John Douglas Christy

Offers Video Calls | Open for Business
John Douglas Christy: Attorney with Law Offices of John D. Christy, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
About Attorney Awards

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

AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
See more ›

Areas of Practice (3)

  • Workers Compensation
  • Personal Injury
  • Mediation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Mercer University, B.B.A., 1978; University of Tennessee
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

Payment Information

Contingency Fee
25% - 40%

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (30 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • 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 06/17/14 in Workers Compensation

    Flag review

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

    John Christy is a highly ethical attorney with a depth of legal knowledge and experience. He deserves an AV rating.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/17/14 in Personal Injury

    John Christy is a highly ethical attorney with a depth of legal experience and knowledge. He deserves an AV rating.

    Flag review

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

    I have know John for over 21 years. I have practiced against him and I have mediated for him. He is honest, ethical and serves his clients with the highest standard possible. He is an excellent attorney.

    Flag review

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

    Flag review

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

    John has has represented both employers and claimants in workers' compensation claims, and now mediates them as well. He has exceptional knowledge and skill, and is one of the best attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with.

    Flag review

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

    Tremendous lawyer and mediator.

    Flag review

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

    Flag review

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

    I have known John for over 15 years and he is an excellent lawyer and mediator. John is always very well prepared for every case. If I have questions on what to do, I will consult with John Christy.

    Flag review

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

    John is an outstanding attorney and worthy mediator. He has produced a number of excellent settlements as a mediator due to his ability to approach unique issues with logical solutions. He is always a pleasure to work with.

    Flag review
Peer reviews submitted prior to 2008 are not displayed.

Other Legal Directories

Lawyers Client Review
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...

See more

Client Reviews Write a Review

Location

Video Call Options

  • Zoom

  • FaceTime

  • WebX

Contact John Douglas Christy

Contact Information:

478-987-9001  Fax

www.christylawgroup.com

christylawgroup.com

Required Fields

Required Fields

Clear All Fields

By clicking on the "Submit" button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Martindale and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The Internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.