Our People
We created this firm to give us the freedom to provide a better service to our clients.

Jon W. Hedgepeth
Partner
Jon W. Hedgepeth has practiced family law almost exclusively for more than 30 years. In addition to traditional family law, he is also a certified practitioner of collaborative law. Jon is a member of the Georgia Bar Family Law Section and the Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Section. He is also a past president of the Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Section.

Hannibal Heredia
Partner
Hannibal F. Heredia has practiced family law almost exclusively since 1994. Since 2017, he has been named one of the Top 100 lawyers in Georgia by Atlanta magazine. After six years with Georgia Legal Services, Hannibal joined the Cartersville, Georgia law firm of Perrotta, Cahn and Prieto, P.C. in 2000 where he was part of the largest family law practice in Northwest Georgia and served the firm as managing partner for some time. In 2006, he founded the firm of Hedgepeth & Heredia, now Hedgepeth Heredia LLC, where he serves as managing partner.

Paul S. Simon
Partner
Named as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in the area of family law, Paul has exclusively practiced family law for the entirety of his legal career. The nuance and complexity found in every family law case informs Paul’s approach towards all of his clients to develop and craft a specific strategy to achieve optimal outcomes. Paul understands the difficulty family law issues can present and enjoys working with his clients towards bright, sustainable futures.

Julia Spitler
Senior Associate Attorney
Julia Spitler is a passionate advocate for children and families navigating the complexities of custody arrangements. Known for her empathy and innovative problem-solving skills.

Heather Johnston
Associate Attorney
With a sincere commitment to advocacy and access to justice, Heather Johnston has been guiding families through life’s legal challenges throughout her legal career.

Jon Rotenberg
Of Counsel
Jon Rotenberg has practiced family law for more than a decade. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. He is admitted before the State Bar of Georgia, the Superior Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia.