If a friend or family member needs an attorney for a case of catastrophic injury or wrongful death in Georgia, the selection of a lawyer is too important to rely upon TV and billboard ads. Here are some criteria you might consider and how we measure up.
• The attorney has been recognized with awards and distinctions.
- Ken Shigley is president of the State Bar of Georgia (June 2011- June 2012), and has a long list of other professional distinctions.
• The attorney is the author of instructional books, articles, etc.
- Ken Shigley is the lead author of Georgia Law of Torts: Trial Preparation & Practice (West, 2010-12) and has published numerous articles in legal publications.
• The lawyer has good trial experience -- actually takes cases to trial -- not just going to court for hearings.
- Ken Shigley is one of only 30 Board Certified Civil Trial Attorneys of the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Georgia. Unlike the “settlement mills” that advertise heavily on TV and billboards, insurance companies know that he can and will try cases forcefully and effectively if they do not offer the reasonable value of the case.
• The attorney specializes in the area of law that pertains to your case.
- Ken Shigley has focused on personal injury, wrongful death and insurance claim litigation, both plaintiff and defense, for 30 years. He is a national board member and seminar faculty member for the American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group.
• Good track record and wins at trial.
- Ken Shigley is one of the rare lawyers who has won a jury verdict for a million dollars more he asked for.
• The lawyer has a good understanding of and experience with injury cases that are similar to yours.
- Ken Shigley has successfully handled many cases involving wrongful death, spinal cord injury, brain injury, burns and back injuries, vertebral fractures, herniated discs, fractured arms, legs, hips and ankles and other injuries arising from auto, truck and bus accidents, dangerous premises and defective products.
• Quality of the lawyer’s website content is high and is very informative.
- See this website and connected blogs. Ken Shigley started the first lawyer website in Southeast in 1996 and the second lawyer blog in Georgia in 2003.
• The lawyer is often called to speak to professional legal organizations and law schools.
- Ken Shigley has been a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars since 1993, both in Georgia and nationally. He was formerly on the faculty of the Emory University Law School Trial Techniques Program. As State Bar president, he speaks to professional groups and seminars almost every week.
Do your research. Compare qualifications.
Then call us at 404-253-7862 or toll-free at 877-778-7944.
• The attorney has been recognized with awards and distinctions.
- Ken Shigley is president of the State Bar of Georgia (June 2011- June 2012), and has a long list of other professional distinctions.
• The attorney is the author of instructional books, articles, etc.
- Ken Shigley is the lead author of Georgia Law of Torts: Trial Preparation & Practice (West, 2010-12) and has published numerous articles in legal publications.
• The lawyer has good trial experience -- actually takes cases to trial -- not just going to court for hearings.
- Ken Shigley is one of only 30 Board Certified Civil Trial Attorneys of the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Georgia. Unlike the “settlement mills” that advertise heavily on TV and billboards, insurance companies know that he can and will try cases forcefully and effectively if they do not offer the reasonable value of the case.
• The attorney specializes in the area of law that pertains to your case.
- Ken Shigley has focused on personal injury, wrongful death and insurance claim litigation, both plaintiff and defense, for 30 years. He is a national board member and seminar faculty member for the American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group.
• Good track record and wins at trial.
- Ken Shigley is one of the rare lawyers who has won a jury verdict for a million dollars more he asked for.
• The lawyer has a good understanding of and experience with injury cases that are similar to yours.
- Ken Shigley has successfully handled many cases involving wrongful death, spinal cord injury, brain injury, burns and back injuries, vertebral fractures, herniated discs, fractured arms, legs, hips and ankles and other injuries arising from auto, truck and bus accidents, dangerous premises and defective products.
• Quality of the lawyer’s website content is high and is very informative.
- See this website and connected blogs. Ken Shigley started the first lawyer website in Southeast in 1996 and the second lawyer blog in Georgia in 2003.
• The lawyer is often called to speak to professional legal organizations and law schools.
- Ken Shigley has been a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars since 1993, both in Georgia and nationally. He was formerly on the faculty of the Emory University Law School Trial Techniques Program. As State Bar president, he speaks to professional groups and seminars almost every week.
Do your research. Compare qualifications.
Then call us at 404-253-7862 or toll-free at 877-778-7944.
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