Who we are
ABOUT GERTSCH FAMILY LAW
Focusing on Solutions
Whether you are planning for your family's financial future after your death, are contemplating divorce or have been served with a divorce petition, or are struggling with child custody or support arrangements – Gertsch Family Law focuses its practice around the needs of your family, and is dedicated to developing solutions to help you achieve your goals.
During your initial consultation you will receive an overview of the legal process and an assessment of the potential issues you might face. We can assist you with:
Trust and Understanding
Family Law, Divorce and Estate Planning Attorney Serving Clients in Clarke, Oconee, Jackson, Barrow, Walton, Morgan, Greene, Oglethorpe, and Madison counties in Northeastern Georgia.
Family law issues are complex – not only legally, but also emotionally. A trusted advisor can help you focus on the important matters and take care of the legal complexities to help you simplify difficult decisions. We provide individual client attention to tailor our legal advice and guidance to best achieve your goals and serve your family's needs.
While in the courtroom, we will zealously represent our clients. However, most cases can be resolved without the added expense of litigation. In fact, the best outcome for you and your family's future is often not through fierce litigation. An attorney experienced in negotiation will help save you time and money while working to achieve your goals. Your situation is unique and we will develop a customized approach that is specific to your and your family's needs.
Effective and Efficient Problem Solving
While in the courtroom, we will zealously represent our clients. However, most cases can be resolved without the added expense of litigation. In fact, the best outcome for you and your family's future is often not through fierce litigation. An attorney experienced in negotiation will help save you time and money while working to achieve your goals. Your situation is unique and we will develop a customized approach that is specific to your and your family's needs.
Oscar Gertsch
Army Veteran. Husband. Father. Understanding Attorney.
Oscar David Gertsch is an attorney and certified mediator in Athens, Georgia practicing primarily in the areas of divorce, family law, and estate planning. He is a graduate of Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a Commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army in the Army’s Quartermaster Corps.
Oscar’s military career includes two overseas assignments to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault. Oscar obtained the rank of Captain and his military awards include the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Army Parachutist Badge, and the Army Air Assault Badge.
After his second deployment, Oscar left the Army and enrolled in law school at the Florida State University College of Law. Oscar gained experience working at Nexsen Pruet, LLC in Greenville, SC; Cobb Law Group in Thomasville, GA; the Florida Department of Community Affairs and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Tallahassee, FL.
Oscar established his law practice in Athens, Georgia. His practice is located to serve clients in Clarke, Oconee, Jackson, Barrow, Walton, Morgan, Greene, Oglethorpe, and Madison counties in Northeast Georgia.
Oscar is a member of the American Bar Association (Real Property, Trusts & Estates Law Section), the State Bar of Georgia (Family Law and Young Lawyers Division Sections) and the Western Circuit Bar Association. He is also a certified mediator by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution in the areas of domestic relations and general civil mediation.
Education
- Florida State University College of Law, Juris Doctor
- Furman University, Bachelor of Arts Communication
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
Professional Licenses
- Admitted to practice in Georgia
- Certified Mediator in domestic relations and general civil mediation.
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia Family Law and Young Lawyers Division Sections
- Western Circuit Bar Association
