John Douglas Christy

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John Douglas Christy: Attorney with Law Offices of John D. Christy, P.C.
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Biography

John D. Christy represents severely injured individuals and the families of individuals who are injured or have been killed, on the job or through the negligence of others. While the focus of his law practice is handling claims for individuals in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury, John has successfully represented major employers and insurers, giving him the advantage of understanding how employers and insurers defend claims. John has been involved in numerous cases involving complex litigation issues in both the workers’ compensation and personal injury areas of the law. John is a certified mediator and has successfully mediated many complicated workers’ compensation claims.

John received his B. A. in Business Administration from Mercer University and his J.D. from Woodrow Wilson College of Law. He is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals. He formerly served as the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Georgia. John is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

John is the past chairman of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the State Bar of Georgia, has served on the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation Advisory Counsel Medical Committee, as Editor of the State Bar of Georgia Workers’ Compensation Section Law Letter, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Workers’ Compensation Claimant’s Law Section of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He is a frequent speaker at seminars on employment and workers’ compensation legal issues.

John is a native of Atlanta, GA and enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

Professional AssociationsAmerican Bar AssociationGeorgia Trial Lawyers AssociationThe National Trial Lawyers Top 100Super Lawyers (2012, 2014 - 2022) Georgia Bar AssociationMacon Bar AssociationHouston County Bar AssociationState Bar of Georgia - Workers' Compensation Section, Former Chairman

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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Workers Compensation
  • Personal Injury
  • Mediation
  • Brain Injury
  • Litigation & Appeals
  • Mediation & Collaborative Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Wrongful Death

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Mercer University, B.B.A., 1978
Law School Attended:
Woodrow Wilson College of Law, J.D., 1981
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Georgia
Memberships:
State Bar of Georgia, (Chair Executive Committee Workers' Compensation Section); Georgia Trial Lawyers Association; American Bar Association; Atlanta Bar Association; Bibb County Bar Association; Houston County Bar Association
Certifications:
Registered Mediator by the Georgia Supreme Court Office of Dispute Resolution
ISLN:
908389290

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Contingency Fee
25% - 40%
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Peer Reviews

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Reviews describe this attorney as a highly ethical, skilled, and well-prepared practitioner with deep legal knowledge. Peers widely commend his expertise in workers' compensation law, highlighting his professionalism as both a strong advocate and an effective mediator.

4.9/5.0 (30 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Alternative Dispute Resolution

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Workers Compensation

    Highest quality work and ethics

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/25/14 in Personal Injury

    I have submitted my comments on Mr. Christy in the Workers' Compensation area recommendation. Please see those. Thank you, Burton L. Tillman, Tillman & Associates, Atlanta,GA

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/25/14 in Workers Compensation

    I have known and worked with Mr. Christy for many years. He embodies the highest standards of our practice employing consummate skill and knowledge of his area and in handling his cases and his clients with absolute professionalism and effectiveness... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/19/14 in Workers Compensation

    The best workers comp lawyer in the State.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/17/14 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 06/17/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/17/14 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/17/14 in Workers Compensation

    John Christy is an exceptional lawyer. He is knowledgeable about the law and a strong advocate for his clients.

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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)

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3.1/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

Mr. John Christy , has been awesome to me and also my family. The staff has been awesome with me thru my ups and downs even until this day. I could have never found a lawyer or staff that has helped m...

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