Marietta, GA (770) 268-6384
Since 1986, Gentry Law Firm has helped individuals and families throughout Marietta and Metro Atlanta navigate divorce, child custody, and other difficult family transitions.
We understand that these cases affect much more than legal documents. They can affect your children, your home, your financial security, and the future you are working to build.
Our attorneys take the time to understand your circumstances, explain your options, and develop a strategy around what matters most to you.
Today, our family law team continues that work as:
Gentry Law Firm LLC
A Petrelli Previtera Family Law Office
Divorce can feel uncertain and overwhelming, especially when decisions involving children, property, and financial security must be made at the same time.
In this short video, William C. “Bill” Gentry explains the approach that has guided Gentry Law Firm since 1986: understanding each client’s unique circumstances, developing a thoughtful legal strategy, and helping families prepare for what comes next.
William C. “Bill” Gentry founded Gentry Law Firm in Marietta in 1986.
Over the decades, the firm has developed a reputation for helping clients through complex divorce, property division, child custody, support, and related family law matters with careful preparation, practical strategy, and compassion.
From our office near Marietta Square and the Cobb County Courthouse, our attorneys represent individuals and families throughout Cobb County and the surrounding Metro Atlanta communities.
Our attorneys have experience handling matters in Georgia trial and appellate courts, including the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals. Members of the firm have also practiced before federal courts in Georgia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Throughout the firm’s history, the goal has remained consistent: help clients understand their options, protect what matters, and prepare for the future.
Bill Gentry has practiced law in Georgia since 1986 and has held numerous leadership positions within the state’s legal profession.
In June 2026, he was installed as the 64th President of the State Bar of Georgia. Before becoming president, he served as president-elect, treasurer, and secretary. He has also served on the State Bar’s Executive Committee and Board of Governors and previously served as president of the Cobb County Bar Association.
His election reflects a career grounded in service to clients, the legal community, and the administration of justice throughout Georgia.
Bill continues serving clients from the firm’s Marietta office while leading the State Bar during its 2026–2027 term.
Our attorneys understand Georgia family law, local courts, and the practical issues individuals and families face during divorce and custody matters.
No two families are the same. We develop legal strategies based on your family, finances, concerns, priorities, and goals.
We combine legal experience with clear explanations, responsive communication, and an understanding of the emotional weight of family law matters.
Whether a matter is resolved through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, preparation is central to our approach.
As a Petrelli Previtera Family Law Office, our Marietta attorneys can collaborate with a broader team focused on divorce, custody, support, property division, and complex family law matters.
Before recommending a strategy, we work to understand the legal, financial, and personal issues affecting your family. We explain the available options and help you consider both the immediate decisions and their possible long-term effects.
Depending on the circumstances, a case may be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Our attorneys prepare for each possible path while remaining focused on the outcome that matters most to the client.
Our goal is not simply to complete the legal process. It is to help clients move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and a stronger foundation for the future.
Our Marietta attorneys help clients with matters involving:
We serve clients throughout Cobb County and surrounding Metro Atlanta communities, including areas within Cherokee, Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Bartow, Douglas, Forsyth, and Paulding counties.
Office:
254 Roswell St NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone:
(770) 268-6384
Divorce and family law matters can raise difficult questions about your children, your home, your finances, and your future.
Our attorneys will listen to your concerns, help you understand your options, and work with you to develop a strategy focused on what matters most.