Biography
Susan Baucom is a family law attorney at Modern Family Law in Alpharetta, Georgia, dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging transitions with compassion, integrity, and personalized legal guidance.
Inspired by her late father, who devoted his career to practicing family law, Susan understands that family law matters involve more than legal disputes. They are about helping people rebuild their lives, protect what matters most, and move forward with confidence.
Whether assisting clients with divorce, child custody, or other family law matters, Susan prioritizes building meaningful relationships founded on trust, communication, and understanding. She strives to ensure every client feels heard, supported, and informed throughout the legal process.
Susan believes that while every family faces unique challenges, everyone deserves thoughtful representation and a clear path forward.
Outside the office, Susan enjoys cooking, painting, and running.
Interesting Facts
Susan approaches every family law case with the understanding that no two families or legal challenges are exactly alike. She takes the time to listen carefully to her clients, understand their circumstances, and identify the goals and priorities that matter most to them.
Her approach emphasizes personalized legal strategies, open communication, and practical solutions designed around each client’s unique needs.
Whenever possible, Susan works toward mutually agreeable resolutions that help clients avoid unnecessary conflict. However, when negotiation is not enough, she is prepared to advocate firmly for her clients’ rights and best interests through litigation.
Above all, Susan is committed to providing compassionate representation, clear guidance, and the support clients need to navigate divorce, child custody, and other family law matters with confidence.
Susan earned her bachelor’s degree from Washington State University, majoring in Business Marketing with a minor in Communications.
She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law.
During law school, Susan worked with student-athletes to help them navigate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts and advocate for their individual rights. This experience strengthened her ability to guide individuals through complex, sensitive, and high-stakes legal matters with clarity, empathy, and strategic thinking.
Susan proudly supports both of her alma maters. Go Cougs and Go Ducks!
