Shellman Lawyers

I believe in right and wrong. I believe in gray areas, but would argue that what is right and what feels right are less often the difficult decisions that many others think they are. I believe that my particular disclipline is different from that of others in that my cases are not simply my work. My cases are all very important to my clients, and they are important to me. I cannot leave my work at the door of my office when I eventually leave at night. In almost every case, my clients' freedom is...

Founding attorney Jeffrey L. Dickerson began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Houston Judicial Circuit. During that time, he was responsible for prosecuting all types of crimes, ranging from shoplifting to homicide. Later in 2002, he was appointed to Houston County’s “Narcotics and Organized Crime” litigation team, where he gained valuable experience handling drug crimes ranging from simple possession to trafficking. Attorney Dickerson now runs his own firm in metro Atlanta dedicated solely to DUI and drug possession defense, and he has successfully obtained not-guilty verdicts in DUI-Per Se, DUI Less-Safe, and in various VGCSA cases...

Diana Whipkey Young is a lifelong resident of Marietta, where she has been passionately practicing law since 1983 and has earned the respect of judges and fellow attorneys. Ms. Young developed a solid foundation in the courtroom when she began her career as a prosecutor in the Cobb County Solicitor’s Office. During this time, she gained valuable insight into the courtroom process. Accordingly, Ms. Young’s ability to offer a prosecutor’s perspective compliments her legal knowledge and enhances her understanding of criminal law and how to effectively advocate on her client’s behalf. Diana Whipkey Young’s decades...

Tracie Klinke is the founder and managing attorney at Klinke Immigration, which she established in 2012. Tracie was born in Wichita, Kansas and spent much of her time in graduate school working in the International Student and Scholar Services Office. In 2004, she moved to Atlanta and grew a small Foreign Language Program of 20 students in a renowned course with over 200 students. During this time, she worked as an international student advisor and assisted students with complicated immigration issues. This work inspired her to pursue a career as an immigration attorney.
Tracy has spent many years working as an...

Leslee Hungerford was raised in Columbus, Georgia and earned her Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Auburn University. Leslee attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where she graduated cum laude and in the top 8% of her class. While in law school, she served as Articles Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, President of the Georgia Student Bar Association, and was honored as an Abraham Caruthers Legal Writing Teaching Fellow. Leslee has focused her practice in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, and wills and estates. Leslee is additionally a trained Guardian Ad Litem and...

For more than 30 years, Thomas J. Ashenden has been dedicated to representing injured people who have been the victims of negligence. Ashenden & Associates, during that time, has been handling catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from negligence involving automobiles, trucks colliding with automobiles, trucks colliding with other trucks, premises liability, medical negligence, hotel and apartment negligence due to inadequate security, and Workers’ Compensation claims. Mr. Ashenden has represented many clients who have been victimized by the negligence and gross negligence of tractor-trailer truck drivers. Some of the largest recoveries in his 30 years have come as a...

Kimberly DeCarrera brings together legal and accounting fields to provide clients with advice and know-how as an unclaimed property adviser.

Providing legal services on unclaimed and abandoned property to Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries such as transportation and logistics, financial services, health care, retail, media, software and technology, and manufacturing.

• Single and multi-state audit defense for client companies (including audits led by third-party auditors such as Kelmar Associates, Innovative Advocates Group, Verus, Xerox/ACS)
• Audit Assessment Appeals and Litigation
• Comprehensive Compliance Strategies, including Canada and other foreign jurisdictions
• Interest Assessment Appeals
• Accounts Receivable Solutions...

Rajeev Kaila is a highly regarded attorney at Guardian Accident & Injury Lawyers, known for his fierce advocacy and dedication to his clients. Specializing in personal injury and business disputes, Mr. Kaila has a rich background in both law and entrepreneurship. He began his career at Kaila Bagwell, LLP, where he gained extensive experience in general litigation. His entrepreneurial ventures include founding an electronic medical records software company and a multi-million dollar real estate investment firm, giving him a unique perspective on the intersection of business and law. Mr. Kaila's combined expertise in legal and business matters allows him to offer...

Brittany is an attorney at Hall & Lampros, LLP focusing her practice on personal injury, labor and employment, and class action litigation. Brittany takes a hands-on approach to her client’s cases and effectively advocates on their behalf through both settlement negotiations and aggressive litigation. Brittany has experience in both state and federal litigation, with cases ranging from a single plaintiff to large class actions. Brittany enjoys getting to know her clients and strategizing the best course of action based on their specific case. Brittany graduated magna cum laude from Bradley University in 2016 with a degree in International Business. Brittany then...

Chadwick D. Plumley is a native of Paulding County, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1993 with a B.A. in History and received his law degree from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Chad graduated from law school cum laude in 1997, and served on the Mercer Law review for two years. He is a member of both the Tennessee bar and the Georgia bar. Chad served as an Associate Magistrate Judge for Paulding County from 2003-2010, and has served as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Hiram since 2011. He...

Nicholas Broder joined InPrime Legal in February 2017. Previously, Nicholas was an associate attorney at Schreeder, Wheeler & Flint, LLP, a highly reputable law firm located in Atlanta, Georgia where his practice focused on general litigation. Before entering private practice, Nicholas served as a staff attorney for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He also interned with the Honorable S. Allan Alexander, a magistrate judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. Nicholas graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2013. While in law school, he served as the Senior Notes Editor on...

Attorney Douglas Kaleita is an experienced litigation attorney who has served the families of Atlanta, GA for over 22 years. He specializes in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases and he strives to settle injury claims outside of court whenever possible. Over the years, Attorney Kaleita has earned the trust and respect of the bar, the local court, his fellow counsel and his peers. With a track record of success, Mr. Kaleita has been able to recover millions of dollars for his clients, not to mention he also offers a free initial consultation to all interested in using his legal...

With a wealth of experience and a commitment to his clients, Neil J. Konn is a passionate advocate for consumers facing financial challenges. He began his journey as a creditors’ rights attorney, where he assisted financial institutions in the collection of outstanding debt. His responsibilities included filing and progressing lawsuits, as well as initiating collections efforts such as garnishments and foreclosures. Transitioning to a consumer debt attorney, Neil has successfully settled more than 1,500 cases for individual debtors, showcasing his dedication and skill in advocating for those experiencing financial hardship. Neil obtained his undergraduate degree in Economics from Emory University in...

Sherley Joseph-Roper obtained her law degree from St. John's University School of law in 2003. She earned a B.A. in Sociology from Barnard College at Columbia University with a degree in Sociology, and a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University.  Very early in her career, she developed a passion for improving the lives of families and children, strengthening communities, and promoting public safety. Her unique background is informed by a rich professional career involving family counseling, social services and government benefits, criminal prosecution, regulatory compliance in financial and real estate matters, commercial liability and personal injury litigation.  She...

Former Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney who has the experience and skill to get you the results you deserve!

Located in Atlanta, The Gartzman Law Firm, P.C., was founded in 1988 to help people throughout metro Atlanta, Georgia, and nationally resolve IRS and state tax problems, find tax relief and settle tax debt. We have helped thousands of clients by taking the weight of tax debt off their shoulders and efficiently and effectively resolving the tax problems they face.

Since opening The Gartzman Law Firm in 1988, our law firm continues to help people throughout the state face some of their most personally difficult challenges in life. Our focus is on professional, ethical and successful representation for clients who have...

Andrew Lampros has an active trial and litigation practice representing plaintiffs. Andrew has litigated and tried matters in a variety of settings, including Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), wage and hour, unpaid overtime, wrongful death, tractor trailer accidents, automobile accidents, consumer fraud, civil rights, negligent security, nursing home and assisted living negligence, insurance bad faith, business torts and consumer class actions.

Andrew has experience litigating and trying cases for individuals and small businesses and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.

Norman D. McKellar practices law in the areas of IRS tax resolution and federal criminal defense, with an emphasis on tax fraud and white collar federal crimes. Mr. McKellar has successfully defended clients in criminal cases in both federal and state courts and in U.S. Tax Court. Mr. McKellar was voted by his peers as a “Top Attorney” for 8 straight years by Knoxville’s CityView magazine. In 2014, Mr. McKellar was selected as a member of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers, and he also received this same award in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and...

Angel Figueredo attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ where he received his B.S. in Accounting and graduated cum laude in 1981. Mr. Figueredo became a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant in New Jersey where he worked as an accountant for a CPA firm and Fortune 500 companies for 16 years until he graduated from law school in 1997. He attended law school at Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, NJ and obtained his J.D in May of 1997. Immediately after graduating from law school he began working as a personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney,...

Todd Shugart has practiced law for nearly two decades and is deeply committed to personal injury work at Scholle Law to help those who have sustained injury or have been harmed through the negligence or other wrongdoing of others. Mr. Shugart brings an impressive background to his work for Scholle Law.

As an Assistant United States Attorney, he worked on many complex matters involving fraud, cyber crime and other areas of the law. Mr. Shugart takes his significant skills honed as a federal prosecutor and applies these to his personal injury clients' matters, seeking justice for them.

Mr. Shugart was...

John E. Suthers is a lawyer’s lawyer. He is often associated by other lawyers and law firms in specialized legal matters. Over his 35 year career, he has handled successfully a wide variety of complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. He was among the first attorneys in the United States to sue and obtain a jury verdict against a nursing home for abusing and neglecting an elderly patient. He has represented victims of medical malpractice in cases against doctors and hospitals, individuals who were injured as a result of defective products, including defective medical and...

Mr. Rowsey’s practice focuses on family law, divorce, criminal defense and personal injury law. With over 25 years of experience serving clients in Georgia, his ability to successfully handle various legal matters has earned him an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest rating conferred by this nationally recognized and respected directory of lawyers and law firms, and is based upon direct feedback from legal professionals. His recognition not only reflects competence with regard to astute legal skills, but also speaks to his client communication and ethical standards as well.

I am an experienced and skilled Attorney at Totter Jones LLP. My practice is focused on Real Estate Development, Real Estate Transactions, and Commercial Litigation. I have assisted numerous individuals and businesses acquire and refinance real estate in the Augusta area. I also prosecute and defend commercial litigation matters, collect past due accounts, and collect judgments by levying on real and personal property. I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve their goals and solve their problems.

I was born and raised in Augusta. I am married to Kim, and we have three children, Barrett, Sara Beth and Ellie.

Rebecca Kozycki was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2001 and is a member of the United States Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Georgia Supreme Court. Experience Ms. Kozycki is a founding partner at Kozycki Law, LLC. Previously, she was a Senior Associate at Chestney & Sullivan Law Firm (formerly the Chestney Law Firm). She has devoted 100% of her practice to the vigorous defense of DUI and related traffic charges. She was distinguished as a Georgia Super Lawyer by Atlanta Magazine each year from 2013 to 2017 and as a Georgia Top Woman Attorney...

Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr., the managing partner at Strom Law Firm, L.L.C., has been fighting for justice since 1984. Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959, Pete attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. While attending the University of South Carolina, Pete served as President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Pete attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated with a J.D. in 1984. After graduating from law school, Pete served as law clerk to the Honorable Frank Eppes, a South Carolina...

Prior to moving to Blairsville, Daniel was a partner in one of the largest law firms in the State of Florida, with over 400 attorneys. Through his work, Daniel was awarded the AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, its highest ranking for ethics and legal ability.

Daniel earned his Bachelor of Arts from Emory University where he had the honor of interning with a U.S. Representative. Mr. Duello received his Juris Doctor from the Georgia State University School of Law.

Daniel and his wife Katherine moved to Blairsville to raise their children in a supportive, moral, and beautiful environment. Daniel...

Courtney Lerch is a Georgia native, the founder of Schneider Lerch, 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 focused...

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.

Ryan Langlois has a knack for creativity and is an empathetic advocate for his clients. His experience ranges from working in law enforcement and has a background in insurance as well. Ryan has lived and worked in Savannah for over a decade. He completed his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts. He graduated Cum Laude from Savannah Law School where he was the president of the Savannah Law Veteran's Association and an Associate Editor for the Savannah Law Review. Ryan has previously worked as a legal intern for the Chatham County District Attorney's Office in Savannah. He...

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...

David S. Klein has nearly a quarter century of experience in a broad swath of complex legal issues. After obtaining his law degree in 1994, he was a practicing Family and Business Law attorney in Massachusetts for 8 years. Upon retiring from the Army with 27 years of service and relocating to Augusta in 2002, he worked at the premier law firm in Augusta, continuing to hone his skills under the mentorship of some of the most talented and respected attorneys in Georgia. He worked on an extremely broad amount of complex practice areas in both Federal and State cases,...

Stacey Carroll is an experienced trial lawyer who has litigated hundreds of civil lawsuits for both individuals and businesses, many of which involved millions of dollars in damages. He has first-chaired jury trials in Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, and has been recognized as an elite “Super Lawyer” by Georgia Super Lawyers magazine, a distinction given to less than 2% of the state’s lawyers. Stacey’s litigation philosophy is based on legal creativity, meticulous preparation, and relentless aggression. From the moment of the initial client consultation, Stacey prepares each case for presentation to a jury at trial, as he...

Managing partner Nathan Taylor Williams devotes 100 percent of his practice to litigation and is known throughout Georgia as a premier litigator. He is admitted to practice law in all Georgia courts, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit.

Nathan brings a tremendous amount of experience to his practice. As a former assistant public defender, city attorney, and municipal court judge, he has an extensive knowledge of both civil and criminal matters. He is also a committed public servant, having volunteered his legal knowledge on behalf of...

Stewart Bratcher is a trial attorney with over a decade of experience in Georgia courtrooms. Upon graduation from law school in 2005 he accepted a position as an Assistant District Attorney in the Cherokee Judicial Circuit (Bartow and Gordon Counties) where he remained employed until founding The Bratcher Firm. While employed as a prosecutor, Stewart handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from traffic violations to capital murder and tried over 100 cases to verdict before a jury or judge in Superior Court. As the office appellate specialist, Stewart served as appellate counsel in more than 20 cases and orally argued...

Holland King has been in the tax law world for more than 15 years, advising and defending clients on state and federal tax issues. Holland holds a BS in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master of Taxation, and Juris Doctor from Georgia State University and is a licensed attorney in the State of Georgia. He has published articles on taxation and law in the Journal of Multistate Taxation and Georgia State Law Review. He is located in Cherokee County, GA. Holland is admitted to practice in Georgia as a member of the Georgia Bar and is a...

Zach Pritchard is an aggressive personal injury attorney who represents his clients with determination. Here at Pritchard Injury Firm we pride ourselves on courageously advocating for clients. We represent victims of auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, dog bites, and slip & fall cases. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, CALL NOW FOR A FREE CASE EVALUATION. We proudly serve all of Northwest Georgia and Metro-Atlanta area.

During her time pursuing a degree in History at the University of Georgia, Jennifer embarked on her legal journey at the age of 18 as a paralegal. It was during this early experience that Jennifer's fervent commitment to advocacy was ignited. Amid her second year of law school, Jennifer welcomed her first child, all the while deftly managing the rigorous demands of legal studies and two prestigious clerkship positions. Jennifer served two terms with distinction in the Superior Court of Hall County, first under the Honorable Jason Deal and subsequently under the Honorable David Burroughs. Upon her graduation from John Marshall...