KlinTisha Martin is a Georgia native raised in Powder Springs. A proud alumna of McEachern High School, she is a two-time women's basketball state champion. She continued her academic and athletic journey at the Illustrious Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she excelled both in the classroom and in motherhood. KlinTisha graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in political science before earning her Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University, where she co-founded the law school's civil rights journal, further reaffirming her commitment to excellence, advocacy, and public service.
After re-locating to Georgia in 2022, KlinTisha fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. She passed the bar exam in July 2022 and was sworn in as a member of the Georgia Bar that December. Since then, KlinTisha has served as a federal judicial law clerk for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio. After transitioning out of her clerkship, KlinTisha worked as a family law associate with a small private firm before joining the Meriwether & Tharp team.
Outside of the office, KlinTisha Martin is a proud mother of two boys. She is a varsity women's high school basketball coach, member of motion running club, and enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Alexis Coleman-Watkins is an attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC who is highly skilled in litigating complex family law matters. Alexis is from North Augusta, South Carolina and attended undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. Alexis was a natural scholar and was often recognized on the President's List and Dean's List. Alexis obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology and graduated with Leadership Distinction in Professional and Civic Engagement in May 2015.
After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina, Alexis began her legal studies at Charleston School of Law, in Charleston, South Carolina, in the Fall of 2016. Alexis chose to attend Charleston School of Law in part, due the school's mission statement, "Pro Bono Populi" which means "For the Good of the People." The school's mission was right in line with Alexis' core values as a person and what she endeavored to carry into the legal profession. As a part of the school's requirement to graduate, each student was required to complete 50 hours of community service. Alexis completed well over 50 hours and was highly involved with the school's National Black Law Students Association serving as the Southern Regional Director of Community Service, was an Ackerman Fellow for Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services and served as a LexisNexis Ambassador in her second and third year of law school.
Alexis obtained her Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from Charleston School of Law in May 2019. Alexis was admitted to the Georgia Bar in November of 2019 and has been practicing family law exclusively since. Alexis is a member of the Family Law Section of the Georgia State Bar and the Gwinnett County Bar Association.
When away from the practice of law, Alexis enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband, two children, and their dog Rocky and visiting friends and extended family.
Matthew C. Fallings focuses his practice on creditors’ rights, including residential and commercial foreclosures, REO transactions, title resolution, and ejectment actions. He represents corporate clients in both state and federal courts, utilizing his experience in litigation and settlement negotiations to achieve effective outcomes. Matthew has a strong foundation in contract law, insurance, and creditors’ rights law, and is known for helping clients feel prepared and confident, even in complex legal matters.
Matthew earned his Bachelor of Arts from Miami University in 2012, where he triple-majored in Philosophy, History, and Women’s Studies. He went on to receive a Master of Arts in Philosophy and a graduate certificate in Women’s Studies from Stony Brook University in 2014, where he presented his work at philosophy conferences both nationally and internationally. He later earned his Juris Doctor from Penn State Law in 2018.
During law school, Matthew gained valuable experience as a legal intern with the Legal Aid Society of Columbus, Shoaf and Wencker, LLC, and the U.S. Department of Labor. He was also a finalist for the Moot Court team and served on the executive boards of both the Family Law Society and the Black Law Students Association. In 2020, he further expanded his education by earning an MBA certificate from Miami University.
Following graduation, Matthew served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Jackie A. Bernard in the Blair County Court of Common Pleas, where he drafted judicial opinions and supported both criminal and civil proceedings. He later worked as a Prosecutor and Trial Attorney for the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, handling matters involving violations of state and federal utility regulations.
Matthew is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania. Outside of his legal work, he enjoys playing chess and guitar, as well as exploring nature trails. He is originally from Centerville, Ohio.