Houston County Lawyers

I focus my practice on personal injury trial work. I have been representing clients in the Athens/Atlanta area for close to ten years. My interest in law began at the early age of 16 when I began working in a law firm as a high school student. I attended undergraduate school at the University of Georgia and went to law school at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. I began my legal career in Pensacola, Florida working at an insurance defense firm, though my passion was always to help individuals rather than corporations. After enduring...

PHONE CONSULT AVAILABLE. I have personal experience in thousands of criminal cases, ranging from minor traffic offenses to serious felonies. In almost a decade of practice, I have worked with hundreds of judges and prosecutors and have appeared in court thousands of times. I know the system and how to work my knowledge to your advantage.

EXCLUSIVE PRACTICE - My practice is limited to Criminal, DUI, and Traffic defense cases. I am not a general practitioner who handles many different types of law. Criminal law has been my focus area since I became a lawyer in 2010.

TEAM APPROACH - When...

Moses Kim is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney and the Founding Partner of The Moses Firm. He represents people who have been seriously and catastrophically injured and the families of loved ones who have been needlessly killed in medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases.

Moses has always been committed to excellence in his representation of his clients and, as a result, has been recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite and by Super Lawyers Magazine and has earned a “Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell and a “10/10” Avvo rating.

Before representing plaintiffs, Moses...

I specialize in labor and employment law and serve clients throughout metro Atlanta, Georgia and elsewhere. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1998 and have been practicing exclusively in labor and employment law since. I have practiced with top-notch firms and represented clients of all sizes, from Fortune 100 companies to individual employees. I enjoy helping clients solve their legal issues in the most cost-effective way. I represent and advise clients in all aspects of the employment relationship, including discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment...

Attorney Hank Barnett graduated in 1983 from Emory Law School in Atlanta, Georgia, and has devoted his entire legal career to helping workers who have suffered on-the-job injuries obtain medical care and money benefits. Mr. Barnett gives clients the legal service they need and the respect that they deserve. We know the stress and frustration that can be involved in the workers’ compensation claims process. We provide experienced legal advocacy to injured workers in Georgia. Learn more about workers’ comp lawyer Hank Barnett by clicking on the link below.

Justin Goodman is a 2006 graduate of the Georgia State University College of Law and a 2001 graduate of Emory University. While in law school, he targeted his professional development on the practice of criminal law through internships with the Georgia Innocence Project and the Federal Defender Program for the Northern District of Georgia. He further developed his legal skills as a vocal advocate for those in need through an internship with Atlanta Legal Aid as well as his participation in the Fulton County Jail Project, for which he was awarded the College of Law's Public Service Award.

Justin next developed...

Throughout my legal career, I’ve represented families and individuals who have been hurt by other people, healthcare organizations or corporations. And as the child of immigrants who fled Cuba for a country that valued justice and equality for all, I have a strong appreciation for our system of justice and the Constitutional right to a trial by jury. Fighting for my clients’ rights is something I care deeply about, and it is my honor to represent those who feel that they are powerless against insurance companies, healthcare providers and big corporations. At The Pérez Law Firm, we have experience getting justice...

You will Not Find Us on TV. You will find us in the Court House. Call BEN HE WINS!

The biggest complaint I hear when contacted by a personal injury client that is unhappy with their current attorney is that many of them never even meet an attorney. The TV lawyers as they are called are Marketers and Not Trial Lawyers. They let an army of clerical staff conduct mostly all aspects of their clients' personal injury cases.

Ben meets all clients in person and sits down with them for a real consultation. The TV Lawyers...

Lindsey Macon is a personal injury attorney and law partner at the McArthur Law Firm. She litigates wrongful death and serious personal injury litigation. Among her many trials, she was on the McArthur Team that received a record-setting $12 million medical malpractice verdict in Houston County GA. She was the impetus for opening the Atlanta office and oversees that law firm location. Lindsey specializes in complex commercial litigation, including automobile and trucking accidents, construction negligence cases, negligent security & premises liability claims, and medical malpractice, that includes dentists, nurses and chiropractors.

For almost two decades, Brandon Hornsby has dedicated his legal career to protecting the rights of people. Known as a "fearless advocate" and "champion of the underdog," Atlanta lawyer Brandon Hornsby has extensive experience representing the victims of serious personal injury, civil rights violations, and whistleblowers.

More than anything else, Hornsby is known for getting results.

At the outset of his career, Hornsby served as a state and federal prosecutor. Hornsby quickly developed a reputation for excellence in the courtroom, particularly his examination of witnesses and his moving opening and closing arguments.

During his public service, in which Hornsby handled many of Atlanta's...

Esther Vayman is a native of Alpharetta, Georgia and a graduate of Milton High School in 1995. In 1999, Ms. Vayman received her B.B.A. from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and her J.D. from the Georgia State University College of Law in 2005.

Ms. Prince has practiced law for 21 years. She provides strategic, quality representation to her clients. She is an Ivy League graduate and former big-firm attorney with experience representing clients in complex and large exposure cases. Her practice has afforded her significant opportunities to handle cases from inception through trial/resolution in federal and state court.

Ellaretha Coleman is an accomplished litigation attorney with experience defending the rights and best interests of individuals throughout the Atlanta-metropolitan area, as well as the state of Florida.

Ms. Coleman has substantial experience in the areas of Family Law, Divorce Law, and Custody.

Ms. Coleman has been widely applauded by both clients and peers for her written and oral advocacy skills, but it is her genuine and personable approach towards client relationships which has most distinguished her. A talented and business-savvy entrepreneur, Ms. Coleman continues to diversify her practice to ensure the fulfillment of every client's needs. Ms. Coleman...

Attorney Raines has represented individuals and organizations in a variety of business and civil matters. Prior to founding Raines Legal Group, P.C., he worked for two Atlanta area law firms where he focused on litigation and bankruptcy. His current practice primarily consists of representing established and emerging entertainment and sports professionals. He specializes in drafting contracts, business consulting, general representation and has successfully negotiated and closed licensing, management, touring, and record deals for his diverse client list. As a litigator, he has recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for his clients through lawsuits involving civil liability and business disputes....

E. Jay Abt is a trial-oriented criminal defense attorney who understands that his clients are facing one of the most challenging moments of their life. Mr. Abt defends those who are facing serious charges with skilled and aggressive defense tactics. After studying Japanese history at Emory University, E. Jay Abt graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in 1992. He then continued his education at Emory Law School and graduated in 1995. In 2000, Mr. Abt Founded Abt Law Firm, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia on the principle that all who face criminal charges deserve a fighting chance in court. For the...

UGA,1973, with honors. UGA School of Law, 1976. Georgia DUI legal book co-author & DUI defense litigation practice, best attorney ratings. Top lawyer ratings with Martindale-Best Lawyers-Super Lawyers-Best Law Firms in America. Chaired or co-chaired over 40 legal seminars for ICLE-GA beginning in 1978 In 1991, wrote 101 Ways to Avoid a Drunk Driving Conviction with co-author Reese I. Joye, Jr. Started the annual 2-day seminar, Defense of Drinking Drivers handled by ICLE-GA Speaker at the 1992 ATLA DC convention & the 1993 ATLA national convention Sponsored the first NHTSA training seminar for criminal defense lawyers in Atlanta GA in July 1994....

Edward M. Wynn is an associate attorney with Slappey & Sadd, LLC. His practice focuses exclusively on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. He has successfully represented hundreds of personal injury victims in cases involving trucking and automobile wrecks, premises liability claims, medical malpractice, and intentional torts. Edward has also successfully handled numerous appeals before both the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia. After graduating from the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in 2007, Edward was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia that same year. During law school, he received the Frank...

Casey W. Stevens worked in the insurance claims management business full time while attending Georgia State College of Law. Upon graduation in 1998, Attorney Stevens went to work for a large Atlanta insurance defense firm. In 2001, he started his own plaintiff's firm, representing the injured. Mr. Stevens has handled hundreds of injury cases, resulting in millions of dollars of settlements for his clients.

Casey Stevens handles ONLY personal injury cases that result from someone else's negligence. Our firm specializes in accident law, including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles, ATV's, boats, small watercraft, and golf carts. ...

Crystal Wright is a Lawrenceville family law attorney with the experience, depth of knowledge, and compassion clients need when they’re fighting to do what’s best for their families. As the founding partner of Crystal Wright Law she provides unparalleled legal representation to clients in family law disputes involving divorce, child custody, child support and alimony, property division, paternity, and more. Throughout her legal career, which spans more than eight years, she’s also served as an advocate for clients looking to expand their families through adoption. There is not a law firm in Lawrenceville, Georgia better equipped to handle every aspect of...

Antonio Molina is a Veteran, a community leader, and an Attorney. Antonio is a graduate of Emory University and Georgia State University College of Law. Antonio began his legal career working as a corporate law attorney focused on litigation, transactional law, regulatory, and compliance work. Antonio is now an Attorney with the community-focused firm of Nguyen & Pham, which focuses on personal injury, immigration, transactional, and real estate law matters. Antonio currently serves as Chairman of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as a member at large for the Latino Community Fund, the Georgia Independent College Association, and was recently...

James Yeargan is one of the most respected, and sought after DUI attorneys in the state. His successful defense record, and unprecedented devotion to his clients, has earned him this honor. Mr. Yeargan’s reputation as a tenacious DUI practitioner, coupled with his remarkable trial strategy and indomitable presence in the courtroom, have earned him the moniker “DUI Jim” throughout the Atlanta community, and Georgia at large. It is his dedication to his clients that makes Mr. Yeargan’s DUI practice so unique and sought after.

Robert Katz received his B.B.A. and Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) from the University of Georgia. He completed judicial clerkships in the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of DeKalb County prior to entering private practice, and founding Katz Personal Injury Lawyers in 1994, where he is focuses on representing individuals in personal injury cases.

Rob Fleming is a partner in Katz Wright & Fleming, LLC. His practice is focused on medical malpractice, dental malpractice, serious personal injury and business litigation. With over 25 years of experience, he has had great success in the courtroom. He has achieved numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients and has several very large verdicts. After starting his legal career defending doctors and large hospitals, Mr. Fleming now exclusively represents Plaintiffs who have been injured by the negligence of medical professionals such as doctors and dentists. He also specializes in handling commission cases and represents employees who have earned commissions...

Our firm represents plaintiffs throughout the State of Georgia. Our primary focus is Civil litigation, which includes Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, and Wrongful Death. Mr. Pearson humbly serves his community through a mentorship program called #MyBrothersKeeper, a grassroot non-profit organization dedicated to service. At Pearson Law Group, LLC, we focus on quality. At our firm, we provide more personalized attention and care that you cannot find at larger firms. You receive the most professional legal service at an affordable cost, from a skilled attorney who is...

Titus Nichols is a trial lawyer who has successfully obtained verdicts against multi-million dollar corporations at trial. Titus fights on behalf of regular people who have been injured through the negligence of others. Titus’ practice focuses on representing people who have been injured as a result of reckless drivers, work place accidents, defective products, and catastrophic injuries. Titus’ practice also includes representation of people in federal courts throughout Georgia and South Carolina. He has represented individuals in class-action suits regarding environmental contamination as well as consumer fraud. Titus has spent years representing regular people who have been injured in...

Meet Brian C. Malone, a forward-thinking, dedicated immigration attorney with years of multifaceted experience across immigration law disciplines. Armed with a certificate in Immigration and Citizenship Law and Practice that he began working towards in 2014 and that was earned in 2017, and a diverse and unique set of immigration cases that he has handled ever since, Immigration Lawyer Brian Malone OVER-delivers in family-based cases, appeals, and representation before various court systems, USCIS, ICE, and CBP. Brian commits to partnerships built on trust, respect, and honesty, truly epitomizing 'client-first' with a real-time case management portal fostering transparency and efficient communication....

Trace Brooks is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Trace Brooks Law, a Georgia law firm dedicated to providing exceptional client service. Trace Brooks Law limits the number of clients we work with to ensure we can meet the exceptional service standards we strive for. We understand that every client is unique, which is why our comprehensive legal solutions are tailored to their specific needs. Comprehensive estate planning services are at the heart of Trace Brooks Law. Having witnessed the complications, costs, and stress caused by a lack of estate planning amongst family and friends, Trace founded Trace Brooks Law to...

We represent musicians, producers, record labels, filmmakers, and artists. Our founder, John Seay, is an artist with a decade of experience in the entertainment industry as a musician, writer, and former tour manager. John is formerly Of Counsel in the entertainment practice group at Loeb & Loeb's Nashville, Tennessee office, one of the largest and most comprehensive such practice groups in the world.

John is a 2016-2018 Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star in Entertainment & Sports Law, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in Georgia. In 2017, he was named a Legal Elite in Entertainment Law by Georgia...

Patrick J. McDonough leads the criminal defense division for Andersen, Tate & Carr, and is among the most sought after criminal defense attorneys in the state of Georgia. He has received national attention from the news media, and has been featured in leading publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, AJC and Forbes. His criminal practice includes both state and federal white-collar and general criminal defense. Yet, his primary focus is helping the average citizen who has gotten caught up in the system from a kid shoplifting to a DUI.

Before earning his reputation as a criminal...

George C. Creal, Jr., P.C. is a law firm concentrating in DUI Defense and Personal Injury and Work Injury Prosecution. We have represented thousands of individuals arrested for DUI, secured over 100 not guilty jury verdicts for our clients and secured millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for those injured at work and through the negligence of others. As reflected in our 5 star client reviews across the internet, our dedication to customer service and the well-being of our clients are second to none. Rated AV Preeminent on Martindale.com and 10.0/10.0 on Avvo.com. If you are in Metro Atlanta...

Richard S. Frankowski is the owner of The Frankowski Firm, LLC based in Birmingham, Alabama and Incline Village, Nevada. Mr. Frankowski has represented hundreds of investors around the country in FINRA arbitrations and in court. His practice focuses on stock broker fraud, consumer class actions, and direct and derivative shareholder litigation. He is an AV Preeminent-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell and is a member of the Alabama and Florida Bars, as well as a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Frankowski co-authored The Practitioner's Guide to...

At Terri Herron Law, we strive to do more than just practice family law in Georgia. We'll invest ourselves in your case by intently listening to your story. We'll work hard to give you the legal voice you need to get through this challenging time in your life. Our goal is to become the law firm that your family can turn to repeatedly for personalized and effective representation. For all your family law needs - Contact Nikita Ali today for a free consultation! (404) 418-7777

Michael A. Winkleman is one of the nation’s top maritime lawyers. An active trial and appellate attorney, Mr. Winkleman is also a frequent contributing expert on maritime and cruise ship law. He has made more than 100 national television appearances regarding cruise ship law, including The Today Show, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, 20/20, Inside Edition, OutFront with Erin Burnett, Fox News Channel’s ‘American’s Newsroom,’ ‘Fox & Friends,’ ‘America Live,’ ‘Happening Now,’ ‘Justice with Judge Jeanine’; and ‘Imus in the Morning.’ Mr. Winkleman has received numerous honors and accolades in recognition of his contributions to the field of maritime law

My origins are fairly simple. My father had played football and graduated at/from the University of Notre Dame and married his high school sweetheart prior to serving his country in the U.S. Army in Germany. Upon their return to Michigan, I was born several years later in the mid-1960s. As a Midwesterner, I have a tendency and proclivity toward hard work. During law school, I had the opportunity to interact with former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor which was an intellectual thrill for me! I started my law career defending hospitals, doctors, nurses, surgeons and...

Mr. Rhine is committed to fighting for the rights of Georgia residents who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Prior to founding his firm, he practiced law at a large Atlanta-based insurance defense law firm. This role allowed him to gain insight into the strategies used by insurance companies when defending personal injury claims, which he now uses to the advantage of his injury clients. Originally Mr. Rhine grew up in Snellville, GA, where he graduated from Shiloh High School. In 2008, Mr. Rhine graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, with bachelor’s degrees in political science...

Christine Koehler is the lawyer that other lawyers hire when they need legal assistance. Christine has been practicing law for 22 years. At the beginning of her career she focused solely on criminal, DUI and traffic defense. After gaining extensive courtroom experience, Christine decided to expand her practice to assist individuals and families injured in motor vehicle accidents, as well as victims of wrongful death. Christine has been named a Georgia Super Lawyer by her peers for the last 15 years. Her trial skills make her a sought after speaker nation wide and Christine enjoys teaching...

Shawna M. Woods is dedicated to assisting her clients through what can be a difficult time. She understands that Family Law requires both empathy and advocacy. Shawna has extensive experience in resolving complex asset cases and well as difficult custody cases.

Shawna M. Woods is an Of-Counsel Attorney at Kitchens New Cleghorn. Prior to coming to Kitchens New Clegorn, Shawna was Partner at Law Firm in Forsyth County specializing exclusively in Family Law. She also had successful solo Family Law practice in Fulton County and had worked several years with the Special Assistant to the Attorney General...

Hello! I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia. I have a passion for justice and dedication to educating and effectively guiding clients through the complex legal system is unsurpassed. Clients can expect the professional skills of an attorney that is willing to listen, qualified to counsel, and ready to serve. I completed my undergraduate studies at Emory University and obtained my law degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Joshua Brownlee is a native of Georgia. Mr. Brownlee received his B.A. from Georgia State University and his J.D. from John Marshall Law School. While at John Marshall, Mr. Brownlee was a member of the school's mock trial team. Mr. Brownlee was the recipient of the 2009-2010 Judge Harold R. Banke Advocacy Award for outstanding performance on the mock trial team. Throughout law school, Mr. Brownlee dedicated himself to protecting indigent rights by volunteering at both the Metro Conflict Defender Office and DeKalb County Public Defender's Office. During this time, Mr. Brownlee had the opportunity to sit...

Jennifer Dorminey Herzog is a native of Tifton, Georgia, and returned to her home town to practice law in our Tifton office. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Presbyterian College in 2003 with a double major in English, with an emphasis in creative writing, and Religion/Philosophy. In 2006, she graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law. During her time at UGA, Jennifer was a member of the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law wherein she received the Notes Editor of the Year Award for 2005-2006.

Jennifer focuses her practice in the area of government liability. Jennifer has...