 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Telephone: (770) 746-3870
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Notice: We have limited ability to talk to you about your situation on the weekends.
Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
11475 Great Oaks Way, Suite 125
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Telephone: (770) 746-3870