George Graves
Attorney at Law

I became a lawyer because helping people felt natural to me long before it became my job.

I was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, and some of my earliest exposure to the legal world came from watching my father work. He served as an FBI special agent in Newark for 25 years, and from time to time he brought me to the courthouse simply to observe. Sitting quietly in those courtrooms as a kid left a lasting impression. I saw how quickly circumstances could change for people, and how much it mattered to have someone prepared and willing to stand up for them.

Helping others was not something I discovered later in life. It was part of how I was raised.

By high school, I was already drawn to advocacy. I joined Sprayberry High School’s first mock trial team, was named Outstanding Attorney twice, and later served as team captain. That experience gave me my first real sense of purpose. It felt right. It felt like what I was meant to do.

I carried that interest with me to Georgia State University, where I earned my degree in Political Science. While there, I focused on gaining real world experience, not just classroom knowledge. I interned with law firms, participated in the Georgia Legislative Program, and spent time working with the Minnesota Vikings legal department. Each experience helped shape how I think, prepare, and communicate.

I later earned my law degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and became a member of the Georgia Bar in 2018.

I began my legal career at the largest criminal defense firm in Georgia. The pace was demanding and the stakes were high. That environment taught me how to stay calm under pressure, prepare thoroughly, and speak with clarity when it matters most. It also reinforced something I already believed. People deserve to feel taken seriously when their future is on the line.

After gaining that experience, I knew I wanted to build a practice that reflected who I am and how I work. I founded The Graves Firm with the intention of creating something grounded in integrity, care, and accountability. I value being present, communicating clearly, and doing right by the people who place their trust in me.

Integrity is not a slogan to me. It is how you operate when nobody is watching.

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, working out, reading, attending sporting events, and spending time with family, friends, and my Siberian Husky, Irene. Those moments keep me grounded and connected to what matters most.

At the core of everything I do is a simple belief. Show up with honesty. Put people first. And do the work the right way.