Margaret Simpson joined Edwards & Associates in July of
2011.
Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, Margaret attended college at the
University of Montevallo majoring in Political Science with a minor in Pre-Law. After graduating magna cum laude from
college in 2005, Margaret pursued her Juris Doctorate Degree at the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa,
Alabama. During law school, Margaret worked as a law clerk and gained valuable experience in the areas of family
law, consumer protection, and employment discrimination. Margaret graduated from law school and was admitted to
the Alabama State Bar in 2008.
After law school, Margaret returned to her hometown where
she served as law clerk to the senior judge of Montgomery County's Family Court Division. Margaret was appointed
as Special Master and presided over preliminary hearings in domestic relations cases. Margaret made written recommendations
to the judge regarding temporary custody, child support and alimony issues.
Margaret recently moved to Atlanta
and has taken and passed the 2011 Georgia Bar Exam. In addition to pursuing justice for children and
families, Margaret enjoys cooking, gardening, and playing trivia games.