Georgia Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Sadly, you are not the first person to ask me this question and provide me this back story. I'll tell you what I told the first person whose attorney only returned calls late at night, from a bar, and three weeks after he had left 70 voicemails: fax him a termination letter.

It's okay. Peace of mind is worth a sheet of paper and the time hitting 10 digits requires.

Know where to find an Atlanta attorney who doesn't drunk dial? Moebes Law, LLC.

Shocking, I know.

Having trouble paying your taxes because you've been injured at work in Georgia? Then you need a workers' compensation attorney.

Frustrated because the Titanic sank on this day, like your income potential from getting hurt? You obviously need a good workers' comp lawyer.

Trying to figure out whether anyone will bring you chocolate on Earth Day? A perfect opportunity to come see a workers' comp attorney.

Lucky for you, my Atlanta office is well-populated with Georgia law experts and a workers' compensation attorney. See? There's hope. Even on April 15.

No.  More than likely, his youthful appearance is due to his passionate representation of his clients and a strong belief in what he does. Have you ever seen someone who's spent 20 years at a job he didn't like? It shows. Such people have bad posture and frown lines.  They also swear a lot.

Another reason your Atlanta workers' compensation lawyer may appear youthful is his service in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. The military requires that its members maintain a high level of physical fitness (yes, even the Air Force, contrary to what those in green or brown may believe). A fit attorney is a seemingly youthful attorney.  Augustus Gloop doesn't get "Happy Veterans' Day" emails.

So, if you arrive at your deposition and meet the attorney whom you've previously only known from his witty blog and timely telephone conferences, there's no need for a "How old are you again?" greeting.  I'm as old as Mozart was when he died.  Doesn't that put things in perspective?

Just as you shouldn't trust skinny chefs or tee-totaling bar tenders, you should be leery of the attorney who doesn't have a Blackberry. When a friend of mine was selected as a "Super Lawyer" as I was starting my career at his defense firm several years ago, I asked him what he did to get bestowed such an honor.  His response?  "It's because I have a Blackberry."  Naturally, I bought one a few days later.

I've since upgraded a couple times, but now I want the latest and greatest, the Tour.  Accordingly, I'm entering a contest held at "Good, Bad, Ugly Reviews" to win one.

And oh yes, since purchasing my first Blackberry, I have received notification of numerous nominations for that Super Lawyer club.  Like I said, only hire an Atlanta workers' compensation attorney who recognizes the value of utilizing technology. 

3.  Finally, I would strongly advise against hiring an attorney who is too focused on his other clients to pay attention to your case.  Chances are good that such a barrister will be unable to help you.

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