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About Joel P. Thames at a glance
Joel P. Thames is a Member based in Dalton, Georgia, practicing at McDonald, Thames & Ray. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1984). Educated at Walter F. George Law School, Mercer University (J.D., 1984) and Georgia College (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Crawford-Peach and Conasauga Judicial Circuit Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Dalton, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joel P. Thames is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, domestic relations and 1 other area of law
- Joel received a B.S. degree from Georgia College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Joel practices at McDonald, Thames & Ray in Dalton, GA
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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.
Joel P. Thames is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Joel P. Thames is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Joel P. Thames is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
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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 Dalton 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 andnue, 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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