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.

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.

Sam G. Nicholson has been practicing law in Augusta for over 25 years. He has built his reputation as an attorney who strives to achieve the best results for all clients through dedication and hard work. He offers prompt attention to the client's legal needs and representation with results. Mr. Nicholson grew up in Augusta and received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974. He graduated from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1978, where he was Vice President of the Student Bar Association and received the Dean's Certificate of Appreciation. Throughout his career, Sam has handled various legal matters for his clients. However, within the last few years, he has focused on representing individuals who have been seriously injured as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another and handling consumer class actions against corporations whose business practices have been harmful to consumers. Sam Nicholson is a member of the Augusta Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, the American Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. Sam carries on a tradition of legal representation in that his father began practicing law in Augusta in 1932 and remained in practice in the Augusta area for over 40 years. Sam has served as Chairman of the State Ethics Commission, as a State Representative in the Georgia General Assembly, as the Chairman of the Board of the Augusta Preparatory Day School, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, and as President of the Parish Counsel of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Augusta. He is currently serving as Chairman of the Wachovia Bank Advisory Board. Nicholson Revell LLP - Augusta Office 4137 Columbia Rd Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 722-8784

Joseph T. Rhodes was raised in Columbia County, GA and graduated from Lakeside High School and then attended and graduated from the University of Georgia. He then attended and graduated from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC. After Law School Joe took a position with the Law Firm of King & Spalding, LLP in Atlanta, GA. Joe had been on his own since 2014. Joe focuses his practices in Family Law, Personal Injury Law, Civil Rights Law, and Criminal Defense Law. Joe is the General Counsel for America’s Warrior Partnership, one of the largest veteran’s assistance non-profits in the U.S. he is also on the board of directors for the Pendleton King Park Foundation and a member of the Kiwanis Club of downtown Augusta.

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.