Atty. John Douglas Christy
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.
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About John Douglas Christy at a glance
John Douglas Christy is a Founder based in Perry, Georgia, practicing at Law Offices of John D. Christy, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1982). Educated at Woodrow Wilson College of Law (J.D., 1981) and Mercer University (B.B.A. University, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 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. Serands clients in Perry, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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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.
John Douglas Christy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John Douglas Christy is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
John Douglas Christy is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Perry 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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