Gina Smalley
Attorney
Gina Smalley was born in Hamilton, New Jersey but moved with her family to Georgia at a young age. Gina graduated from the University of Georgia in 2002 with concurrent degrees in English and Psychology. In college, Gina was an active member of the Literary Society and co-authored a small student newspaper. Prior to pursuing her legal education, Gina served a Legal Records Analyst in the legal department of Turner Broadcasting, where she was chosen to provide training relevant to a new data management system to attorneys and paralegals within Turner Broadcasting. Gina earned her law degree at Touro College Law Center in Huntington, New York in 2006. While in Law School, Gina received a CALI Excellence for the Future Award and contributed to the founding of a legal journal focusing on issues of race and gender. Gina is licensed to practice in both Georgia and New York, but focuses her practice in metro Atlanta.
Sarah Sullivan
Legal Assistant
Originally from Acworth, Georgia, Sarah graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration from Kennesaw State University and also studied at Georgia Highlands College.
With over 13 years of experience in law enforcement in the City of Cartersville, Sarah has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and community safety. Throughout her career, she has advanced through the ranks, being promoted to Sergeant in the Uniform Patrol Division in January 2014, and then to Lieutenant in May 2016. In June 2021, she achieved the rank of Captain and was appointed as the Commander of the Administrative Services Division.
Sarah has been recognized multiple times for her exceptional leadership, having received the Supervisor of the Quarter award in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, and the Supervisor of the Year award in 2017. In 2023, Sarah was honored with the Impact Award from the Cartersville Bartow Chamber of Commerce, recognizing her as an emerging leader in the community. This award highlights her dedication to making a significant difference through her service to others.
As a legal assistant, Sarah draws upon her extensive law enforcement experience, providing valuable insights and a deep understanding of legal processes. Her background equips her with the ability to approach cases with an analytical mindset, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and strong advocacy for clients.
When she’s not serving her community, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, embracing the joys of family life.
Lola Berksteiner
Paralegal
Lola was born and raised in Midtown Atlanta. The daughter of an attorney, she grew up in the criminal justice field. She, of course, learned a ton about the criminal justice field from her mom while working for her. This is where she gained the passion for the field of law. She was a Civil Litigation Paralegal for 3 years before moving to Savannah, GA where she eventually met her husband. She moved to Marietta in 2015 where she began working for the State Court of Cobb County in the Civil Division for 4 years. She then moved to the Juvenile Court of Cobb County where she was a courtroom clerk. For the last year and a half, she was a stay-at-home mom to her now almost 6-year-old twin girls. She is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Forensics and Cyber Security while enjoying all there is to learn about Family Law. She lives in Acworth with her husband, their twin girls, a dog, cat, 2 bearded dragons and a red footed tortoise.
