Jessica Reece Fagan
Jessica Reece Fagan’s expertise in the complexity and sensitivity of family law matters, combined with her unwavering passion and commitment to clients, make her and Fagan Law Group, the go-to if you’re in need of divorce and custody representation.
Jessica practices divorce and family law exclusively. Whether it is a complex, high-asset divorce, or a straight-forward domestic matter, Jessica prides herself and her team on offering white-glove service to her clients.
In addition to providing zealous advocacy in the courtroom, Jessica reports that she frequently advises clients in resolving matters amicably out of court through private mediation or arbitration.
"I truly care about my clients, and for most clients, out-of-court dispute resolution is really a great option," says Jessica. "It provides the lawyers and clients with an opportunity for creativity that the black and white letter of the law often just cannot. In fact, many of my cases are what I classify as 'negotiated uncontested' because the parties both want the same result, but just need some good counsel to get there."
If that fails, however, Jessica admits she's ready to go to the mat for her clients.
"I love being in court," she reports. "I believe in my clients and support their positions. I have absolutely no problem putting on the gloves if that is what a client needs."
When asked about her typical client, and whether she represents more men or women, Jessica jokes: "Whoever is smart enough to get to me first."
While past clients run the gamut from working professionals and small business owners to professional athletes and politicians, Jessica says there is a commonality in her clientele:
"My clients tend to be strategic and goal-driven, but also very much of the 'family first' mindset. Whether they are a stay-at-home parent or someone with a name you might recognize, at the end of the day, my clients tend to be good people who love their family, and want to resolve this very difficult period in their life in a way that is forward-looking."
A native of Augusta, Georgia, Jessica is a cum laude graduate of The University of Georgia. Jessica earned her law degree, with honors, from Georgia State University. Jessica lives in Atlanta with her husband, William, and their two daughters. In her spare time, Jessica is an avid foodie and enjoys travel, reading, and yoga.
Bar/Court Admissions
State Bar of Georgia
Supreme Court of Georgia
All Superior and State Courts of Georgia
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Bar Involvement
Lawyers Club of Atlanta
Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association
Leadership Council of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
Graduate of the State Bar of Georgia YLD Leadership Academy
Past co-chair of the State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division’s Signature Fundraiser, which raised money to support veterans.
Past editor of the DeKalb Bar Association Newsletter, which received the State Bar of Georgia’s best legal newsletter award during her tenure.
Civic Involvement/Awards/Accolades
Super Lawyers (Family Law), Atlanta Magazine, 2021-2024
Rising Star (Family Law), Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine, 2017 – 2020
Member, Leadership Counsel, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2019 to Present
Member, Next 30, Southern Environmental Law Center, 2016 to Present
Member, Attorney Wellness Committee, State Bar of Georgia, 2017 – Present
Past Board Member: Georgia Organics, The Soaring Owls Foundation, Inc., Generation Green of the Georgia Conservancy , The Wylde Center
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
ZOO Atlanta (Conservation Society)
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Atlanta Botanical Gardens