About Samuel E. Thomas & The Firm

A Family Law Firm Built on Personal Service

Samuel E. Thomas — Divorce Lawyer

A lifelong resident of Athens, Georgia, Samuel E. Thomas earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Georgia in 2010 and his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2012. He was admitted to the bar in June 2013.

Sam is a fourth-generation small business owner in the Athens area and brings that same deep-rooted commitment to every client he serves. He is admitted to practice before all State and Superior Courts in Georgia, as well as the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Samuel Thomas Law is a full-service family law firm dedicated to guiding clients through some of life’s most challenging moments with clarity, compassion, and determination.

Meet Our Team

Tonya Thomas

Office Manager

Tonya oversees the day-to-day operations of Samuel Thomas Law, keeping the office organized so every client receives timely, attentive service.

Phil Gutierrez

Customer Service

Phil is often the first voice clients hear when they contact our office. He answers questions, schedules consultations, and makes sure every call is handled with care.

Carissa Ang

Head Paralegal

Carissa leads our paralegal work, preparing filings and managing case documents so each matter stays on track from start to finish.

Daniella Pamintuan

Legal Assistant

Daniella supports our attorney and paralegal with client communication, scheduling, and document preparation.

About The Office

Samuel Thomas Law is primarily a Family Law firm in Athens, GA with a focus on Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption, and Child Visitation.

We take each case on a direct, individual basis and never hand your file off to a paralegal.

Please contact us today to discuss your legal matter. We look forward to serving you.

Our Philosophy

Our goal is always to settle your case with a minimum amount of conflict and litigation through the use of negotiation, mediation and settlement conferences. We understand that when you entrust your family’s future with us, it is our job to give you peace of mind by working towards the best possible settlement for you and your family. Not all cases can be perfectly settled.

Where negotiations break down, we will zealously litigate your case and fight for your rights. When it is time to fight, we will not be intimidated and we will not back down. We are devoted to helping you through this difficult time and minimizing the amount of stress created by the legal process. Every case is important to us and we never take your trust for granted.