Rocky Ford Lawyers

Jeff’s practice is limited to serious personal injury cases of all types. For over a decade before co-founding Shiver Hamilton, Jeff trained under some of the state’s best trial attorneys. From the moment he decided to become a lawyer, Jeff knew he wanted to become a personal injury specialist and carefully tailored his education and professional experience to learn how to effectively represent plaintiffs.

Attorney Ryan A. Rucker is an Atlanta native. He graduated from Georgia State University’s College of Law and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Clark Atlanta University, where he studied on a full academic scholarship. Focused on litigation and advocacy, Ryan began his legal career during law school as an intern prosecutor with the Fulton County Solicitor’s Office. There he conducted numerous hearings and discovered his intense love for the courtroom. Upon graduating, Ryan was immediately offered a position with the Fulton County Solicitor’s Office, where he worked tirelessly with a passion for justice, successfully litigating countless cases while obtaining...

Attorney Emanuel Dressie is a long-time resident of Atlanta, GA and is passionate about helping his fellow Georgians, which is why he decided to attend law school after a successful career in accounting and finance. While attending Georgia State University College of Law, Emanuel clerked for the Honorable Judge Kimberly M. Esmond Adams of the Superior Court of Fulton County and interned at the DeKalb County Public Defender’s Office and with the Georgia Justice Project. He graduated law school with distinction for his dedication to community service. Since graduating law school, Emanuel has quickly become known as one of the most...

Jay received his law degree in 1988 from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. After practicing as a trial attorney with both private firms and a major insurer’s staff counsel program for 13 years, he became Managing Trial Attorney to establish a commercial carrier’s Atlanta staff counsel office. In 2003, Jay decided to apply his skills and experience as an insurance defense attorney in the representation of individuals suffering from personal injuries. Jay has tried more than 145 personal injury cases to verdict before Georgia juries as both a plaintiff's and defendant's attorney, and also has tried several hundred bench...

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...

Jeff Bekiares is an attorney with over ten years of experience in general corporate, capital raising and securities laws practice. He began his career at a great Atlanta law firm, practicing there for over six years before leaving large firm life to become the Co-founder, COO and General Counsel of SparkMarket, a Georgia based crowdfunding platform. He has worked with clients at a variety of stages: from start-ups, to emerging growth to exchange listed public companies. He specializes in entity formation, governance, operating and shareholders agreement, commercial contract drafting, mergers & acquisitions, capital raising and all manner of transactional...

Attorney Carter Weathington dedicates his practice to representing individuals and families affected by catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice. Before advocating for victims of negligence, Carter began his legal career at a national civil defense firm, where he represented major corporations, hospitals, physicians, and insurance carriers in complex cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, negligent security, and wrongful death. He went on to spend five years at a top-tier medical malpractice defense firm, handling litigation on behalf of physicians and hospitals, as well as representing clients before the Composite Medical Board. This extensive background has given Carter a deep understanding of...

Attorney Scott Williamson of The Williamson Law Firm is dedicated to helping victims of negligence obtain fair compensation for their injuries or a loved one's wrongful death. Scott runs a small yet efficient and highly successful personal injury practice focusing on convenience to clients throughout the legal process. The size and modern "virtual" nature of the firm allows for unique personal service to our clients. Scott's extensive prior experience as an insurance defense lawyer and trial experience provide a breadth of knowledge and insight into fighting the insurance companies effectively. Located in Alpharetta and Dunwoody, The Williamson Law Firm specializes...

A native of Alabama and graduate of the University of South Alabama and the Woodrow Wilson College of Law I am an active member of the State Bar of Georgia for over 40 years. My trial experience of 40 years in the State and Federal courts of Georgia concentrated in Family, Personal Injury and Criminal law. Further training around the world and experience in the areas of Aviation and Maritime law have extended my qualifications. See our website at www.McLeodgalaw.com for further history and details of practice and information regarding...

My name is Adam Cathey. I have practiced law since 2006, when I began my legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit. In 2009, I opened my private law practice in Ringgold, Georgia. Since then, I have assisted clients in all types of legal matters including criminal matters, divorce and custody actions, and administrative proceedings.

I am a lifelong Georgian, having been born in Atlanta, and growing up in the north metro suburbs. I attended John McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia. I enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduating high school, serving...

I am an Atlanta attorney who helps individuals and businesses file bankruptcy to overcome unmanageable debt. I specialize in businesses Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases.

Brian D Lockerbie, Attorney and Counselor at Law, has been practicing law for over 30 years. His practice consists primarily of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Workers' Compensation cases. He handles Wrongful Death Claims, Auto Accidents, and Insurance Settlements, along with job related injuries as well. Mr. Lockerbie is licensed to practice law in Georgia and Alabama. He was appointed Chief Magistrate of Troup County, Georgia in 1986. He is a Vice President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a contributing member of the Georgia...

I was born and raised in Marietta, just five minutes from the Square. I enjoy spending time with friends and family at the many attractions and events that Marietta has to offer. From long hikes at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield to Saturday mornings at the farmers market, the community of Marietta has it all. Being able to serve and give back to this community is an honor and makes my career rewarding. I attended high school at Mount Paran Christian School where I made lasting friendships. After high school, I was fortunate enough to attend Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina on...

Lance Cooper is the founding partner of The Cooper Firm. He practices in all of the firm's practice areas, with an emphasis on product liability cases involving automobile design and manufacturing defects. Prior to forming the firm in March 1998, Mr. Cooper was a partner with the law firm of Cooper Jones & Cooper where he represented plaintiffs in substantial personal injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Cooper has been lead counsel for plaintiffs in a large number of civil jury trials, including trials against General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Continental General Tire, Toyota, and the Department of...

Attorney Matthew C. Hines graduated from Georgia State School of Law in 2004, where he also received a Masters in Business Administration. Mr. Hines gained experienced working for many established firms throughout Georgia, but also working directly with Judges and the Public Defender’s Office. Since beginning his legal career, Mr. Hines has successfully represented individuals, families, small and large companies and Governments by representing each in various legal areas. His experience spans many areas of law, including civil litigation, business litigation, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, real estate, probate law and many other...

ATTORNEY CHRIS YORK focuses exclusively on worker’s compensation and personal injury claims, representing injured workers and accident victims throughout Georgia. A substantial part of his practice involves assisting other lawyers with litigation and settlement of workers’ compensation cases when the insurance company has denied payment of income benefits or medical treatment. Mr. York received a BA degree in Economics from California State University and an MBA in Accounting from the University of California, Berkeley. He graduated from Emory University School of Law in 1993, where he was Associate Editor of the Emory Law Journal. Following law school, he served...

My name is Shelley Elder and I have been practicing law for over 20 years. I am admitted in the state of Georgia and Virginia to practice law. I specialize in estate planning to include wills, trusts, probate, and guardianship. I ensure all of my clients' needs are identified and met in the most beneficial way possible.

If you are looking for a knowledgeable and friendly attorney to handle your legal matters, then please call Elder Law Firm for a free consultation.

James Imbriale has handled hundreds of personal injury cases over the past 25 years. A zealous yet compassionate advocate, he is focused on serving the needs of his clients without allowing “attorney ego” to get in the way. James is a graduate of Emory Law School. After graduation, he had the opportunity to work with some of Atlanta’s top injury attorneys. Today, he defends the rights of clients against large insurance companies and corporations. He is well versed in all areas of personal injury law ranging from medical negligence to product liability. He has been a speaker for The...

C. Alan Nicholson has dedicated his career to helping those whose lives have been changed by a serious injury in an auto accident, at work, from a defective product or due to medical malpractice.

NANCY J. MARTIN ESQ. was born in Syracuse, New York. She earned a BA in Education with emphasis on English as a Second Language at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (The Javeriana University), She moved to Georgia four (4) decades ago. Since that time, she has dedicated herself to the assistance of others. As a former paralegal, she provided legal assistance through Georgia Legal Services Migrant Farmworkers Division in Tifton, Georgia where she was trained in Administrative and Immigration Law. While in their employ, she was elected the National Co-Chairperson of WIC, the Special Supplemental...

Education J.D., Mississippi College School of Law M.B.A. in Project Management, Walden University B.A.S. in Business Management, Kennesaw State University A.A.S. in Marketing Management, Chattahoochee Technical College Bar Admissions State: Utah (Bar No. 20025), New Jersey (Bar No. 54646) Federal: U.S. District Court – District of Utah, U.S. Bankruptcy Court – District of Utah, U.S. District Court – Southern District of Texas, U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (10th Cir.), Immigration Court Biography I’m Sauve Sonkey, a former prosecutor and federal attorney focused on immigration, bankruptcy, and civil matters. My client-centered practice is rooted in courtroom experience from Georgia’s busiest courts. Originally from Cameroon, I came to the U.S. at 17 and...

I graduated from Emory Law with distinction in 1989. I have been practicing law for 32+ years. I practiced my first 11 years in large Atlanta firms handling employment discrimination cases. I have been practicing domestic law for 20+ years in my own practice. I am very experienced and I care about my clients and the results that I obtain for them.

Are you searching for a Marietta criminal defense attorney? You have come to the right place. At Henrickson & Sereebutra law office, you can rest assured in the representation you can receive, because the team at the firm is competent, dedicated, and ready to take on your case and fight for your rights. The team at the office has dealt with a wide array of crimes, and they are prepared to offer you their dedicated assistance at this time. If you are dealing with indictments of drug crimes or DUI, you can receive the help you’ve been searching for when...

Over 20 years of legal experience, working with Fortune 50 corporations, private companies and small businesses, helping them to resolve business issues. Expert contract draftsman with extensive depth reviewing, negotiating, and completing agreements, including global agreements for multi-million dollar purchases, licensing agreements for talent, technology and intellectual property, and a wide variety of contracts that every business now seems to be asked to sign each day just to do business. Clients have included Mohawk Industries, Coca-Cola Bottlers Sales & Services, Premiere Global Services, and Printpack, Inc., and Siegel Communications, Inc.

David C. Smith is an estate planning and elder law attorney in Rome, Georgia. David began practicing law in 1998 after receiving his law degree from the University of Georgia.

Juris Doctor Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, Macon, GA. 1989 Experienced prosecution of municipal and county ordinances local government procedures. Enjoy Traffic defense throughout the state but generally not inside the perimeter of ATL. Defense of claims. Debt collection defense and assistance. No bankruptcy. Significant victories achieved for clients in plaintiff aviation accidents and related cases, wrongful death. Victories no less important in daily traffic defense, debt defense and help where I am able throughout the state.

Mr. Jeremy C. Penland is a life-long resident of north Georgia, growing up in Walker and Catoosa counties. After graduating Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School, Mr. Penland enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he spent four years on active duty service. After being honorably discharged, Mr. Penland attended college in southern California, and received a bachelor’s degree in Economics.
Mr. Penland worked in the banking and finance industry for several years until the complication of the financial markets, at which time he elected to pursue his desire to practice law.
Mr. Penland attended Liberty University School of Law on full scholarship...

Blake L. Kilday is an associate attorney at Jones & Palmer, LLC. Blake obtained his undergraduate degrees from the University of Georgia and his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. While attending Georgia State University College of Law, Blake was a member of the executive board of the Student Health Law Association and competed in several national health law competitions. Blake also represented clients for the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic and assisted in drafting bills for Georgia legislators. After taking the Georgia Bar Examination, Blake interned for the Honorable Philip Raymond III of the...

Judge Tom Cauthorn is the founder of Cauthorn Nohr & Owen, a boutique law firm that provides general civil, probate and criminal legal services. He is an experienced trial lawyer and judge, and has participated in hundreds of jury and non-jury trials in his more than 45 years practicing law.

Judge Cauthorn’s professional experience includes Court America as a principal in mediation, arbitration and case evaluation; Georgia Supreme Court Special Master; Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution as a registered mediator, arbitrator, and case evaluator for general civil and domestic relations matters; and, Cobb County Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution as an...

I was a general surgeon for 23 years. I have turned my attention to deal with the mistakes and errors committed by hospitals and physicians. I have the unique ability to identify errors that most attorneys will not see. I have successfully litigated and/or settled cases that many other attorneys have declined. Communication between the client and myself is of utmost importance

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...

I was born and raised in Georgia, and in 1999, I founded the Singleton Law Firm, continuing my lifelong dedication to serving my state and community. My peers and clients recognize me as an attorney who upholds integrity, possesses a strong work ethic, and has a relentless drive to advocate successfully for injured victims and their families. Throughout my career, I have focused my trial practice on representing victims of serious injuries and wrongful death resulting from trucking, car, bus, and motorcycle accidents, as well as premises liability and various other causes. I have secured millions of dollars in recovery to...