The Carr Law Group Team
As a family-owned and operated business, we consider our employees as members of our work family. Learn more about the members of our office staff below.
Nichole Ellington
Nichole has been with The Carr Law Group since September of 2015 as the main assistant in the firm’s real estate closing department. She came to The Carr Law Group with 11 years of experience as a loan processor at a local bank where she learned about residential and commercial loans, banking procedures and customer service. Nichole has been able to transfer much of that experience to her legal profession with The Carr Law Group. Nichole was raised locally in White County, Georgia and enjoys working with the community and is a proud parent! Nichole took part in Leadership White County in 2014, a program sponsored by the White County Chamber of Commerce and has been very active in Relay for Life and Kiwanis in recent years.
Emily Shultz
Emily has been part of The Carr Law Group team since June 2018. Before joining our legal team, Emily worked for 3 years with a law firm based out of Orlando, Florida where she gained experience in bankruptcy, foreclosure, and collection law. Emily has her Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies from Valencia College, with a specialization in Litigation. Emily’s primary focus at The Carr Law Group will be to assist our bankruptcy and litigation clients. Emily is married with two children.
We are excited to have Emily on our team, where she will continue to develop expertise in all areas of the law.
Ashlee Myers
Ashlee Myers joined our team in August 2018. Ashlee has the role of Legal Assistant and Admin Support based out of the Clarkesville office. While Ashlee did not have any prior legal training, she did bring with her a wealth of prior customer service experience, having worked mainly in the retail industry: as a business owner, consultant for interior design, and as a pharmacy tech. Ashlee is a great addition to our team and “touches” almost every client file.
Lori Duke McAvoy
Lori has over 5 years of experience with The Carr Law Group, spending time helping our bankruptcy clients and most recently managing our real estate closings. Lori’s background is multifaceted, always leading by example in the cell phone tower and construction industries, as well as raising a family locally and being heavily involved in the local political scene. Lori was part of the Habersham County Leadership Class in 2016 and Stephens County Leadership Class in 2021. You may have even heard Lori on the radio highlighting and covering all of the current hot topics in our community. If you know Lori, you also know she casts a ray of sunshine on all things she touches. We are fortunate to have Lori representing The Carr Law Group.
Lauren Nelson
Lauren Nelson has been part of The Carr Law Group team since August 2022 and recently graduated from the University of North Georgia. Lauren is a law student at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law and works as a Law Clerk for The Carr Law Group during the summer months. Lauren continues to grow in and learn about our legal community and we are proud to support her legal development and understanding of the law.
Sheri Frizzell
Sheri recently joined our firm in 2024 as one of our bankruptcy and debt settlement paralegals. She brings with her over 25 years’ experience in the practice areas of bankruptcy, general commercial litigation, personal injury/medical malpractice, and trial preparation. Sheri was the former HR Director and Senior Litigation Paralegal with a large firm in Florida where she was responsible for developing and overseeing the expansion of the firm, training new paralegals, assembling and leading the trial team, and developing various programs and manuals in order to ensure continuity of quality work product. Sheri attended Eastern Florida State for her Associate of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies.
She has a passion for our military veteran community and has volunteered with Meals on Wheels, The Hacienda Girls Ranch, and in her local church in various community outreach events. Sheri relocated to Clarkesville in 2022 with her husband, youngest son, and mother. She is married with two children and six grandchildren. She also holds a real estate broker’s license in both Florida and Georgia and has a passion for assisting the military veteran community in finding and obtaining affordable housing.
Kelly Marshall
Kelly Marshall joined our team in June 2025. Kelly is our Family Law Paralegal supporting Attorney Emily Carr. Kelly is located at our Cleveland office. Starting out as a legal assistant in 2008, Kelly has over 17 years of legal experience. Kelly handles all criminal and family law cases for the office.
Kaitlyn Reeder
Kaitlyn Reeder is a valued member of the team at The Carr Law Group, where she assists in multiple areas of the firm’s daily operations. She supports attorneys and staff with real estate and bankruptcy matters, handles administrative needs, and serves an important role in the firm’s front office, helping ensure clients feel welcomed and supported from their first interaction with the firm.
Kaitlyn studied Marketing, with a minor in Political Science, at Clemson University. Before joining the firm, she worked as General Manager of Community Brew & Tap, a high-end and well revered community steak house, where she built on more than ten years of customer service experience and developed the strong organizational and client-service skills she brings to her role today.
Originally from Myrtle Beach, Kaitlyn has lived in Georgia for several years and is known around the office for her positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
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