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Criminal Defense · NIL · Contracts · Endorsements

Protecting Athletes On and Off the Field.

From middle school gyms to college stadiums and professional contracts, Georgia Athlete is a dedicated legal practice built for the unique pressures athletes face — a criminal charge that threatens a scholarship, or a deal that needs an advocate who understands sports.

Who We Represent

Athletes at Every Level

Eligibility rules, scholarships, NIL opportunities, and professional stakes look different at every stage. Our approach is built around where you are in your career.

01

Middle School

Protecting a young athlete's record and future eligibility from day one.

02

High School

Defending eligibility, scholarships, and recruiting prospects when it matters most.

03

College

NCAA eligibility, Title IX matters, NIL deals, and criminal defense for student-athletes.

04

Beyond

Contract review, endorsement deals, and defense counsel for professional and post-collegiate athletes.

What We Handle

Two Sides of Representing an Athlete

Whether you're facing a charge or negotiating a deal, you need counsel who understands both the courtroom and the playing field.

Defense

Criminal Defense

A charge — even an accusation — can end a season, a scholarship, or a career before it starts. We build aggressive, discreet defense strategies for athletes and their families.

  • DUI & underage alcohol offenses
  • Assault, domestic violence & Title IX matters
  • Drug charges & probation violations
  • Theft, hazing & team-related incidents
Business

NIL, Contracts & Endorsements

From a first NIL deal to a professional contract, we review, negotiate, and protect athletes' business interests so they can focus on competing.

  • NIL agreement review & negotiation
  • Endorsement & sponsorship contracts
  • Agent & representation agreements
  • Professional & collegiate contract disputes
1,000+ Cases Handled Firmwide
10.0 Avvo Rating
24/7 Consultation Availability
4 Levels of Play Represented
Why Georgia Athlete

Counsel Who Knows Both Playbooks

Georgia Athlete is led by Attorney AJ Richman, a former prosecutor who has handled thousands of cases and now brings that courtroom insight to representing athletes and their families across Georgia.

Meet Attorney AJ Richman

Facing a Charge or Reviewing a Deal?

Talk to a member of our team before you sign anything or say anything.

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