About Samuel E. Thomas & The Firm

A Family Law Firm Built on Personal Service

Attorney Samuel E. Thomas

A lifelong resident of Athens, Georgia, attorney Samuel E. Thomas earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Georgia in 2010. He then earned his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2012, and he joined the State Bar of Georgia in June 2013.

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

Beyond his own cases, Sam serves on the American Bar Association Family Law Section’s adoption committee. He also leads the firm’s immigration practice, Athens Immigration Lawyers.

In short, Samuel Thomas Law is a full-service family law firm that guides clients through some of life’s hardest 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 a family law firm in Athens, GA. We focus on divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and visitation.

We handle each case on a direct, individual basis. As a result, you work directly with Attorney Thomas, and our staff supports him so your case keeps moving.

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

Our Philosophy

Our goal is to settle your case with as little conflict as possible. To do that, we use negotiation, mediation, and settlement conferences. When you trust us with your family’s future, our job is to give you peace of mind and work toward a fair settlement for you and your family. Still, not every case settles.

When negotiations break down, we will take your case to court and fight for your rights. At that point, Attorney Thomas is fully prepared to present your case in court. Throughout the process, we work to reduce the stress that legal cases create. Every case matters to us, and we never take your trust for granted.