Atlanta Attorney and Staff Profiles
Charles B. Pyke Jr.
Lawyer
Charles founded the firm in 1996 and defined the mission statement for Pyke, Presley & Associates, P.C. as “Helping people be good stewards of all that has been entrusted to them.” Having worked in this field for over 20 years, he is aware of the growing importance of estate planning and dedicates himself to informing the public of the need for careful attention to their specific situations.
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Suzanne Presley
Lawyer
Suzanne began working with the firm in 2003 and has been a partner since 2007. Suzanne provides a wide range of estate planning services to clients, with a primary focus on helping them provide for the security of their loved ones, reduce the estate taxes and avoid or at least minimize the costs and delays of probate, all with a well-crafted estate plan.
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Brittany Carson
Lawyer
Brittany began working with the firm in 2013 and after several years as in house counsel in the financial services industry returned full time to the firm in 2024.
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Brittany Watkins Douglas
Director of Client Development
Brittany joined the firm in 2007. She serves as Director of Client Development. Brittany supports the attorneys and clients in the coordination and execution of various legal documents and oversees the Annual Maintenance Program (AMP). Brittany is licensed in Georgia to sell Accident, Sickness, and Health insurance. Brittany has an Associate’s degree in Business Management as well as her Paralegal Certification.
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Tiffany Smith
Trust & Estates Coordinator
Tiffany joined the firm in 2017. She serves as the Trust & Estates Coordinator. She works closely with the attorneys and clients during estate administration and trust administration processes once a client or their loved one passes away.
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Joanne Yarber
Financial Administrator
Joanne joined the firm in 2023 and she serves as Financial Administrator. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2001 with a degree in Finance. She received a Master’s degree in Taxation from Georgia State University in 2004, and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 2007.
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Joanna Burns
Client Services Coordinator
Joanna joined the firm in 2011. She serves as the Client Services Coordinator. Joanna is a liaison for clients with the firm mobile app, DocuClub, LLC and the Annual Maintenance Program.
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Alicia Wascom
Legal Assistant
Alicia Wascom joined the firm in 2015. Alicia has worked as a legal assistant for over 20 years. She supports the attorneys in both estate planning and trust and estate administration.
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Joi Lopez
Estate Planning Legal Assistant
Joi joined the firm in 2024. Her professional background includes over 10 years of experience in real estate law and title research. Joi supports the attorneys and clients in estate plan preparation and execution.
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Shannon Cope
Administrative Coordinator
Shannon joined the firm in 2022. She supports the attorneys and team and assists in coordinating services with clients, DocuClub, LLC and the Annual Maintenance Program.