Atty. Timothy C. Bailey

Atty. Timothy C. Bailey

The descendant of three generations of coal miners, Tim Bailey centers his practice on the dignity and safety of workers. Born in Mullens and raised in Man, West Virginia, he has first-hand knowledge of the dangers and sacrifices experienced in the heart of coal country.

Atlanta Atlanta 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Timothy C. Bailey at a glance

Timothy C. Bailey is a Managing Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Sixth and the F (1993), and Kentucky (1993). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D. Honors, 1991) and West Virginia University (B.S. Finance, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • The descendant of three generations of coal miners, Tim Bailey centers his practice on the dignity and safety of workers
  • Born in Mullens and raised in Man, West Virginia, he has first-hand knowledge of the dangers and sacrifices experienced in the heart of coal country
  • Handling such prominent West Virginia cases as the Upper Big Branch, Sago and Aracoma Mine Disasters and the Ghent Little General Store Explosion, he vigorously represents the families of workers who have been seriously injured or killed by the wrongful acts of others
  • His experience includes trucking cases involving serious bodily injury or death and cases resulting from defectively designed automobiles and mining equipment
  • He has recently pursued trendsetting legal actions against coal companies for miners suffering serious occupational lung diseases
  • He has been honored to be appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of West Virginia to represent the State’s interests in several cases
  • He is a past president of the West Virginia Association for Justice (WVAJ) and continues to serve on its Board of Governors
  • Nationally, he is a member of the American Association for Justice and is a member of its national Board of Governors
  • He is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Honors and Awards • National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2014 Nationally Ranked, Top 10 Attorney Award For Excellence in the field of Personal Injury • Summit, Mountain Honorary, 1988 – 1989 • “AV” Rating, Martindale Hubbell • West Virginia Super Lawyer • Million Dollar Advocates Forum • Multi-million Dollar Advocates Forum Professional Associations and Memberships • West Virginia Association for Justice, 1992 – Present • West Virginia Association for Justice, Board of Governors, 1997 – Present • West Virginia Association for Justice, President, 2009 – 2010 • American Association for Justice, Member, 1992 – Present • American Association for Justice, Leaders Forum • West Virginia State Bar, Member, 1991 – Present • Kentucky State Bar, Member, 1993 – Present • Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, Member, 1993 – Present • American Bar Association, Member, 1991 – Present • Freemason, 1995 – Present • Beni Kedem Shrine, Member, 1995 – Present • West Virginia University Alumni Association, Member, 1998 – Present • West Virginia University Board of Governors, Member • Kanawha County, Board of Directors • South Charleston Church of the Nazarene, Board Member and Sunday School Teacher • Make-a-Wish Foundation, Southern West Virginia • Charleston Area Medical Center, Women’s and Children’s Hospital Parent Board • Public Justice, Member Fraternities/Sororities • Pi Kappa Alpha

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy C. Bailey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy C. Bailey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

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Wrongful Death

Timothy C. Bailey is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →

Personal Injury

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.

Timothy C. Bailey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Timothy C. Bailey is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Atlanta 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Timothy C. Bailey

Where is Timothy C. Bailey's law office located?
Timothy C. Bailey's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy C. Bailey handle?
Timothy C. Bailey focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Timothy C. Bailey practiced law?
Timothy C. Bailey has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Timothy C. Bailey go to law school?
Timothy C. Bailey earned their education at (J.D. Honors, 1991); (B.S. Finance, 1988).
How can I contact Timothy C. Bailey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Timothy C. Bailey received?
Timothy C. Bailey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Honors
West Virginia University College of Law
- 1991
B.S. Finance
West Virginia University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Sixth and the F
Admitted: 1993
Kentucky
Admitted: 1993
Georgia
Admitted: 2018

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