Georgia Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

12600 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 425, Alpharetta, GA 30004

With Millions of Dollars recovered for our clients, Samuel Johnson is considered one of the best attorneys in the Atlanta area. Our experienced and caring legal team know what it takes to win, and have helped thousands of families get the compensation they deserve. Samuel has served his community as a former Detective, former Police Officer, and Deputy Sheriff. He has served several organizations as Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, and Executive Board member. Samuel is currently serving his community as a Free and Accepted Mason and a Deputy Sheriff with Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. In the past, Samuel has worked as a Senior Trial Attorney for several private law firms and insurance companies.

Personal Injury Law

122 E. 38th Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Sam Mikell is an associate with wide-ranging experience litigating civil cases throughout the State of Georgia. Sam has significant experience litigating serious personal injury and other complex civil cases. In his first trial, he and co-counsel won a $6.4 million verdict for the family members of a shooting victim, the largest verdict in the history of Brantley County, Georgia. Sam also beat summary judgment in a wide array of civil cases, including dram shop, premises liability, and product warranty cases. Previously, Sam handled business disputes and the defense of civil suits against local governments. A Savannah native and the son of the late Judge Charlie Mikell, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, Sam earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, cum laude, from Princeton University. He studied abroad in Beijing, China, and became fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Sam earned his Juris Doctor at the University of Georgia School of Law, where he served on the Georgia Law Review and was named president of the UGA student chapter of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. While in law school, he clerked for Georgia Court of Appeals Presiding Judge John J. Ellington and worked as a Research Assistant to Georgia’s premier evidence law scholar, Professor Ronald Carlson. A member of the State Bar of Georgia, Sam is the President of the Savannah Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and holds a seat on the Board of Directors of the Jenkins Athletic Club. He is a member of Christ Church Episcopal, where he serves as a lay eucharistic minister.

Personal Injury Law

4153C Flat Shoals Pkwy suite 332, Decatur, GA 30034, USA

Shannan Young is an associate attorney at Davis Bozeman Johnson Law. She brings a unique blend of experience in law, healthcare, and public service. Her career spans public health, pharmacy, and law, and she is driven by a passion for justice, equity, and serving marginalized communities. ? Shannan’s path to law was shaped by her firsthand experiences with systemic inequities in healthcare. After earning her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, she worked as a consultant pharmacist and encountered disparities affecting underrepresented populations. Her service as a medic in the United States Army also sparked her commitment to advocacy and justice. Recognizing the intersection between health and law, Shannan pursued a legal career to address the structural and legal determinants of health disparities. During law school, Shannan distinguished herself as an academic achiever and a leader. She began her legal studies at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School but graduated cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law. Her academic accomplishments earned her the Charity Scott Health Law Award, as well as certificates with distinction in Health Law and Public Interest. She also completed the Community Health Leadership Program at Morehouse School of Medicine, focusing on environmental justice and health equity, and was recognized with the Gate City Bar Judicial Scholarship and GABWA Foundation’s Kimberly Esmond Adams Scholarship. Throughout her legal education, Shannan championed the intersection of public health and law, encouraging her peers to advocate for racial justice, health equity, and policy reform. She served as Chair and Social Action Director of the Southern Regional Black Law Students Association (SRBLSA). She co-founded the ACLU/SRBLSA Southern Legal Internship Program (SLIP), which attracts Black law students to civil rights work in the South. Her leadership extended to the Equal Justice Initiative and the ABA Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders Interest Group while remaining an active member of GABWA and the Gate City Bar Association. Before joining Davis Bozeman Johnson Law, Shannan was a Gwinnett County, Georgia prosecutor, earning a reputation for professionalism, fairness, and objectivity. She also worked as a Public Health Analyst contractor with the CDC’s Public Health Law Program, focusing on maternal health, health disparities, and structural racism. Shannan is licensed to practice in Georgia, including the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the Court of Appeals of Georgia, and the Supreme Court of Georgia. Additionally, she is a registered mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Shannan’s diverse background in healthcare and law provides her with a comprehensive perspective on legal matters. Her commitment to addressing racial injustice and advancing the well-being of underserved communities is central to her practice. She is a dedicated advocate for clients navigating complex legal challenges, and her work reflects her passion for equity, justice, and positive change.

Family and Divorce Law

175 Langley Dr suite a1, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, USA

Sharon Sweat Jackson is a top female divorce lawyer serving the metro Atlanta area. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the University of South Carolina. She later earned her Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Chapman University in San Diego, CA. In 2005, she earned her Juris Doctor degree from Georgia State University.

Criminal Defense Law

4046 GA-154, Newnan, GA 30265, USA

Georgia native Shawanda Brown is an accomplished lawyer with over 15 years of experience in the legal profession and a passion for helping clients achieve peace of mind knowing their family, freedom, rights, and assets are protected for the future. Shawanda handles criminal law, family law, and personal injury matters. People often cave into unfair terms to make an uncomfortable situation end whether it is a criminal case, a nasty divorce, or a low settlement from an insurance company. Having a compassionate, competent and experienced attorney on your side can help you avoid this, not only by removing some of the pressure and fear of uncertainty that you face, but also by giving you the perspective you need to make sound decisions at every stage of your legal matter.