Dawson County Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Carol L. Finklehoffe is a partner at Lipcon, Margulies and Winkleman, P.A. who has been practicing for 30 years in both the state and federal courts throughout Florida, California and Massachusetts. Ms. Finklehoffe is an “AV” rated trial attorney who is a certified specialist in Maritime and Admiralty law. The main concentration of her practice relates to complex personal injury, resort law, wrongful death, sexual assault and medical malpractice. Ms. Finklehoffe is also a skilled maritime lawyer who has developed an expertise in cases involving cruise ship passengers and maritime crew members on various types of commercial and private vessels. Ms....

Attorney John Houghton has served as lead trial counsel in multiple severe injury cases throughout the state of Georgia. Having tried numerous cases to jury verdict, John approaches each case based on what will provide the most impact at trial. The Houghton Law Firm, LLC, commits significant resources to trial preparation for each case, and does not employ a cookie-cutter strategy like many of the volume-based settlement firms. Our firm is a boutique trial practice committed to maximizing the value of each case on an individual basis. John was selected for inclusion in Georgia Rising Stars from 2011 to 2020 and...

For the first six years of his law practice, Daniel defended doctors, nurses and hospitals in medical-malpractice cases. He decided to switch sides and represent individuals hurt or killed by the negligence of others. Since then, he has secured millions of dollars for his clients.

Daniel taught high school English as a Second Language before becoming a lawyer. He graduated with a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. He earned his J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin.

Daniel lives in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta with his wife Casey, his daughter June, and his son Branch. They attend...

Kimberly W. Grant is licensed to practice in North Carolina and Georgia. After graduating law school, she worked on a variety of personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability cases in Raleigh, North Carolina for three years. In 1997, Kimberly moved to Georgia, where she works primarily on medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury cases.

SK Rod Dixon focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury law, which ranges from trucking accidents to shooting cases to medical malpractice cases. He has secured numerous, multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. He has gotten a bunch of smaller ones too!

Rod has been recognized as a top lawyer by Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, and Georgia Trend Magazine, and his cases have been featured in various publications and national television shows.

Rod founded The Dixon Firm, PC in 2009 after spending ten years practicing as a defense lawyer at two of the most...

Admitted to practice law in Georgia in 1986, Steven I. Goldman has been serving clients in Atlanta, Georgia ever since. Mr. Goldman attended Emory University for both undergrad and law school, where he graduated in the top third of his class. In his early days of practicing law, Mr. Goldman worked in labor law defense for large companies. After a short period of time, however, he realized it was much more rewarding to represent and help individuals fight against the big companies. With a desire to represent the people, Mr. Goldman started The Goldman Firm in 1989. For over...

For many years, Drake Legal-Local Injury Lawyers has been delivering seasoned legal guidance to the esteemed residents of Georgia. Under the leadership of Attorney Michael Drake, our dedicated team has successfully managed numerous personal injury cases throughout the state. Leveraging our expertise, experience, and empathetic approach, we strive to offer representation that achieves optimal outcomes for you. Book your complimentary consultation with us today.

Steven helps people who have suffered serious personal injuries in Georgia, as a result of auto accidents, airplane accidents, premises liability (slip and fall, trip and fall, attractive nuisance), traumatic brain injury, product liability, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, professional malpractice, whistleblower, dangerous property, consumer fraud, nursing home abuse, insurance company bad faith, spinal cord injuries and much more.

Michael has over eight years of experience handling every type of injury litigation claim. Michael solely represents people who were seriously injured or the family members of loved ones who have died. Michael has successfully litigated all types of cases throughout his career, including injuries caused by machine failures, product failures, motor vehicle wrecks, trucking wrecks, drunk drivers, unsafe premises, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and all other types of negligence claims. Michael graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia State University College of Law in 2012. Following graduation, Michael joined a large Atlanta litigation defense firm. He...

Meredith opened Parrish Trial Law in 2018 to provide personalized attention to seriously injured clients in injury cases. As a trial lawyer, Meredith is prepared to handle your case from beginning to end. She graduated in the top third of her class at Georgia State University's College of Law in May 2011. Before attending law school, she obtained her B.A. degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia. Meredith is a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Georgia State Bar, the American Association for Justice, Georgia Appleseed's Young Professionals Council, and the the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association...

R. Shannon Carpenter is a native of Augusta, Georgia and has been practicing law in Atlanta since 2003. Mr. Carpenter received his undergraduate degree from University of Georgia and is a graduate of Georgia State University College of Law where he graduated with honors. Prior to founding Sammons & Carpenter, P.C., Mr. Carpenter practiced at one of the more respected law firms in Atlanta, Georgia where his practice was focused on defending some of the largest insurance companies, commercial trucking companies, and product manufacturing companies in the world. His practice is now devoted entirely to helping the injured and...

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.

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.

John Alexander has been a member of the Georgia Bar since 2001. He has been a civil litigator for over 20 years. John is active in all areas of the firm’s practice and appears in all trial and appellate courts throughout the State, focusing on surety and construction litigation. John is also proficient in corporate formation, lien law, probate matters and estate planning, including wills, trusts, healthcare directives, guardianships, and all types of power of attorney. John has extensive experience in meeting his clients’ needs. John received his undergraduate degree from Georgia State University in...

Derek Hays is an experienced trial attorney dedicated to representing individuals and families impacted by tragic events such as car accidents, catastrophic injuries, and medical malpractice. If you've been injured and you have questions, consultations are always free. Derek Hays Law also does virtual consultations for your convenience. Call 404-777-HURT (4878) to speak with Derek Hays.

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."

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M. Brandon Smith is a partner with Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC where his practice focuses on the rights and interests of individuals seriously injured through the negligence and omissions of others. Brandon’s practice is devoted to pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, products liability, and serious personal injury. Following law school, Brandon was an assistant district attorney in the Alcovy Circuit, where he gained valuable trial experience and a desire to help individuals harmed by the careless actions of others. Today Brandon utilizes his skills to help injured victims nationwide, and he is a frequent guest speaker at legal seminars all...

Mia Ilene-Beth Frieder is the author of two books which have been the subject of accredited seminars in Georgia and throughout the southeast including Alabama and Tennessee. Mia has been a featured speaker at Bridge the Gap, a required seminar for all new members of the Georgia Bar for over a decade, and spoken at the national level at the annual convention for the American Association for Justice on the topic of Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer. In addition to her books, Mia has authored numerous articles which have been published nationally.

Render C. Freeman, Esq. has dedicated his career to helping injured victims hold wrongdoers financially responsible for their carelessness. As a trial attorney, Mr. Freeman has a broad range of experience in litigating complex disputes, including wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, motor vehicle and trucking collisions, medical malpractice, premises liability and negligent security. Mr. Freeman has been lead trial counsel in jury trials all over the state of Georgia - from Federal District Court in Atlanta to smaller Superior Courts in the remote corners of our State. An example of one of Mr. Freeman's larger victories...

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

Attorney Bryan Baer established The Baer Law Firm in 2020 to fight for the injured victims of accidents, or those who suffered at the hands of medical personnel. As an Atlanta personal injury attorney with nearly two decades of legal experience, he will put his expertise to work for you. He has earned recognition as a Super Lawyer, Top 100 Trial Lawyer, a Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum member and has been designated as a "Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend magazine. Dedicated to achieving justice for the wrongfully injured, Bryan will use his former experience with defending insurance companies...

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...

Persoanl Injury Lawyer

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...

Attorney W. Winston Briggs has been practicing personal injury law in Georgia for more than 30 years, including several years defending insurance companies against personal injury claims. He has stood in the shoes of the attorneys across the aisle. He knows how they operate and he knows how to combat the strategies they use to minimize your recovery.

We pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to every client. We take a very hands-on, results-oriented approach to each case.

Anthony Matthews is an aggressive Georgia trial attorney serving Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Based in Cumming, Georgia, he is primarily focused on providing high-quality legal services to victims of serious injury and violence. Anthony has been a Georgia trial attorney for his entire legal career and is proud to have many successful jury verdicts. Anthony started his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Walton County, Georgia, where prosecuted criminal offenders for financial crimes, violent offenses, drug offenses, domestic violence, DUI, and other driving-related crimes. He then began to specialize in insurance matters as a Legal Officer to...

Adam Malone is the managing partner of Malone Law, 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 to practice in all Georgia state...

Lester Tate is a trial lawyer who served as the 48th President of the State Bar of Georgia. Since 1996, he has practiced as a shareholder in Akin & Tate, P.C., Georgia’s oldest continuing law firm. He has won numerous million dollar plus verdicts and settlements for his client and has been widely recognized as one of the state’s top lawyers by various publications, including Georgia Trend Magazine, which named him to its list of “Georgia’s Legal Elite,” and Atlanta Magazine, which has repeatedly named him as a “Super Lawyer.” He is currently the Vice Chairman...

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...

Mr. Maddox is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and was admitted as a member of the State Bar of Georgia in 1984. Mr. Maddox has represented hundreds of individuals for serious injury and wrongful death matters, divorce, child custody claims, contempt, and other family law matters. Mr. Maddox is admitted to practice before all State, Superior, and Federal District Courts of Georgia, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Maddox is also a State registered Mediator and Arbitrator and has been rated by Martindale Hubbell as 'A-V' for the...

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.

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...