The attorneys at Claiborne | Fox | Bradley | Goldman have a combined legal expertise of more than 74 years. Our history includes landmark cases such as successfully finalizing one of the first co-parent adoption between same-sex couples in Georgia and handling the second surrogacy case in Georgia.
We invite you to learn more about our attorneys and how we can help you build your family by reading the information below. Then contact our office to schedule a consultation. The sooner we start discussing your options, the sooner we can take action toward meeting your goals.
The founding partner of the firm, Ruth Claiborne. After a long career as an innovative lawyer who practiced in the forefront of family building, Ruth has retired from the active practice of law. Over the years, Ruth established herself as one of Georgia’s most pioneering and preeminent reproductive technology and adoption attorneys. She loved serving […]
Amy Wallas Fox has dedicated her entire career to adoption and assisted reproductive technologies law. Amy began her career working with Ruth Claiborne in 2007, and today she is the managing partner of Claiborne|Fox|Bradley|Goldman’s office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Amy, who is licensed in both North Carolina and Georgia, has extensive experience in a variety of […]
Lila Newberry Bradley was delighted to expand the range of her practice by joining the firm in 2013, and she is now a named partner of Claiborne|Fox|Bradley|Goldman LLC. Lila represents clients who are creating and growing families through adoption or assisted reproduction. She believes that all people deserve the opportunity to build a family. Lila […]
Lynn Goldman is a leader in creating Georgia’s public policies and laws affecting children. She joined the firm in 2014 after building a career as a child welfare lawyer and mediator for over 17 years. After experiencing infertility herself in 2002 she was excited to work with other families on their family-building journey. Lynn is […]
Marcia Allen joined the firm in 2004. As the firm’s Financial Manager, she provides accounting, financial and related administrative support services for our clients and the firm. Marcia earned a B.A. in Business with a major in accounting from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, graduating in 1983. She began her accounting career in the banking industry, serving […]
Shraddha Belsare joined the firm in 2014. As the Atlanta office Paralegal, she assists attorneys with legal tasks such as research, drafting and case management. Shraddha earned a B.A. in Arts with a major in Mass Communications from University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, graduating in 2007. Following her graduation, Shraddha worked at a CBS affiliate […]
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