Ed Hecht

Ed Hecht is the founder of Hecht Family Law and a Georgia attorney dedicated to helping clients navigate divorce, child custody, and family law matters with clarity and compassion. Drawing on personal experience, he brings a unique perspective to his practice, having been through a divorce himself and having firsthand experience with issues like child support and custody.

Ed holds a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University. Before that, he earned an MBA from Emory University, specializing in Marketing, Management, and Finance, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Boston University. This diverse academic foundation allows him to approach legal issues with analytical precision, business insight, and strategic foresight—skills that serve his clients well during complex family law cases.

Ed offers legal services in divorce, custody, child support, estate planning, guardianship, legitimation, adoption, and enforcement of court orders. As a hands-on advocate, he has built a reputation for providing direct, personalized communication to each client. He is admitted to practice in all Georgia courts, including the Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court, ensuring a broad legal reach for his clients’ cases.

Ed has been recognized for his professionalism and client commitment, including being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2020 and receiving the Client Champion Award from Martindale-Hubbell in 2018. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Atlanta Bar Association, and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, further cementing his active involvement in Georgia’s legal and professional community.

At the heart of Ed Hecht’s work is a dedication to helping individuals and families through some of life’s most difficult transitions. Whether resolving contested divorces or negotiating custody agreements, he is known for being accessible, informed, and compassionate—qualities that consistently make a difference in his clients’ lives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Hecht Family Law
• Member, State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Georgia State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Emory University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Boston University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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