Statham Personal Injury Lawyers

Lester Tate is a trial lawyer who served as the 48th President of the State Bar of Georgia. Since 1996, he has practiced as a shareholder in Akin & Tate, P.C., Georgia’s oldest continuing law firm. He has won numerous million dollar plus verdicts and settlements for his client and has been widely recognized as one of the state’s top lawyers by various publications, including Georgia Trend Magazine, which named him to its list of “Georgia’s Legal Elite,” and Atlanta Magazine, which has repeatedly named him as a “Super Lawyer.” He is currently the Vice Chairman...

Kellie comes from a background in law enforcement and working with at-risk youth at a maximum level treatment facility. Kellie has learned first hand the impact litigation can have on your well-being. It is important to have a zealous advocate in your corner. Kellie brings hard work, dedication, integrity and grit to each of her cases. Kellie’s parents divorced when she was seven years old giving her perspective and understanding of the many complexities in dealing with family law, divorce, and custody situations. With this understanding, Kellie is prepared to work with you towards a resolution that serves your...

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...

Jason L. Nohr is an experienced trial and appellate attorney with over twenty years of experience handling complex civil litigation in state and federal trial courts involving those who have suffered catastrophic injuries and wrongful death caused by the negligence of both corporations and individuals. Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Mr. Nohr with an AV rating, the highest peer review rating available. According to Martindale-Hubbell, an AV rating identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability, and is a reflection of his expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence. Mr. Nohr practices in the area of injury...

The Smith Williams Law Firm’s owner, Yolanda Smith-Williams, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina A&T State University in Political Science with a minor in English. She received her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. While in law school, Yolanda gained valuable legal work experience by working with a Circuit Court Judge. This was the start of her experience in working in the area of Family Law. She later received a highly sought after internship with the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office. In this position, Yolanda assisted in prosecuting individuals charged with felonies and...

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,...

Founder Ryan Strickland started this firm focused on representing only individuals in their disputes with financial institutions and insurance companies. Where our lawyers used to represent financial institutions and insurance companies, they now use their knowledge and experience to help individuals in matters against those same institutions.

The Strickland Firm provides highly-specialized legal representation to individuals at an affordable price. Our clients are often just hoping to make a bad situation a little easier. We have built a practice around getting results.

Amanda D. Phillips Roux is a seasoned attorney, licensed to practice in both Georgia and North Carolina, with nearly two decades of legal experience in personal injury, probate law, contract law, and general civil litigation. Known for her honest communication and client-first approach, Attorney Roux has successfully represented clients in complex litigation and settlement negotiations. With offices based in Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, Attorney Roux is dedicated to achieving justice for her clients by combining a sharp legal strategy and empathetic guidance.

I began my legal career with the Atlanta insurance defense law firm of Chambers, Mabry, McClelland & Brooks (now Mabry McClelland). I focused my trial practice exclusively on personal injury matters, including wrongful death cases, automobile accidents, truck accidents, and other cases involving catastrophic injuries. I am currently a partner at Hasty Pope, LLP. Visit us at www.hastypope.com.

Ms. Samantha Ashley Miller is the founding partner of Gross & Miller, and she was admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia in 1997. She is a native of North Carolina and she graduated from Appalachian State University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. In December 1996, she received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from John Marshall Law School. During law school she served as the editor for The Advocate. She is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, Cobb Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section. She volunteers her...

I pride myself on a client centered approach to practicing law and focuses my practice on a broad range of civil litigation matters, including personal injury cases, employment issues, and class action work. With litigation experience at both the State and Federal level, I advocate on behalf of my clients with determination and compassion for their individual circumstances. Whether through effective settlement negotiations or aggressive litigation, I will ensure that your issues are resolved with your best long-term interests in mind. When I am not working, I enjoy cooking, golfing, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Mr. Hagood is dedicated to providing elite and trustworthy legal services to individuals facing personal injury matters, including premises liability, motor vehicle accidents and truck wrecks. He understands the devastating impact that injuries can have on individuals and their families and makes it his mission to empower his clients throughout the legal process. Mr. Hagood is highly regarded among both his peers and clients for his professional integrity and respectful approach. He passionately advocates for his clients in various legal settings, from dog bite cases to complex brain injury lawsuits resulting from negligence. His exceptional legal skills and dedication to his...

Nicholas W. Warlick was born in Kennesaw, Georgia and has been a long-time resident of Woodstock, Georgia. He received degrees in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Georgia and is a member of the Georgia State Bar and the Georgia Trial Lawyers’ Association. He became founding partner at Warlick & Craig, P.C. in Woodstock and dedicates his time to representing clients with personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. He prides himself on treating his clients with the professionalism and integrity they deserve.

As a partner at R&A Attorney & Counselors, Cobb County attorney John Paul LaBouff provides legal representation in workers’ compensation cases. For over two decades, he has practiced law in Georgia. Prior to the establishment of his current firm, he served as chair of the Atlanta Bar’s Small Firm and Sole Practitioner section. He is a proud graduate of the Santa Clara University School of Law. In addition to workers’ compensation matters, the firm handles personal injury issues. His firm is happy to offer free consultations—contact them today to get one.

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...

I have extensive experience in several areas of the law; however, a majority of my practice involves representing clients injured in traffic accidents, medical malpractice and other injury cases where victims have suffered serious injury or death. My knowledge of real estate law, collections, probate law and procedure helps me help my clients in several aspects of injury cases. Whether researching the owner of property in premise liability cases or the probate court procedure necessary to settle a minor child's injury case, my broad knowledge base is instrumental in getting cases resolved with satisfactory results.

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.

Patrick A. Matson is one of the founding partners of Matson & Matson. He practices in the area of personal injury, with an emphasis on automobile wrecks, truck wrecks, premises liability including slip and falls, trip and falls, and inadequate security, wrongful death, nursing home abuse and neglect, and cases involving catastophic injury or death.

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...

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.

Admitted: 1986, Georgia Law School: University of Georgia, Class of 1986, J.D. University: Oxford College, Class of 1981, A.A. University of Georgia, Class of 1983, B.A. Born: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 18, 1960 Memberships: Coweta Circuit Bar Association; State Bar of Georgia; Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Practice Areas: Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Bankruptcy Secured Creditor Rights Lender Law Workouts Commercial Transactions Contracts Business Acquisitions Bankruptcy Trustees Rights

As a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Ms. Shelton is admitted to practice before the Georgia Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, and the Georgia Supreme Court. She is an active member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Douglas County Chamber. Most notably, she was the recipient of the 2020 Award of Achievement for Service for her role as co-chair of the Solo and Small Firm Committee for the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia. Born and raised in Albany Georgia, prior to receiving her Juris Doctor from Northeastern...

Mr. Ghai’s goal is to provide excellent representation to all of his clients and to bring each client’s case to an equitable solution as soon as possible.

Roger Ghai has represented clients in all types of injury cases such as automobile and trucking accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, defective drug cases, and wrongful death for twenty-five years. In many of his cases, lawsuits have been filed and jury trials held.

Over the years Mr. Ghai has represented thousands of clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. He is a former guest speak on 1380 WAOK radio station on the...

Attorney Zhaoen (Melody) Xie brings a wealth of diverse legal experience, serving clients from various cultural backgrounds with professionalism and empathy. Born and raised in Guangzhou, China, Melody’s journey as a first-generation immigrant to the United States has shaped her unique ability to navigate complex legal challenges from a multicultural perspective. Having lived in the U.S. for eight years, Melody has developed a deep understanding of American culture and legal systems, allowing her to provide strategic and culturally sensitive representation. As an experienced attorney in Georgia, Melody is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, enabling seamless communication with clients from different...

Bethaney Embry Jones has been recognized as an attorney “On the Rise” by the Fulton County Daily Report and as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers. Bethaney Embry Jones is a hardworking, experienced, and passionate attorney. Bethaney began her legal career working as a Staff Attorney in the DeKalb County Superior Court. As a Staff Attorney, she worked on a high number of Personal Injury and Adoption matters and gained invaluable experience. With Bethaney’s experience, you can rest assure that her first-hand knowledge will help you achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family. Bethaney...

Attorney Knights gives each client the personal attention that his or her case requires. She takes pride in handling each case personally, and is prompt and efficient in keeping her clients informed and returning client phone calls. Previously, Attorney Knights worked for firms that practiced civil litigation in the areas of local county government law and juvenile law. In addition to managing Knights Law Group, LLC, Attorney Knights also teaches legal courses on the university level in her fields of expertise.