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David Sinclair Walker Jr.

also known as David S. Walker, Walker Law Firm
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About David

I am one of the few native Atlantans and I'm Georgia guy, lived here most of my life, and attended the University of Georgia undergraduate and law school.

I started as a closing attorney out of law school. Because of the ups and downs of the real estate market, I branched into litigation and other areas. I have done criminal defense cases, serious injury cases, medical malpractice, divorce, bankruptcy, business litigation,  and small business and corporate. I have even set up a few pension and profit sharing plans back in the day. I became a certified mediator about 15 years ago.

These days I concentrate on divorce related cases, probate and estates, and wills and trusts. We still set up small corporations, write contracts, and do some injury cases and other types of litigation. There's a lot of information about cases we have handled over the years on our website.

I have some children of whom I'm very proud. One of my daughters is a biomedical engineer and patent agent in Atlanta and the other is a realtor in Dallas Texas. I have a stepdaughter who is training to be an EMT, and a stepson in the construction business. And my first grandson is on the way! When not involved with work or family, I enjoy golf, fishing, and snow skiing.

Practice areas

BusinessLitigationDivorce and separationEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 35%

    Wills, trusts, probate of wills, powers of attorney, living wills, will contests, and all areas concerning estate planning.

    39 years

  2. Divorce and separation: 35%

    DIvorce, custody, child support collection, legitimation, and all areas concerning family law.

    39 years

  3. Litigation: 15%

    Business, Estate, Injury and General Litigation other than family law

  4. Business: 15%

    Business formation, contracts, focus with smaller business

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

6340 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite 200
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Walker Law Firm

6340 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite 200
Duluth, GA, 30097

2330 Scenic Highway,
Snellville GA 30078, GA, 30078

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
DCInactive 199110/14/2017
GAActive Member in Good Standing 197611/18/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers6
Legal guides4
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2018
Best of Gwinnett 2004Gwinnett Magazine2004
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerDavid Sinclair Walker, Jr. P.C.1976 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
District of Columbia BarMember1990 - Present
Gwinnett County Bar AssociationMember1976 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember1976 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember1976 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Gwinnett CitizenWhen You Should Consider Changing Your Will2016
Gwinnett CitizenShould You Incorporate Your Business?2016
Gwinnett CitizenLife Support Choices - Making Your Wishes Known2016
Gwinnett CitizenChanging The Beneficiary - Important But Often Overlooked2016
Gwinnett CitizenDivorce FAQ's2016
Gwinnett CitizenWills and Estate Planning FAQ's2016
Our Town MagazineLegal Lessons-Partnership Breakup2015
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Georgia School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1976
University of Georgia, AthensA.B1973
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Senior ServicesEstate Planning2015
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Calamia v. BurnsAll funds recovered
Brown Vs. GravesMother is awarded back child support and attorney fees
Matthew Vs. MooreCustody awarded to father
Thomas v. Thomaswife was awarded half of value of all hidden assets and over half of marital property
Bahena v. TRS Group et al.$950,000 settlement
Simpson v. Patterson Heating & Air ConditioningPersonal injury settlement $250,000
McCorkle v. Atlanta Foam, Inc.Settled for Plaintiff-$800,000
Amerson v. Pulmonetics Inc.6 figure settlement, medical device/malpractice
Waters v. Waterslifetime alimony obtained for wife

Reviews

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Exceptional Attorney

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I hired David S. Walker to represent the Estate in a “Will” probate contest. David did a great job. He always returned phone calls promptly and explained all procedures of the pretrial motion hearings and during the three days of trial. In court, he was professional, well prepared, confident and calm, organized, and thorough. He had a good rapport with the judge, and was polite to all the witnesses on both sides. David spent the necessary time to research all the case law and find cases that he presented in an excellent closing argument that ultimately won the day. David is an exceptional attorney.
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Review of David Walker

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I have hired David Walker to act as my attorney many times for both business and personal legal matters over a 15 year period. He was hired as my attorney to help me successfully execute my parent’s will. He was hired for a lawsuit my company had with a contractor who refused to pay me as a subcontractor. I was awarded and receved all the money due me. Most recently, I hired David to negotiate a Buy-Sell Agreement for my company. This negotiation was settled very satisfactorily. I would recommend David for both personal and business legal matters.
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The BEST of the BEST!!!

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The lawyer, and his office personal, have help me with and thru several situations. From a divorce,property sells to HOA problems. I have always had prompt and courteous service from Mr. Walker and wouldn’t consider any other attorney. After 20+ years of providing me with excellent advise and walking me thru everything needing to be done I wouldn’t recommend anyone else.
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Wills and probate, personal injury,

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Mr. David S. Walker has assisted me with legal matters over the past 35 years. He is concentrating on family law, wills and probate, and business matters and he previously worked in many different areas with execellent results. Some years ago I had a personal injury case that was settled quickly due to Mr. Walker's expertise facilitating my case. Mr. Walker has assisted my husband and me with our wills and updated codicils over the past years, he always makes sure we are informed of the current changes in the law and advises us accordingly. I entrusted my Mother to David for her will and other Elder Care legal matters a few years ago. I have referred Mr. Walker 20+ friends over the years for personal injury, divorce proceedings, child custody, etc. and all have been extremely appreciative. I would highly recommend David for your legal matters.
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Excellent Outcome

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My wife and I meet Mr. Walker in 2010 when he constructed our will. Unfortunately in 2014 I lost my wife to cancer. Walker assisted me in her estate and was able to get it all taken care of with relative ease. Walker is hard working and knows the court system to get you an outcome that is in your favor. I definitely recommend Mr. Walker.
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Saving my business

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I first met WALKER when a company opened up using almost identical name as mine they just added two letters to there's my customers was totally confused and was tricked into using them instead of me after about a year and a half of litigation we prevailed and forced that company to change there name that company closed their doors after only six months later so I recommend Mr. Walker completely
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Favorable Outcome

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No divorce is pleasant. I know mine was a total nightmare, but having David on my side made it a bit better. He genuinely cared about my family, and always put my children's best interest first. He was knowledgeable in child custody law and set realistic expectations for the outcome. Then, in Court, he presented my case so well that the outcome far exceeded what we were hoping for. I'm so glad I chose David. His experience with Judges in Gwinnett County was reassuring and his assistant Sandy went above and beyond to accommodate my schedule. I would recommend David to anyone.
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Straightfoward and Efficient

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I’ve used David’s services twice after he came highly recommended by a close friend. From start to finish, David made both cases smooth, transparent, and efficient. David has a great deal of experience and this really helps to avoid lots of unnecessary and costly movement in the court system. I now have custody of all my children and owe a great deal of credit to David’s knowledge and experience in dealing with these matters.
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Find a better lawyer

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I hired him because of his experience of 40+yrs. I thought i got a great laywer,boy was i wrong. I hired him to defend me in my divorce. I paid him 43,000.00 and in court Carlton Rouse eat him up for lunch. I felt like i just died. For someone with more than 40+yrs, i thought he would do a better job. He likes to use words like " could" "should". He was late on the second day of my hearing, PLEASE FOR ABOUT $300.00 PER HOUR GET A BETTER LAWYER. He did a terrible job defending me.Dont use him to defend you.
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David Walker's response: This client had a tough divorce case, and his wife insisted on a jury trial even though they had limited assets. The client was warned about the cost of a trial and readily agreed to go through the jury trial. For some reason, he refused to have us call any witnesses for him. This happened in April 2017 and we are surprised to see this review, it is the 1st complaint we have heard from him. Prior to trial, the judge stated what he would award to each party as the property division, in lieu of the jury trial, in an effort at settlement. The jury brought back almost exactly what the judge predicted.

Attorney endorsements

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Patricia O'Kelley, Family Attorney on Jul 14, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

David and I have had several family law cases in which we were on opposite sides. He was professional and courteous at all times.

Michael Schlifka, General practice Attorney on Jul 12, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

David is an excellent attorney with many years of experience and wisdom and I strongly recommend him.

William Hollberg, Litigation Attorney on Jun 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I know David to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. It is with confidence that I have referred cases in litigation to David when I had a conflict of if the problem was not in my practice area. The same is true for estate planning and general business matters.

Jennifer Pinson-Harvey, Family Attorney on Jun 24, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known David for many years and have always found him to be professional, detailed and fair. I strongly endorse him.

Charles Scholle, Family Attorney on May 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Our office often receives calls seeking an attorney who practices in the area of family law, wills, trusts, estates or general probate matters. We would not recommend anyone, but David Walker to assist potential or existing clients with their family law or probate issues. David’s patience with his clients and his knowledge of the law always makes his clients feel that they are in the best of hands. He is familiar with the courts and judges where he practices and has an outstanding track record

Charles Tingle, Litigation Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. David is a very experienced counselor and advocate.

Steven Reilly, Family Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known David Walker for more than ten years. He is an outstanding trial lawyer who works relentlessly for his client. He is always well prepared.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$350-$350/hour
    RATES
    • 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%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card

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