“We take pride in the fact that Weener Nathan Phillips is not your ordinary service provider. Our clients know that we’re in this together – whether in the trenches side-by-side, preparing to take on a challenge or in a conference room, celebrating the exciting growth of their business as one through a hard-won merger, franchise structuring or real estate investment. We’re more than just legal counsel, we’re a partner – a vital extension of their team.” ~ Eric Nathan, Partner Driven by a desire to learn new things, tackle challenges, solve problems and foster long-term relationships, Eric J. Nathan has proven a natural fit as a partner to a fellow attorney, Phil Weener. Since joining the firm in 1994, many of his earliest clients continue to work with him today. A self-described people person, Eric most enjoys the practice of “happy law” – where everyone is smiling and excited about the possibilities the future may hold for their business. His areas of expertise include commercial real estate, mergers & acquisition, mediation, litigation, and the imparting of general business advice. Weener Nathan Phillips clients describe him as competent, collegial, always smiling, and comforting when needed.

When you have had to suffer serious injuries from another person's negligence, turn to a firm that will do what it takes when seeking to prevent you from having to suffer anymore. As a skilled team of professionals with more than 75 years of combined experience and a long list of accolades, our team at Jones & Swanson relentlessly seeks the highest amount of compensation for those we represent. We have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients, gaining an attorney from our firm inclusion in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. When you are injured, the legal aid you have is one of the most important factors and for many people is one of the main deciding factors in the outcome of their case. Learn more about how we can help and receive a free consultation when you contact our firm.

Kim T. Stephens ranks as one of the most accomplished trial lawyers and attorneys in the state of Georgia. With more than twenty-two years of experience in litigation, Kim has successfully resolved numerous high profile cases, defending professional and college athletes, doctors, police officers, and teachers charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony crimes. Kim has extensive experience in the areas of criminal law, personal injury, business and contract litigation, and probate law in the Athens area and around the State of Georgia. He practices in all courts including federal courts, superior and state courts, local municipal courts, probate courts, recorders courts, UGA student hearings, administrative hearings, and appellate courts. Kim represents individuals charged with misdemeanor crimes, including DUI; felony crimes, including drug charges, sexual offenses, family violence crimes, burglary, theft, and murder; and federal crimes throughout Georgia, providing an aggressive defense for his clients and consistently achieving optimal results for the people he represents. Kim is recognized both locally and nationally for his professionalism and skills as a litigator. He has earned the rank of 10.0, i.e. "superb," on avvo.com, achieving the highest possible score on the ten point scale that Avvo uses to grade attorneys. Avvo, the world’s largest online database committed to reviewing and ranking attorneys, awards the 10.0 ranking to less than 1% of attorneys nationally, placing Kim in the top percentage of attorneys in the United States. Martindale Hubbell, an attorney peer review database, has recognized Kim as “distinguished counsel,” which is a widely respected mark of achievement, differentiating a lawyer from his or her competition and reflecting a high level of respect in the legal community. More locally, the Athens Banner Herald named Kim as the people’s choice attorney for litigation in both 2013 and 2014. The Reader’s Choice Awards are based on votes from citizens in the Athens area and reflect Kim’s stellar reputation as a DUI and criminal defense attorney in the local community. Kim has provided expert legal commentary and/or given interviews to both regional and national news media, including: the Athens Banner Herald, the Red and Black, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, ABC news, Fox news, ESPN, CBS news, and many other local and national news organizations.

Daryl Walker proudly serves Savannah, Georgia and the neighboring communities in the areas of criminal, DUI-DWI, accident & injury, and estate law.

We are a full-service civil litigation firm focused on wrongful death and serious personal injury cases. We have a highly experienced team of attorneys and paralegals ready to prosecute wrongful death and personal injury claims. Most of our cases result from motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, criminal attacks, medical malpractice, aviation incidents, and defective medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Jonathan W. Johnson has been a practicing trial attorney responsible for hundreds of wrongful death cases around the United States and the world since he graduated from law school in 1992. A native of Georgia, Mr. Johnson attended Heritage High School in Conyers where he was the school’s Star Student, a Board of Education scholar, and starting power forward for a state final 4 basketball team.

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.

Representing Georgia residents for over 30 years in Family Law, Bankruptcy and Social Security Disability.

Chimere Chisolm Trimble is an award-winning attorney and passionate leader in the Georgia legal community, known for her work throughout South Georgia and the Atlanta Metropolitan area. As founder of Chisolm Trimble & Associates, she has been providing legal representation to clients from her offices in Atlanta (Midtown), Douglasville, and Albany. Focusing in the areas of family law, including divorce, custody, spousal / child support, legitimation and estate planning. “I am focused on protecting the legal rights of each one of my clients," says Attorney Trimble “Every Georgian deserves a committed understanding attorney who is well versed in the laws of our state and who is willing to fight for them.” Attorney Trimble’s varied and accomplished legal career includes work with the North Carolina Justice center, previous Staff Attorney to three Superior Court Judges, former Assistant City Attorney, selection to the Georgia Super Lawyers five years straight, served as Regional Vice President for the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, as well as a Municipal Court Judge, Executive Board Members to several non-profit organizations and most recently Chairperson to the Family Law Section of GABWA.