Metter Lawyers

Savannah Attorney James S. Byrne has been an attorney in the State of Georgia for over ten years. His practice is devoted to the area of criminal defense from anything from bond hearings and minor traffic violations to drug trafficking and murder cases.

Judson C. Hill has spent his entire career guiding clients through tough financial times by handling their bankruptcy and personal debt cases. He has filed thousands of bankruptcy cases in federal courts in Georgia.

Attorney James R. Coppage -
* Was Military Policeman in U.S. Army (enlisted) from 1981-1984.
*Attended Officer Candidate School, received commission in 1986.
*Served as Officer in Military Police Corps.
*Graduated Law School in 1991 (Mercer University).
*Transferred Branches to JAG in 1994.
*Retired from Georgia Army National Guard in 2008.
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= Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 1986.
= Juris Doctor's Degree in 1991.
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+ Representing injured clients since 1995.
+ Defending criminal clients since 1995.
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- Former Asst. DA & Solicitor-General, from 1991-1995.

Jess Johnson is one of the best young lawyers in Georgia. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in criminal defense and civil litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine for the past several years. While only 2.5% of lawyers in Georgia under the age of 40 receive such an honor, Jess was first named to this list after only 3 years of practice.

Jess has been instrumental in our firm’s success in both trials and appeals. In his very first trial, Jess was awarded an Acquittal Award from the Federal Defender Program for helping our firm win a “not guilty” verdict...

15 years in the banking industry, then law school, 8.5 years in the District Attorney's Office, now in private practice. A history that shows my knowledge of Criminal Law, and experience with estates, real estate, and banking law.

Founding Partner of Walker Hulbert Gray & Moore, LLP, born Macon, Georgia, 1942; admitted to bar, 1965, Georgia. Education: University of Georgia (J.D., 1965). Phi Delta Phi (Magister of Wilson Inn, 1965). Associate Justice, University of Georgia Honor Court, 1963-1965. Judge, Perry Municipal Court, 1966-1972. Deputy Assistant Attorney General, State of Georgia, 1969-1976. Attorney for City of Perry, 1972-1986. State Representative, Georgia General Assembly, 1973-2004. Majority Leader, House of Representatives, 1986-2004. 1984 International Business Fellow. Chairman, State Legislative Leaders Foundation, 1998-2001. Member, Georgia Department of Transportation Board, January 2007 – June 2009, representing Georgia s Eighth Congressional District. ...

Jay Mccurdy is a personal injury attorney at Farah & Farah and is eligible to practice law in Georgia and Tennessee. Jay McCurdy has been licensed for 18 years and works in Brunswick, GA. He attended Washington & Lee University - School of Law and handles cases in Employment & Labor, Elder Law, Administrative Law, Personal Injury.

A law practice specializing in civil and criminal litigation. Rabb offers experienced, aggressive and compassionate representation. Rabb has been representing clients in courts throughout middle Georgia for over 15 years. Call him today at 478-971-4886 for a consultation.

My brother needed a bone marrow transplant. But, he made about $25 too much from Social Security disability benefits, his only source of income, to qualify for Medicaid. That was 1989. I was successful in helping him and have gone on to represent many, many people succesfully before the Social Security Administration.

We used to hear stories of alcoholics and drug addicts getting monthly checks just because of their alcoholism or drug addiction. We still see ridiculous stories of people getting benefits that seem unworthy, but the rules have changed. It's tougher to get benefits now. Today,...

Managing Partner of Walker Hulbert Gray & Moore, LLP, born Sacramento, California, 1968; admitted to bar, 1993, Georgia. Education: University of Georgia (B.B.A., cum laude, 1990); Mercer University (J.D., 1993). Member: Houston County Bar Association; State Bar of Georgia, American Bar Association. Member State Bar of Georgia Law Practice Management Committee, Solo and Small Firm Resource Development Board, 2011 â Present. Established in 1965, Walker Hulbert Gray & Moore, LLP is the largest law firm in Houston County comprised of eight attorneys with over 150 years of combined legal experience. The firm has a general civil practice in all state and...

J.V. Dell, Jr. (“Jay”): J.D., cum laude, Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 1994. B.S., cooperative plan, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 1990. Member of: State Bar of Georgia; Court of Appeals of Georgia; Supreme Court of Georgia; U.S. District Court of Georgia (Northern and Middle Districts); Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Bar Association; and Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. Board Member of Executive Committee of Real Property Law Section of the State of Georgia (2006 – 2012). President of Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Bar Association (2008 –...

George McCranie has gained fame throughout Georgia for his success as a DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney and as a two-time #1 Best-Selling Author. George works tirelessly to educate the public on DUI & Criminal Defense issues by answering on-line questions, by posting free reports, and creating and posting educational videos on his website. George has also designed an educational DUI “App” for smartphones which can be downloaded for free from his website: www.mccranielawfirm.com . The DUI app has extra features that can notify friends and family of an arrest and allow a person to contact a...

What is zealous advocacy? I come from a family of attorneys and judges, so the study of law is something I grew up appreciating. I believe in defending the Constitution and zealously advocating for my clients. Sometimes clients misunderstand what zealous advocacy means. It does not mean we do anything the client wants. It means we apply the law to the facts of a case and advise based on our understanding of that application. The feelings a client has about his or her case add to the facts of the case, so they are always being considered. Difficult decisions may need...

Sarah Blake is a Family Law attorney based in Augusta, Georgia serving clients throughout the CSRA. She is the founder of Blake and Associates Law Firm which focuses on providing a superior client experience and a whole-life approach to solving the unique problems presented by each case.

Jack is a third generation Georgia lawyer. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond in 1992 and his Law Degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1995. In law school, he served on the editorial board of the Journal of International Comparative Law. He is a former representative of the Younger Lawyer's Division to the Savannah State Bar Association. He serves of the Savannah Mediation Center. Jack's practice concentration includes domestic relations, criminal law, and immigration. Jack has tried cases before judges and juries throughout Georgia, primarily...

Keith was named one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in the United States by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Keith was selected twice to the Super Lawyers in 2017 and 2018 Georgia Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Georgia received this distinction. In 2013, at the age of 30, Keith was appointed to serve as an associate Juvenile Court Judge for the Augusta Judicial Circuit, and continues in that role while still maintaining his private practice. Keith has handled thousands of criminal cases in Georgia...

We understand the financial and emotional distress involved with divorce and try to limit cost and litigation as much as possible whereas clients can move on with their lives and if children are involved hopefully playing a part in protecting them as much as possible from the emotional stress related to divorce. Bottom line we know how to cut though the red tape of litigation and get things done .

Brian is the supervising partner for HMT's criminal law practice. Brian has significant experience in all aspects of criminal law.

Brian is one of a handful of attorneys in the Nation to hold a Masters of Law (LLM) in Federal Criminal Practice and Procedure.

Brian has experience from every angle in the courtroom. A few of the positions he has held throughout his career include:

Judicial Law Clerk to Five Superior Court Judges (serving eight counties in Georgia)
Special Assistant United States Attorney
Senior Prosecutor for Parris Island and Marine Corps Eastern Recruiting Region
Deputy Director of Marine Corps Trial Counsel Assistance Program
Appellate Defense Attorney
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U S Army Veteran, having served 4 years, first as a Military Police Officer (2Lt), then as Judge Advocate Trial Attorney (Captain). Graduated from Mercer University in Macon GA with an AB degree in 1968, from Mercer Law with a JD in 1970.

After honorable discharge from the military, returned to Savannah to practice law. From 1984-1993 was partner in the number one Plaintiffs' firm in Savannah. Since 1993 has been in private practice either solo or as Senior Partner, since 2012 as Phillips Carson & Phillips.

Served in the Georgia Legislature 1979-1984; Jaycee Man of the Year 1982; graduate of...

Founder and managing partner of Vaught Law Firm, John L. Vaught is a Vanderbilt Alumnus earning his degree in 1994 with majors in history and political science. He earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in 1997. John Vaught is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is active in a number of national, state and local bar organizations. He has served as a member of the American Bar Association Advisory Panel and has served in positions for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association....

Mark is a native of Savannah having graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1990. After high school, Mark attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. In 2001 Mark graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law. In addition to his education, Mark has taught in the finance department at SDA Bocconi in Milan, Italy, clerked on Capitol Hill for former Georgia Congressman Jack Kingston and worked as an analyst in corporate finance for Stephens, Inc., one of the largest investment banks off Wall...

Laura began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the Augusta Judicial Circuit, where she was responsible for the prosecution of crimes ranging from misdemeanors to serious violent felonies. During her time as an Assistant District Attorney, Laura handled hundreds of cases, gaining valuable courtroom experience.
Since going into private practice, Laura has represented injured individuals and their families in cases that include medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, and slip and fall accidents. If you have been accused of a crime, Laura will work tirelessly defend you in the charges you face and ensure that your constitutional...

My case acceptance is selective. I do not accept general consultations, domestic or criminal cases. My practice focuses on medical and catastrophic injury such as brain damage, burn injuries, paraplegia and quadraplegia caused by negligence.

My extensive trial experience along with my extensive DUI educational background enhance my ability to effectively defend any type of DUI case. I have a through understanding of blood testing and have been trained in the use of the gas chromatograph and mass spec. Additionally, I have been trained in all aspects of the Intox 5000EN and its use of infrared spectrometry.

Kathleen Grantham (Kathy) and her staff at Grantham Law Office have the experience, knowledge, and work ethic to skillfully serve clients who have been injured by the negligence or recklessness of others and those injured in a work-related accident. We have successfully litigated personal injury matters including dog bites, automobile accidents, wrongful death and workers’ compensation cases. We offer full negotiation, settlement, mediation, trial and appellate services at the state and federal court level for all matters involving personal injury, wrongful death and workers’ compensation. Our office charges on a contingency fee basis in the personal injury, wrongful death and...

I am focused on serving my clients legal needs with holistic approaches to their legal issues.

Chuck Pardue is a Vietnam veteran and a retired Army JAG officer. He assists clients with car accidents, medical malpractice, Veteran Disability Appeals, Social Security, and Probate. He has 30 years of private practice experience.

Mr. Garrett is experienced in representing clients in the areas of general criminal and white collar defense in both state and federal courts. Mr. Garrett founded the law practice which became Garrett, Gilliard & Saul in the early 1970s. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law where he served as Articles Editor while a member of the University of Georgia Law Review. He did his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he graduated with Honors in Psychology Mr. Garrett is licensed to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme...

Mr. Gilliard is experienced in representing clients in the areas of criminal law, personal injury and family law. Mr. Gilliard is a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law where he was named the 1992 University of Georgia Mock Trial Champion. He is also a graduate of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business. He served as Vice President of Phi Kappa Theta and was a member of Phi Delta Phi. Mr. Gilliard is licensed to practice in the Supreme Court of Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals, United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of...

Se habla español. Martindale Hubbell Peer-Reviewed - Highest possible rating AV-Preeminent 1997- 2022 Celebrating 40 Years of Service B.S. Political Science, Georgia Southern University, 1979 J.D. Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, 1982 Taggart & Drake, Associate 1982-1983 Taggart Mixson Granoff & Chestnut, Partner 1983 Jones Boykin & Associates, Associate 1983 -1989 Herndon Chestnut Rosenblum & Ashby. Partner 1989 -1991 Chestnut & Ashby, Partner 1992-1995 Herbert Chestnut & Associates, Senior & Managing Partner 1995-present. At Herbert Chestnut & Associates, we have a combined 78 years of experience in helping clients successfully navigate through the complex legal process. We primarily assist injured workers from the State of Georgia, longshoremen,...