Practice Areas: General Practice, Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Alan Hamilton focuses his law practice on significant personal injury cases, wrongful death, and business torts. Alan has helped numerous clients obtain seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements during his career. He has represented individuals and appeared before courts in ten different states. Prior to co-founding Shiver Hamilton, LLC, Alan practiced with a nationally recognized trial firm and served as a federal judicial law clerk. Since founding the firm in 2011, Alan and Jeff have obtained a series of jury verdicts far exceeding the insurance company’s best offer.. Alan decided early on to dedicate his career to representing injured victims of negligence and corporate wrongdoing, turning down multiple job offers from corporate defense law firms to pursue a law practice representing plaintiffs.. Alan’s practice and experience covers a wide range of catastrophic injury cases, including automobile wrecks, business torts, product liability, tractor-trailer and log truck cases, dram shop (alcohol) liability, commercial vehicle cases, road defect cases, workplace injuries, premises liability/negligent security, wrongful death and professional malpractice. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and successfully represented clients in appellate courts in Georgia and other states.. Alan is involved in numerous bar and pro bono legal organizations. He served for several years as a campaign coordinator raising funds for non-profit legal aid organizations through the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. Alan is also a member of Buckhead Church, where he serves as a community group leader. Alan and his wife, Morgan Henritze Hamilton, live in Atlanta with their three sons.. BAR ADMISSIONS. EDUCATION. HONORS AND AWARDS. REPRESENTATIVE CASES. PUBLISHED WORKS. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
South Terraces, Suite 425 , Atlanta , Georgia 30346
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, General Practice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents, Car Accidents
Daniel Ragland is a civil trial attorney and a founding partner of Ragland Law Firm, LLC. For over 30 years, Mr. Ragland's practice has focused primarily on representing victims of negligence, defective products, food poisoning, and medical malpractice. He has handled a variety of cases in both state and federal courts in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee. He has argued cases before the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals. He is a Champion member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He served on the Board of Directors as Legal Advisor to MADD Georgia (1991-1998), and he currently serves on the MADD Georgia Advisory Council. He has achieved an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
Resurgens Plaza, 945 East Paces Ferry Rd. NE, Suite 2000 , Atlanta , Georgia 30326
Practice Areas: General Practice, Libel & Slander
My practice focuses on libel, privacy, copyright and First Amendment law. Clients have included individuals, newspapers, websites, television stations, television networks and entertainment personalities. I am perhaps best known for an aggressive motions practice, and have had success in winning libel cases outright in the early stages of litigation, before expensive discovery becomes necessary.. Recent outcomes: Obtained unanimous jury verdict in favor of a Maine newspaper and two reporters accused of defamation for reporting on adolescent boys’ accusations of sexual abuse by a former police captain (2022); secured appellate affirmation of trial court decision dismissing with prejudice a defamation claim against two television reporters and their station for stories about the appellant’s social media posts surrounding the “Alt-Right Rally” in Charlottesville (2022); obtained dismissal of a defamation claim filed against a New York television station and Nexstar Media Group regarding the erroneous identification of the plaintiff as a man sentenced in a sexual misconduct case (2021); obtained summary judgment dismissal of libel lawsuit against Maine’s largest two newspapers filed by former podiatrist who became embroiled in accusations that veterans were receiving poor medical treatment from the federal government (2021); dismissal with prejudice of a California complaint alleging defamation and Business and Professions Code violations for false and misleading advertising and unfair business practices (2018); significant Ga. appellate decision affirming grant of summary judgment in libel case because plaintiff failed to create a jury question on actual malice (2017); dismissal of a defamation claim against CBS affiliate by physician investigated in cosmetic surgery deaths (2015); summary judgment for a reality TV performer in a libel claim over comments she made on her network show (2015); early summary judgment for hosts of a popular Spanish radio program sued for libel over satirical comments on their show (2015); voluntary dismissal of a libel claim against a whistleblower in a Department of State matter involving alleged contract fraud (2014); and an 11th Circuit order for sanctions of $545,000 against plaintiffs who filed a frivolous libel claim against a Rolls Royce club member (2008).. I have also litigated successfully for clients with free speech concerns: from those speaking out about assisted suicide in a state that tried to prohibit such speech, to individuals facing anti-gay discrimination in requests for vanity license plates, to those wrongfully arrested for verbally criticizing law enforcement, or for uttering profanities a public meeting.. Memberships have included the governing board of the American Bar Association Forum on Communications Law; the board of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation; and chair of the Media Law Resource Center’s Newsgathering Committee.. Education: 1992 graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law and a 1989 cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.. Honors: Georgia Super Lawyer 2014-present. Ranked lawyer in general litigation category for Chambers USA listing of the country's best lawyers.
Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace, General Practice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Aviation
For over 40 years, Clark McGehee has been a civil litigation attorney at Johnson & Ward, an AV rated firm, representing clients in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Our goal for our clients is simple-we seek to provide personal service, maximize your recovery and make you a client for life. Mr. McGehee and his law firm have recovered millions of dollars for their clients and most of his firm's clients are referred by other lawyers or former clients. Johnson & Ward has been representing clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases for over 60 years, and the firm has included members who have become state and federal judges, a former president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, a former president of the State Bar of Georgia, and a former president of the Atlanta Bar Association. Mr. McGehee has been selected as a Georgia Super Lawyer in plaintiff's personal injury litigation since 2004, and is a member of the Atlanta and American Bar Associations, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, American Association of Justice and State Bar of Georgia. He is a trial attorney specializing in personal injury and wrongful death who has practiced since 1977 after graduating from Emory Law School in Atlanta, Georgia. He is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Ct; the U.S. Ct of Appeals, 5th & 11th Circuits; and the U.S. District Cts, Northern & Middle Districts of Georgia. He has a degree from Auburn University and a J.D. Degree from Emory Law School, and was appointed as one of only fifteen attorneys nationwide to provide free legal representation to catastrophically injured burn victims of the September 11th tragedy. Mr. McGehee has written and lectured extensively and has published articles and made numerous presentations. He is an advocate for clients through membership in Atlanta and American Bar Association.; the State Bar of GA.; the GA. Trial Lawyers Association; and the American Association for Justice.
5555 Glenridge Connector , Atlanta , Georgia 30342
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Partnership, General Practice, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Family
No one chooses to go through a family law matter as it typically causes disruption in the lives of those involved. Atlanta family law attorney Brooke M. French understands the disruption, difficulty and stress that often accompanies family law situations and strives to diffuse the rancor while guiding her clients through their legal matters as efficiently and compassionately as possible.. Brooke represents clients in all aspects of domestic relations litigation in Atlanta-area courts, including divorce, separate maintenance, child custody and support modifications, contempt, post-divorce modification and enforcement, family violence, paternity, legitimation, and prenuptial agreements. As a parent herself, she has focused on the needs of children in divorce and custody cases throughout her two decade career. Knowing that children’s needs are sometimes inadvertently overshadowed when parents are struggling, Brooke educates her clients about the impact their decisions will have on children. She takes a special interest in protecting children and maintaining stability in their lives as the family structure changes.. Brooke understands that each family situation is unique and gives each client individualized and personal attention. Because of the complex emotions involved, Brooke frequently utilizes creative strategies to guide a case to resolution. Brooke works closely with her clients to reach a resolution as she strongly believes collaboration results in the best outcome in the majority of family law cases – particularly those in which children of any age are involved. Brooke recognizes that not all cases can resolve in that manner and, in those situations, she is a fierce advocate for her clients, using her attention to detail, her passion for her clients’ cases and her desire to help others to .. Brooke trained as a Guardian ad Litem nearly 20 years ago and is on the list of preferred attorneys for these matters in Fulton and Cobb counties. She is a civil mediator, a domestic relations mediator, a domestic violence mediator and an arbitrator. She is a registered neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Brooke also recently trained as a Parent Coordinator to assist parents navigate their co-parent relationship after their case concludes.. Brooke has been selected for several professional honors, including Top 50 Women by Georgia Super Lawyers, Georgia Super Lawyer, Georgia Trend Legal Elite, and Georgia Top 40 Family Lawyer Under 40. She is the author of numerous articles and is a frequent presenter on family law matters to legal organizations and local news media. Brooke volunteers with several bar organizations and has leadership roles within the Atlanta Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Foundation and Weltner Inn of Court. Brooke is also a founding member of Impact100 Atlanta, a co-chair of Friends of Underwood Hills Park and volunteers frequently at her children’s schools.. Brooke is originally from Massachusetts. She is still, and always will be, an avid Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics fan and has indoctrinated her husband and children into the life of a Boston sports fan. Outside of the office, Brooke is found spending time with her family, driving carpool, attending her children’s activities, cuddling with their rescued pup, enjoying the company of friends, traveling or planning the family’s next travel adventure.
600 Peachtree Street, N.E. , Atlanta , Georgia 30308
Practice Areas: General Practice
Andrew Beal has been representing individuals and businesses in civil and commercial litigation for more than 25 years. His background includes working in state and federal courts throughout the region. After beginning his legal career with one of the largest law firms in the nation, he then opened his own boutique law office where he could provide his clients with personal attention and service.. Learn more about attorney Andrew Beal on the Buckley Beal LLP website.
Anson Asbury represents individuals and corporations in all facets of tax litigation and tax controversy. He represents clients in complex tax litigation, audits of employment and payroll tax liabilities, civil and criminal tax fraud, and tax penalties. Representative matters include defense of conservation easements, captive insurance litigation, criminal tax matters, disallowed net operating losses, passive income losses, underreported income, trust fund recovery penalties, and tax promoter penalties. He assists closley held business with the purchase and sale of business assets and larger corporations on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions.. Anson is a regular author of tax articles and a frequent speaker on tax topics. He has been qouted on tax topics in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the Washington Post, the Daily Tax Report, and Tax Notes Today. His articles have appeared in Tax Notes Federal, the BNA Tax Management Memorandum, the Federal Lawyer and the Journal of Accountancy.. He is a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and the American Bar Foundation. He is ranked by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers. He is Martindale Hubbell rated AV Preeminent.. He is the Vice Chair of the Court Practice and Procedure Committee of the American Bar Association, a past Chair of the Atlanta Bar Association Tax Law Section, and a Barrister at the J. Edgar Murdock Inn of Court at the U.S. Tax Court. He is a former reserve officer in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps and a former professor of taxation at the Army Judge Advocate General's School in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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