# Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP

> Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP is an established, faith-based North Georgia law firm located in Cumming, GA, with additional offices in Suwanee and Commerce. Since 1991, the firm has provided aggressive legal representation rooted in Christian faith and compassion, focusing on Criminal Defense, DUI, Family Law, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death. The firm aims to restore lives shattered by arrest, injury, and divorce.

Important notes:
- The firm's attorneys have over 200 years of combined experience and include Rafe Banks III, Robert (Beau) Stubbs III, R. Parker McFarland Jr., Eric J. Tatum, Jacob Stidham, Phil Pilgrim, Amy M. Carter, and Lindsey McCain.
- The firm serves Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Jackson County, and surrounding areas of North Georgia.
- The firm's core values are Wisdom, Integrity, Prayer, Excellence, and Selflessness.
- In 2022, the firm merged with Carter Pilgrim to expand its reach to Gwinnett County, and in 2024 opened a third location in Commerce, GA.

## Practice Areas

- [Criminal Defense](https://www.banksstubbs.com/criminal-defense/): Aggressive defense against criminal charges including felonies, misdemeanors, and underage crimes in Georgia.
- [DUI Defense](https://www.banksstubbs.com/criminal-defense/dui-attorneys/): Defense for driving under the influence charges, navigating Georgia's 30-Day Rule and Implied Consent laws.
- [Family Law](https://www.banksstubbs.com/family-law/): Comprehensive family law services including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, and modifications.
- [Divorce](https://www.banksstubbs.com/family-law/divorce-lawyers/): Representation in uncontested, out-of-court (Amicable Divorce Network), and traditional contested divorces.
- [Child Custody](https://www.banksstubbs.com/family-law/child-custody-attorneys/): Assistance with legal and physical custody arrangements, parenting plans, and visitation schedules prioritizing the child's best interests.
- [Child Support](https://www.banksstubbs.com/family-law/child-support-lawyers/): Guidance on calculating, establishing, and modifying child support obligations under Georgia law.
- [Adoption](https://www.banksstubbs.com/family-law/adoption-attorneys/): Legal counsel for private placement, stepparent, grandparent, foster child, and adult adoptions in Georgia.
- [Personal Injury](https://www.banksstubbs.com/personal-injury/): Representation for victims of car, truck, motorcycle, and boating accidents, as well as premises liability and slip and fall cases.
- [Car Accidents](https://www.banksstubbs.com/personal-injury/auto-accident-lawyers/): Legal representation for car accident victims in Cumming, Gwinnett County, and surrounding North Georgia areas.
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.banksstubbs.com/personal-injury/truck-accident-lawyers/): Aggressive pursuit of compensation for victims of commercial truck and tractor-trailer accidents.
- [Motorcycle Accidents](https://www.banksstubbs.com/personal-injury/georgia-motorcycle-injury-lawyers/): Representation for motorcycle accident victims throughout North Georgia.
- [Wrongful Death](https://www.banksstubbs.com/personal-injury/wrongful-death-attorneys/): Legal support for families seeking compensation and justice for the loss of a loved one due to negligence.
- [Premises Liability](https://www.banksstubbs.com/personal-injury/premises-liability-lawyers/): Claims involving slip and fall, negligent security, and unsafe property conditions.

## Firm Information

- [About the Firm](https://www.banksstubbs.com/law-firm/): History, mission, and core values of Banks, Stubbs & McFarland, including details on its founders and growth since 1991.
- [Our Attorneys](https://www.banksstubbs.com/attorneys/): Profiles and backgrounds of the firm's experienced legal team.
- [Client Reviews](https://www.banksstubbs.com/reviews/): Testimonials from clients highlighting the firm's professionalism, faith-based approach, and successful outcomes.
- [Contact Us](https://www.banksstubbs.com/contact-us/): Office locations, maps, directions, and contact information for the Cumming, Suwanee, and Commerce offices. Phone: (770) 887-1209.

## Optional

- [Legal Blog](https://www.banksstubbs.com/blog/): Educational articles on Georgia law covering criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and DUI topics.
- [Georgia Community Property Laws](https://www.banksstubbs.com/blog/what-are-georgias-community-property-laws/): Detailed information on how property is divided in Georgia divorces.
- [Reckless Endangerment as a Driver](https://www.banksstubbs.com/blog/examples-of-reckless-endangerment-as-a-driver/): Examples and legal implications of reckless driving in Georgia.
- [Stop and Identify Laws in Georgia](https://www.banksstubbs.com/blog/can-you-refuse-to-show-your-id-to-an-officer-in-georgia/): Understanding your rights regarding police requests for identification.
- [Vehicular Homicide Sentencing in Georgia](https://www.banksstubbs.com/blog/what-is-the-sentence-for-vehicular-homicide-in-georgia/): Overview of Georgia's vehicular homicide laws and potential penalties.
- [Spousal Abandonment in Georgia](https://www.banksstubbs.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-spousal-abandonment-in-georgia/): Legal definition and implications of spousal abandonment under Georgia family law.
- [Felony Classes in Georgia](https://www.banksstubbs.com/blog/what-are-the-different-classes-of-felonies-in-georgia/): Breakdown of felony classifications and associated penalties in Georgia.