Donalsonville Lawyers

Former Federal Prosecutor | White Collar Criminal Defense | Government Investigations | Internal Corporate Investigations | Complex Civil Litigation

Mariel Smith’s primary practice is Labor & Employment Law. She has years of experience defending companies in lawsuits and prelitigation investigations involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, Georgia Department of Labor, and the U.S. International Trade Commission. Her litigation experience in Employment and Labor Law include defending employers in wage and hour, discrimination and harassment claims. She also has experience in representing clients in mediation. She assists clients in workplace internal investigations and workforce reductions.

Mrs. Smith originally joined the Columbus office of HBS in 2011 after she worked for several years as...

I pride myself on a client centered approach to practicing law and focuses my practice on a broad range of civil litigation matters, including personal injury cases, employment issues, and class action work. With litigation experience at both the State and Federal level, I advocate on behalf of my clients with determination and compassion for their individual circumstances. Whether through effective settlement negotiations or aggressive litigation, I will ensure that your issues are resolved with your best long-term interests in mind. When I am not working, I enjoy cooking, golfing, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

For years, Jonathan W. Johnson, LLC has been one of the go-to personal injury law firms in Georgia for clients who want to hire some of the state's most competent lawyers. They have experts in the areas of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, aviation law, PTSD, and medical malpractice as well as business and labor laws. This award-winning firm is recognized by peers and is praised by customers for being client-centered and results-driven.

"I care very deeply about my clients and take the time to get to know them as people so that I fully appreciate all of their concerns....

David N. Soloway is a principal in Frazier, Soloway & Kennedy, P.C. He graduated from Emory University School of Law (’82) and Duke University (’79). His immigration law experience includes arguing Ardestani v. INS before the U.S. Supreme Court (1991), a case of national importance addressing the applicability of the Equal Access to Justice Act to certain types of immigration cases. He currently is Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Chapter covering Georgia and Alabama, has served on the Chapter’s Executive Committee since 2008, and has served as Chair of the Chapter’s Liaison Committee with the U.S. Citizenship...

As a former federal prosecutor and a dedicated criminal defense attorney, Attorney Richard Rice fights diligently to safeguard the rights of his clients. As a member of Mensa International, an organization only open to those persons whose IQ is in the top 2% of world’s population, he uses his considerable experience and knowledge of the law to defend his client’s futures

For his dedication, Attorney Richard Rice has been honored to receive numerous accolades, including:
Being named a “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend Magazine
Inclusion on the Georgia Super Lawyers® list
An Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb
Being named one of the Top 100 Trial...

Mr. Warncke received his Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude, at Georgia State University in 1988. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law cum laude in 1991. Mr. Warncke was one of three students selected to represent UGA Law School in the American College of Trial Lawyers National Moot Court Competition. The team took second place nationwide in brief writing. The team also advanced to the quarter finals in the national oral argument competition in New York,City.

Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Warncke began working as an associate at Dietrick, Evans, Scholz & Williams, and became...

I am Bryan Henderson, a tough, tactical, and trusted litigator who is deeply committed to advocating for justice and partnering in my clients' success. With more than a decade of experience in handling complex fraud, civil RICO, and business litigati cases, I bring a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to every legal challenge, always prioritizing my clients' interests. My background includes roles as an Assistant United States Attorney, State Prosecutor, and Public Defender. I have tried hundreds of cases in both federal and state courts. I have also argued before the Georgia Supreme Court, achieving decisions that have significantly...

Nathan Heber is a highly awarded lawyer with an exceptional background in high-stakes litigation. As a Founding Partner of Heber Han PC, he represents average, everyday people in their fight for justice and fairness—a calling that often involves battling the largest corporations and governmental agencies. Nathan handles federal court appeals for those who have received unfavorable SSA ALJ decisions. He draws from his 11 years of experience as an attorney with SSA, including eight years in the Office of General Counsel, where he played a key role in the development and implementation of programs designed to increase the...

Ira D. Gingold has been practicing bankruptcy law since 1971. Mr. Gingold is a 1968 graduate of Emory University Business School with a major in Accounting, and a 1971 graduate of Emory University School of Law. In 1971, Mr. Gingold was admitted to practice in Georgia, the Northern District of Georgia including the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals. He represents individuals and businesses in filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13. Mr. Gingold specializes in complicated cases involving businesses, real estate, taxes, and higher income individuals, often times receiving referrals from other commercial and consumer bankruptcy...

Thomas is a registered patent attorney whose practice is focused exclusively on intellectual property law. His practice includes: patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, patent prosecution, patent portfolio management, patent infringement, patent litigation, patent licensing, trademark registration, trademark infringement, trademark litigation, copyright registration, copyright litigation, intellectual property licensing, and other intellectual property matters.

Darren is a personal injury lawyer. His clients are victims of serious injury. He takes great pride in doing his job well, and his work ethic has paid off for his clients.

Darren has been recognized as one of the top injury lawyers in Georgia and named a Super Lawyers Rising Star by Super Lawyers and Atlanta Magazine. Only 2.5% of all lawyers in Georgia are selected as Rising Stars. Darren has also been recognized as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine; as one of the Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers;...

I have represented individuals and businesses as plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts as well as various arbitration forums in such diverse areas of law as banking and finance, labor and employment, professional liability, restrictive covenants, sale of goods, securities, trade secrets and trusts and estates. I focus my practice, however, on franchise and distribution litigation. I have represented clients in various industries, including food and beverage, preschool and daycare and tax consulting services, from the pre-complaint stage through discovery into trial.

15 years in the banking industry, then law school, 8.5 years in the District Attorney's Office, now in private practice. A history that shows my knowledge of Criminal Law, and experience with estates, real estate, and banking law.

Jay Mccurdy is a personal injury attorney at Farah & Farah and is eligible to practice law in Georgia and Tennessee. Jay McCurdy has been licensed for 18 years and works in Brunswick, GA. He attended Washington & Lee University - School of Law and handles cases in Employment & Labor, Elder Law, Administrative Law, Personal Injury.

Ronald “Ronnie” Jesus Pellitero focuses his practice on the representation of those injured on the job throughout the entire state of Georgia. As a partner at Cruz & Associates Ronnie has had the pleasure of guiding thousands of injured workers through the complex Workers’ Compensation system while always respecting the needs of the injured worker and the obligations that the law requires.

Ronnie has tried numerous cases before the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. In addition, he has argued appeals before the Appellate Division of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation as well as various Superior Courts of Georgia. Ronnie frequently...

Hunter is the managing partner and owner of Linville Law Group in Atlanta, GA. He was admitted to practice law in 2008 while living in Dallas, Texas, and later moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he currently lives. His law practice is focused on complex litigation involving product liability claims, such as defective drugs and medical devices.

Throughout his career, Hunter has focused on representing plaintiffs alleging injuries as a result of defective pharmaceuticals or medical devices. He was recently named by The National Trial Lawyers to the Top 40 Under 40 List and the Top 100 Civil Litigation Trial Lawyer List,...

Attorney Jeff Fouts’ family has been living in North Georgia since 1860. Jeff and his wife, Laura, have two children, Alex and Eden. Jeff is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia (since 1993), the State Bar of Atlanta, and the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and has attended the Investment Training Institute and has received financial planning training. He formerly held a license as a registered investment advisor to assist clients with financial planning. When not working on his clients’ behalf, Jeff...