Maxine Desir
Maxine Desir, originally from Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a distinguished attorney with a strong academic and professional background. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, graduating Cum Laude from Florida International University in 2016. Following this, she pursued her Juris Doctor at Ave Maria School of Law, where she graduated in 2020. During law school, Maxine was an active member of the Latin Association and the Federalist Society, and she gained invaluable experience through pro bono externships with Dade Legal Aid and in private civil litigation. In 2021, Maxine was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia and has since become a respected member of the Gwinnett County Bar Association. Maxine works in the Snellville and Loganville offices.
Caitlin T. Lewis
Caitlin Lewis was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. Caitlin graduated from Berry College in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Following graduation, Caitlin then earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2018. While in law school, she served as an Executive Editor for the Tennessee Law Review and an Acquisitions Editor for Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law. Caitlin was admitted to the Georgia State Bar in 2018. After graduation, she clerked for the Honorable Clifton L. Corker in his capacities as Federal Magistrate and District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee.
Tanner Johnston
Tanner Johnston was born in Macon, Georgia. Tanner received his undergraduate degree from Georgia College & State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management. Upon graduating, Tanner then earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. Tanner was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2020.
Vesela Z. Eminovska
Vesela Eminovska was born in Provadia, Bulgaria. Vesela earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Georgia, graduating in 2014. Vesela went on to earn her Juris Doctor from The University of Georgia School of Law in 2019. In law school, she served as a member of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for the Athens Oconee CASA Program, and Student Advocate for the Family Justice Clinic. Vesela was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2019.
Allison E. Kammeraad
Allison Kammeraad grew up in Flowery Branch, Georgia. She graduated from the University of North Georgia in 2016 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. In 2019, she graduated cum laude and earned her Juris Doctor from The Charleston School of Law. In law school, she was a two-year teaching assistant for Legal Research and Writing first-year courses, member of the Moot Court Board, Chairperson of the Honor Council, and Associate Editor-in-Chief for the Charleston Law Review. Additionally, she was selected as a student member for the James L. Petigru Inn of Court. She was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2019, and she is a member of the Real Property Section and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.
Marko D. Turner
Marko Turner was born in London, England, and grew up in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has lived in Atlanta since 1991. Marko earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian and East European Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1990. He graduated from Emory University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in 1996. Marko was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2002. Mr. Turner is an attorney in the Litigation section of O’Kelley and Sorohan. He focuses his practice primarily on default legal services, including landlord-tenant cases, representing institutional and individual landlords in eviction matters. Marko has prior experience in community association law, representing real estate developers and homeowner associations; representing institutional lenders in real estate closing transactions; and in providing alternative dispute resolution services through mediation and arbitration.
Andrea M. Hibbert
Andrea Hibbert was born in Bronx, New York. Andrea graduated from New York University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Metropolitan Studies. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall School of Law in 2012. While in Law School, Andrea was appointed Dean’s Fellow for first-year students, earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Pre-Trial Practice & Procedure, and achieved honors in Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, Evidence I, and Pre-Trial Practice & Procedure. Andrea was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia Bar in 2013. Hibbert is an attorney in the firm’s Litigation and Default Services Department. She focuses her practice on real estate and commercial litigation, including commercial and residential landlord-tenant law.
Paul A. Hager
PAUL HAGER was born in Cincinnati and raised in Dayton, Ohio. Paul graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee, with a B.S.B.A in Accounting in 1987. He was a member of the Sigma Phil Epsilon fraternity. He then earned his J.D. from The Ohio State University in 1990 and an LL.M. in taxation from Emory University in 1992. He is a member of the Real Property Law Section of Georgia Bar, Georgia Real Estate Closing Attorneys Association, and Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association (Associates Council and Membership Committee).
Paul has been married since 1998. He and his wife have 3 children – one boy and two girls. He is passionate about history, college and professional football and lacrosse. He is a member of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church and served as Finance Chair and Vice President and President of the Men’s Group. Paul spends most of his personal time attending his son’s lacrosse games and his daughters’ many dance performances and competitions.
David A. Strauss
David Strauss was born in Smithtown, New York. David graduated from North Carolina State University in 2006 with Bachelor of Art degrees in Psychology and Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2011. David is admitted into the State Bar of Georgia (2016), State Bar of North Carolina, and the Federal District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. David is a member of the Gwinnett County Bar Association, 400 North Association of Relators, Georgia Real Estate Closing Attorneys Association, Atlanta HBA and SMC, the North Carolina State Bar Association, and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.
Kelly G. Crow
Kelly Grady graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2002. Kelly moved to the Atlanta area where she practiced real estate law for several years before moving to Hilton Head Island, SC. Eventually, Kelly located to Greenville, SC. While in South Carolina, Kelly handled residential real estate closings across the state. Kelly joined O’Kelley & Sorohan in 2012 and practices with the firm’s REO Department.