Raissa Rolim
Raissa Rolim was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and possesses extensive international experience, having lived in Portugal and Bahrain (United Arab Emirates) before moving to the United States in 2023 to pursue a Master of Law. She is a dual-licensed lawyer, having earned her Bachelor of Law degree from Mackenzie Presbyterian University in 2019 and passed the Brazilian Bar in the same year. In 2024, she completed her Master of Law at the University of Georgia, which qualified her to sit for the Georgia Bar exam, which she successfully passed in February 2025. Today, Raissa is excited to join the Georgia practice of real estate law.
Jack W. Greer
Jack Greer was born and raised in Dunwoody, Georgia. He graduated from Clemson University in 2021 where he majored Business Management. In 2024, Jack received his Juris Doctor Elon University School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2025. He looks forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success and building meaningful relationships with clients.
Dana M. VanDerHeyden
Dana VanDerHeyden was born and raised in Richmond Hill, Georgia. Dana graduated from Clemson University in 2021, where she majored in Psychology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Legal Studies. In 2024, Dana received her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law. She was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2025. Dana works in the firm’s wills, trusts, and probate department.
Sherynda L. Patrick
Sherynda Patrick is a native of Atlanta and has practiced Law within the State of Georgia since 2010. Sherynda graduated from Georgia State University in 2007 where she majored in English with a Literature focus. In 2010, Sherynda received her Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia.
Sherynda primarily focuses her practice within Real Estate Law and has extensive experience conducting real estate acquisitions, dispositions, title review & clearance. Sherynda’s prior experience includes representing consumers and small companies in Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy filings. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her daughters.
Brittany M. Hatchett
Brittany Hatchett Brittany Hatchett was born and raised in Woodstock, Georgia. Brittany graduated from The University of Alabama in 2018 where she majored in Criminal Justice with a minor in Computer Tech and Applications. In 2021, Brittany received her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University College of Law in Miami, Florida. She was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2025.
Patrick Matthews
Patrick Matthews was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. Patrick graduated from Kennesaw State in 2019 where he majored in Business Administration. In 2024, Patrick received his Juris Doctor from Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia. He looks forward to combining his passion for both business and real estate in his career as a real estate attorney.
Josie R. Welch
Josie Welch was born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia. Josie graduated from the University of Georgia in 2021 where she majored in International Affairs. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law, graduating in 2024. Josie was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2024.
Jonathan M. Steele
Jonathan Steele is from North Georgia. Jonathan graduated from Emory University in 2020 where he majored in Computer Science and minored in both mathematics and economics. In 2024, Jonathan received his Juris Doctor from the Georgia State University College of Law and was admitted into the State Bar of Georgia. Jonathan delights in Appalachia, his family, and the Bible.
Sarah O’Kelley Hicks
Sarah O’Kelley Hicks was born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia. Sarah earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication & Information Sciences and Bachelor’s Degree in Dance from the University of Alabama, graduating Cum Laude in 2019. Sarah went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law, graduating in 2022. Sarah was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2024.
Kevin F. Duda
Kevin Duda was born and raised in Toledo, OH. Kevin received his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Miami University (OH) and his J.D. from The University of Toledo College of Law. Upon graduating from law school, he moved to Atlanta, GA in the summer of 1996 where he has been and active, practicing attorney ever since. Kevin has practiced in a wide range of legal areas including as a public defender, operating his own private practice, in-house counsel, and in his current practice in real estate and real estate litigation. In his free time, Kevin enjoys wake boarding on the lake, scuba diving, golfing, and managing his two sons travel ice hockey teams.