Atty. Thomas V. Duck III
Our founding attorney, Tommy Duck, established his law firm in order to provide the citizens of Albany, Dougherty County, and the surrounding areas with strong court representation. As an experienced trial lawyer and former prosecutor, he combines his trial skills with personalized advocacy for each of his clients.
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Thomas V. Duck III is a Founding Attorney based in Albany, Georgia, practicing at Thomas V. Duck III, P.C., Attorney at Law. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2005). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2005) and Columbus State University (B.S. Political, 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers The Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers State Bar of Georgia American Bar Association Dougherty Circuit Bar Association. Serands clients in Albany, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Our founding attorney, Tommy Duck, established his law firm in order to provide the citizens of Albany, Dougherty County, and the surrounding areas with strong court representation
- As an experienced trial lawyer and former prosecutor, he combines his trial skills with personalized advocacy for each of his clients
- As a skilled criminal lawyer in Georgia, he is committed to fighting tirelessly for the rights of his clients
- He focuses his practice on various aspects of criminal defense, including federal criminal law, DUI/DWI, drug violations, sex offenses, and traffic violations, amongst others, and devotes 100% of his practice to litigation
- In addition to his legal practice, Tommy is an active member of several legal organizations and the local community
- Honors & Awards • Avvo "10.0" Top Attorney Rating, 2018 • Lawyers of Distinction, 2018 • 10 Best Attorneys Client Satisfaction Rating, 2018 • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2018 • Award of Achievement, YLD Leadership Academy, Young Lawyers Division State Bar of Georgia • Award of Achievement for Outstanding Service to the YLD, Young Lawyers Division State Bar of Georgia • Award of Achievement for Outstanding Service to the Public, Young Lawyers Division State Bar of Georgia • Award of Achievement, Joe Dent Hospitality Award, Young Lawyers Division State Bar of Georgia • The Wig and Gavel Award- The student most likely to succeed in the practice of law
- chosen by the faculty • West Publishing Award for Academic Excellence- Business Practice Courses • Aspen Book Award- Real Property I & II • ATLA- Mock Trial Team • Columbus State University Regional Law Enforcement Training Center - Honor Graduate • Dougherty County Board of Ethics, Appointed by Chief Judge, Superior Court of Dougherty County, 2007 - 2013 • Dougherty Circuit Bar Association, YLD President, 2007 - 2008 • Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Area Vice President, 2012 - 2014 • Artesian City Sertoma Club, Director, Sponsorship Chair, Program Chair, President-elect, President, Chairman of the Board • Artesian City Sertoma Club, International GEM Award • Artesian City Sertoma Club, Sertoman of the Year Award • Leadership Albany, Graduate • Albany Herald, Southwest Georgia’s 40 Under 40 Professional Associations & Memberships • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers • The Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Area Vice President, 2010 - 2013 • State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law Section, Member, 2009 - Present • Dougherty County Board of Ethics, Board Member, 2007 - 2017 • American Bar Association, Member, 2006 - Present • Artesian City Sertoma Club, 2005 - Present • Dougherty Circuit Bar Association, Member, 2005 - Present • Phi Alpha Delta, Member, 2005 - Present • State Bar of Georgia, Member, 2005 - Present • State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division Disaster Legal Assistance Committee, Co-chair, 2009 - 2010 • Dougherty Circuit Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division President, 2007 - 2008
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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 Albany 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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