Marilyn L. Bardie Kapaun practices Family Law with Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC and was selected by FORBES as one of its "Top 10 Divorce Attorneys in Atlanta in 2024." She also teaches law as an Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University in the Andrew Young Policy Studies School. Marilyn practices in the areas of divorce, custody, modifications of child support, modifications of custody, alimony modifications, legitimation, paternity, and adoptions. She has particular expertise in preparing witnesses for trial and evaluating jury issues.
Honors & Awards
- Selected by FORBES as "Top 10 Divorce Attorneys in Atlanta 2024"
- Rated a Georgia 2017-2024 Super Lawyer for 7 years consecutively, an honor and distinction 5% of attorneys in Georgia receive for excellence in practice. Selection is made by peer review.
- Awarded “10 Best in Client Satisfaction in Georgia for 2015” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
- Awarded “Outstanding Instructor of the Year” by Georgia State University’s Criminal Justice Department for 2014.
- Awarded the status of "Lawyers with Distinction."
- Awarded two fellowships during law school based on superior writing and scholastic achievement.
Publications & Articles
- Best Divorce Lawyers Atlanta, GA Of 2024 – Forbes Advisor
- Article Author of: Tax Reform and Divorce, 2018
- Contributing Author of: "The Criminal Law Handbook," published in the Georgia State University Sept. 2007 Criminal Justice Review
- Editor of The Atlanta Lawyer Magazine
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker to The Forsyth Bar on Legal Writing
- Radio personality discussing divorce and custody topics on Radio Sandy Springs
- Interviewed on "Boss Ladies" podcast
Representative Experience
Attorney Marilyn Kapaun Secures $250,000 Contempt Award for Client
Attorney Marilyn Kapaun of BKBM Family Law Achieves Significant Custody Win for Father
In the News
BKBM Attorney Marilyn Kapaun Wins Father Sole Custody
Marilyn Kapaun named editor of ATLANTA LAWYER Magazine
FORBES names Marilyn Kapaun "One of the Top 10 Divorce Attorneys in Atlanta, GA"
Attorney Kapaun Meets with Andrew Young
BKBM Family Law joins Governor Deal in honoring Fulton County Superior Court Judiciary
Attorney Marilyn Kapaun Discusses Humanitarian Work with President Carter
Money in the Bank for BKBM Client!
Charles Medlin and Marilyn Kapaun Overturn a Guardian ad Litem Report in Favor of their Client
Attorney Marilyn Kapaun says that it’s days like today that it feels good to be a Family Lawyer!
Community Involvement
- Judge for the William Daniel National Invitational Mock Trial
- Judge for the American Association for Justice Regional Mock Trial
- Judge for Emory Moot Court Society's Civil Rights and Liberties Competition.
Volunteer Firm Champion for Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a charitable organization for enrichment of the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Languages
- Spanish, French, (some) Italian
Professional or Trade Affiliations
- Atlanta Bar Association
Family Law Section of State Bar of Georgia