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Zachary Spears Shewmaker

also known as Zach Shewmaker
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  • Alpharetta, GA
  • Licensed for 13 years
  • Free consultation
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About Zachary

I am a trial lawyer who represents individuals who have suffered injuries or death because of the negligent acts or omissions of others. I pursue claims arising out of car accidents, truck accidents, and slip/trip and falls.

 

I was named as a Rising Star for 2013, 2014, and 2015 by Georgia SuperLawyers. I have been named as a Super Lawyer every year since 2016 by Georgia SuperLawyers. Only 2.5% of Georgia lawyers are chosen for this honor. I was also named as one of Georgia Trend Magazine's "2013 Legal Elite."

 

Before opening Horst Pirkle & Shewmaler, I worked for the largest personal injury law firm in the world. Prior to that, I spent more than four years at a small personal injury firm representing injured individuals through trial. I also spent more than seven years with two large Atlanta firms defending insurance companies, trucking companies, and other corporations against personal injury and wrongful death claims. I have extensive experience in dealing with insurance companies and understanding how they work to prevent individuals from recovering compensation for legitimate injuries. My time spent defending these claims gave me a unique appreciation for how motor vehicle wrecks and other incidents impact individuals and their families, and helps me achieve the best result for my clients.

Practice areas

OtherCar accidentTrucking accidentWrongful deathPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 24%

    13 years

  2. Wrongful death: 24%

    13 years

  3. Trucking accident: 24%

    13 years

  4. Car accident: 23%

    13 years

  1. Animal and dog bites: 5%

Languages spoken

French, English

Contact

3030 Royal Blvd. South
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Horst Pirkle & Shewmaker, LLC

3030 Royal Blvd. South
Suite 125
Alpharetta, GA, 30022

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
GAActive Member in Good Standing 200610/31/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2018
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2017
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2016
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2015
Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2015
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerHorst Pirkle & Shewmaker2019 - Present
Trial AttorneyMorgan & Morgan Atlanta, PLLC2018 - 2019
Trial LawyerVan Sant Law, LLC2013 - 2017
AssociateBaker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz2010 - 2013
AssociateDennis Corry Porter & Smith2006 - 2010
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2014 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2013 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, New Lawyer DivisionMember2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember2006 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Georgia, AthensJuris Doctorate2006
Centre CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts2003
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
New Lawyers Division Lunch and LearnBuilding a Successful Practice2014
NoneGeorgia Lien Law: Primer for Commercial Construction Sales Team2013

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Zach is the Best!

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Hit by a drunk driver causing back damage requiring three surgeries, 2 years of pain and will never be totally healed. Van Sant Law got us a good settlement. Zack was very friendly, professional and pretty genius!
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I've been a repeat client of Zach Shewmaker for nearly 8 years. He's always been honest, dependable, and available. Zach has consulted me in a wide variety of legal matters and I've always appreciated his professionalism and honesty. I've dealt with a wide band of attorney's and none are more impressive than Zach.
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Michael Horst, Car accident Attorney on May 25, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker

Zach's dogged determination to get the best results for his clients is what separates him from other attorneys. His knowledge of the law is likewise stellar.

Dirk Derrick, Trucking accident Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer for his practice in car accidents and personal injury!

Shawn Kalfus, Wrongful death Attorney on Dec 19, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I worked with Zach for several years and now work against him. He has a wealth of knowledge, is detail-oriented, and professional. As his opponent, I can see that he zealously represents his clients and pushes for the maximum value in each case. If you are in need of an attorney, I highly recommend him.

James Robson, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Zach is an excellent attorney and zealous advocate for his clients. I highly recommend him.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on May 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Zachary. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Kavan Grover, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Zach is an excellent attorney. I endorse him.

T. Andrew Miller, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Zach and would recommend him to friends and family. He is smart, well-trained and aggressive. His work is respected in the legal community.

William Martin, Litigation Attorney on Dec 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Zach is a skilled litigator who knows from firsthand experience how to deal with commercial transportation companies, truck drivers, and their insurance carriers in order to maximize his client's recovery. I strongly endorse this attorney.

Michael Ruppersburg, Slip and fall accident Attorney on Dec 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Zach is a smart and hard-working attorney who gets great results for his clients. Before he began representing people injured by the negligence of others, he defended tractor-trailer and trucking companies. This gave Zach an insider's view of how insurance companies and trucking companies operate and defend lawsuits and allows him to get the best results possible for his clients.

David Van Sant, Car accident Attorney on Dec 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Zach is a hard working dedicated lawyer.

Sean Ditzel, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 3, 2013
Relationship: Friend

Zachary is an intelligent and thoughtful personal injury attorney whom I would trust to handle the most complex of cases.

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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%

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