Meet the Attorneys

Christopher L. Meacham

Chris was born in New Jersey and raised both there and in Charlottesville, Virginia. He graduated from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English. Later, he attended the University of Maryland School of Law and graduated second in his class. Subsequently, he completed a one-year course of study at the Judge Advocate General School at the University of Virginia and received the civilian equivalent of a Master of Laws degree.

Chris was commissioned in the United States Army and served in several overseas commands. His last duty assignment was the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate/Acting Staff Judge Advocate at Fort Benning, Georgia. Chris left the military for a position as Vice President and General Counsel for Martin Theaters, Inc., now known as Carmike Cinemas, Inc., a subsidiary of Fuqua Industries, Inc.

In 1984, Chris entered the private practice of law and shortly thereafter established the law firm now known as Meacham, Earley & Fowler P.C. Since that time, he has worked in numerous areas of law with an emphasis on corporate, business, employment and labor law. Chris was appointed by Governor Joe Frank Harris as Special Master to hear and adjudicate labor and employment claims filed against the State of Georgia, and was also appointed the Chairman of the Personnel Review Board for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia. He is presently licensed to practice law in the States of Georgia, Maryland, and New Jersey.

Chris has two children. He is a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church and is involved in several activities within the community. Chris is committed to using his broad range of experience and extensive community contacts to fully represent the best interests of his clients.

Email: clmeacham@mejlaw.net

Karen M. Earley

Karen was born in Aurora, Illinois, and then relocated to Moline, Illinois, as a teenager. She attended Illinois State University on an athletic scholarship, receiving her Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration in 1979. Karen later attended Depaul University College of Law in Chicago and graduated in 1982 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree.

After graduation from law school, Karen worked as an associate attorney with the firm of Guerard, Kalina, Musial, and Varchetto concentrating her practice in residential and commercial real estate. She moved to Columbus in April 1990 and joined the law firm of Meacham and Flowers, as an associate. In January 1992, she became a partner specializing in residential and commercial real estate. Karen is currently licensed to practice law in Georgia and Illinois and frequently attends continuing legal education programs in real estate and related areas.

Karen has two children. Karen and her family are members of St. Anne's Catholic Church. She is involved in the real estate community in Columbus, and she is a regular speaker and panelist for civic programs involving real estate financing and home ownership.

Email: kmearley@mejlaw.net

David A. Fowler

David was born and raised in LaGrange, Georgia. He graduated summa cum laude from LaGrange College in 1985. David graduated from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University and was admitted to practice law in Georgia in June, 1988.

David began his legal career with Stone & Christian, P.C., in Macon, Georgia, specializing in domestic relations. In 1991, he returned to his home town to practice law and in 1993 opened his own law office. In April, 2004, David merged his office with Chris Meacham and Karen Earley to form Meacham, Earley & Fowler P.C. David specializes in civil litigation, domestic relations, creditor's rights, collections, and employment law.

An active member of the community and the bar, David has been a past President of the Coweta Circuit Bar Association and Treasurer and Vice-President of the Troup County Bar Association. He has served as Chairman of the Heard County Indigent Defense Committee. David has served the City of LaGrange both as Solicitor of the Municipal Court and as Assistant Municipal Court Judge. He has also served as Assistant Solicitor-General for Troup County. David is a member of the boards of LaGrange Art Museum and the Troup County Red Cross, and he has served as a past member of the board for Twin Cedars Youth Services. David is also a member of the LaGrange Rotary Club.

David is married with two children. He and his family attend St. Mark's Episcopal Church in LaGrange.

Email: dfowler@mejlaw.net

D. Nicholas Stutzman

Nick was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from Columbus State University (B.S., 1999), and Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2003).  Nick is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (2003) and the Alabama State Bar (2005).

After graduation from law school, Nick joined The Windham Law Firm, P.C. in Stockbridge, Georgia where his practice focused on residential real estate and wills.  In 2004, he moved home and joined Hudson Law Offices, LLC and expanded his practice to include commercial real estate.

In January 2009, Nick joined the firm and currently manages the Phenix City, Alabama office while maintaining offices in Columbus, Hamilton and LaGrange.  His practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate as well as small business entities and wills.  He is a member of the American Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, GRECAA and Rotary. 

Nick spends his free time with his family and coaching his sons’ youth baseball.  He is proud to serve as President of The Brent Schoening Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc., as well as Vice President of The Brent Schoening Strikeout Leukemia Foundation, Inc., Vice President of Bull Creek Babe Ruth and on the Muscogee County School District Business Education Advisory Board.

Nick is married to the former Tracey Tillman and they have one son, Chandler. They attend First Baptist Church in Columbus.

Email: nstutzman@mejlaw.net

Trami Kaufman

Trámi (pronounced trah-mē) grew up in Orlando, Florida.  She attended the University of Central Florida where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology.  Trámi later relocated to Chicago, Illinois to pursue her graduate education in mental health counseling, and received her master’s degree from DePaul University.  Trámi worked for a number of years in the counseling field serving mainly children and families on various social issues including domestic violence and child abuse. 

Trámi’s counseling work led her to pursue a law degree, and during law school she served as a certified legal intern for the Department of Children and Families, a mentor and coordinator of a mentoring program for local children, and as a volunteer for legal aid services.  In 2008, Trámi graduated from the University of Florida- Levin College of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. 

Trámi and her husband, Alex, relocated to the Columbus/Phenix City area in 2008.  Prior to joining the firm, Trámi worked as a law clerk for attorneys in Florida and Alabama.  She is licensed in the state of Georgia, and is an active member of the Georgia Bar and American Bar Association.  Trámi’s practice focuses on domestic relations, including divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption; and creditors and collections matters

Email: tkaufman@mejlaw.net