Robert Neal Katz

Robert Neal Katz

also known as Robert Katz, Rob Katz

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Car accident Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Workers Compensation ... +9 more

508 E. Howard Avenue, Decatur, GA

About Robert

Biography

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell; Newsweek Leaders in Personal Injury Showcase; Top 100 Honoree, Georgia Super Lawyers (2014-22); Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine (2012-22); Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Geo...

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 16 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 38 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1987

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Katz Personal Injury Lawyers

508 E. Howard Avenue, Decatur, GA, 30030

Katz Personal Injury Lawyers

945 East Paces Ferry Rd NE, Suite 2230, Atlanta, GA, 30326

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Robert Neal Katz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Robert | February 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Excellent job providing me top quality legal service

Thanks to Lynn, Robert, and their staff for an excellent job handling my most difficult motor vehicle accident case that other local lawyers refused to accepted. Lynn always took time to call to informed me of the difficult challenges our case face and the not so difficult ones. She never let me d...own and i am proud to say Robert Katz and his firm did a great job and they know they are one phone call away in the event I need their service again. Thanks Robert and Lynn for being there for me when the odds was written against me. Your firm gave me hope and a wonderful outcome. We beat the odds!!

Posted by Glenn | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Shoe store hell

Mr. Katz and his legal team did an excellent job representing my wife and me in a case that involved my wife tripping over a wire basket that was placed on the floor in front of the checkout counter of a local shoe store. My wife sustained serious injuries to her wrist, elbow and back, each requiring... surgery, along with multiple other minor injuries. Although there was video evidence of my wife tripping on the basket that was intentionally placed in front of the counter by shoe store employees, the insurance company's representing the shoe store would not admit liability and would not pay for my wife's medical bills or pain and suffering. Mr. Katz filed suit on our behalf. Afterwards, he and his team began preparing for a potential jury trail. This process involved identifying any/all potential witnesses and taking depositions; talking to and taking depositions of the doctors that performed surgery; identifying and talking to potential expert witnesses; and preparing charts and visual aids to be used at trial or mediation. During this time we were kept informed of where we were in this process and of any updates to the case. After a period of time, the case did go to mediation; not once but twice. The first time, it very quickly became apparent to Mr. Katz that the insurance company was not there to make any kind of settlement that would be remotely acceptable. We wrapped up and several months later they requested that we try again. This time the outcome was much better. Due to Mr. Katz's negotiating skills and persistence, we came to a settlement that was fair and agreeable to all. This whole process was long and often frustrating. However, due to Mr. Katz and his legal team, we made it through with an outcome that made it worth while.

Posted by Eric | June 28, 2010 | Medical Malpractice

Very satisfied client

After falling over 30’onto a concrete floor, I suffered severe internal injuries, including a perforated small intestine. After many visits to the hospital, the doctors never diagnosed the holes in my intestine, which allowed bodily waste to enter other parts of my body. Soon after, my body became se...ptic and I had to spend over six months in the hospital. Overall, I accrued over $1 million in medical bills. On my behalf, Rob filed a lawsuit against the general surgeon, radiologist, and hospital. He deposed witnesses and experts all around the country, visiting Ohio, Colorado, Texas, Michigan, and of course, Atlanta. Even with his busy schedule, Rob always kept me updated on the status of the case. Where a big decision had to be made, he would explain my options as well as the difficulties associated with each, and together we would decide which course to pursue. I was, and still am, extremely satisfied with Rob’s work and with the outcome of my case. Rob strives to be there for his clients, and I was no exception. Even later, when I would call Rob with legal questions unrelated to the case, he was always there to answer them. I would happily recommend Rob to anyone who is seeking legal assistance after suffering a severe injury.

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Robert Neal Katz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jerry Stepp

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this attorney"

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Tazewell Shepard

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Other

"I am happy to endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Matthew Berry

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rob is a fine trial attorney known for producing really good results for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Randy Slater

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edwin Schklar

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Magdalena Heim

Car accident lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Heller

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Burns

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have know Robert Katz for 20 years. He and I worked together in the same firm for a period of time many years ago and have work together over the last 9 years in separate firms. Rob truly cares about his clients and his work. HIs ethics and professionalism are exemplary. He works his cases with compassion and you can be assured he has his client's best interests in mind at all times."

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Blakely Frye

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Rob is a gifted attorney who works extremely hard for his clients. Rob has a long track record of obtaining outstanding results. I would trust Rob to handle serious and complex claims for me and my family and I have no hesitation in giving him my highest endorsement."

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Rex Smith

Litigation lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rob Katz is a fantastic advocate for his clients. He is highly intellegent, articulate and always well prepared. I strongly recommend Rob for any matters related to personal injury litigation. Rex Smith"

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Matthew Starosciak

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rob is an excellent attorney. He possesses all the tools necessary to provide effective representation to his clients, including skill, compassion, and dedication. His track record of results is also very respected in the legal community. Highly Recommended."

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James Stewart

Mediation lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer representing seriously injured victims, Rob Katz has obtained outstanding results for his clients for over 2 decades. Because of his skills, professionalism and ethics, I gladly endorse Rob and his work. He is an outstanding advocate for his client, always going the extra mile to represent his clients to the fullest. His commitment to ethics and professionalism is highly noted by his clients, opposing counsels, and the Court. I highly recommend Rob for any person seeking an Attorney for serious personal injuries, wrongful death, and trucking cases. James G. Stewart, Attorney/Mediator at BAY Mediation"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyers Honoree, Super Lawyers

2022

Rated 10/10, Avvo

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2022

Top 100 List, Super Lawyers

2020

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Top 100 Lawyers Honoree, Georgia Super Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Lawyers Honoree, Georgia Super Lawyers

2018

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2018

Top 100 Lawyers Honoree, Georgia Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Attorneys, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2015

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2015

Top 100 Super Lawyers in Georgia, Super Lawyers

2014

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2013

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia, The National Trial Lawyers

1987

Who's Who Among American Law Students, Summa Publishing Bureau

N/A

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Member, Katz Personal Injury Lawyers

1990 - 1994

Attorney, Gorby, Reeves, Moraitakis & Whiteman

1987 - 1990

Staff Attorney, James H. Weeks

Associations

2006 - Present

Lawyers Club of Atlanta

Member

2001 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2001 - Present

American Association of Justice

Member

1987 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1987 - Present

DeKalb Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2005

Families with Children from China

President, Atlanta Chapter

1997 - 1998

DeKalb Bar Association

President

1995 - 1996

DeKalb Bar Association

Vice President

1993 - 1994

DeKalb Bar Association

Treasurer

1992 - 1993

DeKalb Bar Association

Secretary

1989 - 1992

DeKalb Bar Association

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority v. Pope

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Education

1987

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Georgia

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2015

Atlanta Legal Experts Radio Show Litigating Premises Liability Cases

1992

Appellate Judges Seminar

Appellate Practice

1991

DeKalb Judge's Seminar

Trial Techniques

1985

Georgia Institute for Judicial Education

The Georgia Constitution and the New Ascendancy of State Constitutional Law in Cases Involving Personal Rights

Publications

1995

Thomson West Georgia Jurisprudence False Arrest and False Imprisonment

1989

The Verdict Sexual Harassment in Employment and Education

1986

Georgia State Law Review History of the Georgia Bill of Rights

Languages

English

Activity

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