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Warner S. Fox is a Senior Partner with Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. Warner has practiced with the Firm for more than 25 years. His practice focuses on catastrophic accident litigation primarily arising from matters involving transportation accidents, premises and product liability. Through the years, Warner has tried numerous cases involving many types of tort matters. He is often called upon by his clients to handle catastrophic matters in other jurisdictions. Many of those catastrophic matters have been cases involving traumatic brain injury, a topic on which he lectures frequently. Warner developed a subspecialty in defending these types of cases based upon his many years of experience in dealing with them.. Warner believes that the most important attribute a defense lawyer can bring to a client’s matter is the ability to quickly grasp the issues and threat to a client. By analyzing early in a case the client’s potential exposure, clients, through consultation with their lawyer, can determine whether or not the case is one that should be disposed of early or positioned for a possible trial. Warner firmly believes that the worst thing a defense lawyer can do for the client is advise that a case should be tried up until the time the case arrives at the courthouse steps and then retract the advice.

The Lefkowitz Firm, LLC, represents individuals and corporations in their claims for legal malpractice (legal negligence) and similar claims such as breach of fiduciary duty; trustee misconduct; executor misconduct and ethical misconduct by attorneys and other fiduciaries. The firm also represents attorneys and law firms with regard to risk management and attorney’s fee disputes.  David Lefkowitz is an Adjunct Professor of Legal Malpractice Law at the University of Georgia School of Law.

Stephen T. LaBriola has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell's highestrating of AV. He is a former prosecutor with extensive jury trialexperience. He has litigated extensively in federal and state courts inGeorgia and numerous other jurisdictions in the United States. He is aMaster with and the President-Elect of the Lamar Inn of Court, a groupof experienced trial attorneys who present continuing legal educationseminars and workshops in conjunction with Emory University School ofLaw. He is a Director of the Atlanta Bar Association LitigationSection. His peers have identified him as a "Super Lawyer" and among"Georgia's Legal Elite".. While Mr. LaBriola was a prosecutor, he tried more than 50 jury also has tried jury trials in the U. S. District Court for theNorthern District of Georgia and in Georgia State and Superior Courts,and he successfully has argued in the Georgia appellate courts.. In the commercial litigation area, Mr. LaBriola has represented bothlocal and national clients in contract disputes, tortious interferencewith business and contractual relations actions, suits involvingmisappropriation of business opportunities and of trade secrets, suitsinvolving disputes over business acquisitions, alleged breach ofemployment cases, employment discrimination cases and shareholderdisputes involving rights of first refusal and other shareholderissues. He has assisted businesses in pursuing bad faith denial ofinsurance coverage claims where significant insurable interests hasbeen at issue. He has authored and spoken at continuing legal seminarson commercial business related legal issues.Mr. LaBriola has represented many businesses in largeenvironmental Insurance Recovery and has obtained millions of dollarsof insurance coverage from insurers after they issued denial ofinsurance coverage decisions. Large firms frequently handle theunderlying dispute with EPA/EPD and refer the insurance coverage workto Mr. LaBriola.Mr. LaBriola has earned the respect of physicians and adversecounsel prosecuting medical malpractice wrongful death cases on behalfof surviving spouses and decedent's estates and patients withpermanent, life altering medical injuries. Because the firm maintains ahigh threshold regarding proof of liability and as to the enormity ofdamages suffered, the firm declines representation in the vast majorityof medical malpractice cases reviewed. With regard to the cases thefirm does accept, the firm invests significant resources consultingwith and retaining the assistance of doctors to testify and educate thejury as to why the defendant doctor, hospital or other medical serviceprovider was negligent. Consequently, the firm has earned a high rateof success on behalf of its clients, and Mr. LaBriola has become therecipient of case referrals from other lawyers who do not handlemedical negligence cases but who seek excellent representation onbehalf of their clients as well as from local physicians.. Because of his experience as a prosecutor, Mr. LaBriola receivesnumerous referrals from other attorneys to handle matters involvingfraud and misrepresentation. In that role, he has represented a numberof individual and corporate clients. Some of Mr. LaBriola's morenotable cases include his successful defense of a well-known Japanesecompany regarding alleged federal customs violations and his defense ofthe designee to be the chief-of-staff to the mayor of a majormetropolitan city. The later representation involved a month-longhearing presented by a special prosecutor before the city council, atwhich time it was concluded that no wrongdoing could be proved. He alsohas conducted internal investigations of alleged corporate has defended medical service providers in qui tam actions and inhealthcare fraud grand jury investigations and prosecutions.Mr. LaBriola has represented clients in matters involving theSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and has been involved in"Wells Process" discussions with the SEC to resolve allegations ofsecurities fraud. The "Wells Process" gives a party under SECinvestigation a formal opportunity to present its side of the storybefore the SEC decides whether to charge it with a violation ofsecurities laws.Mr. LaBriola has been the "lawyer's lawyer," having been askedby his peers and by insurers to represent attorneys accused ofmisconduct and legal malpractice. His representation has involved bothpublic battles in court and confidential negotiations with State Barofficials.Mr. LaBriola also has assisted whistleblowers in prosecutingFalse Claims Act (sometimes referred to as "Whistleblower" or "QuiTam") lawsuits. The False Claims Act, first signed into law byPresident Lincoln in 1863, is the principal weapon of the United Statesin fighting government contract false claims and fraud. It is soeffective because it encourages people with knowledge of such practicesto file a lawsuit in the name of the United States and share in therecovery with the United States. In 1986, the False Claims Act wasamended to increase the ability of private citizens to pursue actionsas a "relator" of the United States. Mr. LaBriola has assisted clientsin presenting complex False Claims Act cases to the United States andin prosecuting such actions.

Since 1999, Attorney Chuck Clay has provided unparalleled services for those who have been wrongly injured. Whether a client has suffered a motor vehicle accident of any kind, a catastrophic injury, a premises liability related harm, a workplace accident, or negligent healthcare, Attorney Clay provides aggressive and relentless representation inside and outside of the courtroom. Over the years, he has acquired a variety of experience and has litigated in 25 states.. Prior to founding Pratt Clay, LLC, Attorney Clay worked as an equity partner in a preeminent defense firm. His employment in this position has allowed his to gain the necessary tools to identify core issues in even the most complex cases. Due to his wide range of experience, Attorney Clay has earned a countless number of wards and recognitions.. Before committed his life to practicing law, Attorney Clay attended Furman University where he graduated with honors. After completing his undergraduate coursework, he enrolled into the University of Georgia’s School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Since then, Attorney Clay has committed his life to pursuing justice for those who need a voice after they have sustained detrimental injuries.

Results. Our job is to identify your issue and deliver a solution. What sets us apart from other law firms is our track record. A boutique civil rights practice, our Atlanta First Amendment lawyers developed our expertise over years of helping restaurants, nightclubs and other businesses reach their goals. We also lend our skills to individuals facing discrimination. Using experience, intelligence and pragmatism, we get excellent results for our clients.. Efficiency. Clients want quick answers. So we have pioneered a billing format that rewards speedy results, not protracted litigation. By offering “value billing” rather than hourly billing, we customize fee arrangements to fit client expectations. We also offer flat fees. Our performance-based fee structures and state-of-the-art research and case-management systems help us solve matters efficiently.. Dedication. In our mission statement we put the client first. This is why messages received during business hours are answered before the sun sets. E-mails are promptly returned. And clients are updated with phone calls and detailed summaries — not hourly bills. It is the dedication of our Atlanta First Amendment attorneys that makes delivering superb service come naturally.. My passion for representing the underdog has lead us to broaden our practice niche slightly: For the past several years, in addition to representing businesses, we have represented individuals who have suffered civil rights violations. The cases are hard. But that aspect only makes winning (i.e., achieving client satisfaction) that much more meaningful.. Thank you for visiting this Web site.

My firm provides a unique combination of high-level skill and experience from representing hundreds of clients on complex and simple legal matters.  Reasonable, affordable fee structures are made possible by keeping my cost of doing business at an efficient level through technologies that conserve resources.  Clients and peers  consistently find my knowledge and execution combine to provide superior legal representation.  Construction law matters, other business matters, and arbitrator/mediator appointments are all competently and professionally handled in ways that win the admiration and respect of those I work for and those who refer my services.

Mike began his practice in Atlanta in 1982 and had a defense practice for his first six years. In January 1989, he joined Pope, Kellogg, McGlamry, Kilpatrick & Morrison, the predecessor to Pope McGlamry. Since 1989, Mike has represented individuals and entities that have been injured, damaged or otherwise harmed by others.. Mike is and has been active representing plaintiffs in personal injury, wrongful death, products and pharmaceutical liability, class actions and mass torts actions that have resulted in verdicts or settlements approaching a billion dollars. Many of these cases were the first such cases in the nation and many involved innovative, ground-breaking legal strategies. He and his partners have long been recognized both in Georgia and nationally as a go-to firm that will take on the most challenging cases and opposition.. In the last few years, Mike has focused on mass tort litigation and has served in leadership roles in several national, high profile, injury cases.  Mike has served in leadership roles in the following:. Mike lecturers frequently at AAJ, GTLA and the State Bar of Georgia. In addition, Mike serves on several rules related committees of the Georgia Bar.. Mike and his wife Anne, have 3 beautiful and talented daughters, Caroline, Kate and Elizabeth. In his spare time, Mike remains active athletically; serves as an active member of Haygood United Methodist Church; and supports all things Wake Forest.

Michael A. Prieto founded the firm’s nursing home wrongful death practice and has developed it into one of the largest Long-Term Care plaintiffs’ practices in Georgia, recovering millions of dollars for clients in the process.. His litigation work focuses on representing patients and families against assisted living, skilled nursing, acute, sub acute and long-term care facilities. He advocates for fair compensation when wrongful acts and omissions are discovered, and through aggressive efforts tries to assure that the same thing will never happen to another innocent victim.. He has appeared on numerous television programs, including Larry King, Oprah, Paula Zahn, Today, Good Morning America, Donahue and others. He has been quoted by the Los Angeles Times and other print media.. Mr. Prieto cares deeply about his community and has organized many pro bono clinics for the elderly poor throughout the state of Georgia, preparing wills, powers of attorney, and providing general legal advice in senior centers and churches. He has, without compensation, given advice to nursing homes and assisted living facilities with the hope of improving resident care.. Mr. Prieto serves as County Administrator in Bartow County, as well as Probate Judge pro tempore. He has also served in the U.S. Army JAG Corps and is a combat veteran of wars in the Middle East. He is an active member of the American Association for Justice and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He is a member of the AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group and Chair of the GTLA Nursing Home Litigation Group.

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Kirk joined Pope McGlamry in 2006 and he is located in the Atlanta office. Kirk graduated from Auburn University in 1992 with a degree in Finance and accepted a commission in The United States Marine Corps the same year. He served as an infantry officer with the Second Marine Division and the Fourth Marine Division and in 2001 received his J.D. from the University of Alabama. In 2003, he was deployed with part of the Marine Corps Reserves to Wasit Province, Iraq as a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.. Mr. Pope is currently focusing on practicing law in the areas of tort liability, personal injury, products liability, commercial litigation, consumer protection, and wrongful death.

Jon Hedgepeth is rated "AV" by Martindale Hubbell and is a past president of the Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Section.  He is actively involved with the Atlanta Bar Association and the Georgia Bar Associaiton. Mr. Hedgepeth isa Barrister with the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inns of Court, is a member of the Lawyer's Club of Atlanta and the Old Warhorse Lawyer's Club.. Mr. Hedgepeth has been repeatedly recognized as Georgia Trend Magazine's "Legal Elite,"  has repeatedly been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Atlanta Magazine, and he is listed as Worth Magazine's Top 100 Lawyers in America.

Jeff represents individuals injured in automobile collisions and accidents that occur on commercial property. Jeff has successfully litigated hundreds of cases including obtaining seven figure settlements for his clients.. Jeff previously worked at one of the largest insurance defense firms in Georgia where he defended corporations in lawsuits involving cars, trucks, premises liability, pharmacy errors, toxic torts, and wrongful death. Jeff now capitalizes on his experience as an insurance defense attorney to win cases for people who have been injured by corporations and negligent drivers.

Jason Groch is an associate in the Atlanta office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. Jason handles a range of personal-injury and wrongful-death cases, but concentrates primarily on defense of clients in toxic tort litigation. In addition, Jason represents clients in appellate litigation. He began his legal career as a staff attorney at the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and he now uses his appellate expertise in service of his clients in private practice.

It’s Not Just Any Business.  It’s YOUR Business.. Trust among business partners is essential to success. When you discover that your business partner is not deserving of that trust, you need attorneys who focus on resolving business disputes. Most fights are over one of three things: ownership, money, or control. Whatever the source of the conflict, we help you turn anger into action.. Our business dispute attorneys in Atlanta work with business owners locked into a struggle with their partners. We help them figure out a way to work together…or not. Each business relationship is unique. Our job is to help you find the best solutions for your individual situation.

I've been praticing in the Atlanta area since 1985. My focus is real estate and commercial litigation. My client base includes small to medium sized banks and companies. I also represent a varied group of developers, builders, investors and entrepreneurs. I equally enjoy presiding over complex commercial real estate transactions and appearing in the courtroom, typically over matters involving contracts and leases. I have been married for 21 years and have 2 children. I enjoy golf, watching sports, especially SEC football, and spending time with family and friends.

I knew at an early age that I wanted to help people, but I did not quite know how I could do that. I wasn’t particularly good at building things, and I didn’t feel like I’d make a very good police officer or firefighter. During my teenage years, a friend was wrongfully accused of something. The details don’t matter, but it triggered something in me. I wanted to fight for my friend. I needed to stand up for him and fight this injustice. I argued, advocated, and changed the minds of his accusers. It helped my friend and the experience helped me understand what brings me my deep gladness. Fighting to get justice for others.. And the world has a deep need for justice. Throughout my legal career, I’ve represented families and individuals who have been hurt by other people, healthcare organizations or corporations. And as the child of immigrants who fled Cuba for a country that valued justice and equality for all, I have a strong appreciation for our system of justice and the Constitutional right to a trial by jury. Fighting for my clients’ rights is something I care deeply about, and it is my honor to represent those who feel that they are powerless against insurance companies, healthcare providers and big corporations.. At The Pérez Law Firm, we have experience getting justice for the injured. Let us do that for you.

I have mediated and arbitrated over 3500 cases. I have been a trial lawyer since 1965. I enjoy walking in the forest, motorcycling, reading and watching my nine grandchildren play, compete and perform. Best Lawyers in America has named me Atlanta Arbitration Lawyer of the Year for 2018. I am exclusively available as a mediator and arbitrator through JAMS Atlanta,.

I have focused my practice on all aspects of family and domestic relations law, including divorce, division of assets, custody, alimony, child support, support modification, legitimation, paternity, and contempt since 1987. I have been privileged to hold many leadership positions in the legal profession in the State of Georgia, including fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers which is an exclusive organization of the nation's preeminent family law practitioners, master of the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inn of Court, chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education which bears primary responsibility for basic training and continuing education of Georgia's judicial branch, and chair of the the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency. I frequently speak on family-law topics throughout Georgia and have published many articles on family law for Continuing Legal Education seminars. I am a co-author of family law legislation. In addition to my trial experience, I have extensive expertise in resolving cases by mediation and settlement, I am also a fully-trained mediator and late-case evaluator.

I have 35 years experience in litigation of all types in State and Federal courts in Georgia.  I strive to give each client personalized atttention.

I focus on devising efficient, effective and creative solutions to complex legal problems. Whether dealing with transactions or litigation, I counsel my clients to assume very little and to be realistic in their plans and expectations. I further advise them that they must be honest with me in order to enable me to maximize my effectiveness in providing legal representation to them.

I enjoy practicing family law (many lawyers don't).  I often present CLE seminars and always learn so much when I prepare my remarks.. I grew up in New Orleans (yes, I am a long suffering Saints fan whose suffering has ended) and have lived in Atlanta since I started law school at Emory in 1985.. What sets our firm apart from many, is how many resources we have to help you.  In addition to 13 lawyers who all specialize in family law, we have 15 staff members including paralegals, law clerks and others and we maintain close relationships with many forensic accountants, psychologists and private investigators to ensure we can meet our clients' needs on a moment's notice.

I am  the founder of Toth Law.  I will personally guide you through you the legal process, and provide you with serious, aggressive legal representation.  After years of defending insurance companies, I know what it takes to get your claim resolved.

I am a third generation lawyer from Augusta, Georgia. I graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1989. Upon graduation, I worked for my father, Kenneth R. Chance, who was a sole practitioner in Augusta. I then began pursuit of my M.B.A. and J.D. at Georgia State University in Atlanta. I served as Co-Editor of Legislation for the Georgia State University Law Review. I graduated from Georgia State in 1995 with a M.B.A. and a J.D., magna cum laude. I began working for a medium-sized defense firm as a summer associate in May of 1994 and continued with that firm until July 1999. I concentrated on the defense of doctors and hospitals in professional negligence cases and other health care matters.. In August of 1999, I joined Watkins, Lourie & Roll, LLP, where I handle plaintiff's medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and motor vehicle accident cases. I am a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Association for Justice, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. I am a member of the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice and a member of the Executive Committee of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. I have also served as a member of the Advisory Committee on Legislation of the State Bar of Georgia.. I have personally experienced the loss of a parent and the loss of a child. My law practice has become focused on cases involving the elderly and children - the most vulnerable members of our society.  I an actively involved in philanthropic efforts to cure childhood cancer, and I advocate for the elderly during the Georgia General Assembly.

I am a native of Birmingham, Alabama. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Spelman College and my Juris Doctor Degree from Emory University School of Law. I have been a member of the State Bar of Georgia since 2005 and have experience in practice areas including real estate, worker's compensation, personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice.. In addition to my professional career serving my clients, I strive to be as active as possible in my community. I have volunteered in community fairs to educate those without access to legal counsel and assisted with recommendations for issue resolution. I served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization for eight (8) years. I support local and statewide political and election campaigns through volunteer efforts. I am an active participant at my local church, where I participate in service activities within and outside in the community. I am a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. And, I am extremely passionate about mentorship and providing young girls and women with knowledge and tools to invoke the importance of character, education and fortitude for their successful personal and spiritual development.. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, watching good movies, game nights, fairs and amusement parks, bowling, roller skating and any other activites/time spent with family and friends.

Glenn M. Lyon is a member of Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite and an AV-rated business attorney specializing in providing legal services to small and medium-sized, privately-held businesses and start-up companies, including transactional services and commercial litigation. Mr. Lyon also handles corporate mergers and acquisitions of various small businesses, and also manages business contracts such as buy-sell agreements, franchise agreements, beta and licensing agreements, and employment/ independent contractor agreements. Mr. Lyon also has experience in alternate dispute resolution, both as a participant and as a mediator and arbitrator.. Before founding MacGregor Lyon, Mr. Lyon practiced commercial litigation at King & Spalding, LLP in Atlanta and was employed as general corporate counsel for Cedar Consulting Group, an international information technology consulting company based in the United Kingdom and nationally in Baltimore, Maryland.. Mr. Lyon attended Wake Forest University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Psychology. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Mercer University School of Law, where he graduated in the top of his class, was conferred The Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Legal Writing and served as Vice President and co-founder of the Mercer Legal Aid Clinic.. Mr. Lyon is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Bar Association, as well as the Past Chair of the SP/SF Section of the Atlanta Bar. He is also currently a board member of the International & Immigration Law Section of the Atlanta Bar, a member of the Intellectual Property and Business Law sections of the Georgia Bar, and a member of the Business and Finance section of the Atlanta Bar. In addition, Mr. Lyon is the Vice President and current member of the Board of Directors of the Soaring Owls Foundation, Inc.  He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Court of Appeals of Georgia, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.  Mr. Lyon lives in Atlanta with his wife and two sons.