Bartow Lawyers

Solving your legal problems without judgment. I help people obtain favorable results through some of the most difficult times of their lives.

I have been representing persons accused or suspected of criminal wrongdoing since 2010. I have been featured in television news stories with Randy Travis’ Fox 5 Atlanta I-Team Investigations, and CBS-46 investigations into the Walton County Sheriff’s Department corruption and drug investigations. I am a guest lecturer for the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Gwinnett County Bar Association.

I have spent 22 years in the courtroom both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. ...

Robert Goff is an Attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and practices family law. Robert has focused on client satisfaction in domestic litigation since his entry to the Georgia Bar in 2015. Since moving to Athens in 2012, Robert has rooted down in the Classic City. He has litigated divorce, custody, and related matters throughout the Athens-Clarke County metro area (Clarke, Oconee, Madison, and Oglethorpe), as well as Barrow, Jackson, and Walton Counties. Robert earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2015. Robert interned with the Honorable David Sweat in the Superior Court of Athens-Clarke...

R. Shannon Carpenter is a native of Augusta, Georgia and has been practicing law in Atlanta since 2003. Mr. Carpenter received his undergraduate degree from University of Georgia and is a graduate of Georgia State University College of Law where he graduated with honors. Prior to founding Sammons & Carpenter, P.C., Mr. Carpenter practiced at one of the more respected law firms in Atlanta, Georgia where his practice was focused on defending some of the largest insurance companies, commercial trucking companies, and product manufacturing companies in the world. His practice is now devoted entirely to helping the injured and...

Attorney J. Ross Massey is an award-winning litigation attorney who fights for clients injured in automobile, trucking and business premises accidents. For almost a decade, Mr. Massey has fought for victims’ rights throughout the states of Alabama and Georgia. While some attorneys encourage clients to settle their cases outside of court, Mr. Massey has a passion for jury trials. Not only did he attend Cumberland School of Law, which is nationally-ranked in trial advocacy, but he was also named a Scholar of Merit for Advanced Trial Advocacy while in school and coached several of the school’s national trial teams post-graduation. He...

John Beasley has nearly 30 years of litigation and trial experience, most of that devoted to handling employment cases on behalf of employees and small employers. He represents clients in both the public and private sectors and has tried cases under most civil rights and whistleblower laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Sarbanes Oxley and the U.S. Constitution. John has also done considerable work on behalf of employees who have lost their jobs as a...

Atty. Jeffrey N. Powers is a personal injury lawyer in Macon, GA. Whether you need a personal injury lawyer or a workers' compensation attorney, Atty. Jeffrey Powers can help. Serving clients throughout Macon Middle Georgia and Florida.

An experienced trial attorney, Lauren Deal is dedicated to providing clients with nonjudgmental legal counseling, client education, confident trial presentation, and reliable client communication. Whether you are facing a divorce, a child custody action, or criminal charges, she will take the time to listen to your needs and address your concerns. Lauren’s passion for the law and justice make her a tireless advocate for your rights.

Ben Hancock is an associate attorney at The King Firm, a personal injury law firm in Tifton, Georgia. He is passionate about legally protecting people who have been injured due to someone else's negligent acts. Ben attended the University of Georgia School of Law, graduating cum laude and earning his J.D., in 2022.

Arthur began his legal career at the Office of the Public Defender for the Augusta Judicial Circuit. During his time as an APD, Arthur represented hundreds of criminal defendants and tried both misdemeanor and felony cases to jury verdict. After leaving the Office of the Public Defender, Arthur entered private practice and turned his attention to representing the interests of injured workers across the state of Georgia.

Arthur graduated from Augusta State University, after which he went to work in Alaska as a commercial fisherman. Arthur believes that his experience in Alaska was invaluable, not only because it taught him the...

The Sessions Law Firm is a personal injury and criminal defense firm with offices in Atlanta, GA, and Macon, GA. Ben Sessions has been consistently recognized as a SuperLawyer by SuperLawyers Magazine and as a Legal Elite by Georgia Trends Magazine. Ben is 1 of only 4 lawyers in Georgia to be Board Certified in DUI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense. Ben has been a speaker at seminars before the National College for DUI Defense, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, New York State Bar Association, and Georgia ICLE.

With a diverse background as a former police officer, prosecutor, and insurance defense attorney, I bring a unique perspective to every case I handle. My experience in law enforcement allows me to understand the tactics and methods police use, giving me the ability to identify weaknesses in their investigations and challenge the evidence effectively. Having been in their shoes, I know how officers are trained, what they focus on, and where their shortcomings lie, enabling me to find potential flaws in the prosecution's case with a level of insight that most criminal defense attorneys lack. As a former prosecutor, I also...

David S. Klein has nearly a quarter century of experience in a broad swath of complex legal issues. After obtaining his law degree in 1994, he was a practicing Family and Business Law attorney in Massachusetts for 8 years. Upon retiring from the Army with 27 years of service and relocating to Augusta in 2002, he worked at the premier law firm in Augusta, continuing to hone his skills under the mentorship of some of the most talented and respected attorneys in Georgia. He worked on an extremely broad amount of complex practice areas in both Federal and State cases,...

I graduated summa cum laude, the highest academic distinction, from Georgia State University College of Law. While at Georgia State, I was a member of the Student Trial Lawyers Association and the Georgia State Law Review. Upon graduation, I was named to the Order of the Coif (for exceptional academic performance) and to the Order of Barristers (for exceptional oral advocacy), making me one of only four Georgia State Law students to ever receive both honors. My practice has focused primarily on medical malpractice and wrongful death, and I am admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia,...

Dedicated attorney proudly representing clients in an array of civil and criminal matters throughout the state of Georgia.

The Stewart Law Office offers Experienced, Dedicated, and Caring Representation on all family law and divorce matters. Serving Walton, Newton, Oconee, Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Gwinnett, Morgan, Greene and Rockdale counties.

Bankruptcy is my area of expertise. It’s what I do, and it’s all I do. I only represent individuals seeking relief under the Bankruptcy Code. From 2009 to 2019 I served as staff attorney to the Chapter 13 Trustee in Savannah, Georgia. I represented the Trustee in every aspect of thousands of Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases each year, including regular appearances in Court hearings, meetings of creditors, trials and written briefs. The Trustee’s duties include assisting debtors in proposing and performing a Chapter 13 plan. I have an excellent understanding of what is necessary...

Brad has been helping clients resolve their toughest problems and make their most important planning decisions for over a decade. Brad has extensive litigation experience (including fiercely contested divorces and custody modifications) and works his hardest to ensure his clients get the best outcome possible.

At The Lariscy Law Firm, we are experienced advocates who use the legal system to protect our clients' rights. We help victims of car accidents and truck accidents to obtain the compensation and medical care they deserve. We defend people accused of DUI/drunk driving, underage drinking, other alcohol-related crimes, and other misdemeanors and felonies. We are determined to pursue a positive outcome in every case.

Jeremiah T. Van Dora joined The Van Dora Law Firm in 2012 as an attorney focusing his practice in the areas of workers' compensation, and personal injury. While in law school at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Mr. Van Dora was a member of the Mock Trial Team. He also received the CALI Award for the highest grade in Workers' Compensation, as well as the Dean's Award for community service. Mr. Van Dora also served as a law clerk for the Appellate Division of the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation while in law school. Mr. Van Dora attended...

Jeff Field has spent his entire career handling bankruptcy cases for clients throughout Georgia. He has more than 30 years of experience successfully representing individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. He now has six office locations throughout Georgia, and offers free initial consultations.

I practice personal injury and represent people who have been injured by someone else's negligence. Most of the time, this occurs when someone is injured in an accident. My typical client has been hurt in a car accident, truck accident, bitten or attacked by a dog, slipped and fallen on a dangerous condition, or been in a motorcycle accident. I represent those injured in drunk driving accidents as well. I am located in Watkinsville, GA in Oconee County but practice all over the state. My clients are primarily located in the Atlanta and Athens areas and everywhere...

20 years experience handling hundreds of personal injury matters in the state of Georgia and primarily in the middle Georgia area. AV rated - Martindale-Hubbell

25 years experience in criminal law defense, extensive trial work in serious violent felonies.

Mr. Carroll is admitted to practice before all state and superior courts in Georgia, as well as the United States District Courts for the Middle District of Georgia and Northern District of Georgia. He regularly practices before the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation. He has been admitted pro hac vice in other jurisdictions and has worked as co-counsel with attorneys outside of Georgia on various matters. Mr. Carroll’s practice is evenly divided between handling workers’ compensation cases and personal injury cases, including cases involving automobile accidents, trucking accidents, workplace injuries and deaths, wrongful death negligence claims, medical negligence claims, long-term...

Attorney J.L. King, II, is one of the most experienced civil attorneys in South Georgia and is the founding attorney of The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers. Mr. King is currently licensed to practice law in Florida as well as Georgia. In addition to earning his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia in 2005, Mr. King also owns an M.BA. from Murray State University. Before founding The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, King practiced law as an insurance defense attorney. This means that J.L. King, II, knows how insurance companies operate as well as...

A Matindale.com preeminent rated attorney, Caleb Walker practices as a personal injury and car accident attorney, which also includes the areas of wrongful death, trucking wrecks, and medical malpractice cases. Caleb is a seasoned litigator for trial law and appellate law, having argued before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. He is also an adjunct faculty member at the Walter F. George School of Law teaching legal writing. As a law student, Caleb was recognized for his work as a volunteer with the Georgia Public Defenders Standards Council on a case heard by the Georgia Supreme Court....

In my 6 years as a critical care nurse, I was well known for my relentless persistence on behalf of my patients. Since 1994, I have built the same reputation as a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney. Originally from Mississippi, I pursued a nursing career because I was interested in helping people and making their lives better. In short, I wanted to heal their hurts! However, I became disenchanted with nursing after watching a fellow nurse blamed for a doctor’s mistake. Around the same time, an attorney hired me to help him decipher some medical records for a case. Impressed with...

I have over 35 years of experience with Tax, Business and Estate law, transactional work, and wealth management. Working in many areas such as tax-exempt organizations, estate planning, tax controversies, corporate law, mergers, acquisitions, real estate transactions, partnerships, and limited liability companies, individual and corporate taxation. My legal team has a well-deserved reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal and business solutions for our clients. We offer high-quality legal work and exceptional, personal client service. I serve a wide range of clientele, and every client relationship is valued greatly. Each engagement benefits from the depth...

Trial Lawyer fo injured workers & victims seriously injured from another’s negligence

Admitted to the Georgia Bar 1979.

Lisa’s client-centered law practice includes advice, counseling, and litigation in all aspects of labor and employment law as well as general business law advice, document drafting and litigation of business disputes. She also utilizes her expertise in legal research and writing and knowledge of the appellate process to provide top-notch representation in civil appeals in both state and federal courts. Most recently, Lisa became registered through the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution as a mediator and arbitrator, and she brings her wide range of legal experience and her ability to see and understand all sides of a dispute to assist...

Jeremy Akin is a Litigation Associate at Johnson Marlowe, LLP in Athens, Georgia. He represents clients in construction, zoning, and land use matters related to development projects.

Jeremy graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he founded the school’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Society. During law school, he served as Conference Editor for the Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law, a Student Ambassador of the Rusk International Law Center, and externes with the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court and Public Defender’s Office, as well as the Georgia River Basin Center. Jeremy is recipient of the Atlanta Bar...

Matt has been a litigator for 15 years. He started his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Athens, Georgia, where he spent several years prosecuting felony crimes. He then moved to Atlanta and spent the next five years at two of Georgia's most respected defense firms, where he handled workers' compensation, trucking, premises liability, and general liability litigation.

In 2012, Matt chose to focus his law practice exclusively on the representation of injured workers in Georgia. In this capacity, he has helped hundreds of Georgia workers navigate the complicated and confusing workers' compensation system. In addition to his law practice,...

David Venable worked in law enforcement and the computer industry prior to earning his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law in 1987. He was a vice-president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association from 1993 to 2006 and formerly President of the Hawkinsville/Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and Club Secretary of the Hawkinsville Rotary Club. He is a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Kathleen, Georgia. David 25 years of trial experience. Only 10% of lawyers ever step foot in an actual courtroom. He has argued thousands of cases in courtrooms throughout Georgia. As a former...

Jarome Gautreaux is a personal injury trial lawyer. He represents people who have been seriously injured, as well as the families of people killed because of carelessness or negligence. Over the years, he has successfully recovered more than 100 million dollars in a variety of Macon personal injury cases. Jarome’s reputation for client focus and case success has led to other lawyers requesting his assistance with complex personal injury litigation. What drives Jarome every day is his strong belief that the amount of money someone has should not dictate the justice they receive. It is for this reason that he has never worked...