Wrongful Death Lawyers in Athens | 8 available

8 Wrongful Death lawyers are available in Athens, Georgia, including Joshua Branch, Michael Ruppersburg, Morris H. Wiltshire, and Timothy Keith Hall. Lawyers rated on this page have an average Avvo rating of 4.9/5.
Joshua Branch
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№ 1 Wrongful Death Athens, Georgia
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Joshua Branch

Firm: The Law Office of Joshua W. Branch, LLC
648 South Milledge Avenue , Athens , Georgia 30605
Practice Areas: Car Accident, Trucking Accident, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accident, Car Accidents
Joshua W. Branch began working in a law firm at the age of 16. He attended undergraduate school at the University of Georgia and went to law school at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida and between those two times he lived in Breckenridge, Colorado for a year.. Joshua W. Branch began his legal career in Pensacola, Florida working at an insurance defense firm though his passion was always to help individuals and not defend large insurance corporations. After enduring Hurricane Ivan he was forced to move from Pensacola and eventually located to Athens, Georgia where he maintains his practice which is devoted exclusively to pursuing justice for individuals who have been severly injured by others.
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“…rd F150. I remember my life flashing before my eyes. I was taken to Piedmont Hospital by ambulance a…”
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“Josh is a smart, experienced attorney. He's an expert in personal injury law with significant trial experience. I would recommend him to anyone who has been injured and needs repre…”
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“I was in a car accident two years ago. Kid ran a red light and hit me. I had no clue what to do. I'm so glad that my stepdad told me to get a lawyer and that my friend suggested th…”
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Michael Ruppersburg
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TOP 5 Wrongful Death Athens, Georgia
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Michael Ruppersburg

320 E. Clayton Street, Suite 409 , Athens , Georgia 30601
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accident, Car Accident, Slip and Fall
Morris H. Wiltshire
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TOP 5 Wrongful Death Athens, Georgia
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Morris H. Wiltshire

Firm: Prior, Daniel and Wiltshire, LLC
490 North Milledge Avenue , Athens , Georgia 30601
Practice Areas: Business, Civil, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
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“Mr. Wiltshire served as an excellent advocate for me and my wife on our criminal cases. He was recommended as the Best in his field and proved it wit...”
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Timothy Keith Hall
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TOP 5 Wrongful Death Athens, Georgia
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Timothy Keith Hall

Firm: Timothy K. Hall, LLC
648 S. Milledge Ave. , Athens , Georgia 30605
Practice Areas: Daycare/Child Injuries, Auto/Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability, Trip and Fall Accidents, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury
Morris H. "Mo" Wiltshire
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TOP 5 Wrongful Death Athens, Georgia
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Morris H. "Mo" Wiltshire

Firm: Prior, Daniel & Wiltshire, LLC
490 North Milledge Avenue , Athens , Georgia 30601
Practice Areas: DUI/DWI, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Assault and Battery, Civil Forfeiture, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Prosecution, Driving While Intoxicated, Expungements, Federal Criminal Law, Felonies, Forgery, Homicide, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Money Laundering, Murder, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Theft, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Civil Drug Forfeiture, Controlled Substances Law, Drug Crimes, Drug Forfeiture, Drug Trafficking, Fraud, Identity Theft, Law Enforcement Disciplinary, Law Enforcement Officers Rights, Police Liability, High Speed Police Pursuit Litigation, Law Enforcement, Defense Litigation, Trial Practice, Accidents, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Automobile Negligence, Boating Accidents, Bodily Injury, Brain Injury, Bus Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Commercial Vehicle Liability, Head Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Plaintiffs Personal Injury, Severe Burns, Sexual Abuse, Spinal Injury, Wrongful Death, RICO
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“Mo is an outstanding trial lawyer with exceptional courtroom instincts and experience.”
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Ms. Devin H. Smith
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Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Ms. Devin H. Smith

Firm: Cook & Tolley, LLP
304 East Washington Street , Athens , Georgia 30601
Practice Areas: Civil Practice, Environmental Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Business Litigation, Trademark Registration
James E. Hudson
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James E. Hudson

Firm: Hudson, Montgomery and Kalivoda
183 W Clayton Street   PO Box 8068  3 , Athens , Georgia 30603
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Stephen H. McElwee
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Stephen H. McElwee

Firm: Scott, Wells and McElwee, P.C.
347 W Hancock Avenue   PO Box 1232  3 , Athens , Georgia 30601
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Lawyers in Athens, Georgia at a Glance

Lawbamba lists 8 Wrongful Death lawyers in Athens. 3 have Avvo client reviews, averaging 5.0/5 across 144 reviews. The highest Avvo rating (with at least 3 reviews) is Joshua Branch, at 5.0/5 from 60 reviews. You can also browse all Wrongful Death lawyers in Georgia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Wrongful Death lawyers are in Athens, Georgia?
Lawbamba lists 8 Wrongful Death lawyers in Athens, Georgia. 3 of them have Avvo client reviews.
What is the average Avvo rating for Wrongful Death lawyers in Athens?
Across 144 Avvo client reviews, Wrongful Death lawyers in Athens average 5.0 out of 5.
Who has the highest Avvo rating among Wrongful Death lawyers in Athens?
Among lawyers with at least 3 Avvo client reviews, Joshua Branch has the highest rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 60 reviews.
How long do I have to file a wrongful death claim in Georgia?
In Georgia, you generally have 2 years to file, under Ga. Code Ann. § 9-3-33. See the full Georgia deadline.

Legal data for Athens, GA

Public records on common legal problems in and around Athens, from federal agencies.

  • 6 people died in traffic crashes inside Athens city limits in 2024, 82 since 2019 (Clarke County crash statistics).
  • CMS lists 5 nursing homes in Athens, averaging 2.6 of 5 stars (inspection results).
  • Athens employers reported 68 severe work injuries to OSHA since 2015, including 22 amputations (reports).
  • The U.S. Labor Department has found $1.5M in back wages owed to 1,681 workers by Athens employers since 2005 (cases).
  • Georgia consumers filed 530,410 complaints with the CFPB in the last 12 months, 25,715 of them about debt collection (by product).
  • 4 federal MDLs are being heard in Georgia courts; the largest is the Paragard IUD litigation with 4,104 cases pending.
  • The USPTO lists 795 registered patent attorneys in Georgia (see who).
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