THE TEAM

adam s jaffe,
owner

Over the past 23 years, Adam has become the elite of Atlanta and Georgia trial lawyers and litigators. Adam has won major cases in every single area of his Civil and Criminal Trial Practice in Georgia. He has dominated Atlanta and Georgia Courtrooms in the most complex national custody cases to million dollar verdicts to beating the Federal Government in criminal trials. His current practice areas include all simple and complex Georgia family law matters including but not limited to divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, visitation, paternity, prenuptial agreements, mediation, LGBT family rights, division of property, contempt, alimony and spousal support. His past experience, which enhanced his courtroom skills, includes simple and catastrophic auto accidents & personal injury, major medical malpractice, simple and complex criminal defense, and breach of contract. During his 20 year career, Adam has litigated, tried, settled and won thousands of cases to conclusion in Federal, Superior, State and Magistrate courts (both statewide and nationally). With his past jury verdict in the amount of $1,060,000.00, Adam achieved elite status as one of the few lawyers in the State of Georgia who has won major trials in all of his areas of both civil and criminal trial practice.
Adam obtained his J.D. from Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans. There, he was President of the Loyola Law School Board of Advocates and was a member of the National Trial Team, where he won the first championship in Loyola Law school history. He also coached and won with the Association of Trial Lawyers of America trial team, and the Louisiana State Bar Trial Team, where he was named champion.
Adam was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He obtained a B.A. in Rhetoric at the University of Georgia. There, he advocated as counsel for the UGA Defender-Advocate Society, where his talent was highly recognized and rewarded. Adam was also a member of Omicron Delta Kappa (an elite national leadership honor society) and Leadership UGA (top student leaders). During his studies he was named a Richard B. Russell Leadership Fellow.

IMG_0196+(3)+(1).jpg — **RYAN CASTELLON, managing partner**

Ryan Castellon is one of the top and most elite family lawyers in Georgia. Ryan handles more family law trials annually than practically any lawyer in the State of Georgia. Ryan manages our multi lawyer team, and personally ensures that every client receives top shelf representation. Exclusively practicing family law for the entirety of his practice, Ryan is devoted to helping his clients with determination, honesty and integrity. His current practice areas include all simple and complex Georgia Family Law matters including but not limited to divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, visitation, paternity, prenuptial agreements, mediation, LGBT family rights, division of property, contempt, alimony, temporary protective order defense and prosecution as well as any and all DFCS matters. Ryan provides a strong and clear voice in the court room and is familiar with not only judges in the metro area but throughout the entire state. Ryan has been in hundreds of hearings and mediations and understands the intricacies of this complex process. If you have a question, he has an answer.
Ryan was raised in Dover, Delaware. He obtained a B.A. in Political Science at Washington College. There, he played men’s lacrosse for the consistently nationally ranked program.
After relocating to Georgia, Ryan obtained his J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta. There, he engaged in various opportunities to hone his craft such as working under top family lawyers in the Atlanta area as well as a Family Law Judge. He honed his skills in negotiation through working as mediator in the Landlord Tenant Court of Fulton County.

john-2+(2)+(1).jpeg — JOHN EVANS, partner

John Evans is an elite family lawyer who tries hundreds of family law matters annually throughout Georgia. Originally from Atlanta, John attended Erskine College, graduating with a B.A. in Political Science. There he honed his skills of advocacy and debate through his membership and eventual leadership of the Euphemian Literary Society. During his tenure, the Euphemian Debate Team was undefeated.
John returned to Atlanta to attend Georgia State University College of Law. He won the “Excellence in Advocacy” award for his mock trial prowess, and was a leader in the Capital Defender Clinic, assisting the best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Georgia as they fought for those facing the death penalty.
John fights tirelessly for every single client at Jaffe Family Law, and logs countless miles and hours attending court all over Georgia. He is thrilled to have the opportunity to truly help people on a daily basis.

**Janay Robinson, partner**

Janay is originally from Pittsburgh, PA but grew up mostly in the Western suburbs of Chicago, IL. She attended the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, earning a BA in Sociology, and minored in both Spanish for the Legal Professions, and Social and Economic Justice while being captain of the Collegiate Mock Trial Team. She attended the University of Minnesota Law School where she earned her J.D. and specialized in Family Law. While in law school, she interned with an 11th Circuit Federal District Court Judge, the Florida Department of Children & Families, and a highly renowned family law litigator in Alpharetta, as well as participating in Mock Trial, Moot Court, and the Black Law Student Association all while remaining on the Dean’s List. She also tried both Family Law and Juvenile cases as a Student Attorney of the Minnesota Child Advocacy & Juvenile Justice Clinic.
Janay is extremely devoted to fervently and bilingually advocating for her clients throughout their entire case with Jaffe Family Law in both Spanish and English.

courtney shelton,
senior associate

Courtney Shelton is a graduate of Spelman College, earning a degree in Political Science. During her time at Spelman, she was a Bonner Scholar and is a graduate of Spelman’s Women of Excellence Leadership Series. Immediately following her graduation, Courtney attended DePaul University College of Law, earning her J.D. with a Certificate in Public Interest Law. While at DePaul, she was a member of the Public Interest Law Association, a Family Law Fellow, and volunteered in the Cook County Domestic Violence Court. She also participated in the Public Sector Clinic and Misdemeanor Criminal Clinic. Courtney was a recipient of the Benjamin Hooks Distinguished Public Service Award, the DePaul University College of Law Minority Achievement Scholarship, and was First Runner-Up for the MLK Scholarship Award.
After law school, Courtney moved back to Atlanta, Georgia to begin her legal career. She first interned with Atlanta Legal Aid in the Employment Law Division. Then was recruited to assist in establishing “Ken Hodges Law” with the Honorable Kenneth B. Hodges. Ken Hodges Law handled various practice areas, including, but not limited to, criminal defense, personal injury, contract disputes, and managing Receiverships in DeKalb and Clayton County. After the Honorable Hodges was elected to the Georgia Court of Appeals, she joined the DeKalb County Solicitor’s Office as an Assistant Solicitor-General. In her five years as an Assistant Solicitor-General, she worked in Divisions A and B of the DeKalb County State Court. Courtney has extensive trial experience, having handled hundreds of bench and jury trials, and numerous motion and bond hearings. Courtney is a compassionate attorney and a fierce advocate for her clients, both public and private. She is excited to be a member of Jaffe Family Law.

McCoy G. Martinez,

senior associate

Originally from Albuquerque, NM McCoy served the United States Army for three years after high school. He then went on to attend college at the New Mexico Military Institute where he received his Bachelor’s in Business with a Concentration in Management Information Systems .
He went on to receive his law degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.
McCoy sits on the board of the Non-Profit “Young Adults With Autism (YAWA) and is devoted to providing caring, first rate service to his clients.

jamie gray,
associate attorney

Jamie Gray is an adopted Atlantan, licensed attorney, and social advocate. Originally from Waukegan,Illinois, she is a magna cum laude graduate of Spelman College, earning degrees in both Psychology and Spanish, during which time she served as a Court Advocate Intern at a sexual abuse center. Immediately following her graduation, Jamie earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) and Master of Social Work (MSW) at Washington University in St. Louis before returning to Georgia in 2016. While in graduate school, Jamie worked for local and international legal aid firms. She has gained significant experience with both nonprofit organizations and law firms and has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, speaking for the best interests of children in Georgia. At each stage of her academic and professional development, Jamie has sought experiences that allow her to advocate for the stability and well-being of children and families. She has trauma-informed care training that allows her to provide exceptional support to families. Jamie is a passionate advocate for families and is excited to be a member of the Jaffe Family Law team.

Harrison hanks,
associate attorney

Harrison is from Phenix City, Alabama. He attended Auburn University, earning a B.A. in History from the College of Liberal Arts. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Harrison relocated to Macon, Georgia where he attended Mercer University School of Law. While in law school, Harrison was an active participant in Mercer’s mock trial competition team, the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, the Association for Women Law Students, and the vice president of the Historian society where he spread his love of all things historical. In 2022, Harrison graduated with his Juris Doctorate. Harrison has since relocated to Atlanta, beginning a career at Jaffe Family Law, where he is excited to serve the citizens of Georgia in all things family law. Outside of the law, Harrison enjoys physical fitness and bodybuilding, as well as continuing to foster his love for reading and writing short stories. Whether it be at an Auburn football game in the fall, or soaking in the sun’s warm rays, Harrison has a passion for meeting and connecting with people in all walks of life, and he looks forward to meeting you too.

michael s. stewart,
associate attorney

Michael is from the middle GA area hailing from Warner Robins where he spent almost all of his life until college. He attended Kennesaw State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He went on to attend John Marshall Law School in Atlanta earning his J.D. while also serving as Vice Chair of Moot Court. Throughout law school, Michael worked as a paralegal for various personal injury firms in the Atlanta-area as well as the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of GA.

Outside of working as an attorney, Michael has worked in the theatre industry as well. He served on the Board of Directors and as adjunct director for a small theatre in middle GA and now serves as Production Committee Chair and adjunct director for the Marietta Theatre Company. Michael also serves as an adjudicator for the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards (Shulers). Michael is very passionate about his love for both theatre and practicing law, and is thrilled to be a member of the Jaffe Family Law team!