About Deborah
Biography
Deborah Heyman Harris has been an active litigator in the full time practice of law since 1985. During Ms. Harris' first twenty-two years of practice she represented hundreds of employers and their insurance companies throughout the state, litigating general insurance defense cases and defending workers compensation cases. In 2007 Ms. Harris opened her current practice, specializing in workers compensation litigation on behalf of the injured worker. Thorough, aggressive litigation.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-25%
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Licensed in Georgia for 40 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1985
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Location
Deborah H. Harris, Attorney at Law, LLC
2900 Delk Road, Suite 700 PMB 208, Marietta, GA, 30067-5354
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Deborah Heyman Harris's Reviews
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7 Client Reviews
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Posted by DeChris | May 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great attorney
After having a devastating injury Deborah Harris was recommended by former client. She is an exceptional attorney and communicates thoroughly and frequently. I did not feel alone throughout my recovery or litigation process. Thank you again
Posted by James | March 06, 2012 | Personal Injury
A Lawyer that will work for you That's Mrs. Deborah Harris
Mrs.Deborah was recommended to us by our daughter. We live in Alabama and she met us in Newnan close to our home so we didn't have to travel so far. She gave us so much information in terms we could understand. Walked us through every step to get the treatment I needed She let us know their was a tim...
Posted by Dottie | March 05, 2012 | Workers Compensation
Deborah Harris - the best lawyer in Georgia!!!!
Had it not been for Deborah Harris I would have walked away form my work accident without a job, no medical care and no compensation. I called her just in time. She made sure I received the medical care and compensation that I deserved. Ms. Harris really cares about her clients, and she fights for th...
Posted by Rodger | March 01, 2012
Our Attorney Client Relationship with Deborah Harris
We worked with Deborah Harris for almost a year on our case and her professionalism and knowledge was exemplary in all ways possible. She always went out of her way to show us she cared about our case and made sure we knew what was happening in the ongoing process. She answered all our questions and...
Posted by Deborah | March 01, 2012 | Workers Compensation
Deborah Harris the Right Lawyer for the Job!!!
If It had not been for Deborah Harris, I truly don't know where I would be right now. Probably in the street homeless. She was relentless in my workerscomp case. She certainly kept me informed as to what was happening, by phone and by mail. I would highly recommend Deborah Harris. She will get the jo...
Deborah Heyman Harris's Lawyer Endorsements
"Deborah Heyman Harris is one of the finest lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with. Her dedication to bringing about good outcomes for her clients is second to none. She cares deeply about the people she represents. Her attention to detail and her litigation skills are superior. In sum, she has my highest recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer. She fights diligently for her clients and truly cares about the outcome of their case."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very qualified and found her a capable opponent when she was doing insurance company defense work. If you need to go to a hearing to obtain benefits, there are few attorneys more qualified than Ms. Harris."
"Deborah is tough but fair. She has always been very professional as an opponent, and I believe her clients benefit from that. Deborah has my full endorsement."
"Deborah Harris works harder for her clients than any other lawyer I know. She is meticulous, thorough, compassionate and professional at all times and has a solid reputation throughout the Georgia workers' compensation legal community. I would recommend Deborah without hesitation to anyone seeking assistance with their workers' compensation claim, and would do so knowing that she would handle the claim with a level of commitment that I look for if I were looking for a lawyer to represent a close friend or even a member of my family."
"I endorse Deborah Harris. I have known her for many years and she has always been passionate in her representation of clients. She spent many years representing insurers so knows all of their tactics. She uses this to significant advantage in representing injured workers. She always goes the extra mile for her clients and they are lucky to have her as an attorney."
"Deborah and I have worked together on many cases. She is very professional and knowledgeable with more than 25 years of experience. Deborah is dedicated to guiding her clients through a difficult process. She is truly an advocate for her clients and I strongly endorse Deborah Harris."
"Deborah Heyman Harris is a testiment to compassionate and zealous advocacy. She is an excellent attorney, trying many cases, even through the appellate level. She is not afraid to litigate a case and will not back down when she knows she is right about an issue. I would recommend her to anyone."
"Deborah is passionate in her representation of clients. She had many years of experience in representing insurance companies. Now she represents injured workers. She has the knowledge and skill to handle the most seriously injured workers. She knows what the insurance company will do before they do."
"I have known Deborah Harris for well over a decade and have worked with her on several cases. She is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, and hard-working attorneys I know. She will go the extra mile for her clients and will give them the individual attention they deserve. I very strongly endorse Ms. Harris."
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Experience
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Litigator - workers compensation, Deborah H. Harris, Attorney at Law, LLC
1988 - 2007
In-house counsel - litigator, Nationwide Ins. Company/Liberty Mutual Ins. Company
1985 - 1988
Associate attorney, Long, Weinberg, Ansley & Wheeler
Associations
2017 - Present
Darlington SchoolBoard of Trustees
2010 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Anti-Defamation LeagueNational Board
1985 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1985 - Present
Emory University School of LawAlumni association
1985 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Loyola Univeristy New OrleansAlumni association
1972 - Present
Darlington SchoolAlumni Association
Education
1985
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
What’s the statute of limitations for an on job injury lawsuit?
27 Feb 2020
What days does the workman's comp wait period entail?
29 May 2014
Interrogatories, answer to if you assert that the claim herein sued upon is the obligation of anyone other than yourself
04 Jun 2013