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Julianne Swilley

Julianne Swilley

Julianne Swilley

Senior Appellate Counsel & Legal Strategy

About

Julianne is an insightful and creative thinker who brings over 35 years of legal experience to her position as Senior Appellate Counsel.

After graduating from law school and working with corporate and insurance defense firms, Julianne entered public service for over 26 years as an appellate staff attorney. She used her technical writing skills to craft over 1,000 opinions for judges in diverse subject areas, including personal injury, premises liability, product liability, and contracts. In addition to her expertise in drafting trial motions and appellate briefs, Julianne provides invaluable strategic advice in all stages of representation with an eye toward protecting the client from adverse judicial decisions and preserving issues for appeal. After launching her two daughters into adulthood, Julianne joined Cheeley Law Group to fulfill her goal of returning to the role she enjoys most, that of a fighter to help people who have been wronged by others. She is a determined, hardworking, and passionate advocate for her clients.

Practice Areas:

  • Appellate
  • Personal Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Contracts

Admission Details:

  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Georgia Supreme Court
  • U.S. Northern District of Georgia
  • Georgia State and Superior Courts

Education:

  • University of Florida, Class of 1983, B.A.
  • Georgetown University Law Center, Class of 1990, J.D., magna cum laude

Outside the Office:

Julianne grew up in Sarasota, Florida and has lived in Atlanta since 1992. She is an avid gardener and reader. Julianne also enjoys cooking and socializing with friends and combined the two by founding a cookbook club. When Julianne is not perfecting new culinary skills, she volunteers in her local community, whether it be through food drives, fostering golden retrievers, or connecting those in need with the right resources.