$ 300-350 per hour
Wallace M. Berry Jr.
About Wallace
Biography
I am committed to working tirelessly for each of my clients and to obtaining the best possible outcome for their case or legal matter. I represent clients in metro Atlanta, north Georgia and Gwinnett County. I have an office conveniently located between the three main courthouses in Lawrenceville and have been practicing in Gwinnett County since 2007. Before entering the practice of law, I was a teacher and coach for several years. The organizational skills and attention to detail in teaching and coaching transferred well to the practice of law.
I am involved in my community in many different ways and, in 2009, I coached a nine year old football team in Suwanee and in 2010 I coached a fourteen year old basketball team in Lawrenceville. I was also the head coach of an eleven year old football team in Suwanee in 2010. Since then, I have also volunteered with an at-risk teen organization called STRAP, worked with the mock trial program in Gwinnett, and take several pro bono cases each year.
I hold a black belt teaching certificate in the art of Chinese Boxing and practice Tai-Chi, Wing-Chun and other arts of self-defense and self-actualization. I also play in a weekly basketball league, play beach volleyball in the summertime, and enjoy a variety of other activities, including swing dancing, ballroom dance, hiking, mountain biking, boating, waterskiing, and snowskiing. I attend a community Christian church and believe that most of the problems of mankind ultimately have a spiritual root cause and need a spiritual solution.
My first two years out of law school were spent working for a small firm that handled personal injury, family law, business law, and general practice and trial. For the next eight years I worked for larger firms as a real estate closing attorney and foreclosure attorney.
In 2007, I opened my own law firm, with a goal of helping people with their everyday problems. Since that time, I have handled hundreds of cases in the Gwinnett County, metro Atlanta, and North Georgia courts encompassing several areas in the practice of law, with a focus on criminal defense, traffic tickets and personal injury.
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Licensed in Georgia for 29 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1996
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WALLACE BERRY LAW, LLC
260 Constitution Boulevard, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046
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Posted by Karen | April 27, 2015
Simply The Best...Wallace Berry is the one
I've dealt with many lawyers over the years on behave of others, I could not honestly recomend any of them, not a good experience. When I needed a lawyer I was scared that fear went away the minute I met Mr Berry, his attention to details, questions, and explanations was PRICELESS. Mr. Berry did a ...
Posted by Toya | April 15, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Well Worth It :)
My lawyer, Wallace Berry, worked very hard for me at each step along the way, kept me informed on the progress of my case, and obtained a very positive resolution for me. I would hire him again if I ever need a lawyer and would recommend him to my family, friends, and colleagues!
Posted by Rachael | January 16, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recommend
Wallace Berry was the only lawyer who would take on my case. Many others turned it down, because they didn't think there would be enough money available. Mr. Berry took the case despite this. He was very kind and understanding about everything that had happened to my sister and me. He was extreme...
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Criminal Justice
Mr. Berry is an excellent attorney and very knowledgeable about criminal justice. My case was very complex as my child was in a live-in facility and had been sexually abused. I was devastated when I learned of the crime and called The Berry Law Firm immediately for help. Mr. Berry personally handl...
Wallace M. Berry Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Wallace advocates passionately for his clients. He is fair-minded. Definitely better to have him on your side than against you."
"I've known Wallace for many years. He is very knowledgeable in the area of criminal law and juvenile practice. I trust his judgment and expertise in this any other areas."
"Wallace Berry is a committed advocate for his clients. I routinely consult Mr. Berry's expertise on a wide variety of legal matters, and I have always found him to be a thoughtful, intelligent litigator. He cares deeply for his clients and their families, and will often go the extra mile to assist when other attorneys would not. I highly recommend Mr. Berry to anyone looking for a skilled advocate."
"Wallace and I have worked together in juvenile court and I have observed him in state court for the past several years. Wallace is a zealous advocate his clients and is well prepared to represent them at all times."
"Wallace is a skilled and experienced lawyer who is quick and eager to help his clients. In addition, he also helps fellow lawyers in the community by sharing his knowledge, experience and insight."
"I have known Wallace for many years, and have been impressed with his thoroughness in criminal matters. Wallace is very diligent, and leaves no stone unturned in his representation of his clients. I highly recommend and endorse Mr. Berry."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Wallace for many years, even before he became an attorney, so I have alot of knowledge concerning his character and work ethics. His passion for the practice of law, and his dedication to defending the consitutional rights of his clients, enable me to recommend him with confidence to anyone in need of a committed, hard-working criminal defense attorney, who acts with integrity at all times. His willingness to roll-up his sleeves and do what it takes to get justice for his clients is what sets him apart from the rest."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Outstanding Legal Advocacy, Gwinnett Pro Bono Project
2019
Recognition and Support, STRAP Youth Mentoring Program
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Graduate of the Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, Wallace Berry Law, LLC
2003 - 2006
Managing Partner, Morris, Schneider & Prior, LLC
2002 - 2003
Managing REO Attorney, McCalla Raymer, LLC
Associations
2009 - Present
Georgia Association of Personal Injury LawyersAttorney Member
2007 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
2007 - Present
Gwinnett County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Gwinnett County Criminal Defense BarMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
T.B. v. E.M.
$75,000.00 Settlement
State of Georgia v. L.Q.
Client received 7 years’ probation, where she could have received 5-20 years in prison.
S.K. v. M.B.
$3,250 plus costs and attorney's fees.
R.J. v. J.P.
$50,000.00 Settlement for policy limits
J.E. v. S.M.J.
$10,000.00 Settlement.
State v. S. D. / DUI case
I saved my client's driver's license and then met with the prosecutor and obtained a reduced charge of Reckless Driving, which has much less of an impact on my client's criminal history, freedom, and other consequences.
D.N. vs. N.G.
$200,000.00 Settlement.
J.H. v. L.W.
Judgment for Plaintiff of $125,000.00
State of Georgia v. M.R.
Jury Trial: Not Guilty
Education
1996
John Marshall Law School, Atlanta
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
STRAP 3-Hour Class
Money-Wise for Teens
Languages
English
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17 Jun 2020
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