Atlanta, GA Lawyers

Estate Planning Law

4170 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE ste 480, Atlanta, GA 30319, USA

An Atlanta native, Kevin's family settled in Georgia in the late 1780s and is widely known for Meaders Pottery, which has some pieces proudly displayed in the Smithsonian. Kevin graduated from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta with a double B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science. While at Oglethorpe, Kevin served as class president three out of four years and interned under then Secretary of State Max Cleland and also under then Governor Zell Miller. Immediately after graduation, Kevin accepted an invitation from the University of Moscow in Russia to pursue further study in post-Cold War Eastern European economic integration. Kevin graduated from Georgia State University College of Law, focusing on estate planning and trust law. In addition, upon completion of required studies and a national two-day board examination, he earned the designation of Certified Financial Planner (CFP ® ). Kevin has continued his life-long process of education and has also earned the designations of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) from the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Georgia State Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Association. On a personal note, Kevin has played drums since age 5, picked up trumpet at age 13, and guitar at age 33. An avid animal lover, Kevin donates some of his time and money to the Atlanta Humane Society, Noah's Wish, PAWS, and Fur-Kids. Kevin served as a presenter at Emory University's Center for Lifelong Learning, has been published in national financial magazines, hosted "The Magellan Planning Hour" radio show and has been seen on TV's "Atlanta & Co." Kevin and his wife Gui, a native of Brazil, and their 3 year old son, Dylan, live in Brookhaven.

Estate Planning Law

4170 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, STE 480, Atlanta, GA 30319-1457

Criminal Defense Law

2970 Clairmont Rd #240, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA

I am the ONLY lawyer in the history of Georgia who has served as a Police Officer, Police Chief, Municipal Court Judge, State Court Judge, Superior Court Judge and Prosecutor. I am also a Music Artist, just type in THE FLY LAWYER on any music platform and my Instagram is @theflylawyer.

Medical Malpractice Law

5775 Glenridge Drive, Building E, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30328

Jim practices in the area of general civil litigation, with an emphasis on medical malpractice defense. Managing partner of our Augusta office, Jim?s practice focuses on representing hospitals, physicians, nursing homes and other health care providers throughout Georgia and South Carolina. From pre-suit investigation through final judgment, Jim has obtained numerous medical malpractice defense verdicts in State and Federal Courts. He also handles comprehensive general insurance defense, including suits involving allegations of premises liability, product liability, defamation, breach of contract, worker?s compensation, and automobile and trucking liability.

Civil Litigation

1380 West Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2265, Atlanta, GA 30327

J.R. Hanks is a civil defense trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience. He has tried over 100 cases involving serious injury or death and has a proven track record of winning at trial. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, national insurance carriers, construction companies, self-insureds and privately held family businesses. J.R. has represented hundreds of companies and individuals in lawsuits in Georgia and across the Southeast. He has been awarded the highest rating of “AV” by the legal community for his legal ability and ethical standards.