About Thua G.
Thua G. Barlay is a partner at Lueder, Larkin & Hunter LLC, where he oversees the firm's Conyers and Covington workplaces in Georgia. His role involves co-managing the Estate Planning and Probate group, with a strong concentrate on estate planning, wills, trusts, and actual property closings. A local of Monrovia, Liberia, Barlay has deep household roots in Sierra Leone, which enriches his understanding of numerous cultural views in his legal practice. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2002, laying a strong foundation for his legal career.
In addition to his law degree, Barlay holds a MBA in Finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, which he obtained to decorate his understanding of the monetary aspects of legal transactions. He also earned a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University School of Engineering & Technology in Indianapolis. Admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2003, Barlay is permitted to practice in all Georgia state and advanced courts. This lets the attorney constitute clients throughout many legal matters. His practice areas include corporate law, property law, estate making plans, and probate, where he has effectively represented main banks and lending establishments in actual estate closings. Barlay's involvement in the legal network extends past his practice.
He serves as the Georgia Forum Leader for WealthCounsel, a national company dedicated to offering estate making plans resources to lawyers. His dedication to the legal career is in addition demonstrated through his lively position at the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia. As Secretary-Treasurer of the Real Property Law Section, he has plans to chair the area during the 2027–28 Bar year, showcasing his management and commitment to advancing the sector. Recognized for his contributions, Barlay acquired the Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service in 2016, highlighting his dedication to giving back to the network. In 2014, he was named to Georgia Trend's "forty Under 40," an accolade that celebrates young leaders making a significant impact in the state. His network involvement extends to leadership roles within the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Conyers, where he has worked to foster financial improvement and community engagement.
Barlay has additionally served on the forums of several organizations, including the Children's Museum of Atlanta, the Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council, Family Promise of NewRock, and the Rockdale County Public Schools Foundation. Fluent in English and conversational in several African languages, he continues to make contributions to Georgia's legal and nearby groups. Through his practice and various management roles, Thua G. Barlay exemplifies a dedication to excellence in regulation and public service work.
