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 Special Needs & Estate Planning Attorney and Judge of Gwinnett County Magistrate Court

Mr. DJ Jeyaram shifted his law firm's focus to helping families with special needs in 2009 when his son was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. DJ specializes in special needs trusts, wills, guardianship, conservatorship, and appealing Katie Becket

 Special Needs & Estate Planning Attorney and Judge of Gwinnett County Magistrate Court

Mr. DJ Jeyaram shifted his law firm's focus to helping families with special needs in 2009 when his son was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. DJ specializes in special needs trusts, wills, guardianship, conservatorship, and appealing Katie Beckett & NOW/COMP denials. DJ is nationally recognized for his contributions to the special needs community and has received numerous local, regional and national awards for his legal work and advocacy. 

Prior to establishing his own practice, DJ was with large firms’ healthcare groups. In addition, DJ’s experience includes serving as the Deputy Director for Legal Services with the Georgia Department of Community Health and as a Georgia Administrative Law Judge with the Office of State Administrative Hearings. In his role as an Administrative Law Judge, DJ presided over Katie Beckett and NOW/COMP hearings.  

Today, DJ continues to help families protect their loved ones with special needs trusts and estate planning, while also serving the greater community as a part-time Magistrate Judge. 

Ashley Shattles is of counsel with the firm, a special needs mom, and a rare disease advocate. Her legal services to families who have children with special needs include wills, special needs trusts, estate planning, and guardianship. 

Ashley graduated from the University of Washington School of Law, where she focused on public interest la

Ashley Shattles is of counsel with the firm, a special needs mom, and a rare disease advocate. Her legal services to families who have children with special needs include wills, special needs trusts, estate planning, and guardianship. 

Ashley graduated from the University of Washington School of Law, where she focused on public interest law. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Emory University and a Master’s Degree in Social Policy from the London School of Economics. 

She is an active participant with the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation, serving as their Legislative and Advocacy Committee Chair.  Furthermore, she is also a parent-advisor for the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta complex care clinic board. 

Saarah Amer is of counsel with Jeyaram & Associates. Saarah  primarily focuses on helping  families with Katie Beckett and NOW/COMP denials. 

Saarah graduated from Georgia State University’s College of Law with a concentration in Health Law and a Pro-Bono service distinction. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from th

Saarah Amer is of counsel with Jeyaram & Associates. Saarah  primarily focuses on helping  families with Katie Beckett and NOW/COMP denials. 

Saarah graduated from Georgia State University’s College of Law with a concentration in Health Law and a Pro-Bono service distinction. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia. 

Saarah volunteers with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and the Victim Legal Assistance Network.

She enjoys spending time with her pets at home, baking for her friends and family, and tutoring students after school. 

Cassandra is the Director of Client Services for Jeyaram & Associates. She holds a PhD in Communication Law from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a published author. 

Cassandra has more than 30 years business experience and is passionate about helping other special needs families on this journey. She believes in  taki

Cassandra is the Director of Client Services for Jeyaram & Associates. She holds a PhD in Communication Law from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a published author. 

Cassandra has more than 30 years business experience and is passionate about helping other special needs families on this journey. She believes in  taking a holistic approach to helping families plan for the future based on their goals, values, and dreams.  

Alicia McElheney is a legal assistant for Jeyaram & Associates. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and has more than 20 years professional experience. 

Immediately prior to joining the firm, Alicia served as a substitute teacher with special needs children. She continues to fulfill her passion of helping others by

Alicia McElheney is a legal assistant for Jeyaram & Associates. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and has more than 20 years professional experience. 

Immediately prior to joining the firm, Alicia served as a substitute teacher with special needs children. She continues to fulfill her passion of helping others by volunteering in the community and working with differently-abled children. Alicia enjoys reading, cooking and spending time outdoors with her family. 

Maria Lindsey is our Community Outreach Coordinator and helps the team with all of our events. From transition fairs at schools across the state to our annual legal conference, Maria is a wealth of information for our families in the community.  Maria  helps ensure our families are informed, supported, and connected to trusted legal resou

Maria Lindsey is our Community Outreach Coordinator and helps the team with all of our events. From transition fairs at schools across the state to our annual legal conference, Maria is a wealth of information for our families in the community.  Maria  helps ensure our families are informed, supported, and connected to trusted legal resources. 

Maria is a full-time speech therapist and Director of Client Services at Kidspeech. She has more than 20 years experience providing speech and feeding therapy.  

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children, traveling, volunteering in the community, and decorating for Halloween.