Gainesville Lawyers

In more than 30 years practicing law, Ben Barrett has handled thousands of cases, including defense of personal injury cases, auto collisions, aviation crashes, premises liability, medical malpractice, and numerous employment law cases.

Originally from Ohio, Ben moved to Atlanta, GA, where he cofounded Barrett & Farahany, LLP, in January of 2001. Together with Amanda Farahany, he grew the firm from a two-attorney practice to a firm of twenty people – including ten attorneys. While Ben had always found fulfillment in helping clients in need, it was in these years that he found his true passion in the field of law:...

Adam Malone is the managing partner of Malone Law Medical Malpractice and Severe Injury Lawyers, a firm founded by his father over 50 years ago. As an Atlanta medical malpractice lawyer, Mr. Malone focuses his practice on representing victims of medical malpractice and clients who suffered catastrophic injuries because of someone else’s negligent or intentional actions. Mr. Malone earned his B.A. degree from North Georgia Military College. He earned his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School, graduating as his class valedictorian. After graduation, he was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia. Mr. Malone is licensed...

Mr. Kirby G. Smith is the Founding Partner of the Kirby G. Smith Law Firm. Mr. Smith’s passion to work in the employment law field began before he even attended law school, working as an office manager and legal assistant for an employment firm. Over the years, Mr. Smith has accumulated substantial legal experience in the employment field, working for employment law firms for many years. Mr. Smith has seen the inner-workings of many different types of employers, as his past work experience has taken him through both the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development and the United...

James G. Tunison, Jr joined Slappey & Sadd, LLC in 2020 as a partner and opened the firms’ South Georgia office in Valdosta.

Before coming to the firm, Jim served as a judge in the Superior Court of Georgia since 2009, after being elected by the citizens of the five county Southern Judicial Circuit. He was re-elected without opposition for two additional terms.

As judge, he presided over civil and felony criminal trials and heard non-jury bench trials and hearings. In his first year on the court, Judge Tunison developed and implemented the Lowndes County Pre-trial Release Program. In 2016, he became...

Daniel M. Epstein, M.D. joined Slappey & Sadd, LLC in 2010. Prior to joining Slappey & Sadd, Dan represented physician and hospital clients. He most recently held a position of a partner with a medical malpractice defense firm from 2001 to 2010. At Slappey & Sadd, he represents individuals and their families in cases of serious death as a result of medical negligence, car accidents, defective products, defective premises, and other acts of negligence.

Dan is a native of Atlanta. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, followed by a law degree from Harvard Law...

Brian Cunha is an associate concentrating in Workers’ Compensation. He joined Slappey & Sadd in 2011 after graduating, cum laude, from Georgia State University College of Law. While attending Georgia State, Brian served on the executive committee of the Moot Court Team. Prior to attending law school, Brian obtained a degree in political science with a focus in legal studies from Kennesaw State University, graduating magna cum laude.

After working as a clerk for an insurance defense firm that primarily defended workers’ compensation claims, Brian began to focus on gaining experience while helping individuals in need. He worked with Georgia State’s...

Noah Pines is a partner at Ross & Pines, LLC. As a skilled Atlanta trial attorney, he masterfully weaves his extensive legal knowledge with his years of experience to effectively represent his clients. He has helped numerous individuals charged with criminal offenses. For his efforts, Attorney Pines has accumulated many awards and accolades. He was included in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, named Rising Star? in Georgia Super Lawyers®, earned an AV Preeminent® rating, and more. He is also the author of “A Cup of Coffee with 10 of the Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in...

Alyson F. Lembeck advocates for her clients and finds favorable solutions to resolve their cases when possible. If Court is needed for a client, Alyson strongly advocates for her clients to obtain advantageous outcomes in Court. Alyson knows her clients are going through a rough time in their lives, and she does all she can as a counselor and attorney to help them through with practical advice, passionate representation, and creative problem-solving. When you need a family law attorney in Atlanta, Alyson has the experience to help you. Alyson began practicing law primarily as a family law attorney in 2002 and...

Attorney L. Blade Thompson is the founder of BLADE INJURY LAW located in Atlanta, GA. He has built his law firm with a concentration in personal injury litigation and specializes in traumatic brain injury (TBI). Blade is a passionate and persistent courtroom advocate for his clients and personally invests not only in them, but their outcomes.

Blade is a proud Georgia Bulldog with an undergraduate from the University of Georgia and law degree from Mercer Law. Upon graduation, Blade passed the Georgia, Florida and Alabama bar exams within his first year.

Areas of Practice

Car Accident
Trucking Accident
Motorcycle Accident
Traumatic Brain Injury
Wrongful Death
Nursing...

David R. Cook is an attorney with the Atlanta-based law firm Autry, Hall & Cook, LLP. His practice focuses on four main areas: construction, utilities, cooperatives, and business law. By specializing in these four distinct areas of law, David has developed the expertise his clients expect from an attorney abreast of their industries.

Associate Attorney Diamond Alexander received her undergraduate education from The University of Mississippi in 2017 where she double-majored in Criminal Justice & History. She then took a one year sabbatical to get married, travel, move to Atlanta, and apply to law school. Following that, she attended Emory University School of Law where she was also a family law teaching assistant from 2019 to 2021. She graduated law school in 2021 and became a member of the Georgia Bar in 2022. During her educational career, Diamond received a number of recognitions and was involved in several impressive groups including: • Horatio Alger National...

For more than two decades, attorney Chuck Hamilton has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with injured workers, accident victims, and their families. His passion for helping others started as a young boy growing up in Gwinnett County, Georgia and has extended into a career of leadership positions, exceptional results for clients, and recognition for excellence in the practice of law. However, it’s the impact Chuck can make on the lives of his clients and their families that motivates him to be the best lawyer he can be.

“Whether a case involves hundreds of dollars or millions of dollars, the goal is the...

With several years of experience in personal injury and civil litigation, Christopher “Christy” Lambden is known for successfully representing accident victims. He brings tenacity, diligence, and a keen strategic approach to his role as an attorney. Christy is proud to have earned the trust of many Atlanta citizens who found their lives shattered due to someone else’s negligence. His legal acumen and genuine concern for his clients’ well-being and community involvement make him a dependable and reputable advocate for clients’ rights. As a lawyer, Christy takes great satisfaction in “the joy and peace of mind that can be brought to a...

For the last ten years, Meredith has concentrated her practice on representation of victims of sexual harassment, and victims of discrimination and retaliation based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, and disability, as well as those who have claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and under the Georgia Whistleblower Statutes.

In addition, Meredith reviews and negotiates severance agreements, noncompetes and nonsolicitation agreements.

Recently, Meredith has expanded her practice to help those injured due to the negligence of others in auto accidents and those injured on the premises of commercially owned property.

Meredith has the experience to hold...

Robert S. Horlick of the Horlick Law Firm is an aggressive and accomplished criminal defense attorney with over five years of trial and practice experience in all types of criminal cases. From arrest to disposition and beyond, in Juvenile, State, and Superior Courts throughout the State of Georgia, Atlanta attorney Robert Horlick provides zealous and personalized representation to his clients in matters ranging from traffic offenses and DUIs, to all misdemeanors and felonies, including issues involving bond, probation, appeal, and Habeas Corpus proceedings. Robert Horlick received his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2001, and graduated from the Georgia...

Admitted to the Georgia Bar 1979.

Jonathan R. Brockman is a Georgia attorney whose practice is dedicated exclusively to representing individuals injured or killed by the negligence of others. He has practiced as an injury lawyer for over 20 years. Mr. Brockman has earned a reputation as a skilled trial attorney. He has successfully tried injury cases in many counties in metro Atlanta and throughout the state of Georgia.

As a former U.S. Army pilot, special operations soldier, and combat veteran, Tim is a fighter and a steady hand in tumultuous times. His aggressive litigation style has led to client successes in cases ranging from complex multi-party/multi-million-dollar real estate disputes, to disputes with lenders, contractors, and homeowners' associations.

Tim represents real estate investors, developers, private equity, lenders, landlords, homeowner associations, real estate professionals, and small to mid-size businesses throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. His typical disputes include breaches of contract, real estate investor issues, commercial and residential construction issues, homeowner association issues, and commercial collections.

Nicole Crites began her legal career all the way back in high school when she participated in Volusia County's Teen Court Program, designed as a diversionary program for juvenile defendants with minor criminal charges. Nicole volunteered as a teen prosecutor and went on to win Prosecutor of the Year in her county. Nicole's commitment to service continued into adulthood, when she became a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for Alachua County. Having not even started law school yet, Nicole had plenty of experience making court appearances, speaking to judges, and confronting uncomfortable truths in pursuit of the best interests of the children...

I represent both plaintiffs and defendants in a range of cases involving business and employment disputes. My background in the entertainment industry and work with high-profile clients have equipped me with a unique set of skills for managing complex business issues and sensitive workplace disputes. I concentrate on helping creatives, entrepreneurs, and entertainment-focused small and medium-sized businesses, as well as their employees and contractors. My practice covers various matters such as defamation, contractual torts, sexual harassment, discrimination, payment disputes, and breach of contract.

I have over twelve years of experience representing injured workers, accident victims, and people seeking social security disability benefits. I have never represented an insurance company because I want to help people rather than corporations.

Zack Hendon has more than 35 years of experience in the practice of personal injury and workers' comp law. He has had the highest rating from Martindale Hubbell for over 25 years and a 10.0 rating from AVVO.com.

From a young age, I was driven by a deep sense of justice and fair play, which naturally drew me towards a career in employment law, even before I fully understood what that entailed. I recognize the significant role employment plays in most people's lives and the often unbalanced dynamics between employers and employees. My passion lies in rectifying this imbalance by fervently advocating for employees' rights under the law. I completed my undergraduate studies in history at the University of North Georgia and briefly enjoyed working in the museum field. However, my unwavering desire to actively pursue justice for others...

Stephen Hasner is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Atlanta, GA. Stephen has been practicing law since 1997 and has personally handled countless workers' compensation and personal injury cases in Georgia.

In addition to his tremendous experience, Stephen's commitment to his clients is unparalleled. He says, "The biggest difference between us and other firms is our passion to help the client. We're always focused on the client's best interests and treating that client like a family member. It's not just lip service. We have systems and processes in place to help people from their first phone call."

Stephen and...

Howard D. Rothbloom began practicing bankruptcy law in 1986. His practice areas include counseling individual and business clients in debt related matters and the representation of clients in cases filed under chapters 7, 13 and 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Mr. Rothbloom earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia in 1981 and a Law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1984. Mr. Rothbloom is a leading authority on consumer bankruptcy law in Georgia and frequently speaks at lawyer seminars. In 2014, he was selected by his...

David Metzger is a partner at Williams Teusink, LLC. David is experienced in real estate transaction disputes, landlord-tenant matters including evictions and lease drafting and negotiation, complex real estate title issues, easement and boundary disputes, land-use and zoning matters, property tax valuation and appeals, municipal code enforcement, and homeowners and condominium association disputes As an attorney David has worked for a diverse selection of clients, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil matters, and has appeared before the County level courts, Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. David his Doctor of Jurisprudence with honors from Georgia State University College...

Lawton Jordan is a partner at Williams Teusink. Lawton’s practice focuses on the acquisition and development of commercial real estate, business transactions, land-use matters and has a wide range of experience in commercial leasing, property sales and purchases. Lawton frequently drafts and negotiates purchase and sale agreements, easements, operating agreements, and various other real estate and corporate documents. Lawton also has an active land-use practice in which he advocates for and against rezonings, variances, stream buffer encroachments and other land use entitlements, and he regularly appears before governmental bodies and commissions as well as courts with respect to such matters....

Susan J. Levy is the founding partner of Levy & Pruett. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Susan received her BA from Cornell University and graduated with distinction from Emory Law School. After four years with the Attorney General's office and two years in private practice, Susan started her own firm, while continuing to represent the Georgia DOT as a Special Assistant Attorney General. An AV-rated lawyer, she has enjoyed a remarkable record in court, winning almost every case she has taken to trial.

Andrew R. Lynch discovered his calling as a criminal defense attorney while attending the University of Georgia. During his senior year of college, a close family member was investigated, arrested, and tried for a felony drug charge. Andrew witnessed firsthand the effect criminal charges can have on the accused and their family. This experience inspired him to pursue his legal education at Georgia State University College of Law. Andrew graduated cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law with overall academic honors and top honors in litigation and advanced criminal procedure. Additionally,...