Pierce County Lawyers

Preserving. Protecting. People. The Law Office of Julia H. Sullivan, LLC is a boutique law firm focused on the estate and business planning needs of small businesses and individuals. Julia H. Sullivan is licensed to practice law in both California and Georgia. She relocated from Los Angeles to Savannah in 2009 after falling in love with Savannah's warmth, historic charm, and hospitality, as well as the beautiful scenery and outdoor lifestyle characteristic of living in coastal Georgia.

I am a Georgia Southern Undergraduate and John Marshall Law School Graduate. I have experience with the prosecutors office as well as currently working as a private criminal defense lawyer. My expertise is in traffic, DUI, criminal and juvenile delinquency work. I travel all over Chatham and the surrounding counties, all the way down to Glynn. I believe everyone is entitled to a lawyer and I am dedicated to helping in all things criminal.

Justin D. Studstill is a partner at Studstill Firm, LLP and a dedicated advocate for Georgia's injured and bereaved. A Georgia native, he attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School, where he earned his Juris Doctor and graduated in the top eight percent of his class. During his studies, Mr. Studstill was exposed to injury law at O’Neal, Brown & Clark—an established Macon firm known for its litigation prowess. After graduating, Mr. Studstill moved with his wife (Haynes Maier Studstill) to Atlanta, where he worked for Balch & Bingham, LLP, a respected defense firm. After two years, however, he decided...

Top Atlanta immigration attorney, Amna Shirazi grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and studied for her undergraduate degree at American University in Washington, DC. In 2000, she received a Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor from Georgia State University in Atlanta. She also received her LLM with a focus on Democratic Governance from the Emory University School of Law. As a well-known community educator, Ms. Shirazi is a constant and reliable source to Atlanta area newspapers who frequently publish her remarks about current immigrant issues and immigration policy. Ms. Shirazi also teaches seminars, writes op-ed pieces on immigration issues and has appeared in...

We are a boutique law firm specializing in small business (dealing with mentor protégé agreements, joint venture agreements, and teaming arrangements), business law, Federal contracts and procurement law, and construction and environmental law. We frequently speak at conferences and webinars and publish in magazines such as "The Military Engineer". Our forte is bringing companies with diverse capabilities together to form winning teams to capture Federal contracts.

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. 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, Attorney King practiced law as an insurance defense attorney. This means that J.L. King, II, knows how insurance companies operate as well as anyone. He uses this past experience on a daily basis to...

I specialize in bankruptcy cases, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 voluntary petitions, for clients experiencing dire financial problems. I assist clients in seeking Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) from the Social Security Administration. 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). I am the Treasurer for the Bankruptcy Section for the State Bar of Georgia. Active in the community, I serve as a member of the Criminal...

My focus is to ensure the outcome my clients have been searching for. I specialize in Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 and a fresh start, because we all deserve that. I have been practicing Bankruptcy Law since 1996. My staff and I are here to ensure 100% satisfaction.

GA Active Member in Good Standing 1975 08/04/2019

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AVVO.Com - Top-Rated Lawyer
AV Peer Review Pend. Martindale-Hubbell 2019

Sex Crimes and Child Abuse America's Most Trusted Attorney 2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers 2012

Recognized Expert witness- Field Sobriety Testing State Court Burke County, Georgia 2008

Recognized Expert witness- Intoxilyzer 5000 State Court of Burke County,Georgia 2008
Most Amazing DUI Trial Acquittal Georgia DODD Group 2001
1st place- Georgia Oratorical Contest Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 1963

WORK EXPERIENCE

Owner Law Offices of Elmer Young & Associates 1978 - Present
Associate Attorney Pierce, Ranitz, Berry ,Mahoney and Forbes- Savannah, Georgia 1976 - 1978
Prosecutor-3 yr. Practice Chatham County District Attorney's Office 1975 - 1975

Special Deputy Chatham County Sheriffs Office 1972 - 1972
Deputy Jail Chatham County Sheriffs Office 1972 - 1972
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Eugene “Gene” C. Brooks is a dedicated Savannah personal injury attorney who will advocate for those injured due to the negligence of another. As the founder of the Brooks Law Office, he and his skilled legal team work to get compensation for those who have been injured on the job, in an auto accident, due to exposure, and more. He will stand up to large insurance companies who have acted in bad faith and pharmaceutical companies that have manufactured dangerous drugs. A prolific writer, speaker, and voice for the legal community, Attorney Brooks has over 35 years of professional experience...

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...

John Myers returned to his hometown to live and practice in 1988 and has been representing people (the injured and consumers) since that time. He also served as Municipal Court Judge for the City of St. Marys for 12 years from 1991-2003. John Myers offers clients a wide range of legal services. John has represented the rights of the injured since his admission to the bar in 1985. He has helped hundreds of consumers in bankruptcy matters as well. Since 2014, he has served as County Attorney for Camden County, Georgia.

I am an attorney in Vidalia, Georgia, practicing law in the areas of real estate, estate planning, and small business matters. I would love to connect with any professionals who share my goal of helping Georgians, particularly rural Georgians, organize and plan their personal and business affairs in a manner that allows them to stop worrying about the future and instead live in the present.

Haynes Maier Studstill is a dedicated Valdosta personal injury attorney and a partner at Studstill Firm, LLP. After an accomplished career in both print and televised journalism, Ms. Studstill attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia. There, she not only earned her Juris Doctor but also graduated in the top seven percent of her class. During her studies, she clerked for King & Spalding, LLP in Atlanta and for the Honorable C. Ashley Royal in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. She continued to work for King & Spalding, LLP after...

Courtney Lerch is a Georgia native, the founder of Schneider Lerch Bronston, LLC, and a reputable criminal defense attorney in Savannah. Ms. Lerch obtained her JD. From the Mississippi College School of Law. After graduating, she moved back to her home state so that she could start giving back to the community that had given her so much. Ms. Lerch has been well-recognized for her legal prowess. She is a graduate of the prestigious Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program, and has been nationally ranked a Top 10 Under 40 attorney by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Ms. Lerch has...

My name is Ty Wilson and I've had a my own law practice since 2004 in the Atlanta metro area and more recently in the Savannah area. My practice is limited to Estate Planning, Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation. I help Clients in Bryan County, Bulloch County, Camden County, Chatham County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Dekalb County, Effingham County, Evans County, Fulton County, Glynn County, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Liberty County, Long County, McIntosh County, Newton County, Rockdale County, Screven County, Tattnall County, GA which includes the following Cities and Towns: * Atlanta, Georgia *...

Courtney joined The Brown Firm in the spring of 2019 as a case manager and began practicing as an attorney after being sworn into the South Carolina Bar later that year. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Mount Union in 2014. After moving to Savannah, she attended Savannah Law School where she was a part of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. With experience in both family law and personal injury, Courtney brings invaluable knowledge to The Brown Firm as an attorney. When not at work, Courtney enjoys golfing and spending time with her husband, daughter, and...

Persuasive and creative team player with nearly 6 years legal experience, 12 years total work experience, and solid interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills that move others beyond positions to results. Works well unsupervised while maintaining client goals and adhering to rigid deadlines. Quick, resourceful, and enjoys new challenges. My practice areas: as required by the rules of the Georgia State Bar and other state bars, I do not claim "specialization" in any area. However, I have practiced extensively in the following areas: Insurance representation/defense in the areas workers' compensation, litigation and tort cases, longshore cases, and premises/commercial liability matters....

Jessica King represents individuals and their family members who have been injured or killed by the negligence of others, as well as individuals who have been injured in work accidents.

Jessica grew up in Marietta, Georgia. She attended Georgia Institute of Technology for her undergraduate degree and earned a B.S. in Management in 2008. After graduating from Georgia Tech, Jessica attended Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama, where she graduated with a J.D. in 2011.

As a founder and member of Smith Barid, LLC, Richard Barid, along with partner Michael Smith, runs a practice devoted to providing clients with the best estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning.

Richard devotes substantial time and resources to staying up to date on the latest laws, trends and techniques in planning. He speaks to public and private groups regularly, in addition to teaching continuing education courses to professionals. he is a member of Wealth Counsel, Elder Counsel, Savannah Estate Planning Council, Savannah Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia, Academy of VA Pension Planners, Greater Savannah Coalition on...

Daniel L. Studstill is not only a partner at Studstill Firm, LLP, he is one of the most trusted and accomplished injury attorneys in Southern Georgia. He earned his Juris Doctor from Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta in 1980, where he graduated manga cum laude. He was admitted to the Georgia bar that same year and opened his own practice in Nashville. Since then he has earned a reputation as one of the state's most dedicated and compelling injury advocates, representing clients in countless claims, including car accident claims, wrongful death suits, workers' compensation matters, product liability claims,...

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...

Steve Lowry is a talented litigator with broad experience across multiple areas of practice. A passionate advocate for parties who have been harmed by the actions of others, Steve has secured numerous top 10 verdicts in Georgia, including the state’s largest judgment on record against a nursing home facility for medical malpractice.

I have represented clients in Divorce cases involving minor children and those without minor children. I work to protect your exposure for those who have assets and income that want to preserve what they can. I have represented both Plaintiff's and Defendant's in change of custody cases. I have represented step parent adoption cases. I have represented DUI defense cases, various traffic cases and personal injury cases. I have represented Visa applicants and Deportation defense/ Family Immigration applications.

Judson C. Hill has spent his entire career guiding clients through tough financial times by handling their bankruptcy and personal debt cases. He has filed thousands of bankruptcy cases in federal courts in Georgia.

After practicing Personal Injury law in Florida for more than 12 years, I joined the team at The Brown Firm in February 2013. I am licensed to practice law in Florida, Georgia, and am also licensed in the Southern District of the United States. With extensive case management and Personal Injury Trial Experience, I exemplify the Brown Firm’s unique approach to customer service. When not serving the needs of The Brown Firm’s clients, I am an avid runner in the Savannah community and have run 2 Marathons. My wife and I love to travel and spend time with...

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...

Adam Harper is dedicated to vigorously advocating for individuals injured due to the negligence of others. He practices in the areas of Nursing Home Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Personal injury, and Wrongful Death. Adam is committed to protecting his clients' rights and pursuing the best possible outcomes.

Adam is a native of Jesup, Georgia. In 2006, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. Adam obtained his law degree from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in 2013. Adam is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Savannah Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice,...

Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Georgia
Juris Doctor Degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University
practicing law in Savannah and the surrounding communities of Southeast Georgia for over 23 years
I pride myself on being able to meet with clients in person and communicate with them in a clear and concise manner.
I practice in municipal courts, State Courts, Superior Courts, Juvenile Courts and Probate Courts.

Attorney Minkah Merritt is the managing partner of the Merritt & Merritt Law Firm. He manages all personnel and offices located across the Southeast; i.e., Atlanta; Savannah; Statesboro; and Jacksonville. Under his leadership, the firm has grown rapidly with the focus being to help those injured in car accidents or at work. Each year Attorney Merritt collects in excess of a million dollars for his clients with many verdicts and settlements in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some notable cases have been: $725,000 settlement for car accident client, a jury verdict of $250,000 in Rockdale County; a $165,000 settlement for...

Matthew graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Georgia in 2001 with a major in Finance. After working as a Financial Intelligence Officer for a major regional bank for several years he attended Georgia State’s College of Law and earned his law degree in 2008. While in law school, Matthew was the President of the Moot Court board and a pupil in the prestigious litigation honor society, the Bleckley Inn of Court. Prior to establishing his own firm, Matthew gained valuable experience in the areas of worker’s compensation, personal injury, criminal and family law matters.

He was...

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.

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Attorney Rob Nye graduated from The Citadel with a B.A. in History (Honors) and then Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware, earning his Juris Doctorate. Before entering the private sector of practice, Rob served his country as an Infantry and JAG officer in the United States Army. He deployed with the 3rd Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. While on active duty, Rob was lead counsel in over 30 trials, and gained invaluable experience zealously advocating for his clients. Rob has...

U S Army Veteran, having served 4 years, first as a Military Police Officer (2Lt), then as Judge Advocate Trial Attorney (Captain). Graduated from Mercer University in Macon GA with an AB degree in 1968, from Mercer Law with a JD in 1970.

After honorable discharge from the military, returned to Savannah to practice law. From 1984-1993 was partner in the number one Plaintiffs' firm in Savannah. Since 1993 has been in private practice either solo or as Senior Partner, since 2012 as Phillips Carson & Phillips.

Served in the Georgia Legislature 1979-1984; Jaycee Man of the Year 1982; graduate of...

I am an AV rated personal injury lawyer with over 25 years of experience handling injury cases.

As a former prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney, my knowledge from both sides of the courtroom allows me to prepare solid defenses that can protect your rights and freedom. Use my experience to your advantage by calling today and setting up a free consultation.

Mr. Owens devotes his practice exclusively to representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death claims. His primary focus is automobile/tractor-trailer accidents, dog bites, slip/trip and falls, medical malpractice, injuries from dangerous products, job injuries and nursing home abuse.

Before joining forces with Mr. Mulherin to open Owens & Mulherin in 2001, Mr. Owens worked for Bouhan, Williams and Levy, LLP, from 1986 to 2000 in civil litigation. Mr. Owens is the former President of the Savannah Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Owens and his wife live in Savannah, Georgia and raised their children in Savannah. Mr. Owens is an avid bicycle...

It was a tragedy that devastated the family. Howard’s mother had to be hospitalized, and he and his brother and sister were “passed around,” as he terms it, to other family members as they grew up. Although the death of his father was traumatic, however, Howard also considers it a galvanizing event that would shape the course of his life. “It gave us an early view of what it’s like to have somebody wrongfully taken in a manner that’s preventable and needless,” he says. “That’s gone a long way in guiding my career.”