Shiel Edlin

Shiel G. Edlin is a founding partner in the 8 lawyer family law firm of Stern & Edlin, which he began with George Stern in the early 80's. For over three decades he has honed his skills and has reached the pinnacle of family law attorneys in the nation. He is an A list attorney who is sought after by the upper crust of society, including professionals, business executives, attorneys, celebrities, athletes and their spouses. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America and has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer in Atlanta Magazine since its inception. Recently he has been honored by his fellow family law attorneys by being called upon to serve as late case evaluator, a unique role where he helps resolve other attorneys most difficult cases just short of trial. Using his accounting background and extensive experience trying hundreds of divorce matters, he can quickly and frankly direct lawyers and their clients towards a quick resolution of their issues, without the necessity of a trial. Frequently he has been asked to speak to attorney groups, sharing his knowledge and experience of family law, including The American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys, The Family Law Sections of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association, and the Georgia State University Law School.

• Founding partner

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• Family Law Section, American Bar Association
• Family Law Section, State Bar of Georgia
• Family Law Section, Atlanta Bar Association
• Annual Meeting of Superior Court Judges of Georgia
• Georgia State University, School of Law
• The Law Show, WGST Radio, Atlanta, Georgia

• Georgia, 1979
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow)
• Chair, Family Law Section, State Bar of Georgia
• Chair, Family law Section, Atlanta Bar Association
• Board of Governers, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• Council, Family Law Section, American Bar Association