Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

Tom Pope III—Partner

Phone: 770-479-0366

Before beginning his legal career, Tom worked in Washington, D.C. with United States Congressman Ed Jenkins and at the Georgia Lieutenant Governor’s Office.  With his J.D. in hand, Tom’s initial steps as an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer involved several Atlanta insurance defense law firms before he discovered his true passion—defending the rights of injured plaintiffs.

Tom focuses his trial practice on personal injury and workers compensation.

Admitted to practice

• Georgia, 1998
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 1998
• Georgia Court of Appeals, 1998
• Georgia Supreme Court, 1998

Education

• Mercer University, JD, 1998
• University of Georgia, AB, 1990

Professional memberships

• Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
• American Bar Association
• American Association for Justice
• Southern Trial Lawyers Association
• Lawyers Club of Atlanta
• State Bar of Georgia-Blue Ridge Circuit Bar Association
• Atlanta Bar Association
• The Gridiron Secret Society

Contact Tom Pope

If you would like to discuss your personal injury or wrongful death case with Tom Pope, contact him today.

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

Jonathan A. Pope—Partner

Phone: 770-479-0366

Jonathan A. Pope, an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer,  began his legal career with the Atlanta insurance defense law firm of Chambers, Mabry, McClelland & Brooks (now Mabry McClelland).  Jonathan focuses his trial practice exclusively on personal injury matters, including wrongful death cases, automobile accidents, truck accidents, and other cases involving catastrophic injuries.

Admitted to practice

• Georgia, 1995
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 1998
• Georgia Court of Appeals
• Georgia Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Awards

• Georgia Trend Magazine, named one of the Legal Elite, 2009
• Atlanta Magazine (Superlawyers edition), named Rising Star,October 2006, March 2009, and March 2010
• Georgia Trend Magazine, named one of Georgia’s 40 under 40,2004
• Super Lawyers

Education

• Georgia State University, JD, 1995
• The Citadel, BA, 1992

Professional memberships

• Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, regional vice-president
• State Bar of Georgia-Blue Ridge Circuit Bar Association, two-term president
• Gainesville-Northeast Georgia Bar Association
• Southern Trial Lawyers Association
• Lawyers Club of Atlanta
• Old Warhorse Lawyers Club
• Chief Justice Commission on Professionalism, member, 2006–2007
• Institute for Continuing Legal Education, trustee
• Cherokee County YMCA, board member, 1997
• Leadership Cherokee, graduate and former member steering committee
• Bank of North Georgia, advisory board, member
• State Bar of Georgia—Young Lawyers Division, executive committee member, 2005–2008 and president, 2006–2007
• Georgia Bar Foundation, fellow, past board member, 2006–2007
• Lawyers Foundation of Georgia
• American Bar Association
• American Association for Justice
• The Gridiron Secret Society

Contact Jonathan Pope

If you would like to discuss your auto accident or wrongful death case with Jonathan Pope, contact him today.

Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyer Michael R. Rethinger can help eliminate your debts

Michael R. Rethinger is a bankruptcy lawyer in Atlanta, and has been practicing consumer bankruptcy law in the Northern District of Georgia for eight years.  He was previously employed with Berry & Associates as the senior litigation managing attorney, and prior to that, he was employed with Clark & Washington as a courtroom attorney.

He is the principal attorney and founder of the Law Offices of Michael R. Rethinger, LLC.

Admitted to practice:

• State Bar of Georgia (2002)

Education:

• Juris Doctor, University of Georgia School of Law (2001)
• Bachelor of Arts, DePauw University (1997)

Memberships:

• National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• American Bankruptcy Institute
• Atlanta Bar Association
• State Bar of Georgia
• State Bar of California
• Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Group

A bankruptcy law firm in Atlanta with exceptional experience

The lawyers at the Atlanta bankruptcy law firm of Berry & Associates have over 150 years of collective legal experience.  We are proud of the reputation we’ve built as staunch advocates for our clients.

Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys who keep current on ever-changing laws

To ensure the best results for every Georgia client, Atlanta bankruptcy law firms need hands-on experience and an ability to stay on top of changes in bankruptcy law.  Our attorneys average over ten years of hands-on bankruptcy practice experience.  We’re in the courts daily, and we continue to study the decisions of bankruptcy judges in Georgia.  Our clients take comfort that our past experience will ensure that they realize the best outcome in their case.

We also realize that bankruptcy law continues to become more complex every day.  For this reason, every Atlanta bankruptcy attorney at Berry & Associates routinely participates in bankruptcy seminars, conferences and other opportunities to learn best practices.  Our Atlanta bankruptcy lawyers are also commonly invited to speak to other bankruptcy lawyers on the most effective way to handle a legal issue in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case.

Berry & Associates – atlanta b2b bankruptcy
2751 Buford Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30324

Since earning my law degree in 1991, I have worked hard to provide the type of service I would want to receive if I were in need of legal counsel. I pride myself on being responsive and am available to answer your questions and address any concerns you may have about your case.

I am a trained mediator in family and civil law and a registered neutral with the Georgia Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution and several Atlanta-area courts.

In 1996, I served as a professor at the American Institute for Paralegal Studies, where I taught family law courses. In an effort to share my knowledge regarding family law, including contested divorce in Atlanta, with individuals who do not have a legal background, I have written legal articles for local magazines and conducted seminars on family law throughout the Atlanta area.

Attorney Richard M. Howe assists clients including businesses, banks, commercial lenders, landlords, insurance companies and private lenders with matters concerning commercial collections.

Mr. Howe offers Atlanta business collection services such as the following:

- Commercial/business debt collection services (incl. litigation)
- Creditor representation in bankruptcy proceedings
- Judgement collections
- Professional fee collection

Richard M. Howe is an Atlanta commercial collection attorney at the law firm of Howe & Associates. He attended John Marshall Law School in Atlanta and was admitted in 1994 to the state of Georgia.

Howe & Associates / 4385 Kimball Bridge Road, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA Fulton Co. /30022-4409

Drunk driving laws and penalties

In Atlanta, driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol is a serious crime that carries harsh penalties.  Anyone operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of any substance that impairs the ability to drive can be charged with DUI.  In the case of alcohol, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent is the legal limit, but even an impaired driver with a lower BAC level can be charged.  Driving with any form of an illegal drug in your system, no matter how small the quantity, is automatic grounds for a DUI.  It could make a big difference to your case to have an Atlanta drunk driving attorney on your side.

Atlanta DUI first offense within ten years

A Georgia DUI first offense carries these penalties:

• A minimum of 24 hours in jail
• Up to12 months probation
• A $300 to $1,000 fine
• A minimum 40 hours of community service
• 12-month license suspension
• Enrollment in an alcohol or drug use risk reduction program
• An alcohol and/or drug clinical evaluation

The penalties increase with every addition offense of DUI laws.  If you have arrested for a Georgia DUI arrest, then don’t waste any time finding the right Georgia DUI lawyer.

Atlanta divorce attorney Ralph J. Hiers (Senior Litigation Attorney) born Valdosta, Georgia, 1969; admitted to bar, 1996, Georgia.
Education: Valdosta State College (B.A., 1993); Mercer University (J.D., 1996). Member, Mercer Law Review, 1994-1996. Managing Editor, Mercer Law Review, 1995-1996. I was brought up in Valdosta, GA by a single father. After high school I enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served on the DMZ in Korea. After my discharge, I returned to Valdosta and attended college at VSU, where I was an SAE. I then went to law school and after graduation began practicing in the same areas I do currently. I have been practicing in Atlanta for 14 years. Certified Guardian ad Litem.
Member: State Bar of Georgia. [With U.S. Army, 1987-1989].
Reported Cases: Abernathy v. City of Albany.
Languages: Spanish.
Practice Areas: Family Law; Divorce(50%); Child Custody(25%); Child Support; Commercial Litigation; Complex Business Litigation(15%); Contracts; Franchises and Franchising; Visitation Rights; Trusts and Estates; Wills and Probate(10%); Estate Planning.

Lloyd W. Hoffspiegel, Attorney at Law

Attorney Lloyd Hoffspiegel

Attorney Lloyd W. Hoffspiegel’s array of educational experience and professional memberships work hand in hand with his passion for helping victims of injury and assault in Georgia. As a workers compensation lawyer in Atlanta, Mr. Hoffspiegel is well-versed in all areas of personal injury, including sexual abuse litigation and auto accidents.

His involvement and experience (as President) with The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) has allowed him to treat cases of sexual abuse and assault with a unique eye. Moreover, in 2001, Mr. Hoffspiegel completed a week-long course taught by the American Association for Justice at Harvard University on Trial Advocacy.

Mr. Hoffspiegel does not hesitate in taking cases to trial. He has substantial trial experience in both the state courts and Superior courts of Georgia. Read more to learn about his education and professional memberships. Read the rest of this entry →

Evan L. Kaine

Atlanta Auto Accident Lawyer

Evan L. Kaine is the founder of Kaine Law. His practice area is focused on personal injury matters, specifically automobile accidents. He has been recognized in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution and received honors for providing pro bono legal services. He is also a part-time instructor at Georgia State University.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Wrongful Death

Admitted

2003, Florida; 2004, District of Columbia, Georgia, U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia and Northern and Middle Districts of Florida; Supreme Court of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh and District of Columbia Circuits

Law School

Nova Southeastern University, J.D., 2003; George Washington University, LL.M., Alternative Dispute Resolution/Litigation, 2004

College

Georgia State University, B.S., 2000; Nova Southeastern University, M.B.A., 2002

Membership

Atlanta (Board Member, Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Section), Cobb County, Clayton County, DeKalb County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Georgia; The Florida Bar; The District of Columbia Bar.

Biography

Part-time instructor at Georgia State University.

Reported Cases

Victor Hill, Sheriff of Clayton County v. Holly Watkins (Supreme Court of Georgia); Holly Watkins v. Victor Hill, Sheriff of Clayton County (Superior Ct. of Clayton County); Clayton County Board of Commissioners v. Victor Hill, Sheriff of Clayton County (Superior Ct. of Clayton County); H.D. Massengale v. Victor Hill, Sheriff of Clayton County (U.S. Dist. Court, Northern Dist. of Georgia).

Born

Fort Pierce, Florida

Kaine Law – Auto Accident Attorneys in Atlanta
Lenox Center
3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326