59/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Mediators in McDonough, GA: 2026 rankings
40 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in McDonough: GA FAM - Georgia Family and Mediation, LFR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
- 5
Open 24 hours (per Google): Modern Family Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 40.
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Most-reviewed: The Fairell Firm, 351 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
40 McDonough mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 40 rated law firms.
Top 10 mediators in McDonough at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GA FAM - Georgia Family and Mediation | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | Riverdale, 13 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Harrison Resolve LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (10) | Atlanta, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Better Divorce Academy: Certified Divorce Coaching and Divorce Mediation Services | 59 | 4.9★ (73) | Fayetteville, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services LLC | 58 | 4.6★ (50) | Atlanta, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Modern Family Law | 57 | 4.8★ (117) | Atlanta, 31 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 6 | Atlanta Divorce Law Group | 56 | 4.8★ (59) | Atlanta, 30 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Lawler Estate Planning & Mediation | 55 | 4.8★ (125) | Lawrenceville, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | The Fairell Firm | 54 | 4.8★ (351) | Atlanta, 30 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Linda J. Schaeffer Family Law Mediator | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Atlanta, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Arnold & Thompson, PC | 53 | 4.4★ (32) | McDonough | — | — |
All 40 mediators in McDonough, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Atlanta, 29 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 18 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 35 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 31 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 30 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceville, 38 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 30 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 351 Google reviews, the most in McDonough.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 35 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in McDonough
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peachtree Corners, 37 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 18 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 99 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 31 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 143 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceville, 36 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth, 38 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#16 A Modern Divorce
Based in Atlanta, 28 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Law for Love
Based in Atlanta, 36 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 29 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 24 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 36 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 Sauls Law Group
Based in Peachtree Corners, 36 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 Mediate Lawsuit
Based in Brookhaven, 27 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Internet marketing service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marietta, 40 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 25 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Park, 17 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 40 mediators
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | The Storrs Law Firm | 47 | 4.6★ (11) | 36 mi |
| 27 | Jerry L. Stepp, P.C. | 47 | 5.0★ (9) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Rachel A. Elovitz, Esq. PC (Elovitz Family Law) | 47 | 4.4★ (7) | 31 mi |
| 29 | The Stewart Law Office, LLC | 47 | 4.3★ (24) | 33 mi |
| 30 | Merolla and Gold, LLP | 47 | 5.0★ (8) | 27 mi |
| 31 | Arena-Camarillo Law, P.C. | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Integrity Accounting & Tax Solutions LLC | 47 | 4.8★ (20) | 36 mi |
| 33 | Coe Law Offices | 46 | 2.7★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Premier Taxes & Accounting | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 30 mi |
| 35 | Welsh Law, LLC | 45 | 4.8★ (4) | 28 mi |
| 36 | Smithers Law Group, LLC | 45 | 4.3★ (3) | 34 mi |
| 37 | Moore Colson | 45 | 4.1★ (9) | 35 mi |
| 38 | The Becker Law Firm, LLC | 45 | 3.7★ (3) | 36 mi |
| 39 | Schrader Kathryn M | 44 | 3.8★ (10) | 37 mi |
| 40 | S Dixon Law Offices LLC | 44 | 2.3★ (10) | 28 mi |
Also serving McDonough
20 more mediators within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Accord Mediation, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| AccordBridge ADR, LLC | 35 mi | |
| Blue Skies Mediation - Divorce Mediation and Financial Analysis | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Bruner Mediation | 4.5★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Four Corners Mediation | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Gene Chapman LLC | 30 mi | |
| Givelber Law Group | 1.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Hobson & Hobson, P.C. | 37 mi | |
| Klein Dispute Resolution | 31 mi | |
| Law Office of David J. Llewellyn | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Mediation & Arbitration Solutions | 35 mi | |
| Onpoint Mediation | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Patrick Sam & Associates PC | 2.5★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Schwarz Family Law- Barry Schwarz | 35 mi | |
| Senterfitt & Knight, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 26 mi |
| Tesser Mediation | 3.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| The Gardner Law Firm | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| The Morgan Law Firm P.C. | 26 mi | |
| The Poliard Law Firm, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| William D. Friend, Esq. | 34 mi |
How we ranked McDonough mediators
We scored 40 McDonough mediators on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In McDonough data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a mediator
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many mediation matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the mediator is a lawyer, what mediation training or accreditation they hold, and how many matters like yours they have mediated.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a mediator
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Are you a lawyer, and who prepares the written agreement?
- How many sessions does a matter like ours usually take?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Mediators in McDonough: frequently asked questions
Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in McDonough?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in McDonough, GA is GA FAM - Georgia Family and Mediation with an LFR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. Harrison Resolve LLC (#2) and Better Divorce Academy: Certified Divorce Coaching and Divorce Mediation Services (#3) follow. We ranked 40 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many mediators are there in McDonough?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 40 mediators serving McDonough, GA. 1 of them is based in McDonough; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which mediators in McDonough are open 24/7?
3 ranked mediators in McDonough post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Modern Family Law (#5), Atlanta Divorce Law Group (#6) and Sutlive and Associates LLC (#20). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which mediators in McDonough work on weekends?
7 of 40 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Better Divorce Academy: Certified Divorce Coaching and Divorce Mediation Services (#3), Modern Family Law (#5) and Atlanta Divorce Law Group (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do McDonough mediators have?
The median Google rating among 40 rated mediators in McDonough is 4.7★, with a median of 14 reviews. The Fairell Firm has the most, 351 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank mediators?
Each mediator gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do mediators outside McDonough count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the McDonough city center, our service radius for mediators. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can mediators pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do mediators in McDonough, GA charge?
Mediators usually charge by the hour or a flat fee per session, and the cost is often split between the two sides. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is an agreement reached in mediation legally binding?
Mediation is voluntary and the mediator does not decide anything. If both sides agree, the terms are usually written up and signed, and in a divorce or custody matter filed with the court to become binding. Each side can have its own lawyer review the agreement first. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of mediators in McDonough, GA ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in McDonough?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for McDonough
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 40 mediators serving McDonough.
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