Austell Lawyers

Anthony Overton Van Johnson has personally represented clients in over forty (40) courts throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, as well as, the State of Georgia. Prior to law school, Anthony served as an Infantry Squad Leader in the 4th Infantry Division (4th ID) where he received the Expert Infantryman's Badge, graduated from Combat Leader's School (Camp Red Devil)as well as, served in the U.S. Army Mounted Color Guard & Drill Team. He was also a martial arts competitor/instructor, professional musician, pilot and scuba diver. Additionally, he was a Senior Health Physics Technician in the nuclear industry before...

Since i have tried numerous cases in Georgia i am regularly contacted to help other attorneys present their case in Court. This experience has help me prepare all of my cases and present them to either the jury or opposing insurance company for resolution.

Mrs. Klusmeyer specializes in providing legal advice and compliance support to registered investment adviser clients. During her time at Parker MacIntyre since 2016 she has provided compliance guidance to investment adviser and broker-dealer clients, assisted with various regulatory filings, drafted compliance policies and procedures, drafted agreements, helped prepare responses to SEC and state examinations, and represented clients in FINRA arbitration.

Mrs. Klusmeyer maintains familiarity and competence regarding recent developments in securities rules, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and regulations from federal and state regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Labor. She has helped clients implement...

David is a corporate attorney with unique insight into technology transactions. Prior to joining Founders Legal, David worked in communication technology arena for nearly a decade as a sales consultant. In this capacity, David has encountered the bureaucratic pitfalls that can cause deals to fall out. A problem-solver by nature, and a skilled negotiator, David leverages his years of contract experience to enable clients to achieve their objectives.

More recently, David obtained experience in managing and monetizing intellectual property at AT&T and Aptean. As a former president of Georgia State University Intellectual Property Law Society, David has...

The Nuriddin Law Company is a full service law firm with a focus on Business Law, Consulting, Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Family Law and Personal Injury Law. We represent companies and individuals concerning various business and personal legal matters. Founded by Bukhari R. Nuriddin, at The Nuriddin Law Company, we recognize that our clients have important legal needs requiring customized legal solutions. Quite often, our clients also have related non-legal needs that they want fulfilled, such as guidance and compassion. Understandably, clients are also concerned about fees. We were established as a community-based practice that serves the...

John E. Morrison, Jr. was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. He graduated Georgia State University in 2003 with magna cum laude honors. He obtained his law degree with Honors in Litigation from Georgia State University. Upon graduation, Mr. Morrison practiced liability and workers’ compensation law for one of the largest claimant law firms in East Georgia. He has never worked for an insurance company or a defense law firm, and he never will. He enjoys helping injured parties receive the benefits to which they are entitled. Mr. Morrison is fluent in Spanish and...

Atlanta DUI Attorney Richard S. Lawson has dedicated his professional career to protecting the rights, freedoms, and futures of individuals charged with driving under the influence (DUI). With nearly two decades of experience, Mr. Lawson is capable of handling the full range of DUI charges, including challenging allegations involving multiple DUIs, felony DUIs, and underage DUIs. His insight as a former DUI prosecutor allows him to understand the “other side,” and has proven to be a driving force behind his ability to resolve nearly 5,000 DUI cases. If you or your loved one is charged with a DUI in Atlanta...

Attorney Bryan Baer established The Baer Law Firm in 2020 to fight for the injured victims of accidents, or those who suffered at the hands of medical personnel. As an Atlanta personal injury attorney with nearly two decades of legal experience, he will put his expertise to work for you. He has earned recognition as a Super Lawyer, Top 100 Trial Lawyer, a Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum member and has been designated as a "Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend magazine. Dedicated to achieving justice for the wrongfully injured, Bryan will use his former experience with defending insurance companies...

Wes McDaniel is a leading Georgia workers’ compensation lawyer and Partner at Hansford McDaniel - Workers' Compensation Attorneys. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and then obtained his Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. During his early legal career, he defended insurance companies and employers. This experience gave him insight into how the opposition thinks and creates a case. He uses this information to prepare stronger cases for his injured clients. His legal success and commitment to his clients have gained him inclusion in organizations such as the Georgia’s Bar Workers’ Compensations and Litigation...

The stress and anxiety of being arrested or accused of a crime can be overwhelming. I have dedicated my practice to helping people navigate through the complex and ever-changing criminal justice process and am passionate about helping you make the best of your future by fighting tirelessly on your behalf. I am available 24/7 and will happily answer any questions you may have—contact my office today for a free consultation.

I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin before going on to receive my Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University (The Thomas M. Cooley Law School) in Lansing, Michigan.

After graduating law school, I was admitted to the State Bar of Illinois and began my legal career in my hometown of Chicago, Illinois, where I represented clients in all areas of debt relief for a large bankruptcy firm. In 2008, I moved to Georgia and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia. Over the years, I've gained experience at both large-volume and mid-volume consumer bankruptcy firms before...

Raised in Cobb County. Graduated Marietta High School, Georgia Tech (BS in Applied Microbiology), and Michigan State University, College of Law. Prosecuted for Cobb Judicial Circuit 2004 to 2006. Phyllis founded Phyllis Law in 2006 and has remained the sole owner and operator. The firm mission is to broker second chances for people in crisis specializing in youthful offenders in school and in courts. Appointed Chief Judge in Smyrna Municipal Court in 2016 to Present. Associate Judge in Marietta Municipal Court and Roswell Municipal Court.

Michael Kaufman is an Atlanta native and recent graduate of Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law. He obtained his undergraduate degree in History at the University of Georgia. During law school, Michael worked as a law clerk for another Atlanta personal injury firm and also as a judicial clerk for the Presiding Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. He was very active in his law school community, holding leadership positions in the Mercer Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, and Student Bar Association. Michael founded the MTLA Trial Lecture Series, a school-wide lecture series featuring Georgia's top...

Mr. Grice's law firm's particular areas of expertise are the probate of Wills and the administration of estates, and the preparation of Wills, Trust Agreements, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives, Mr. Grice has been practicing law for forty-three years. Previously he was a Vice President, Trust Officer, and Branch Manager with SunTrust Bank (now Truist Bank), responsible for the administration of estates and trusts.

SK Rod Dixon focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury law, which ranges from trucking accidents to shooting cases to medical malpractice cases. He has secured numerous, multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. He has gotten a bunch of smaller ones too!

Rod has been recognized as a top lawyer by Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, and Georgia Trend Magazine, and his cases have been featured in various publications and national television shows.

Rod founded The Dixon Firm, PC in 2009 after spending ten years practicing as a defense lawyer at two of the most...

I began practicing law in the summer of 2001. First in Illinois and then obtained my license in Missouri in February 2002. I first worked two years for a large insurance defense firm devoting 100% of my time to litigation. I defended everything from car accident cases, dog bites to asbestos litigation. In late 2003, I joined a boutique law firm with a stellar reputation as plaintiff's attorneys and business attorneys, Goldenberg, Heller and Antognoli, PC. I worked on many high level cases, one in particular against many large oil producers that netted the residents of a small town the...

For over 15 years Craig Thrift has represented clients in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchising, real estate, leasing, corporate, limited liability company, partnership, securities, financing, and general business matters. He serves as a trusted advisor to businesses and their owners in evaluating potential deals and developing strategies for success. Mr. Thrift brings a deep understanding of the legal, tax and business aspects of transactions to complex deals including mergers, acquisitions and sales of businesses, private offerings, financings and loan transactions, and structuring and restructuring of corporations, limited liability companies, joint ventures and partnerships. He advises clients regarding loans, non-competition covenants,...

Our law firm focuses upon serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. We handle truck and car accidents, premises liability matters, nursing home cases, and other claims where the negligence or recklessness of others has caused significant injury or death.

Tori White, a family law attorney based in Marietta, Georgia, recognizes that the approach to resolving family disputes can vary depending on each family's situation. She works with families to explore different options for alternative dispute resolution, aiming to achieve outcomes that focus on their needs and priorities. White believes in the importance of families making their own decisions about their children and future. As a registered neutral in Georgia with a focus on domestic legal matters, White helps individuals manage their conflicts through mediation and arbitration. This method allows families to resolve disputes outside of court, which can be beneficial...

Robbie has been an attorney in the Metro Atlanta area for over 20 years. He handles Uncontested family law matters, as well as complex Divorce and Custody cases. He also has over 20 years experience in Criminal Defense, handling everything from traffic offenses/DUI's to very serious felony offenses. Mr. Levin has won complex criminal trials, including a Murder trial.

Kaitie grew up as a Navy brat thanks to her Mother. She spent the first half of her childhood living on reservations and in predominately native villages, spending nearly seven years at Point Barrow, Alaska before moving to the lower 48 here in Georgia. She got her undergraduate degree in English Literature from the University of Georgia before going on to get her law degree at Mercer University. While in law school, Kaitie was an active member of the Association for Women Law Students, the Student Bar Association, the International Law Students Association, and Project Equality (now called Mercer OutLaw),...

After many years of working as a prosecutor, I realized my strengths and desires were more in line with defending people’s rights than with prosecuting defendants. I earnestly wanted to help defend those rights guaranteed by the Constitution. I understand that most people who have been charged with a crime are not bad people; they have just found themselves in a bad situation. Today, I use the knowledge gained as a Prosecutor to go to bat for my clients. When I accept a criminal defense case, I do whatever it takes to build a strong defense. Your future, your rights, and...

For more than two decades I have provided guidance on both sides of employment law issues. When helping individuals who believe that they have been treated unlawfully at work, I provide a realistic legal assessment of the situation and explains the strengths and weakness of any potential claims, as well as potential damages. During representation, I strive to implement resolution strategies to get results quickly. With business clients, I take a proactive approach to minimize the risk of employment-related claims. Of course, when claims do arise, I focus on the particular needs of the business and any impact that...

Current pro hac judge and practitioner for 23 years. Vast trial experience in all types of criminal and personal injury cases, as I was also a former insurance defense attorney.

Attorney W. Winston Briggs has been practicing personal injury law in Georgia for more than 30 years, including several years defending insurance companies against personal injury claims. He has stood in the shoes of the attorneys across the aisle. He knows how they operate and he knows how to combat the strategies they use to minimize your recovery.

We pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to every client. We take a very hands-on, results-oriented approach to each case.

Bonnie is a Legal Recruiting Manager with The RMN Agency, recognized by the Daily Report as Atlanta’s top legal recruiting firm for the past 5 years in a row (2016 - 2020). Bonnie joined the team in May 2016 and works confidentially with legal candidates, listening and providing counseling to get them to the next stage of their careers. She specializes in distilling aspirations and goals, conducting resume review, preparing lateral partner questionnaires, business development sheets, and interview coaching. She is also the liaison for a number of employer accounts.

Ethnically Korean but born in the Philippines, Bonnie began her legal...

Jonathan A. Page, Sr. is an entrepreneur in an attorney’s body. He thrives on helping CEOs and business owners rethink their next “blue ocean” and how to scale and sustain profitable business growth. In 2013, Jonathan left a midsized firm, where he served as corporate counsel for large privately-held corporations and small businesses, to found InPrime Legal – a revolutionary way for businesses to approach legal. In doing so, he left the bloody “red ocean” of the traditional “bill-you-for-every-minute” law firm model and created a “blue ocean” of proactive and predictable legal services for small to midsized companies. For each of the...

Senior Attorney Bruce R. Millar earned his Doctorate of Law in 1993 from Emory University School of Law. Prior to law school, he earned degrees in Economics and Business Management from North Carolina State University, where he graduated with Honors. Mr. Millar has handled over 100cases in Federal Courts and hundreds more in State Courts. He has been interviewed dozens of times, appearing on national television news networks; ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX regarding his cases. Millar’s cases have been featured several times as lead stories on the front page of the Daily Report (Georgia’s largest legal news publication). Bruce often...

Michael Bixon graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and, like his sister before him, attended law school. After graduating from the law school at Barry University, Michael was fortunate enough to clerk for the Kane Law Firm where he had a unique opportunity to experience personal injury law.

From there, Michael clerked at Weston, Garrou, Walters & Mooney, where he assisted the firm in criminal and constitutional law cases. Soon after, Michael took the Georgia Bar exam and moved to Atlanta and worked with the Reynolds Law Group where he was Senior Associate...

Caring and compassionate advocate for justice, equality and fairness for over 20 years. Representing clients in felony cases, misdemeanor cases, traffic offenses, DUI cases, possession of marijuana cases, divorce cases, legitimation cases, custody cases, child support cases and adoptions.