Robert L. Tharp

Robert L. Tharp is a founding partner of Meriwether & Tharp LLC in Georgia. He focuses his practice on family law and has helped clients through difficult divorce and domestic matters for more than twenty years. Mr. Tharp handles cases involving divorce, child custody, contempt, modifications, and asset division. His work often involves estates with large or unique assets, including business interests that may require careful valuation during the divorce process.

Mr. Tharp earned his Bachelor of Arts from Emory University in 1993, with studies in political science and history. He later received his J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 1996. His academic background, combined with his long involvement in debate, supports his ability to analyze complex issues, prepare persuasive arguments, and guide clients through family law disputes that require both negotiation and courtroom advocacy.

Mr. Tharp has completed formal mediation training and draws on that background to help clients pursue practical, amicable resolutions when possible. When litigation becomes necessary, he applies his courtroom and advocacy skills to protect client interests. His experience includes divorce strategy, child support, child custody, alimony, equitable division, mediation, case management, and client education. He has also helped develop firm systems, divorce guides, videos, seminars, and internal training materials.

Robert L. Tharp has been selected as a Super Lawyers for multiple years and has received recognition for client satisfaction and legal service. He is admitted to practice in Georgia, before the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, and in the United States Middle and Northern District Courts. His civic involvement includes debate-related service, support for the Atlanta Urban Debate League, service on a homeowners association board, and mentoring through the State Bar of Georgia’s Transition into Law Practice Program. Through his practice, Mr. Tharp provides steady guidance for clients facing important family law decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Meriwether & Tharp, LLC
• Member, State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Emory University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Emory University
  BA in Political Science & History

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