Atty. Larry Walker
The firm’s founding member, Larry Walker is a native of the gnat line, (a distinctive area of Georgia), having lived in Perry, Georgia all of his life. He was born in 1942.
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Larry Walker is a Founder based in Perry, Georgia, practicing at Walker, Hulbert, Gray & Moore, LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on probate, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1965). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston County Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serves clients in Perry, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- The firm’s founding member, Larry Walker is a native of the gnat line, (a distinctive area of Georgia), having lived in Perry, Georgia all of his life
- He was born in 1942
- He attended the public schools of Perry and graduated from Perry High School in 1960
- Larry has two degrees from the University of Georgia (a "double dawg”), including a law degree
- He has practiced law in Perry, now with the firm of Walker Hulbert Gray & Moore, LLP, since he graduated from the UGA law school in 1965
- Larry represents individuals, small businesses, corporations, and banking institutions in all aspects of real estate, commercial transactions, civil litigation, estate and probate, personal injury and wrongful death matters
- Larry is Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
- In 1972, Larry was elected to the Georgia General Assembly, taking the seat formerly occupied by Senator Sam Nunn, a fellow Perryan, and served continuously until January 10, 2005
- In 1983, he assumed the duties of Administration Floor Leader for Governor Joe Frank Harris, and in 1986, he was elected Majority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives, serving in this capacity for sixteen years
- Larry served for four years (1999 through 2002) as Chairman of the State Legislative Leaders Foundation, a nationwide organization of state legislative leaders
- Larry served on the Georgia Department of Transportation Board from January 2007 through June 2009, representing Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District
- In August of 2009, Larry was appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents as an at-large member
- He is presently serving in this capacity
- Larry writes a weekly column for the Houston (GA) Home Journal and is the author of Life on the Gnat Line, a composition of Larry’s widely read columns on family, everything Southern, reading, politics, and, of course, folks
- Larry is a frequent speaker at various community and state events, including Continuing Legal Education seminars
- Larry lives in Perry, Georgia with his wife Janice
- They have four children and ten grandchildren
- Phi Delta Phi (Magister of Wilson Inn, 1965)
- Associate Justice, University of Georgia Honor Court, 1963-1965
- Judge, Perry Municipal Court, 1966-1972
- Deputy Assistant Attorney General, State of Georgia, 1969-1976
- Attorney for City of Perry, 1972-1986
- State Representative, Georgia General Assembly, 1973-2004
- Majority Leader, House of Representatives, 1986-2004. 1984 International Business Fellow
- Chairman, State Legislative Leaders Foundation, 1998-2001
- Regent at Large, University System of Georgia, 2009—
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Larry Walker is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Georgia →
Larry Walker is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →
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.
Larry Walker is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Larry Walker is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Larry Walker is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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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