Meet Panitch Ivory Law Group, P.C.

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Attorney at Law and State Representative 

Esther Panitch is a criminal and civil trial attorney with over 27 years of experience who specializes in defending first-time criminal offenders. She also is a leader in Family Law, including Family Violence.   She is a leader in Criminal Defense and Family Law issues. 

Esther was born, raised and educated in Miami, FL.  She received both her Bachelor of Science in Communications (1992) and her Juris Doctor (1995) from the University of Miami, graduating cum laudefrom law school.

In law school she was a Certified Legal Intern for the Miami Dade State Attorney's Office.

Esther started her legal career as a Domestic Violence Court Coordinator in the award winning and cutting edge Domestic Violence Court in Miami-Dade County.  She trained judges in the evolving law of domestic violence and spoke to the community about issues relating to Domestic Violence.  Additionally, Esther was a founding member of Shalom Bayit in Miami, an organization formed to support victims of domestic violence.

In 1997, Esther became an Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade County, where she tried jury and non-jury cases ranging from misdemeanors to murder and assisted in death penalty cases.

In 2002, Esther opened her own firm in Miami and was sought after to educate the community on domestic violence, having used the Battered Women Syndrome defense on behalf a woman charged with murder against her violent and abusive boyfriend.

In 2004, Panitch moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she started at the Fox Law Firm, LLC and subsequently joined the Fulton County Conflict Defender's Office. In 2007, Panitch started the Law Office of Esther Panitch, PC, where she represented primarily first-time criminal offenders in Magistrate, State, Superior and Federal Courts. Panitch is now head of The Panitch Law Group, PC, in beautiful Dunwoody, Georgia.

Esther was also selected as a member of the Federal Defender Program, Inc., in Atlanta, Georgia, which is a private, not-for-profit Community Defender Organization serving the Northern District of Georgia pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act. This panel of criminal defense attorneys who are appointed by the Court to represent people who are charged with federal criminal offenses in the Northern District of Georgia who cannot afford to hire counsel. 

Esther has earned her reputation as a tenacious, but pragmatic, attorney, whose credibility is well-regarded by clients, attorneys and judges in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. As her reputation grew, so has the size of her firm.

For her leadership qualities, Panitch was awarded the highest young leadership award, Judith Epstein Memorial Leadership Award, from Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America.

Panitch has appeared in print, on radio and television and has been the keynote speaker to audiences in Richmond, VA, Miami, FL, and Nashville, TN for her expertise in criminal and domestic violence issues.  She is a much sought after expert by WSBTV, CNN, Fox News, HLN, The New York Times, WSB Radio, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. 

Victoria is an Atlanta native who began her journey to becoming an attorney in 2002 when she started working for a law firm. There she developed her love for the law and decided to attend law school. She graduated from law school in 2008 and passed the Georgia Bar the same year. In the beginning of her career, Victoria focused her practice on federal criminal defense and became a member of the panel of court appointed attorneys for the Northern District of Georgia. While Victoria still practices and enjoys federal criminal defense work, in 2016 she began shifting her focus and litigation skills to the practice of family law.

Victoria understands that the most common complaint clients have about their attorneys is a lack of communication. Victoria strives to respond to all emails and client calls within 24 hours (excluding weekends). Every client, opposing counsel, and court can reach Victoria on her cell phone during business hours when she is not in court, mediation, or on vacation.

In her family law practice, Victoria handles cases including, but not limited to, Divorce, Modifications of Custody and/or Child Support, Legitimation, Contempt, Equitable Caregiver, Grandparent custody/visitation, and Temporary Protective Orders. Victoria’s approach to every case focuses on what that particular case requires as she recognizes that there is not a cookie cutter approach to family law and that every family is unique. 

Victoria is a member of, and can practice in, all municipal, state, and superior courts in the State of Georgia, the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Victoria lives in East Atlanta with her wife, Helen, and their two rescue pups, Alex and Olivia.

Brittany was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Family, Youth, and Community Science with an Area of Specialization in Adolescent Psychology. Brittany earned her Juris Doctorate from Florida State University School of Law. While in law school, Brittany demonstrated her knack for family law by participating in the Family Law Clinic. Before attending law school, Brittany worked as a dependency case manager with Family Preservation Services. Later, she served as an adoption case manager with One Hope United in Orlando, Florida.

She brings to the firm many years of experience as a family law attorney and litigator. She handles various domestic matters including divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, property settlement, alimony, post-judgment issues, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Brittany believes each client deserves her time, undivided attention, and a customized case strategy to reach their desired results.

She is passionate about helping clients achieve results without the need for costly litigation. However, if it is necessary to go to court to achieve her client’s desired results, Brittany will zealously represent her clients in court during all stages of the litigation process. When not in the office, Brittany loves to cook and bake. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially her son.