Alexis Coleman-Watkins

Alexis Coleman-Watkins is an attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC who litigates complex family law matters. She has practiced family law exclusively since her admission to the Georgia Bar in 2019. Her work centers on disputes involving divorce and related family issues, where clients need organized case preparation, clear communication, and courtroom advocacy. She is part of a firm focused on divorce and family law across Georgia.

Alexis earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of South Carolina in 2015, graduating with Leadership Distinction in Professional and Civic Engagement. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from Charleston School of Law in 2019. During law school, she completed extensive community service and participated in student leadership, pro bono programs, and professional-development activities connected to legal service.

Alexis served as Southern Regional Director of Community Service for the National Black Law Students Association, worked as an Ackerman Fellow for Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services, and served as a LexisNexis Ambassador during law school. Her academic and service experience developed a foundation for client advocacy and professional responsibility. Since entering practice, she has concentrated her work on family law litigation and the legal issues arising from contested family relationships.

Alexis Coleman-Watkins is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and the Gwinnett County Bar Association. Her practice is dedicated to family law, and her background reflects sustained attention to litigation, service, and client advocacy. She assists individuals facing emotionally and financially significant disputes by applying structured legal analysis and courtroom preparation to matters that can affect family relationships, property, and long-term planning.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, Family Law Section of the Georgia State Bar
• Member, Gwinnett County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Charleston School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Carolina
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice and Criminology

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