Our Team

William C. (Bill) Gentry, Esq.

William C. (Bill) Gentry, Esq.

Founder and Attorney

William C. ("Bill") Gentry has been practicing law in Georgia since 1986. His primary focus is divorce and family law cases, including high asset property division, child custody, and alimony.


Divorces are scary and things can get messy. Bill knows this well. He also knows one spouse is sometimes at a disadvantage –at first. Bill and his team of attorneys correct this by securing fair results, equitable division, and a smooth transition into the next chapter of your life.


Bill’s Legal Background

Bill has tried hundreds of cases in state and federal courts throughout Georgia and dozens of appeals in both state and federal appellate courts in Georgia. He is admitted to and has argued in the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta. Bill is also a bar member of the United States Supreme Court.


Bill’s extensive courtroom experience affords him a well-earned reputation in Georgia’s courts. Judges and opposing counsel know him as an honest and aggressive advocate for his clients.


Bill currently chairs the District Union Committee of the Central West District of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church and is a member of Maple Avenue United Methodist Church. Bill also serves on several other boards of charitable organizations.


Education

  • University of Virginia, BA (Phi Beta Kappa/ Economics Honors Program) - 1981
  • University of Georgia, JD - 1986


Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • American Bar Association


Professional Memberships

  • State Bar of Georgia: Secretary, State Bar of Georgia (2023)
  • Board of Governors, Executive Committee (2021)
  • Cobb County Bar Association: President (2001-02)

Elizabeth Gentry

Kristyne L. Seidenberg, Esq.

Attorney

Kristyne L. Seidenberg is an attorney with over two decades of experience dedicated to litigating complex legal matters. Grounded in her dedication to effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, Kristy has crafted a career path focused on promoting positive legal outcomes and making a meaningful impact in her community.

Kristy holds a Doctor of Law degree from the Emory University School of Law, a Master of Science in Counseling from Columbus State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ball State University. She is a Certified Mediator/Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialist and a Certified Teacher in the State of Georgia and has served her community as an attorney, mediator, counselor, educator, and Guardian Ad Litem. In the legal realm, Kristy has extensive management, litigation, conflict resolution, case management, program and process development, public speaking, mentoring, regulatory compliance, education law and legislative analysis experience. Her diverse educational background underscores her holistic approach to legal practice, emphasizing not only legal expertise but also compassionate care for her clients’ wellbeing and that of their families.

Throughout her career, Kristy has committed to fostering inclusive environments and resolving disputes through dialogue and mediation. She has overseen a team handling a wide array of complex litigation matters while actively engaging in client consultations, seminars, and community outreach initiatives. Kristy's dedication extends beyond the courtroom, in various community initiatives and non-profit organizations, from serving as an advisory council member for the Assistance League of Atlanta to volunteering her legal expertise for pro bono cases with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation.

Driven by her values and fueled by her passion for advocacy, Kristyne Seidenberg is committed to excellence, integrity, and making a positive difference in the lives of her clients, employees, and community members alike.

Kristy is mother to two young adults and wife to an awesome husband. She enjoys working on the farm with her horses and other pets and being an involved community member.


Bradley Weidemann, Esq.

Bradley Weidemann, Esq.

Attorney

Bradley joined the Gentry Law Firm LLC in March of 2023. Before he relocated to Marietta, he practiced family law and criminal defense in Winston-Salem, NC for 25 years.


He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, in 1996. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science, with honors in History, from Alma College in Alma, MI, in 1993.


He is originally from Michigan. Outside of the office, he enjoys noir films, detective novels, baroque opera, classic cocktails, and collecting vintage writing instruments.


Pete MacBeth

Pete MacBeth

Chief Operating Officer

Pete MacBeth is a business executive with more than three decades of experience and joined the Gentry Law Firm in January 2023. As Chief Operating Officer, his focus is on firm growth and the adherence to the standards of quality that have characterized the Gentry Law Firm since its inception. Knowing that many clients are going through some of the toughest times in their lives, Pete takes satisfaction in being associated with an extraordinary team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Away from the office, Pete is a father to five adult children and eight grandchildren.


Sam Wilburn, Esq.

Sam Wilburn, Esq.

Attorney

Sam joined the Gentry Law Firm LLC in November of 2023. Prior to practicing law, he worked in multiple departments within the industrial supply industry, including Accounts Receivable, Billings, Marketing, and Sales. Sam began his career at the Cobb County Division of Family and Children Services as a caseworker.


He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Chicago School of Law in 2022. While in law school, Sam was selected to participate on Loyola’s award-winning Mediation Team. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia in 2018, where he was a member of the program’s Executive Council. Sam also earned a Master of Science in Conflict Management from Kennesaw State University in 2010, where he concentrated on interpersonal conflict and mediation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Kennesaw State University.


He is originally from Atlanta, GA. Outside of the office, he enjoys playing tennis and golf, running long-distance races, watching local sports, taking cruises, and traveling across the country to visit national parks and baseball stadiums with his family.


Karen Moore

Karen Moore

Client Relationship Manager

Karen joined the firm in February 2023 as Client Relationship Manager. Her desire is supporting families who find themselves wrestling with stresses brought on by the prospect of divorce and child custody issues. She takes pride in being the liaison between clients and the Gentry Law Firm’s talented staff of attorneys, helping each communicate more effectively and completely. Outside of the office, she spends quality time with her two daughters at the horse farm, traveling, and discovering new restaurants. 


Irlanda Ruiz

Irlanda Ruiz

Law Clerk

Irlanda Ruiz obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Georgia. While at the University of Georgia, she interned at law firms in Atlanta, wherein she discovered her passion for the law. Thereafter, she attended Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and earned her Juris Doctor Degree.


Irlanda has worked for a variety of small boutique firms, middle size firms and a large national firm. Irlanda believes that she has a duty to be the voice for those who otherwise would not be heard in the legal system and the ability to help individuals navigate the legal system to obtain a positive outcome with respect and compassion. With her law degree and a diverse background, she brings an innovative twist to her current law clerk position at the Gentry Firm.


Irlanda has recently become a mom and loves rediscovering the world through her daughter’s eyes.


Luke Thornton

Luke Thornton

Case Manager

Luke joined the firm in June 2019. He graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2015 with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. When he is not at the office, Luke enjoys riding his motorcycle, camping, and visiting with his nieces and nephews.


Crystal Watters

Crystal Watters

Client Relationship Coordinator

Crystal joined the firm in March of 2023. She graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in Public Relations and has an extensive background in real estate and customer service. She lives in Marietta with her husband and their two (very spoiled) rescue Dobermans.


Lauren Hoydar

Lauren Hoydar

Office Manager

Lauren joined the firm in October 2022 and now works as the Office Manager. She has one daughter, Kara-Beth, who loves dance as much as she did growing up. Besides mommy-daughter Mexican dinner dates and Friday night snuggles with her daughter, Lauren also enjoys reading, writing, working out, and spending quality time with her friends.


Bethany Cousins

Bethany Cousins

Billing Specialist

Bethany joined the firm in November 2022. She is currently a student at Kennesaw State University majoring in political science. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her three sisters and finding new TV shows to binge watch.


Stephanie Delay

Stephanie Delay

Chief of Staff

Stephanie joined the firm in October of 2020. She graduated in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Management from Regent University. She joined the firm with seven years of prior experience in operations management with an Atlanta law firm. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their chow/lab mix rescue dog as well as photography.


Elizabeth Gentry

Elizabeth Gentry

Marketing Manager

Elizabeth joined the firm in March of 2020. She graduated from Georgetown University in 2016 and spent four years working on Capitol Hill before moving back to Atlanta. In her free time, she enjoys hiking Kennesaw Mountain and exploring local breweries.


About

Gentry Law Firm is a family law firm in Marietta, GA. Our family law attorneys handle high-asset divorce cases as well as child custody and support cases. We provide divorce and family law services in Cobb County, Cherokee, Paulding, Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, and Bartow counties. For over 35 years, our family law attorneys have been crafting innovative legal solutions in high-asset and high-income divorces, custody cases, and other family law matters. Our experienced divorce attorneys are dedicated to providing exceptional client service, strategic advice, and compassionate care for our clients in Marietta and throughout Metro Atlanta. Thinking about divorce in Georgia? Contact a divorce lawyer near you today. Free consultations.

Year Established

1986

Products

Services

  • Custody and Support
  • Divorce

Specialties

  • Alimony
  • Alimony and Spousal Support
  • Appeals
  • Assessing the Situation
  • Bar Admissions
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Child Support Calculation in Georgia
  • Child Support Enforcement and Contempt
  • Child Support Modification
  • Discovery Phase
  • Division of Property
  • Divorce
  • Divorce Law
  • Divorce Modifications
  • Divorce Advice
  • Divorce Filing
  • Divorce Proceedings
  • Divorce Trial
  • Drafting an Answer to a Divorce Complaint
  • Estate Planning
  • Estate Planning After a Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Father's Rights
  • Filing a Complaint
  • Filing Divorce Papers
  • Grandparent Custody
  • High-Asset Property Division
  • Identifying Next Steps
  • Late Case Evaluations
  • Legal Background
  • Legal Strategy
  • Mediation
  • Mother's Rights
  • Paternity and Legitimation
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Pretrial Negotiations
  • Proceedings After the Divorce
  • Professional Memberships
  • Protecting Assets
  • Representing in Court
  • Responding to the Divorce Complaint
  • Setting Custody Guidelines
  • Temporary Custody
  • Temporary Orders
  • Wills

Business Hours

Mon - Fri
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Sat - Sun
Closed

Holiday Hours

  • Monday, May 27, 2024 : Closed
  • Thursday, July 4, 2024 : Closed
  • Monday, September 2, 2024 : Closed
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024 : Closed
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024 : Closed
  • Wednesday, January 1, 2025 : Closed

Associations

Brands

Pickup and Delivery

Payment Options

  • American Express
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Languages

  • English

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