Attorney Sherriann H. Hicks can help you build your family through adoption or assisted reproduction.
Since 1995, she has been working to place children in loving adoptive families. She views adoption as a gift for all parties involved: giving children an opportunity to grow in a healthy environment, adoptive parents a chance to raise children and birth mothers peace of mind. Locally and nationally known for her experience in adoption-related matters, she can help you.
She’s dedicated to a high practice in this field and provides emotional support in guidance to clients while understanding the laws. Sherriann is trusting, caring, and accessible.
Sherriann is a member of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. She is a member of the Gwinnett County Bar Association and is a Past President of the Gwinnett County Bar Association. Sherriann received her Juris Doctor in 1995 from the University of Memphis School of Law. While at the University of Memphis Sherriann was a member of the Moot Court Board and Student Government Association. Before law school, she attended Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia and received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Political Science in 1992 from David Lipscomb University in Nashville.
Sherriann was admitted to the practice of law in the state of Georgia in 1995, and is licensed to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Sherriann is a Past President of the Gwinnett County Bar Association.
Sherriann Hicks is also a member of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia.
Sherriann has served as an attorney coach to the Greater Atlanta Christian School Mock Trial Team and as an evaluator for the Mock Trial Competition. Sherriann lives with her family in Suwanee.
Areas of Practice
Litigation Percentage
35% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
Georgia, 1995
U.S. District Court, 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1995
Education
University of Memphis School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee
J.D.
Honors: Moot Court Board, Student Government AssociationDavid Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee
B.A. - 1992
Major: Political Science/Communication
Classes/Seminars
Adoption Law Seminar, Georgia CLE
NBI Seminar of the topic of Adoption Law, Presenter
Professional Associations and Memberships
Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers, President
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, Member, 2005 - Present
Gwinnett County Bar Association, Former President
Professional Associations and Memberships
Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers, Former President
Board of Trustees of Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, 2005 - Present
Gwinnett County Bar Association, Former President