Jefferson M. Allen works primarily on business litigation (including shareholder/partner disputes, business torts, and employee non-compete litigation), construction and real estate litigation (including negligent/defective construction and mold claims), and creditors’ rights/bankruptcy matters. Mr. Allen also has significant litigation experience involving consumer law issues and consumer protection statutes, including the Federal Truth in Lending Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Georgia Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Jeff has developed a broad and wide-ranging general commercial litigation practice representing clients in State and Federal Court, as well as private arbitration and mediation, throughout Georgia and the Southeast. Jeff is a 1998 graduate of Emory Law School, and a 1990 graduate of the University of Michigan. Mr. Allen also obtained a General Course degree in Economic History from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 1989.

Marietta Personal Injury Attorney Darl Champion is a dedicated trial lawyer who is passionate about fighting for his clients to ensure that they are fully compensated when they are harmed by someone else’s negligence. His philosophy is to provide client-centered representation that is aggressive and thorough so that the client can get the best possible result. Because Darl is a firm believer that good communication between the lawyer and the client is essential to obtaining the best possible result, he makes it a priority to be accessible to his clients. “Darl was excellent in representing me in my case. He was in constant contact with me and my case, and kept me informed constantly.” The results Darl has obtained for his clients demonstrate that he is willing to work tirelessly to achieve justice on their behalf. In just the last few years alone, he has helped obtain over $60 Million in recoveries for his clients in Marietta, Atlanta, and throughout the state of Georgia – including a $10.2 Million settlement in 2020. In recognition of his success, the National Trial Lawyers organization has consistently selected Darl as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Georgia, and as a Top 40 Under 40. In addition, in each of the last ten years, Georgia Super Lawyers has recognized him as a Rising Star, an honor given to the top 2.5% of Georgia lawyers under age 40 or those in practice for ten years or less. Originally from North Carolina, Darl graduated summa cum laude from Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He then attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia. After obtaining his law degree magna cum laude, he was honored to serve in a highly coveted federal judicial clerkship with the Honorable Hugh Lawson in the Middle District of Georgia. Darl presently lives in Smyrna with his wife Julia and their two children, Elizabeth and Daniel. When he’s not practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, reading, traveling, watching sports, and volunteering in the community.

Ms. Catalina Ortiz, a graduate of Georgia State University, is dedicated to serving the legal needs of small business owners in the Metro Atlanta area, including communities such as Gwinnett, DeKalb, Smyrna, Fulton, and Cobb. She offers comprehensive legal services in various practice areas, including business purchase and sales, start-ups, wills and trusts, contracts, employment agreements, and more. With a focus on proactive legal strategies, Ms. Ortiz assists clients in building solid foundations for their businesses. Her approach emphasizes prevention over reaction, ensuring clients can focus on growth without legal headaches. She provides bilingual services, offering culturally competent counsel to Latino and Hispanic entrepreneurs, and values transparent communication and predictable pricing. Whether helping businesses with compliance, mergers, acquisitions, or succession planning, Ms. Ortiz is committed to forming long-term partnerships with her clients.

Experienced attorney. Skilled in Civil Litigation, Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Dispute Resolution. Strong business development professional with a JD (cum laude) from Stetson University College of Law.