“For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself’” Gal 5:14
Chukwuma Obiechefu is the CEO and Managing Attorney of Heartfelt Counsel. “Obi” means “heart”, and Chuk has dedicated himself to getting to the heart of the issues and problems facing his clients and the community.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Chukwuma is a first-generation Nigerian American who combines his diverse background with his legal expertise. Chukwuma focused his studies on International Relations at Georgia State University for his undergraduate degree and went on to graduate the University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school he worked for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs as a legal extern, working on cases brought under the Federal Tort Claims act and federal employment litigation. He began his professional career working in the real estate, construction, compliance and asset management, gaining invaluable insights in advising multidisciplinary teams, executives, and managing business litigation and transactional matters.
Now at Obi Law Group, Chukwuma leverages his wealth of experience to advise clients on general business, estate planning and related intellectual property matters. He uses the law and his faith in service of strengthening the families and communities he serves.
The Obi Law Group ethos is built on personalized attention, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to achieving its clients’ legal objectives. Most importantly, Chukwuma focuses on helping his clients leverage the law in service of a common good, while an emphasis on educating and empowering clients in managing their businesses, brands and legacy.
In his free time, Chukwuma enjoys cooking and learning new recipes, historical literature, volunteering, weightlifting, and traveling. He focuses his volunteer work on organizations committed to strengthening and protecting families and underserved communities.
Education:
University of Georgia School of Law
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Georgia State University
- Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
- Graduated Cum Laude with Departmental Distinction
Areas of Practice
- Business Law
- Trademark Law
- Civil Litigation
- Estate Planning
Admitted to Practice Law
- Commonwealth of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court - Western District of KY
- U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - VA Accredited Attorney
