Atty. Evan Jones
At Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C., Athens personal injury attorney Evan W. Jones focuses primarily on catastrophic injury cases, including those resulting from medical malpractice and nursing home negligence and/or abuse .
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Attorney · Serving Athens, GA
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About Evan Jones at a Glance
Evan Jones is a personal injury attorney based in Athens, Georgia, practicing at Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley PC. Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Evan Jones
- At Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C., Athens personal injury attorney Evan W. Jones focuses primarily on catastrophic injury cases, including those resulting from medical malpractice and nursing home negligence and/or abuse
- Throughout his years in practice, he has successfully obtained substantial settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of his clients, totaling millions
- Evan grew up on St. Simons Island in Georgia
- He attended the University of Georgia where he obtained his A.B. with general honors in 1988, followed by the University of Georgia Joseph Henry Lumpkin School of Law
- Evan was a member of the UGA Honors Program and earned a four-year Army ROTC Scholarship
- He graduated law school with his J.D. in 1991 before going on to serve in the U.S
- Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps where he gained valuable experience as a prosecutor in both military and federal courts
- In the JACG, he served as trial counsel and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the 7th Infantry Division (Light) in Monterey, California
- He also served as Trial Counsel for the 3/325th Airborne Battalion Combat Team (ABCT) and the SETAF (Airborne) Brigade which later became the 173rd Airborne at Caserma Ederle
- For a number of years, he served on the defense side of personal injury claims, representing hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians in cases involving medical malpractice claims
- After defending these individuals and entities from 1995 to 2003, Evan ultimately decided to switch his practice to plaintiffs’ representation and litigation
- Now, he works on behalf of injured victims who were harmed by medical institutions and professionals
- His experience on both sides allows him a greater knowledge of how the process works and what tactics the defense will likely employ
- He uses this knowledge to better fight for his clients’ rights
- Alongside co-counsel, Evan was instrumental in obtaining one of the largest nursing home arbitration verdicts in Georgia to this day
- He also served as the lead counsel in Peterson v
- Reeves, 315 Ga
- App. 370 (2012), cert denied, 727 S.E. 2d 171
- The case became a defining example of psychiatrists’ duties to treat mentally ill patients under the standard of care in a voluntary outpatient setting and was even cited in courts throughout the nation, as well as in scholarly articles regarding the rights of the mentally ill
- Evan has resolved multiple 7-figure medical malpractice settlements across the State of Georgia, one 8-figure settlement, and a $3.2 million confidential elder abuse settlement
- Evan has tried or settled over $150 million in cases
- Evan’s exceptional work has earned him recognition in numerous national publications and accolades from multiple prestigious organizations, including Georgia Super Lawyers®
- He is AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest peer review rating available, and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Additionally, he is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association of Justice
- Evan has also been included in the “Who’s Who” list in American Law and is frequently invited to give presentations on wrongful death cases and medical malpractice in legal seminars
- He was recognized in 2019 as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® in Georgia
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Evan Jones's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Evan Jones handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Athens.
Personal Injury in Athens
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.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Athens
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 Athens 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.
Athens Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Athens-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Athens Choose Evan Jones
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Evan Jones's practice in the field of personal injury.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Evan Jones's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Athens
A Athens-based practice means Evan Jones attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Evan Jones Handles in Athens
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