Doug Lenhardt concentrates his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, and Personal Injury. Since 2002, Doug has served the Athens community developing a reputation as a ammenable yet agressive attorney who will zealously fight for his clients. Born in Atlanta, Doug grew up in Gwinnett County prior to attending the University of Georgia and the UGA School of Law. Doug maintains a network of contacts thoughout the state and practices across North Georgia in addition to the Athens area. A member of the Georgia Bar, Doug is also licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and The United States District Courts for the Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia. Doug has also been admitted pro hac vice in the Northern District of Ohio. Doug has successfully represented hundreds of clients in criminal matters including DUI, Drug Possession, Drug Sales/Distribution and Drug Trafficking; Family/Domestic Violence, Assault, Battery, Theft, Robbery, Burglary, Kidnapping and False Imprisonment; as well as less serious offenses such as Underage Possession of Alcohol, Shoplifting, and traffic/license violations. Doug has also guided hundreds of clients though the bankruptcy process and has won millions of dollars in settlements and judgments of both injured and deceased persons and their families including a judgment for over $3.5M in a wrongful death case.

W. Calvin Smith II is a practicing lawyer in the state of Georgia. Mr. Smith received his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Glenn has specialized in catastrophic medical malpractice, nursing home and other injury cases for over twenty years. He has successfully litigated and resolved many seven figure cases. He is the Past President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Prior to that he was on the Executive Committee and was the Legislative Chair. He has spoken extensively at legal seminars and has authored a book chapter on medical malpractice reform.

Mr. Reynolds was educated at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, where he graduated with honors before attending law school at Columbia University in New York, one of the highest ranked programs in the country. After graduating law school, Mr. Reynolds went on to practice at some of the world's most prestigious international law firms including Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney (Pittsburgh), Dechert (Philadelphia), and most recently King & Spalding (Atlanta). His experience at these firms provided him with invaluable insight and deal flows totaling over $3 Billion dollars worth of transaction experience. In addition to his background in corporate law, Mr. Reynolds has also had the privilege of working with one of the most successful brands in the entertainment business, Universal Music Group, where he had the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the music and film industry as a label executive of Global Icon Media, and distribution partner of Universal Music Group. Today, Mr. Reynolds is proud to have established his own firm dedicated to helping the clients he wants to work with, who need his help, and will benefit from his experience and passion for the law.

Brian Near began his legal practice in 1989 with a law firm located in the former IBM Tower (One Atlantic Center) in midtown Atlanta. He later moved his practice to Resurgens Plaza in Buckhead and eventually settled in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Mr. Near is an active lawyer handling cases involving litigation, bankruptcy/debt relief, estate planning, domestic disputes, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and premises liability. "My goal is to provide guidance and support so that together, we can work toward a solution to help you move forward." Since entering solo private practice in 1994, Brian Near has acquired, operated, and sold two restaurant businesses, bought and sold various real estate investments, and had other practical experiences that are beneficial to his legal business clients. Mr. Near is married with two children, lives in Cumming, Georgia, and enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

Founding partner, Joseph Spires is a Georgia native with over two decades of legal experience. He specializes in Worker's Compensation, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury. From 2002-2008 Joseph was appointed by the Georgia Attorney General to represent the interest of the State of Georgia as a Special Assistant Attorney General in the area of Workers' Compensation. He has experience litigating Plaintiff's cases as well as defending cases in Workers' Compensation hearings which gives him the experience to foresee the Employer's defense to a claim and to assist an injured employee with obtaining the benefits he or she is entitled. Joe has filed hundreds of bankruptcy petitions and prides himself on working with clients to make the bankruptcy process be as smooth and dignified as possible. His father was a mill worker with Graniteville Company for over 40 years and he understands that individuals can work hard, but still be in financial crisis. Joe has also worked extensively with Social Security Claims, primarily focused on Social Security Disability claims. He has filed numerous lawsuits in Richmond and Columbia Counties for personal injury clients who were not offered a fair and reasonable amount for their personal injury claims. Joe has solid trial experience in personal injury claims and is not afraid to bring your case to trial and fight for you; he knows how to maximize the value of your claim and get the outcome you deserve. Joe and his wife attend Warren Baptist Church and enjoy spending time together with their two children. Joe enjoys soccer and has coached for over 25 years and led his teams to several state championships. He is dedicated to developing leadership skills in youth throughout the community.

Joshua W. Branch focuses on personal injury trial work. He has been representing clients in the Athens and Atlanta area for 18 years. Josh’s interest in law began at the early age of 16 when he began working in a law firm as a high school student. Attending depositions and being inundated with the legal profession at an early age and with an inherent ability to argue succinctly, it was known by many that Josh would become a lawyer from an early age. Growing up around medical doctors has also proved advantageous for Josh in his legal practice, in that he has learned and become familiar with a person’s physiology, which is continually being applied to his practice of personal injury law in Athens. He attended undergraduate school at the University of Georgia and went to law school at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. Josh began his legal career in Pensacola, Florida working at an insurance defense firm, though his passion was always to help individuals rather than corporations. After enduring Hurricane Ivan, he was forced to move from Pensacola and eventually relocated to Athens, Georgia where he is devoted exclusively to pursuing justice for plaintiffs. Dedication to the injured individual’s plight remains his devoted pursuit.

The Toler Law Group specializes in fighting to protect and enforce your 4th amendment right. Many Sex Crime lawyers want you to plead without investigating to see whether there is reason to contest the case. The consequences of a Sex Crime charge are too severe to overlook even the smallest detail. If there is evidence to support your innocence, we will advocate on your behalf, either in or out of the courtroom. The Henry Toler Lawyer Atlanta Firm specializes in contested cases in your Sex Crime related accusation. A Sex Crime charge does not mean a conviction. The Toler Law Group has built our reputation through expertly handling many cases over the last 20 years. Don’t allow yourself to walk into the courtroom without consulting an experienced attorney about your case. Henry Toler Lawyer Atlanta offers a FREE initial consultation over the phone or in our office. The Toler Law Group simply offer our best analysis of the case at hand and offer to help you resolve your case as positively as possible if you request we do so.

Haynes Maier Studstill was born and raised in Rome, Georgia. She attended Darlington School and graduated high school from the Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana in 1994. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville in 1998. Haynes spent several years as a journalist following college. She worked at WRC-TV (the NBC affiliate station) in Washington, D.C. and WSMV Channel 4 in Nashville, Tennessee, and then went on to become the Life Editor of The Brunswick News in Brunswick, Georgia. This experience in the print industry, combined with her love for riding horses, led her to Fort Worth, Texas where she worked for the Cowboy Publishing Group’s online presence, Horsecity.com, as well as its print publications Quarter Horse News and Barrel Horse News. After several years in the journalism industry, she decided to pursue a legal career. Haynes graduated magna cum laude from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia, where she finished in the top 7% of her graduating class and nominated to the role of Editor-in-Chief of the Mercer Law Review. During law school, she clerked for the Honorable C. Ashley Royal in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia in Macon, and for King & Spalding, LLP in Atlanta. She was also awarded a Faculty Award for Outstanding Legal Writing and inducted into the Brainerd Currie Honor Society. After graduation from law school, Haynes and her husband, Justin Studstill, moved to Atlanta where Haynes continued working at King & Spalding, LLP. In 2009, Haynes and Danny partnered to form the Studstill Firm, LLP with offices in Macon, where Haynes was headquartered for 3 years, Nashville, and Valdosta, her current home. Haynes and Justin have four children and enjoy living in South Georgia where they spend their free time hunting with their son, Tyler, and riding horses with their daughters, Lauren Alden and Annalee. Haynes devotes her entire practice to helping injury victims in the wake of accidents or tragedies and is confident that this dedicated focus is beneficial to her clients.

Serge Jerome Jr. is a licensed Georgia Trial Attorney. He focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Bankruptcy Law. He only cares about doing what's right for the people he represents. He is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, Gate City Bar Association, Georgia Association for Women Lawyer (GAWL), The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Attorney Jerome obtained his Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) from Florida A&M University where he was a member of the FAMU Law Trial Team competing in both Moot Court and Mock Trial competitions, Parliamentarian for the Black Law Student Association (BLSA), and President of the Caribbean Law Student Association (CLSA). He graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Finance from Oral Roberts University where he was a member of the ORU Outreach Ministries, American Marketing Association (AMA), and the Finance Club. Attorney Jerome does Pro Bono work through Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF), the Atlanta Bar, and World Changers Legal Resources Department. The son of a Bishop and a licensed minister himself, Jerome enjoys giving back to the community and helping others. He traveled on over 20 missions to Haiti and other foreign countries. On the weekends, he volunteers as a coach with World Changers youth basketball and East Point Little League baseball teams. He is a member of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and Atlanta Habitat for Humanity's Young Professionals Network. In his free time, Jerome likes to experience new places and cultures through his travel club, play kickball with his local league team, surf whenever he's by the beach, cook to exercise his creative muscles, and read spiritual books and biographies to keep life in perspective.