Merlyn Butler Dodson
also known as Lyn Dodson, Lyn B. Dodson
About Merlyn
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
28 years
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-40%
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Licensed in Georgia for 21 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 27 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Katz Wright Fleming & Dodson, LLC
150 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 300, Decatur, GA, 30030
Katz Wright Fleming & Dodson, LLC
945 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2230, Atlanta, GA, 30326
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Merlyn Butler Dodson's Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Tim | June 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Do not use!
This attorney was unresponsive and unprepared concerning my mom's case. Provided no documented reviews of medical records, case history, signed contracts or even whom the suit was against. When asked questions, she would say things over the phone that she would not put in writing. I am currently in t...
Posted by Staci | December 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Auto Accident
Lyn Dodson handled my auto accident case and personally kept me well informed during the entire process. My questions were always answered quickly, and I was more than satisfied with my settlement. The office staff was friendly and very professional.
Posted by Teri | May 31, 2015
Never gives up
Ms. Dodson was awesome in my accident case against an insurance company who is known for giving up nothing. From the beginning they refused to budge minimizing my injuries and suffering, as well as their insured's responsibility to pay the piper, even though it was clear cut he was 100% responsible f...
Merlyn Butler Dodson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Lyn for many years and she is a very competent and committed attorney. She achieves great results for her clients."
"Lyn is an excellent attorney. She has a very strong understanding of the legal system and how best to represent her clients. Lyn is also incredibly committed to ensuring that justice is attained."
"An excellent lawyer."
"I have known Lyn for years. She's an excellent lawyer and a great person. She has had significant trial success. Her clients are in good hands...."
"I have recommended my own clients to Lyn with great confidence. She is an excellent attorney."
"Lyn is a great lawyer! She gets great results for her clients, and really cares about them."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Merlyn. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top 50 Women Lawyers, Georgia Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top 50 Women Lawyers, Georgia Super Lawyers
2018
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 50 Women Lawyers, Georgia Super Lawyers
2017
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Georgia, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2016
Top 50 Women Attorneys, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Georgia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2014
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, Katz Wright Fleming & Dodson, LLC
2005 - 2007
Associate, Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP
1999 - 2005
Associate, Copeland Cook Taylor & Bush
1999 - 1999
Law Clerk, Supreme Court of Mississippi
1998 - 1998
Law Clerk, Mississippi Court Of Appeals
Associations
2007 - Present
DeKalb Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Mississippi State BarMember
Education
2003
Graduate
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Torts
2006
Demonstrative Evidence
2005
Personal Injury
Publications
2005
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can I expect genuine compensation for acute exacerbation of cervical and lumbar herniations as well as spondylosis due to auto?
22 Jul 2020
Am I shooting too low?
07 Apr 2020
Was rear ended in a 4 car accident while in a lyft as a passenger. Lyft driver not at fault. Did not get police report.
11 Mar 2020