William M. Ordway

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William M. Ordway: Attorney with Ordway Law Group, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

A graduate of Vanderbilt University and Emory University School of Law and a former U.S. Army officer, Bill Ordway is a founding partner in ORDWAY LAW GROUP, LLC. For the past 23 years, he has aggressively and compassionately represented clients in family law, divorce, custody, and support matters. He is a former instructor at the Emory Law School trial advocacy program and also has extensive experience in business litigation.
For the past several years, and again in 2017, Mr. Ordway has been named by Atlanta Magazine as a "Georgia Super Lawyer." His selection was based upon peer evaluations from other lawyers and judges throughout the state. He holds attorney rating service AVVO's highest rating of "Superb", as well as Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating of "AV-Preeminent". He was selected by Georgia Trend Magazine as a "Legal Elite".
Bill Ordway has represented several high profile clients. He and his clients have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, WSB-TV and WXIA-TV in Atlanta, and WLS-TV in Chicago. He is admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and United States District Court of the Northern District of Georgia. He is also an active member of the American, Georgia, and Atlanta Bar Associations, and of the Lawyers Club of Atlanta. He and his wife, Joy, a writer, live in Atlanta.
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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Family Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1974
Law School Attended:
Emory University, J.D., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Georgia
Memberships:
Atlanta Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section); Lawyers Club of Atlanta; Georgia Bar Association; Atlanta Bar Association; American Bar Association.
Military:
First Lt., U.S. Army
Reported Cases:
Oni v. Oni, A13A0368 (Ga. App. 2013)
Rolle v. Harvey, A11A0357 (Ga. App. 2011)
Boyer v. American Honda Motor Company, A19A1540 (Ga. App. 1999)
Boyer v. Battersby, A19A1541 (Ga. App. 1999)
ISLN:
914692360

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/13/14 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/09/14 in Divorce

    Bill Ordway has been the opposing counsel in cases that I have handled. He always does an excellent job for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Marketing Partner on 01/07/14 in Family Law

    BIll Ordway is an exceptional attonrey. I have worked with him in the past. I have nothing but the highest praise and admirations for Bill. BIll is one of those very knowledgeable attorneys who also has the highest ethical standards. It is always... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/06/14 in Family Law

    Very professional and easy to work with.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/06/14 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/06/14 in Domestic Relations

    Mr. Ordway is a gentleman lawyer. He handles his cases in a professional and honest manner. I hold him in high esteem.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/31/13 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/30/13 in Domestic Relations

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/30/13 in Family Law

    Bill is an excellent attorney who has a complete knowledge of family law. He has the highest ethical standands.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/29/13 in Family Law

    Exceptional capabilities and unbelievable legal prowess.

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Avvo Client Review
4.4/5.0 (20 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
1.3/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

My review should be extreme. I will spare anyone who reads this. I contacted him for representation in a high net worth divorce, 2022. My divorce included infidelity (EVENTUAL MARRIAGE FOR 4 MONTHS...

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Contact Information:

470-994-3243  Phone

678-579-0989  Fax

ordwaylawgroup.com

www.ordwaylawgroup.com

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