Atty. David Benjamin Ricks

Atty. David Benjamin Ricks

Mr. David Benjamin Ricks is a lawyer practicing personal injury, dog bites, automobile accidents and 3 other areas of law.

Macon Macon 13 Years Experience 13 year
Call (478) 870-2137

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About David Benjamin Ricks at a glance

David Benjamin Ricks is an Associate based in Macon, Georgia, practicing at Nelson & Smith. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, slip & fall, and dog bites. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2013). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Valdosta State University (—). Active member of American Bar Association Macon Bar Association. Serves clients in Macon, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Benjamin Ricks is a lawyer practicing personal injury, dog bites, automobile accidents and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from Valdosta State University, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • David practices at Nelson & Smith in Macon, GA

Practice Areas Explained

David Benjamin Ricks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Benjamin Ricks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David Benjamin Ricks is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

David Benjamin Ricks is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Georgia →

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

David Benjamin Ricks is one of 7,481 dog bites attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dog bites attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Macon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Benjamin Ricks

Where is David Benjamin Ricks's law office located?
David Benjamin Ricks's law practice is located in Macon, Georgia. The firm is Nelson & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Benjamin Ricks handle?
David Benjamin Ricks focuses on car accidents, personal injury, slip & fall, dog bites. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has David Benjamin Ricks practiced law?
David Benjamin Ricks has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did David Benjamin Ricks go to law school?
David Benjamin Ricks earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (—).
How can I contact David Benjamin Ricks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Florida Coastal School of Law
- 2012
Valdosta State University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2013

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