Dearing Lawyers

One the rare attorneys with DUAL Bar membership, Georgia and South Carolina, Cheryl was trained by one of Georgia's legends in GA Legal Practice, Buddy Dallas. Born in Lincoln County, educated at the University of Georgia, and practicing law on the I-20 corridor east of Lake Oconee.

Christopher Hudson is an attorney in Augusta, Georgia, who serves the entire South Carolina Region in a variety of plaintiff Personal Injury matters. He concentrates his law practice on representing injured persons in the areas of Automobile Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, and Workers’ Compensation. Christopher has owned and managed his own law practice, Chris Hudson Law Group, since July 2005.

I have been practicing family law since 2008 and work tirelessly for my clients to achieve the best possible outcome. I have served as the Augusta Family Law Bar President, and have a strong relationship with all of our judges in the Augusta and Columbia County judicial circuits. I recognize that I may be seeing you at the worst time in your life and I will do everything in my ability to guide you though this difficult process, and make sure you are left whole.

I am an experienced and dependable Attorney at Burnside Law Firm. For over 25 years, I have been dedicated to providing outstanding representation for injured clients. My practice focuses on Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Wrongful Death. I have been successful in hundreds of cases and have recovered millions of dollars for my clients. I am committed to helping you and your family recover the compensation you need and deserve.

I received my B.S. from Presbyterian College, and my J.D. from the Mercer University, Walter F. George School of...

Matt founded the Harman Law Firm in 2010 to represent victims of medical malpractice, civil rights abuses, car and truck wrecks, and defective products, among other things. After graduating from Harvard Law School, Matt joined a major international law firm where he defended multinational corporations in personal injury litigation. Although Matt quickly rose to partner in the firm, he realized just as quickly that he was on the wrong side. Since founding the Harman Law Firm, Matt has focused solely on helping injured victims in lawsuits against the very types of corporations he used to defend. Through...

I specialize in bankruptcy cases, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 voluntary petitions, for clients experiencing dire financial problems. I have drafted numerous Last Will and Testaments, Power of Attorneys, and Georgia Advanced Directive for Healthcare. I am a member of the Bankruptcy Lawyers Advisory Committee for the Southern District of Georgia (BLAC). Active in the community, I serve as a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel and accept appointments from the United States District Court to represent indigent defendants charged with federal misdemeanors and felonies.

Originally from Butte, MT, Shawn was raised and has spent most of his life in Augusta, GA. After graduating from Lakeside High School in Columbia County in 1998, Shawn went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Augusta State University in 2003, followed by a Master’s in Business Administration in 2007. Shawn's dedication to education led him to Georgia State University College of Law, where he graduated in 2013. With a rich background as a criminal investigator, Shawn brings a meticulous and strategic approach to his practice as a Wrongful Death and Personal Injury trial lawyer. Shawn is committed to achieving...

Allen "Kip" McAlister is a seasoned trial lawyer with extensive experience in serious personal injury, nursing home abuse and neglect, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, and premises liability. Kip is dedicated to helping families who have endured catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths secure the compensation they deserve.

I am an experienced and skilled Attorney at Totter Jones LLP. My practice is focused on Real Estate Development, Real Estate Transactions, and Commercial Litigation. I have assisted numerous individuals and businesses acquire and refinance real estate in the Augusta area. I also prosecute and defend commercial litigation matters, collect past due accounts, and collect judgments by levying on real and personal property. I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve their goals and solve their problems.

I was born and raised in Augusta. I am married to Kim, and we have three children, Barrett, Sara Beth and Ellie.

Harry was born and raised with traditional small-town values in Louisville, Georgia. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1976 and joined Georgia Power Company shortly after graduation. At Georgia Power, Mr. Revell progressed through various management positions and ultimately relocated to Washington D.C. where he became a Director for the U.S. Committee for Energy Awareness. Following the completion of his legal education at the George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, VA and the Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta, GA, Harry moved to Augusta in 1987 and joined what later became the...

Trial attorney handling civil and criminal matters in Georgia and South Carolina with close to 20 years experience. Practice focused on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, civil rights, logging truck, 18-wheeler, whistleblower, and product liability civil cases. And serious criminal matters in state or federal court. Call anytime to discuss your case. We are the "results matter" law firm.

Chace Hawk is an Augusta, GA, personal injury lawyer with Hawk Law Group. Mr. Hawk focuses his practice on personal injury law and handles cases arising from all types of accidents, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, and slip and fall accidents. He also represents families in wrongful death claims and has extensive experience representing the rights of accident victims with catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries. Mr. Hawk is a native of Augusta, GA. He graduated from Lakeside High School in 1995. Mr. Hawk earned his undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University and attended law school at the Charleston...

A native of Harlem, Columbia County, Georgia, Sheila Grider Wahman graduated from Harlem High School and then went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Augusta University. Sheila worked in various fields in the corporate sector until in 2000 when she became a Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputy and then a Magistrate Judge for Columbia County. Finding passion of and many years experience in the law, Sheila decided to purse a law degree and received her Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School. She began work as an attorney with Fleming and Nelson LLP of...

At Gregory Smith Law, LLC, our only job is to fight for injured workers. For more than 25 years, attorney Gregory Smith has been standing strong for workers who were hurt on the job and need help getting back on their feet. Throughout Augusta and across Georgia, he has earned a reputation as an aggressive advocate for workers and their families.

The experienced legal team at Gregory Smith Law, LLC, is 100% dedicated to workers’ compensation cases. With extensive knowledge of Georgia workers’ compensation law, Gregory Smith helps injured individuals get the treatment they need while fighting for the full...

Augusta, GA personal injury lawyer J. Kyle Califf focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, breach of contract, and other areas of accident lawsuits. We offer free consultations and contingency fee arrangements for injured clients. Contact our Augusta, GA personal injury lawyer today at (706) 530-1212.

I enjoy practicing law at The Goolsby Law Firm, LLC with my oldest son in Augusta and Martinez, Georgia. We deal with divorce cases, personal injury, criminal defense and other litigation on a daily basis. As a former federal prosecutor in Augusta, Georgia for over 20 years, I have tried some of the largest fraud and public corruption cases in Georgia and U.S. history.

I'm here to provide the aggressive criminal defense that you deserve.

If you are charged with a crime, you need a dedicated and experienced trial attorney. I have the legal knowledge, experience, and confidence that you need. The criminal legal system can be intimidating and the consequences are often severe. Put a former prosecutor in your corner.

I am a former prosecutor- both felony and misdemeanor

I have handled thousands of criminal matters in my career covering the entire spectrum of criminal charges. Don't go it alone! Don't just plead guilty! Get the aggressive criminal defense that you deserve.



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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.

John practices in the areas of tax and business law with an emphasis on business transactions, real estate, tax and estate planning. He counsels individuals, businesses and their owners in a wide range of transactions, including sales and acquisitions, buy-sell agreements, medical practice agreements, estate and business succession and general tax matters. Licensed to practice in Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. Admitted to practice before U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Georgia and South Carolina, Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Court of Appeals and all State Courts of Georgia.

I am an experienced trial lawyer in Augusta, Georgia who has represented thousands of people in Juvenile, State, and Superior Courts throughout Georgia. What distinguishes me from other top attorneys is that I truly care about all of my clients.

I have built my reputation as an attorney who strives to achieve the best results for all clients through dedicated, diligent, and attentive representation. I believe that early action in a case lays the groundwork to produce the best outcomes for my clients.

As a registered mediator, I have successfully settled a wide variety of contentious civil cases. I am also...

Holly Chapman moved to Augusta from Sandy Springs, Georgia in 2009 when she began her career as a criminal defense attorney. Prior to that, she studied chemical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and obtained her bachelor’s degree. She went on to earn her law degree from Georgia State University, where she was awarded honors for litigation.
Although she initially worked for a small civil firm, she knew that she wanted to pursue other opportunities. Her passion for justice and defending the rights of individuals made criminal law a natural choice. Over the past nine years, she has participated in...

Lee Little is a partner and attorney at Hamil Little, a prestigious and highly rated healthcare law firm. She is licensed to practice law in Georgia and has extensive experience representing medical professionals in various legal matters, including contracts, credentialing, and fraud and abuse investigations.

As an AV-rated lawyer, she is also a member of the Health Care Compliance Organization and the American Health Lawyers Association. In addition, she collaborated as an affiliate for Georgia Regents University, working closely with University leaders to grow their academic health center.

Kevin Little is one of the founding partners of Hamil Little, a law firm solely dedicated to protecting healthcare providers. With over 25 years of experience as an attorney, he has held Martindale-Hubble’s prestigious AV rating for over a decade. Licensed to practice in Georgia and South Carolina, he exclusively represents medical professionals, advising them in contract, operations, administrative and medical board matters. He also advocates for his clients in complex litigation matters, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution.

Eric J. Garber is an attorney serving the Augusta, Georgia community (Burke, Columbia and Richmond Counties) primarily in family law-related matters (adoption, divorce, paternity/legitimation, child custody/support, alimony, contempt, modification, guardianship, prenuptial agreements, appeals and domestic violence. Eric's practice areas also include Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, and Estates), Business/Commercial Law, Landlord/Tenant Law, and General Civil Litigation. Eric's devotion to personal attention and promoting a tailor-fit global resolution that focuses on not only his client's best interests, but also the best interests of his client's minor children, set him apart from other lawyers. As well, Eric's diverse experience and...

Leland Malchow has collected settlements and verdicts against insurance companies for his catastrophically injured clients in cases involving plant explosions, train derailments, medical malpractice, road construction negligence, products liability, trucking accidents, automobile collisions, workers' compensation, personal injury complex cases, and premise liability injuries. He and his law firm were recognized by America's High Stakes Litigators for achieving one of the top settlements in the United States stemming from a plant explosion and workers' comp claim. Leland and the firm have the mindset and focus of helping people across Georgia and South Carolina who have suffered personal injuries, catastrophic...

Alexia Davis is a trial tested attorney who has represented several hundred clients each year during her twelve years of law practice. She has advocated on behalf of my clients charged with offenses ranging from simple possession of marijuana and misdemeanor theft charges to felony drug trafficking charges and violent felonies of aggravated assault to murder.

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,...

UGA LAW SCHOOL, JURIS DOCTORATE 1997 Admitted to Practice in Georgia and South Carolina Senior Partner, Frails & Wilson LLC Focus on Real Estate Transaction & Serious Personal Injury Cases with a focus on Burn Injuries