Decatur, GA Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

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

Candace Atlas is an Associate at Davis Bozeman Johnson Law. She brings a multidisciplinary background spanning behavioral health, executive leadership, and legal advocacy, enabling her to provide client-centered representation grounded in both analytical precision and empathy. Before entering the legal field, she worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor for more than fifteen years, including a decade in executive leadership as a Clinical Director overseeing behavioral health programs and multidisciplinary treatment teams. ? Candace earned her Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science from Florida A&M University, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Clark Atlanta University, and a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law. During law school, she was an active member of the Black Law Students Association, serving as chapter historian. ? Candace began her legal career in real estate law, probate, estate planning, and personal injury matters. She later served as an Assistant District Attorney in Rockdale County, where she handled cases in Juvenile and State Court, prosecuting matters ranging from traffic offenses to violent misdemeanors. Candace’s background in counseling informs her legal practice, equipping her with strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex, high-stakes matters with clarity and care. She is active in community service through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she participates in initiatives focused on civic engagement, social advocacy, and community outreach.

Personal Injury Law

150 E Ponce de Leon Ave, STE 225, Decatur, GA 30030

Jennifer Kurle is a personal injury and medical negligence attorney in Decatur, Georgia, and the founder of Kurle Law, LLC. Her practice includes claims involving medical malpractice and nursing home abuse, with clients in metropolitan Atlanta and across Georgia. Law was a change of profession for Kurle. She had worked as a respiratory therapist for more than a decade before earning her law degree. In her firm biography, she describes seeing patients receive unequal care depending on what insurance they carried—or whether they had coverage at all. The biography identifies those experiences as the reason she sought another way to help people through a legal career. Her academic background spans public health as well as law. The firm lists a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College, a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law and a Master of Public Health from Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health. It records her Georgia bar admission in 2004. Her listed speaking work includes a session on the admissibility of non-party fault in apportionment cases at the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s April 2014 annual convention. Kurle’s office is at 150 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 225, in Decatur. The firm’s practice-area listings extend beyond medical care to vehicle accidents and wrongful death. They also identify more specific healthcare matters, including surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, falls in nursing homes and medication errors in assisted living.

Criminal Defense Law

1849 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033

Attorney Kazuma Sonoda, Jr. has devoted his legal career to the defense of those accused or charged with criminal offenses. His practice has taken him to federal and state courts throughout Georgia. Mr. Sonoda is known for his zealous advocacy on behalf of every client. Mr. Sonoda has successfully defended individuals charged with a wide variety of offenses from minor traffic violations and drug charges to sex crimes and violent felonies. Named one of Georgia's Top Young Lawyers, he also has achievedSuperLawyers Rising Star status. Mr. Sonoda has appeared in Atlanta Magazine, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and was named one of Georgia's Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine. Mr. Sonoda is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, GA. He is also an active member and on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association. Mr. Sonoda received his Juris Doctor degree in 2000 from the Emory University School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy and Spanish from Duke University where he was a member of the Chi Psi Fraternity.

Personal Injury Law

4153C Flat Shoals Pkwy, Suite 332, Decatur, GA 30034

Latrice Latin Alexander is Of Counsel at Davis Bozeman Johnson Law, where she plays a crucial role in the litigation team. She specializes in personal injury cases. With over 15 years of experience as a highly skilled litigation attorney, Alexander began her career as a public defender in Fulton County before transitioning to private practice. During the pandemic, Alexander boldly established a successful remote client-focused law firm and personal injury brand, ATLPIATTORNEY. She has secured millions in pre-suit, mediation, and jury trial victories, demonstrating unwavering dedication to her clients throughout the litigation process. Recently, Alexander launched THE JUST ATTORNEY, focusing on 1983 civil rights claims. Notably, she achieved a remarkable $2.1 million settlement with the Department of Justice in a civil rights claim, showcasing her unwavering commitment to delivering results. Beyond her legal career, Alexander's interests include reading, attending concerts, exploring new dining experiences, and spending quality time with friends and family. As a devoted mother of four, she boldly serves as a board member of Girls of Excellence, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and empowering young women with essential educational and life values. Additionally, she champions various charitable causes throughout the year.

Personal Injury Law

4153c Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30034, USA

Mawuli Mel Davis, the founding partner of the Davis Bozeman Johnson Law, is an African-Centered Civil Rights Attorney, Human Rights Organizer, and Author based in Atlanta. Davis Bozeman Johnson Law is one of Georgia’s largest African-American-owned law firms with offices in Savannah, Statesboro, and Decatur. For nearly 30 years, he has been involved in building coalitions, organizing protests, and conducting training to support the Black Liberation Movement. He was a member of the historic “Durban 400” that participated in the United Nations World Conference Against Racism in South Africa, where colonialism and slavery were declared crimes against humanity. He played a key organizing role in ending “cash bonds” in Atlanta and the removal of the Confederate Monument in Decatur. He has intentionally developed youth empowerment programs as a co-founder of Let Us Make Man, The Black Man Lab, and Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights. As an attorney, he has represented activists in the Occupy Movement, Moral Monday, and the Black Lives Matter Movement. He has represented victims of police brutality and community members falsely accused of crimes. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy, earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Bowie State University, and a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. Mawuli was awarded the 2019 Ben Johnson Public Service Award by Georgia State University College of Law, which is the highest award the College of Law bestows. He has been named a Super Lawyer for ten consecutive years in Atlanta Magazine and received the Justice for All Award by Rolling Out Magazine. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC). ? Following the acquittal of George Zimmerman, he was one of the primary organizers for the march of over 5,000 protestors from the Atlanta University Center to CNN Headquarters. A photograph of this historic “Respect Black Life” March was captured in Ebony Magazine. Attorney Davis has had cases covered by various media outlets nationwide, including the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, USA Today, New York Times, NPR Radio, CNN, TMZ, Time Magazine, and Worldstarhiphop. Attorney Davis’ diverse television appearances range from serving as a guest commentator on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer on CNN to representing recording artist Lil’ Scrappy on VH-1’s Love & Hip Hop. Attorney Davis was awarded Father of the Year by Jack & Jill Inc. of Atlanta, Mentor of the Year by the Atlanta Alumni Association of Morehouse College, Father of Distinction by the Concerned Black Clergy, an Outstanding Advocate of the Year by the ACLU, Urban League, Southern Center for Human Rights, Gate City Bar Association, and National Black Prosecutors Association. The DeKalb Lawyers Association (DLA) named the Mawuli Davis Legal Warrior Award in his honor. He is a proud member of the Atlanta Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and the DeKalb Chapter of the 100 Black Men of America. Attorney Davis serves on the boards of the Southern Center for Human Rights, Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute, Just-Georgia, and Walter Rodney Foundation. ? Recently, Attorney Davis released his first book, We Need You!: Encouraging My Sons’ Generation for Black Liberation, published by Third World Press. Attorney Davis married his childhood sweetheart, activist-educator Jana Johnson-Davis. They have two sons, Kobie Jason and Khari Malcolm.

Personal Injury Law

150 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite 220, Decatur, GA 30030

Rich is an attorney in our litigation department primarily focusing on personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, wrongful death, and premises liability incidents. While Rich was born in Boston, Massachusetts, his family soon moved to Riverdale, Georgia, where he grew up and attended school. Rich’s passion for the law led him to become a police officer in Peachtree City, Georgia, where he served over a decade in uniform patrol, criminal investigations, and administration. Over the next eighteen years, Rich broadened his organizational and leadership skills in the private sector, holding various managerial positions in sales, projects, and operations. Rich graduated magna cum laude from Liberty University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems with a minor in Accounting. Rich continued his education, earning a Master of Business Administration, project management specialization. While completing his MBA Rich was also inducted into the Delta Mu Delta Business Honors Society. In 2016, Rich redirected his passion for the law and attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. While at Mercer, Rich was on the Dean’s List five out of six semesters, a member and officer of the Christian Legal Society and graduated cum laude. Rich began working at Dozier Law Firm as a law clerk in his second year of law school. He continued to work part-time until passing the Georgia Bar and joined the firm as an associate attorney. As a law clerk, Rich drafted countless pleadings, motions, and briefs affording invaluable experience in civil litigation, as well as a distinct advantage as an emerging attorney.

Personal Injury Law

220 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030, USA

Rita Tucker Williams is a personal injury attorney and the founder of Williams & Associates PC in Decatur, Georgia. She established the firm in 1990, and its office is at 220 Church Street. An Atlanta native, Williams founded the practice to represent people who had suffered personal injuries. Her individual attorney profile lists motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death and product liability among her practice areas. It also identifies criminal law and workers’ compensation as areas of her work. Williams earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spelman College in Atlanta and a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law. Her admission to the Georgia bar dates to 1987. Williams & Associates represents people injured in car accidents, harmed by defective products or injured through the actions of others. The firm describes its representation as extending through negotiations and trials, and reports that it has also obtained victories on appeal. These are descriptions of the firm’s work, rather than a record of particular cases handled by Williams herself. The firm offers initial personal injury consultations without a charge. It states that its fees come from a settlement or judgment when it wins a case. Alongside Williams, the firm’s attorney roster includes Ledia Regis and Daniel Flinn.

Personal Injury Law

4153C Flat Shoals Pkwy, Suite 332, Decatur, GA 30034

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.

Civil Litigation

601 Bank Street, Decatur, GA 35601

www.littrelllawfirm.com

Personal Injury Law

150 E. Ponce de Leon Ave, Ste. 220, Decatur, GA 30030

William L. Wheeler is an accomplished attorney at Dozier Law Firm who specializes in personal injury and premises liability litigation. He is a distinguished alumnus of the University of North Georgia, where he graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and journalism. During his academic journey, he worked as a clerk in the Office of Legislative Council for the Georgia General Assembly. This role allowed him to showcase his expertise in legal matters. After completing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Wheeler pursued his Juris Doctor degree from Mercer University’s School of Law. He excelled academically and in extracurricular activities while at Mercer. One of his accomplishments was making significant contributions to the Mercer Law Review by publishing multiple articles. Additionally, he served on the Mercer Advocacy Council’s Negotiation team, which won several awards. He was also the Chief Prosecutor for two terms of the Student Bar Association. As part of his postgraduate endeavors, Mr. Wheeler traveled to the prestigious Oxford University in the United Kingdom, where he delivered a lecture on Civil Rights in the United States. Originally from Athens, Georgia, William now resides in beautiful Macon, Georgia, where he enjoys playing music and rooting for the Falcons on Sundays.