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Jeremy Stephens

Jeremy Stephens

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Labor Law

191 Peachtree Rd NE suite 4200, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

Area of Practice: Labor and Employment Law Jeremy Stephens is a labor and employment attorney in the Atlanta office of Morgan and Morgan, PA. He litigates matters of employment rights and discrimination, including overtime wage and hour, and civil and human rights for private sector and federal employees in state and federal courts as well as federal administrative tribunals. Jeremy holds a J.D. from Rutgers Law School, and a B.A. in Political Science and Mass Communication from Purdue University. Jeremy enjoys architecture and real estate development, gardening, physical fitness, music, and quality time with family. He is admitted to practice in the State of Georgia and the State of New York. Jeremy is a Georgia native, born and raised in Gainesville.

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Jerry Lee

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Criminal Defense Law

185 Whisperwood Way, Suite A, Cleveland, GA 30528

I serve a wide range of clientele, and every client relationship is valued greatly. Each engagement, benefits from the depth and breadth of my expertise and experience. I am at the forefront of ever-changing laws and work closely with my clients and are fully committed to exceeding client expectations. I am proud that so many of our clients have repeatedly turned to us for counsel and representation, and we work hard to earn their loyalty every day. I am committed to providing you with top notch legal representation. I approach every client with a focus on integrity, advocacy, and understanding. I fight for you! I have a well-earned reputation for excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal and business solutions for my clients. I offer high-quality legal work and exceptional, personal client service.

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Jody D. Peterman

Jody D. Peterman

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

304 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31601, USA

Jody Peterman is the owner of Jody D. Peterman, LLC and his practice focuses on representing individuals who have been injured, harmed, or suffered a loss through the wrongdoing or negligence of another. Unlike many attorneys who handle a few cases each year in the area of personal injury or work for a television advertising mill, Jody is an experienced trial attorney who has practiced in the personal injury field in Georgia for nearly 30 years. He represents catastrophically injured victims and families who have lost a loved one, as well as individuals injured in motor vehicle collisions, tractor-trailer crashes, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, and other injury cases involving the wrongful death of a loved one. Jody only takes on serious accident cases with the intent of reaching the best possible outcome for his clients. Jody has tried over one hundred jury trials in his career, which makes him one of the most experienced trial lawyers in South Georgia. Jody's practice also encompasses representing individuals charged with serious felony crimes, where the individual is innocent and wrongfully accused by the government. In 1995, Jody graduated from Mercer University Law School. In law school, Jody received the highest grade in his Tort's II class (Americus Jurisprudence awarding for studying personal injury law) and also received the Milton Barwick Pleading and Practice award for being the best trial attorney in a trial practice class with Judge J. Taylor Phillips. Jody is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the United State District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. Jody is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Valdosta Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Jody is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® (prestigious) and is a Top 100 Georgia Trial Lawyer as determined by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He also enjoys a 10/10 rating by Avvo. Jody has lived in South Georgia his entire life. He has four children. His wife Mary teaches special ed in the Lowndes School System. Jody's hobbies include attending his children's sporting events, cooking, reading, and watching the Atlanta Braves and the New England Patriots.

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Jody D. Peterman

Jody D. Peterman

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

304 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31601

Jody Peterman is the owner of Jody D. Peterman, LLC and his practice focuses on representing individuals who have been injured, harmed, or suffered a loss through the wrongdoing or negligence of another. Unlike many attorneys who handle a few cases each year in the area of personal injury or work for a television advertising mill, Jody is an experienced trial attorney who has practiced in the personal injury field in Georgia for nearly 30 years. He represents catastrophically injured victims and families who have lost a loved one, as well as individuals injured in motor vehicle collisions, tractor-trailer crashes, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, and other injury cases involving the wrongful death of a loved one. Jody only takes on serious accident cases with the intent of reaching the best possible outcome for his clients. Jody has tried over one hundred jury trials in his career, which makes him one of the most experienced trial lawyers in South Georgia. Jody's practice also encompasses representing individuals charged with serious felony crimes, where the individual is innocent and wrongfully accused by the government. In 1995, Jody graduated from Mercer University Law School. In law school, Jody received the highest grade in his Tort's II class (Americus Jurisprudence awarding for studying personal injury law) and also received the Milton Barwick Pleading and Practice award for being the best trial attorney in a trial practice class with Judge J. Taylor Phillips. Jody is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the United State District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. Jody is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Valdosta Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Jody is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® (prestigious) and is a Top 100 Georgia Trial Lawyer as determined by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He also enjoys a 10/10 rating by Avvo. Jody has lived in South Georgia his entire life. He has four children. His wife Mary teaches special ed in the Lowndes School System. Jody's hobbies include attending his children's sporting events, cooking, reading, and watching the Atlanta Braves and the New England Patriots.

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