Dry Branch Lawyers

Prior to launching his private practice, James practiced for a number of years with the firm of Parks, Chesin and Walbert, P.C., one of Georgia’s most prestigious civil rights law firms. James also served as a staff attorney for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, where he advised the Court on a wide array of federal cases. James received his undergraduate degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, where he graduated magna cum laude. He received his law degree from the University of Georgia, where he graduated cum laude. James served on the Editorial Board for the Georgia...

Valerie grew up in a military family, moving around to various duty stations until her father retired to Augusta GA. She graduated high school from The Academy of Richmond County in Augusta GA then attended Radiography School at University Hospital in Augusta. She worked 40 hour weekends as an x-ray tech while attending Augusta College and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 1989. She has lived in Columbus GA since 1990 and commuted to Atlanta for law school where she obtained her Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in 1994. Valerie has been in private practice...

Prior to joining Slepian, Schwartz, & Landgaard, Keri practiced real estate law for 8 years with a law firm in Buckhead, where her legal work focused on residential and commercial real estate. Now her primary focuses include real estate and mediation. In addition, Keri is also a registered Mediator in Georgia’s 6th District. Keri is able to mediate general and domestic cases that come through the court system as well as private matters between individuals and/or companies before the dispute goes to court.

John Schneider is a partner at Wosnik Law, and an experienced criminal defense attorney who has represented clients in both criminal and civil matters across north Georgia. John has extensive trial experience, and has achieved not guilty verdicts or dismissals on criminal charges ranging from misdemeanor theft and battery to serious felonies, such as kidnapping and sexual offenses. He has also successfully advocated for his clients at other crucial proceedings, such as divorce and child custody hearings, probation revocation hearings, and appeals to the Georgia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Georgia. John graduated from the University of Georgia School...

I am a solo practitioner in Henry County, Georgia. I focus primarily on Criminal Defense Law, handling well over a thousand cases in State and Superior Courts throughout Georgia, including approximately 75 jury trials.

Nathaniel M. Smith is a born again Christian and a member of Salem Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia. Nathaniel is admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate and Magistrate courts of Georgia. Nathaniel became a member of the Georgia Bar Association in 2009. He became a member of the Henry County Bar Association in 2010. He became a member of CLS (Christian Legal Society, www.clsnet.org) and Christianlawyers.com in 2009. Nathaniel graduated in 2009 from Washington and Lee University School of Law. While pursuing his law degree, he...

I am a workers' compensation specialist based in Decatur, Georgia. I handle cases all over Atlanta and the entire State of Georgia. Workers' compensation has been the focus of my practice for my entire legal career. In ten years, I have handled hundreds of cases, taking many to trial, and bringing many more to settlement. If you have been injured on the job, the right lawyer can make the difference. Call me anytime, direct at 678-386-5060.

Founding Partners, Adam Slipakoff and Howard “Howie” Slomka have both worked in large and small law firms and with high-end clients as well as small. Quickly, they both came to realize that working with smaller clients gave them a sense of connected purpose and satisfaction that goes with helping people on a personal level. Using their experience to simplify needlessly complex processes, they found a love for guarding clients, from further trepidation and strife.
There will always be a place in the world for traditional “by the book”, black and white, logic-driven law firms. Adam and Howie simply believe their clients...

Tom started The Church Law Firm in 2022 after graduating with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law and becoming a partner at an elite law firm in Atlanta. Since becoming an attorney, Tom has been handling cases involving high profile federal crimes, serious felonies under Georgia law, and civil claims against overreaching government officials, including small businesses that have been unlawfully targeted by law enforcement based on their sale of legal cannabis products (hemp). During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tom also secured the release of over a dozen federal inmates based on their age, medical conditions, or excessively...

George Rosenzweig is one of Newnan's most accomplished attorneys, providing experienced representation in transactions, negotiations, litigation, in state and federal courts, and before governmental bodies. He is a trusted legal advocate focused on complex civil litigation both at the trial level and on appeal, in addition to assisting clients with alternate dispute resolution through mediation and arbitration.

As the West Georgia area has grown, George has also successfully assisted clients in numerous land use, zoning, and variance proceedings in front of local governments.

George's significant trial victories include civil RICO defense, defense of two substantial environmental cases, defense of elected official...

"Matt joined the Robbins Firm in September 2014. Matt focuses on an array of business and commercial litigation matters, as well as regulatory and administrative matters for businesses and individuals. Prior to joining the Robbins Firm, Matt served as a law clerk to the Honorable Harold L. Murphy, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Matt earned a B.B.A. in Finance and a B.A. in History from the University of Georgia, magna cum laude. He then earned his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he graduated magna cum...

Norm Sawyer’s early career was spent representing the clients of large insurance companies, so he offers a unique perspective to his clients and the Litner + Deganian team. Norm knows how the insurance companies think and act, which can be a big advantage in a personal injury case. He also has a substantial amount of experience working with mediators as well as in state and federal courts.
“Insurance companies have so many clients that there’s very little interaction and a lot of rigid processes,” Norm commented. “I wanted to impact people’s lives, not just their insurance rates.” Norm met Arman Deganian...

Introducing Robert M. Hammers Jr., the founding partner of Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, a premier law firm located in Atlanta, GA. With a proven record of success both inside and outside the courtroom, Rob is widely recognized for his unwavering advocacy on behalf of his clients. Graduating from the University of Georgia in 1999 and Florida State University College of Law in 2008, Rob brings extensive knowledge and experience to his practice. His commitment to excellence is evident through his consistent inclusion in Super Lawyers from 2021 onwards and his memberships in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100...

EDUCATION: Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law (2017) - 1st Place - Widener University (Delaware) Moot Court Competition - Student Bar Association Mercer University - College of Liberal Arts (2007) - Major: Biology - Minor: Chemistry LICENSURES: - Georgia - Superior, State, and all lower courts (2017) - Georgia - Court of Appeals (2018) - Georgia - Supreme Court (2018) PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Bibb County Public Schools (2007-2014) - High School Science Teacher & Coach

Few people are lucky enough to be able to follow their dreams into a career that is equally their passion. Attorney Anthony Bullock is among those lucky few. With nearly a decade of experience practicing law in the public and private sectors, Anthony's diverse legal background aids his practice and clients with a unique perspective and an understanding of the potential challenges that stand in the way of a client's recovery.

Anthony was introduced to the private practice of law while employed as a law clerk in the Labor & Employment Law section of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania based...

Senior Attorney and Counselor at Law: (1986-2019)
W. Blake McCarty, Esq. dba The McCarty Law Practice
* Founded and operated successful law offices at the Equitable Building, Perimeter Center Terrace, and the Ravinia in Atlanta. Hired, trained, and managed personnel, vetted incoming engagements, developed case strategies, worked with expert witnesses, and handled all aspects of client engagements for over 1,000 clients.
* Provided AV-rated domestic and international tax, ERISA, entity governance, corporate-partnership-LLC business transaction planning, negotiating, regulatory compliance, and contract drafting, securities law, employment law compliance, and counsel to Boards, officers, directors,...

Mitchell Benjamin is a partner at DeLong, Caldwell, Bridgers, Fitzpatrick, & Benjamin, LLC with 21 years of experience. Mitchell was born and raised in New York City and began his practice in NYC after attending university and law school there. Mitchell focuses primarily on the practice areas of wage and hour law and commercial litigation He has represented more than a thousand employees in a variety of employment-related disputes involving retaliation, unpaid overtime, minimum wages, sexual harassment and discrimination claims based on race, age, gender, national origin and disability in both the state and federal courts. He is...

Mark Link is a lawyer that specializes in personal injury cases throughout the Southeastern United States. Mr. Link has successfully litigated automobile and truck wreck cases in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Mark Link has been published on several topics involving personal injury litigation including treatises on Georgia Law of Damages and Punitive Damages in Georgia.

Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq., is a native of coastal South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, magna cum laude, from the John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia. Since he became an attorney, Mr. Lowther has practiced law exclusively in the areas of Healthcare Fraud, Federal Crimes, and Criminal Defense. He began his career defending clients in federal and state courts in the Atlanta, Georgia, metropolitan area, and he has since expanded that practice to include federal trial, appellate,...

Bar Admissions - State Bar of Georgia - State Court of Georgia - Federal U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia - Federal U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia Areas of Practice - Divorce and Family Law - Bankruptcy: Personal and Business - Business Law - Immigration

Attorney Akil Kenneth Secret is a licensed attorney in the States of Georgia and Nebraska. His practice focuses on Serious Personal Injury Litigation, Wrongful Death Litigation and Major Criminal Defense. Mr. Secret has represented defendants in numerous high profile state and federal cases. He has tried hundreds of cases with extraordinary success. Mr. Secret has represented Lawyers, Doctors, Accountants, Real Estate Brokers and Agents and Corporate Executives. Attorney Akil Secret attended University of Nebraska and transferred to attend Morehouse College where he pursued his undergraduate studies until 1973 with a major in Political Science. He attended Atlanta Law School and earned...

I am a defense attorney in Atlanta, GA and a founding member of David & Rosetti, LLP. I represent and defend employers, insurers, self-insured companies, and third-party administrators in workers compensation claims. Our focus is to anticipate the needs of our clients and take an aggressive approach to defending lawsuits and bringing claims to a successful resolution. Communication is the cornerstone of our practice. We have not only the technology but the commitment to be responsive to client needs. Telephones and e-mail are important tools in this regard, but we believe personalized service, including visits to our clients (whether across...

Reid Thompson started his own criminal defense law firm in May of 2009 with an emphasis on serious felony offenses. Since March 2010, he has tried ten felony jury trials winning not guilty verdicts in Murder trials in Fulton and Dekalb Counties. Previous experience includes work as an Assistant District Attorney for the Fulton County District Attorney's Office in the Complex Trial Division and at the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. During and after law school, Reid also worked at the Prosecuting Attorney's Council of Georgia, at the FultonCounty Solicitor's Office, and at the Georgia Justice Project....

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...

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...

Growing up in a multicultural household, I was shaped by my Japanese, Chinese, and African American heritage, which instilled in me the values of hard work, perseverance, and respect. Atlanta is my first home, but my time abroad also shaped my worldview and continues to influence how I approach my work and relationships. I earned my Bachelor’s in Japanese Language and Literature at the University of Georgia and my Juris Doctorate at the University of Alabama School of Law. While in law school, I discovered my passion for service, working in Family and Elder Law Clinics, clerking for a federal judge,...

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