Karla Walker is part of a team of progressive and aggressive attorneys in South Georgia at the law firm of Copeland, Haugabrook & Walker. Born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut Karla received her B.A. in History at the prestigious, Ivey League, Yale University, and later obtained a Doctorate of Jurisprudence at Mercer University. Upon graduating, Karla moved to Valdosta, Georgia after attaining employment with the law firm Copeland and Haugabrook. Attorney Walker has been with the firm for 17 years; 13 of which as a partner. Personal injury, (including but not limited to car accidents, slip and falls, and other forms of negligence), workers compensation, family law (including divorce, custody, legitimations, and adoptions), misdemeanors, felonies, and criminal defense are the areas of focus of Attorney Walker. She is a member of the Georgia Bar Association, Valdosta Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Association of Yale Alumni, and Habitat for Humanity. As an advocate for equality, one of the greatest challenges Attorney Walker encounters is overcoming the stereotype and stigmas of her profession. In her own words, "People often have a jaded perspective when dealing with lawyers. We are often deemed as shady or liars; although I will readily admit that there are attorneys like that, there are still many of us who operate with integrity and care about the well being of our clients." Though tough in the courtroom, Karla loves to enjoy life outside of work. She is the Youth Pastor at Path Church of Restoration and Deliverance where she is responsible for overseeing all youth activities. She is a speaker and coordinator for Hand Up Marketplace, Inc. a 501 (c) non-profit program designed to provide youth ages 16 and up with the skills needed to succeed socially, financially, occupationally, and educationally. Attorney Walker regularly speaks in many venues in the community. Karla Waker is a member of the Valdosta Lowndes Metropolitan Chapter of the National Council of Negro Woman and serves as Chair of the Entrepreneur and Community Development Committee. She also does a weekly radio segment on V96.7 Attorney Walker is currently building a program around a seminar she gives for first time probationers. During the seminar, she addresses employment, education, and other issues that young adults face while on probation. She enjoys being a positive impact on other people.

John E. Morrison, Jr. is the founder and owner of The Law Offices of John Morrison, where he represents individuals and families in personal injury and workers' compensation matters throughout Georgia. A Marietta native, Mr. Morrison earned his B.A. in Philosophy magna cum laude from Georgia State University in 2003 before receiving his J.D. from Georgia State University in 2006 with Honors in Litigation. After law school, he practiced liability and workers' compensation law with one of the largest claimant law firms in East Georgia. Throughout his career, he has focused exclusively on helping injured people rather than representing insurance companies or defense firms. His practice includes cases involving car accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injuries, defective products, and other serious accidents. Mr. Morrison also advocates for employees who have suffered job-related injuries, including workers facing denied claims, disputes over medical treatment or wage benefits, and workers' compensation appeals and hearings. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Georgia and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and he has also appeared pro hac vice in South Carolina. His professional memberships include the State Bar of Georgia, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and American Association for Justice. Mr. Morrison's professional recognition includes membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, selection to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and recognition by Elite Lawyer and other legal organizations. He is fluent in Spanish and remains committed to helping injured clients pursue the compensation and benefits available to them, including families seeking recovery after a wrongful death To discuss a personal injury or workers' compensation matter with Mr. Morrison, call 770-951-8900 or contact The Law Offices of John Morrison online to schedule a consultation.

Jeffrey Jonap is a practicing lawyer in the state of Georgia.

Warren Abel is an experienced, aggressive attorney who fights for those who are injured or are unable to work due to negligence. The son of two physicians, Warren had an early eye for science, a keen understanding for the value of health, as well as compassion for the welfare for others. Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas afforded him the opportunity to surround himself with history. As an alumnus of Little Rock High School he has a unique, personal awareness of our nation’s integration crisis. Here he not only excelled academically, but played multiple sports where he further developed his leadership and advocacy skills. Warren is a graduate of Emory University and University of Georgia School of Law. While in law school, Warren worked in 22nd Judicial Circuit Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in Benton, Arkansas. There, Warren tried and won his first case and assisted prosecutors on cases ranging from felony murder to vehicular homicide. During his second and third years of law school, Warren worked at the Athens-Clarke County District Attorney’s office, where he supported the felony prosecutors with trials and motions. Warren was noted by the clinic director for his outstanding work in the District Attorney’s office. Following law school, Warren worked at Heifer International, one of the top 10 charities worldwide, in Little Rock, Arkansas. After a successful stint at Heifer International, Warren returned to Georgia and began advocating for those who are wrongly injured across Georgia. Warren appreciates the culture, history, and sports our community has to offer. He enjoys hiking with his 2 dogs, playing basketball and golf, fishing, and music.