Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP

  • Established in 1938
  • Firm Size 17
  • Young Thagard - Your Voice in south Georgia

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    4.6/5.0 (89)
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About this firm

Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated law firm located in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia.

In 1938, Cam U. Young, Jr. joined John B. Odum at his practice on the fifth floor of the Strickland Building in Valdosta, Georgia as an associate lawyer. In 1943, the firm changed its name to Odum & Young and the firm continued its general practice until 1951 when John Odum died. Cam Young continued the firm under the name Odum & Young until 1955.

In 1962, F. Thomas Young, Cam's son, joined the practice and it became known as Young & Young. New fields of practice were tackled and the geographic area in which the firm found itself representing clients expanded as well.

By 1994, when Cam Young retired, the firm had grown to include ten lawyers who regularly practiced throughout all of South Georgia. Tom Young retired in 2001 and since that time, the firm has continued to practice all over South Georgia where it has been a presence for almost seventy-five years, earning a reputation for hard work, diligent representation and excellent advice on behalf of its clients.

The firm was honored in the May 2009 issue of Best's Review where it was recognized as one of only sixty-nine law firms in the United States to have been continuously included in the annual Best's Directory of Recommended Attorneys. This is an honor of which the firm is very proud.

Young Thagard's attorneys have litigated and tried cases in the federal and state courts throughout Georgia, in front of judges and juries, before the Court of Appeals of Georgia, before the Supreme Court of Georgia, before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and in mediations and arbitrations. Our attorneys are licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Georgia.

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Areas of Practice (15)

  • General Civil Practice
  • Federal Practice
  • Insurance Defense
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Products Liability
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Premises Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Commercial Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Civil Rights
  • Corporate Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Trial Practice

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James Thagard: Attorney with Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP
James Thagard
Partner
4.7
5 Reviews
Valdosta, GA

Litigation

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J. Holder Smith, Jr.: Attorney with Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP
J. Holder Smith, Jr.
Partner
4.4
9 Reviews
Valdosta, GA

Litigation

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Matthew Lawrence: Attorney with Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP
Matthew Lawrence
Partner
4.5
24 Reviews
Valdosta, GA

Automobile Insurance Defense, Insurance Defense

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Leslie Kennerly: Attorney with Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP
Leslie Kennerly
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Valdosta, GA

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William Purvis: Attorney with Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP
William Purvis
Partner
4.8
13 Reviews
Valdosta, GA

Insurance Defense, Automobile Liability Defense, Litigation, Medical Malpractice View More

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Christina Balanis: Attorney with Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP
Christina Balanis
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Valdosta, GA

Insurance Defense, Automobile Liability Defense

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J.D. Dean: Attorney with Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP
J.D. Dean
Partner
4.8
14 Reviews
Valdosta, GA

General Liability, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Premises Liability, Vaping/E-Cigarette, Transportation View More

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Lance Stephens: Attorney with Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP
Lance Stephens
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Valdosta, GA

Premises Liability, Insurance Defense

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (89 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for William Purvis by a Senior Associate on 07/11/19 in Insurance Defense

    Justin Purvis is one of the hardest working attorneys I know and always represents his clients zealously and achieves great results. Justin is also great at communicating with his clients and is an exceptional trial lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J.D. Dean by a Associate on 07/26/12 in Insurance Litigation

    Mr. Dean is an excellent litigation attorney who can be relied on to represent his client's interests vigorously while maintaining unimpeachable ethical standards.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Matthew Lawrence by a Sole Practitioner on 09/12/12 in Personal Injury

    I have opposed Matt in cases, and I have mediated many cases in which Matt was involved. He always is prepared and usually has a better grasp of the facts of the case than the opposing attorney, especially the medical facts.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for William Purvis by a Principal on 07/11/19 in Insurance Defense

    Mr. Purvis is one of the best lawyers I work against.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Matthew Lawrence by a Sole Practitioner on 08/16/12 in Litigation

    Matt is a brilliant, hard working and highly ethical lawyer - and a pleasure to work with as an adversary counsel.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for J.D. Dean by a Partner on 07/02/12 in Civil Litigation

    John David Dean is a top-notch litigator who also holds fast to high ethical standards. Having known Mr. Dean for a number of years and observed his work in many types of cases, I have found him to be knowledgeable, talented, hardworking, and not onl... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for William Purvis by a Founder on 02/08/22 in Insurance Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for William Purvis by a Attorney on 04/27/20 in Automobile Accidents

    Justin is an exceptional attorney with an attention to detail. Anyone would be lucky to have Justin on their side.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for William Purvis by a Attorney on 08/08/19 in Insurance Defense

    Well versed, and a quick thinker. Represents clients with vigor and diligence that always ensures superior representation. Second to none.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for William Purvis by a Attorney on 08/08/19 in Automobile Insurance

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