Email: rkessler@ksfamilylaw.com
Phone: (404) 688-8810
Fax: (404) 681-2205
Address: Kessler & Solomiany, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia

About Randall M. Kessler

Randall M. Kessler is one of America’s most respected and recognizable family law attorneys, with over 35 years of experience representing clients in complex and high-profile divorce, custody, and domestic relations cases. He is the Founding Partner of Kessler & Solomiany, LLC, a leading 30-person family law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, known nationwide for excellence in family litigation, mediation, and high-stakes negotiations.

Since founding the firm in 1991, Randall has been at the forefront of family law in the United States—representing judges, politicians, professional athletes, entertainers, and high-net-worth individuals. His deep understanding of both domestic and international family law issues makes him a sought-after authority for complex cases and media commentary.

Experience and Leadership

Randall is a past Chair of the Family Law Sections of the American Bar Association (ABA), the State Bar of Georgia, and the Atlanta Bar Association — a rare triple distinction. He has also served as Editor Emeritus of the Family Law Review for the State Bar of Georgia and as a Judge Pro Hac in DeKalb County Recorder’s Court since 2000.

He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Law, where he teaches Family Law Litigation, and previously taught Family Law at John Marshall Law School from 2005 to 2019. Randall is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and has lectured internationally for organizations such as the ABA, AAML, AICPA, IAAR, and the NFLPA.

Publications and Media

Randall M. Kessler is the author of several leading family law books, including:

• Divorce: Protect Yourself, Your Kids, and Your Future
• Library of Georgia Family Law Forms
• How to Mediate a Divorce

He has been widely published in national journals such as the American Journal of Family Law and the Georgia Bar Journal, and regularly appears in major media outlets including HuffPost, The Game-Changing Attorney Podcast, and Prove Magazine. He frequently provides commentary on issues such as high-net-worth divorce, co-parenting, and the impact of media on family cases.

Education

• J.D. – Emory University School of Law
• B.A. – Brandeis University

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of Georgia
• Georgia Court of Appeals
• Supreme Court of Georgia
• United States Federal Court, Northern District of Georgia
• Supreme Court of the United States

Selected Honors & Recognitions

• Rated 10/10 on AVVO
• Top 100 Super Lawyer – annually selected
• Georgia Trend Legal Elite (2003–present)
• AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell (1995–present)
• Attorney of the Month – Attorney at Law Magazine, July 2012
• Daily Report – Top Lawyers on the Rise, 2002

Professional Leadership & Service

• Chair, Family Law Section – American Bar Association (2011–2012)
• Chair, Family Law Section – State Bar of Georgia (2011–2012)
• Chair, Family Law Section – Atlanta Bar Association
• Editor Emeritus – Family Law Review, State Bar of Georgia
• Faculty, Emory University School of Law – Family Law Litigation
• Judge Pro Hac – DeKalb County Recorder’s Court (2000–present)
• Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL)
• Master, Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inn of Court

Speaking Engagements & Presentations

Randall has lectured globally for legal and professional associations, including the ABA, AAML, NFLPA, NBPA, AICPA, and IAAR. His talks often focus on topics such as Representing High-Profile Clients, Georgia’s Child Support Guidelines, and Modern Divorce Strategy. He also speaks frequently at judicial training programs and university conferences.

Languages

• English (Fluent)
• Spanish (Proficient)
• Hebrew (Proficient)

Recent Press & Media Features

• The Game-Changing Attorney Podcast – “Branding, Reputation & How Couples Can Prepare for Divorce”
• HuffPost – Co-Parenting and Family Mediation Insights
• LexisNexis Family Law Awards – Featured Expert
• Library of Georgia Family Law Forms – Newly Published Edition

Practice Areas

• Divorce & Separation
• Child Custody & Support
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
• High-Net-Worth Divorce
• Celebrity & High-Profile Representation
• Domestic Relations & Paternity
• Family Mediation & Arbitration

Personal & Professional Philosophy

Randall M. Kessler combines academic excellence, courtroom mastery, and deep human understanding. His mission is to protect families, preserve dignity, and deliver justice—whether representing a local family or a national public figure. His influence has helped shape modern family law practice not only in Georgia but across the United States.