Liberty County Lawyers

Michael H. Smith grew up in Florence, South Carolina and graduated from Erskine College in 1993 with a BA in history. He then attended the University of Georgia School of Law, and graduated in 1996 with a law degree.

He spent the 1st year of his legal career in Augusta, Georgia and then, enticed by the thought of spending time at the beach, moved to Savannah in 1997. After practicing with different firms over the years, Mike founded Smith Barid, LLC with his partner, Richard Barid, in November 2006 to focus on estate planning, elder law and special needs planning....

Stephen Hasner is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Atlanta, GA. Stephen has been practicing law since 1997 and has personally handled countless workers' compensation and personal injury cases in Georgia.

In addition to his tremendous experience, Stephen's commitment to his clients is unparalleled. He says, "The biggest difference between us and other firms is our passion to help the client. We're always focused on the client's best interests and treating that client like a family member. It's not just lip service. We have systems and processes in place to help people from their first phone call."

Stephen and...

My name is Ty Wilson and I've had a my own law practice since 2004 in the Atlanta metro area and more recently in the Savannah area. My practice is limited to Estate Planning, Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation. I help Clients in Bryan County, Bulloch County, Camden County, Chatham County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Dekalb County, Effingham County, Evans County, Fulton County, Glynn County, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Liberty County, Long County, McIntosh County, Newton County, Rockdale County, Screven County, Tattnall County, GA which includes the following Cities and Towns: * Atlanta, Georgia *...

Matthew graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Georgia in 2001 with a major in Finance. After working as a Financial Intelligence Officer for a major regional bank for several years he attended Georgia State’s College of Law and earned his law degree in 2008. While in law school, Matthew was the President of the Moot Court board and a pupil in the prestigious litigation honor society, the Bleckley Inn of Court. Prior to establishing his own firm, Matthew gained valuable experience in the areas of worker’s compensation, personal injury, criminal and family law matters.

He was...

Preserving. Protecting. People. The Law Office of Julia H. Sullivan, LLC is a boutique law firm focused on the estate and business planning needs of small businesses and individuals. Julia H. Sullivan is licensed to practice law in both California and Georgia. She relocated from Los Angeles to Savannah in 2009 after falling in love with Savannah's warmth, historic charm, and hospitality, as well as the beautiful scenery and outdoor lifestyle characteristic of living in coastal Georgia.

Keith has been a lawyer for more than 30 years. Previously, he was a prosecuting attorney in the District Attorney's Office for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. He has valuable knowledge about police procedures, and he is uniquely qualified to know how a prosecutor will evaluate a criminal case and when a prosecutor may not be willing to go to trial. He is an experienced trial lawyer and negotiator. He can either negotiate an acceptable outcome or go to trial when an acceptable agreement can not be reached.

Paul A. Schofield has over a decade of experience helping individuals and corporations to navigate the bankruptcy process. He takes pride in taking the time to speak with clients about their individual situations, and explaining their options to them in a pressure-free environment. Paul strongly believes in devoting time to each client, and not just treating them as a number.

Paul is admitted to practice in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Superior Courts of...

Katelyn became a member of The Brown Firm in 2019 and is proud to be part of a firm that truly puts clients first. Katelyn comes to The Brown Firm with experience in personal injury law in both Georgia and Florida. Katelyn graduated from Piedmont College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology. She then attended Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, where she graduated with her Juris Doctorate in December 2012. She was sworn into the Florida Bar Association in April 2013. Katelyn was born and raised in...

Courtney Lerch is a Georgia native, the founder of Schneider Lerch Bronston, LLC, and a reputable criminal defense attorney in Savannah. Ms. Lerch obtained her JD. From the Mississippi College School of Law. After graduating, she moved back to her home state so that she could start giving back to the community that had given her so much. Ms. Lerch has been well-recognized for her legal prowess. She is a graduate of the prestigious Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program, and has been nationally ranked a Top 10 Under 40 attorney by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Ms. Lerch has...

It was a tragedy that devastated the family. Howard’s mother had to be hospitalized, and he and his brother and sister were “passed around,” as he terms it, to other family members as they grew up. Although the death of his father was traumatic, however, Howard also considers it a galvanizing event that would shape the course of his life. “It gave us an early view of what it’s like to have somebody wrongfully taken in a manner that’s preventable and needless,” he says. “That’s gone a long way in guiding my career.”

Courtney joined The Brown Firm in the spring of 2019 as a case manager and began practicing as an attorney after being sworn into the South Carolina Bar later that year. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Mount Union in 2014. After moving to Savannah, she attended Savannah Law School where she was a part of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. With experience in both family law and personal injury, Courtney brings invaluable knowledge to The Brown Firm as an attorney. When not at work, Courtney enjoys golfing and spending time with her husband, daughter, and...

GA Active Member in Good Standing 1975 08/04/2019

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AWARDS
AVVO.Com - Top-Rated Lawyer
AV Peer Review Pend. Martindale-Hubbell 2019

Sex Crimes and Child Abuse America's Most Trusted Attorney 2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers National Trial Lawyers 2012

Recognized Expert witness- Field Sobriety Testing State Court Burke County, Georgia 2008

Recognized Expert witness- Intoxilyzer 5000 State Court of Burke County,Georgia 2008
Most Amazing DUI Trial Acquittal Georgia DODD Group 2001
1st place- Georgia Oratorical Contest Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 1963

WORK EXPERIENCE

Owner Law Offices of Elmer Young & Associates 1978 - Present
Associate Attorney Pierce, Ranitz, Berry ,Mahoney and Forbes- Savannah, Georgia 1976 - 1978
Prosecutor-3 yr. Practice Chatham County District Attorney's Office 1975 - 1975

Special Deputy Chatham County Sheriffs Office 1972 - 1972
Deputy Jail Chatham County Sheriffs Office 1972 - 1972
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Mr. Smith holds a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from the University of Virginia and a law degree (Juris Doctor) from Florida Coastal School of Law. He began his professional life as a research engineer at The Chesapeake Corporation of Virginia in 1969 and moved on to Mead Corporation in 1973, concentrating on environmental engineering and becoming a Senior Consultant. In 1980, Mr. Smith relocated to Mead's then-joint venture Brunswick Pulp and Paper Company in Brunswick, Georgia as environmental manager. Mr. Smith became a Georgia Registered Professional Engineer in 1981 and began working as a manager of environmental affairs for...

Bankruptcy is my area of expertise. It’s what I do, and it’s all I do. I only represent individuals seeking relief under the Bankruptcy Code. From 2009 to 2019 I served as staff attorney to the Chapter 13 Trustee in Savannah, Georgia. I represented the Trustee in every aspect of thousands of Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases each year, including regular appearances in Court hearings, meetings of creditors, trials and written briefs. The Trustee’s duties include assisting debtors in proposing and performing a Chapter 13 plan. I have an excellent understanding of what is necessary...

For over 20 years, I've been helping my neighbors in Brunswick, Glynn County, and surrounding communities overcome their most difficult legal challenges. As an attorney as well as a licensed pharmacist, I've worked tirelessly to earn the trust of hundreds of people in areas of pharmacy and medical malpractice, personal injury, auto accident, and divorce and family law matters.

Adam Harper is dedicated to vigorously advocating for individuals injured due to the negligence of others. He practices in the areas of Nursing Home Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Personal injury, and Wrongful Death. Adam is committed to protecting his clients' rights and pursuing the best possible outcomes.

Adam is a native of Jesup, Georgia. In 2006, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. Adam obtained his law degree from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in 2013. Adam is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Savannah Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice,...

I practice criminal defense in Savannah Georgia and the surrounding areas. I handle cases from a simple traffic citation to major crimes in State and Federal Courts.

I believe injury victims need a strong legal voice to protect their interests. However, I know the need for service does not stop there. Besides a voice, clients must have representation from a firm which also has a "legal ear" that actually listens to their needs and acts upon their requests. For that reason, clients who hire my law firm are provided direct access to me at all times. I feel that if a person is willing to trust my firm with the gravity of their real-life affairs, I should trust them with my home and cellular telephone numbers. After...

The Facebook page for my office is: https://www.facebook.com/AdoptionLawOffice.

And the section below will only allow me to select "Family Law," but I do solely Adoption Law.

Eugene “Gene” C. Brooks is a dedicated Savannah personal injury attorney who will advocate for those injured due to the negligence of another. As the founder of the Brooks Law Office, he and his skilled legal team work to get compensation for those who have been injured on the job, in an auto accident, due to exposure, and more. He will stand up to large insurance companies who have acted in bad faith and pharmaceutical companies that have manufactured dangerous drugs. A prolific writer, speaker, and voice for the legal community, Attorney Brooks has over 35 years of professional experience...

Jess Johnson is one of the best young lawyers in Georgia. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in criminal defense and civil litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine for the past several years. While only 2.5% of lawyers in Georgia under the age of 40 receive such an honor, Jess was first named to this list after only 3 years of practice.

Jess has been instrumental in our firm’s success in both trials and appeals. In his very first trial, Jess was awarded an Acquittal Award from the Federal Defender Program for helping our firm win a “not guilty” verdict...

Judy Blackwell is personal injury lawyer at Hasner Law, PC. She has been specializing in workplace and personal injury since 1984. Ten years ago, Judy joined Stephen Hasner at Hasner Law representing injured workers.

Attorney James R. Coppage -
* Was Military Policeman in U.S. Army (enlisted) from 1981-1984.
*Attended Officer Candidate School, received commission in 1986.
*Served as Officer in Military Police Corps.
*Graduated Law School in 1991 (Mercer University).
*Transferred Branches to JAG in 1994.
*Retired from Georgia Army National Guard in 2008.
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= Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 1986.
= Juris Doctor's Degree in 1991.
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+ Representing injured clients since 1995.
+ Defending criminal clients since 1995.
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- Former Asst. DA & Solicitor-General, from 1991-1995.

Jesse has spent his entire professional career representing employees who have experienced workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Jesse represents plaintiff's who have experienced any form of discrimination at work, including sexual harassment, racial harassment, LGBTQ discrimination, pay discrimination, retaliation, or discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identify, and sexual orientation. Jesse attended Savannah Law School, where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of Savannah Law Review and as a law clerk in Georgia’s Eastern Judicial Circuit Superior Court.

Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Georgia
Juris Doctor Degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University
practicing law in Savannah and the surrounding communities of Southeast Georgia for over 23 years
I pride myself on being able to meet with clients in person and communicate with them in a clear and concise manner.
I practice in municipal courts, State Courts, Superior Courts, Juvenile Courts and Probate Courts.

Education:
Pace Academy 1979
Duke University 1983 (with junior year at University of Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany)
University of Georgia School of Law 1986

Career:
Ferrier & Associates 1986 to 1996
Law Office of Vincent D. Sowerby, P.C. since 1996.

General civil trial practice. All types of civil litigation.

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Attorney Rob Nye graduated from The Citadel with a B.A. in History (Honors) and then Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware, earning his Juris Doctorate. Before entering the private sector of practice, Rob served his country as an Infantry and JAG officer in the United States Army. He deployed with the 3rd Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. While on active duty, Rob was lead counsel in over 30 trials, and gained invaluable experience zealously advocating for his clients. Rob has...

Thomas A. Nash, Jr. (Tom) received his undergraduate and law degrees, magna cum laude from the University of Georgia and the University of Georgia School of Law. As an undergraduate he was a member of the Georgia varsity football team where he received All SEC and Academic All American honors.
Following graduation, he served on active duty as an officer in the United States Air Force. He became a partner in the Athens, Georgia firm of Fortson, Bentley, and Griffin. In 1983 he accepted a position in senior management with the Savannah based firm of Carswell Insurance Group. ...

Attorney Minkah Merritt is the managing partner of the Merritt & Merritt Law Firm. He manages all personnel and offices located across the Southeast; i.e., Atlanta; Savannah; Statesboro; and Jacksonville. Under his leadership, the firm has grown rapidly with the focus being to help those injured in car accidents or at work. Each year Attorney Merritt collects in excess of a million dollars for his clients with many verdicts and settlements in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some notable cases have been: $725,000 settlement for car accident client, a jury verdict of $250,000 in Rockdale County; a $165,000 settlement for...

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Attorney Drew Stutzman, has consistently been recognized as one of the...

Judson C. Hill has spent his entire career guiding clients through tough financial times by handling their bankruptcy and personal debt cases. He has filed thousands of bankruptcy cases in federal courts in Georgia.

Persuasive and creative team player with nearly 6 years legal experience, 12 years total work experience, and solid interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills that move others beyond positions to results. Works well unsupervised while maintaining client goals and adhering to rigid deadlines. Quick, resourceful, and enjoys new challenges. My practice areas: as required by the rules of the Georgia State Bar and other state bars, I do not claim "specialization" in any area. However, I have practiced extensively in the following areas: Insurance representation/defense in the areas workers' compensation, litigation and tort cases, longshore cases, and premises/commercial liability matters....

Justin T. Jones grew up in Metter, Georgia. He earned his undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Georgia. He specializes in serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Southeast Georgia.

Francys Johnson is a Founding Partner of Davis Bozeman Johnson Law. Born and raised on his grandparent's farm in Sylvania, Georgia, Francys Johnson learned the value of hard work, responsibility, and service to others. Francys Johnson has a strong record of advocacy aimed at expanding opportunities for all people as a practicing lawyer, public theologian, and educator. ??Committed Servant-Leader Francys Johnson has served in ordained ministry for more than 20 years. He is Senior Minister at the Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Pembroke and the Magnolia Baptist Church in Statesboro. He has been making a positive difference for a long time...

Founder and managing partner of Vaught Law Firm, John L. Vaught is a Vanderbilt Alumnus earning his degree in 1994 with majors in history and political science. He earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in 1997. John Vaught is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is active in a number of national, state and local bar organizations. He has served as a member of the American Bar Association Advisory Panel and has served in positions for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association....