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Teri Danielle Fields
About Teri
Biography
Teri D. Fields is a plaintiff’s attorney and litigator. Over her legal career, she has litigated hundreds of cases. Teri regularly conducts written and oral discovery, including drafting interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and admissions, as well as preparing witnesses for deposition, and filing motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment. She has a broad-based practice including, general civil litigation, employment law, estate planning, probate litigation, personal injury, premises liability, Social Security Disability and Veterans Administration disability appeals. Teri is a Certified Veteran’s Administration Attorney as well as a trained Mediator and Arbitrator.
Teri was previously a litigator with large and boutique law firms in Atlanta as well as Birmingham, Alabama. She also practiced public interest law with the Georgia Department of Law. Prior to beginning her private practice, Teri served as law clerk for the Honorable Tamara O. Mitchell, Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Alabama Northern Division. She has served as an adjunct professor at Clayton State University.
Teri is also the author of a book titled Resource Guide For Administering An Estate In Georgia.
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Licensed in Alabama for 21 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 22 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
South Atlanta Injury Lawyers a Division of Obiorah Fields, LLC
157 S McDonough St, Jonesboro, GA, 30236
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Rev. Christopher Ervin | August 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Awesome Service!
Teri did in months, what another firm failed to do for me in over a year! She fought for me and won! I am so thankful!
Posted by Barbara | April 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Overtime pay case
My lawyer really work hard for my family on getting overtime pay from a company that wasn't paying overtime she really worked hard and she keep me inform every step of the way
Posted by Geiselle | August 01, 2018
Professional and Knowledgeable
I was very skeptical of Ms Fields. I was unaware of the process and cause a big stink. She remained professional and continued to give feedback on status of the process. She really looked out for my interest and I am appreciative.
Posted by Jeremy | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Apartment Lease Contract
Teri Fields did a fantastic job of getting me out of an apartment lease and an adverse situation. I was having trouble with my apartment being flooded repeatedly by a neighbor above. I was getting black mold and other damage in my apartment. The maintenance people refused I fix the situation desp...
Teri Danielle Fields's Lawyer Endorsements
Thomas McBroom
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. She has experience in has expertise in both VA disability and employment law. She will work hard to represent the interests of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and does an outstanding job for her clients."
"Ms. Fields is a reputable attorney in her field and provides unparalleled advocacy for her clients. I fully endorse her!"
"Teri is a proven courtroom lawyer. If you have a military, veteran or employment-related issue, she would be an excellent choice to handle your case."
"Ms. Fields supports our veterans through skilled and passionate representation before the VA."
"Top notch attorney and tireless advocate for her clients. Teri's knowledge and expertise in representing veterans in their disability appeals before the VA sets her apart as one of the best advocates for veterans statewide. I highly recommend her as an attorney in all of her practice areas and refer my clients to her with absolute confidence that she will ensure that their rights are protected and that they achieve the best possible result."
"Ms. Fields is an outstanding attorney. She has a vast knowledge of estate planning and all the issues to look out for in every case. Every client is given the attention they deserve and she has a way of explaining complex legal issues that anyone can understand. I endorse Teri Fields!"
Jillian Todd
Probate lawyer
Danielle Obiorah
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
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Merit Award for Legal Research and Writing, Cumberland School of Law
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Stone Parker Award, Cumberland School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, South Atlanta Injury Lawyers
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Fincher Denmark & Williams, LLC
2009 - 2011
Attorney, The Fields Firm, LLC
2008 - 2015
Adjunct Professor, Clayton State University
2007 - 2009
Assistant Attorney General, Georgia Department Of Law
2005 - 2007
Attorney, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Burr & Forman
2003 - 2004
Judicial Law Clerk, Us Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Associations
2013 - Present
Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
2014 - 2016
Georgia Association of Black Women AttorneysCo-chair of CLE Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Social Security Disability
Favorable Result
Education
1999
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
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Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2018
Clayton County Bar Association Annual CLE
Veterans Disability Compensation Benefits
2017
GABWA Solo/ Small Firm Symposium
Marketing
Publications
2016
Resource Guide for Administering and Estate in Georiga
Resource Guide for Administering an Estate in Georgia
2012
We Are Clayton Magazine
Living Wills
2006
Newsletter of the Atlanta Bar Association Construction Section
Contract Construction: Foster and Company General Contractors, Inc. v. House HVAC/ Mechanical, Inc.,
2004
Newsletter of the Birmingham Bar Association Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section
Judicial Interpretation and Application of 109(g)(2)
2003
American Journal of Trial Advocacy
Flowers v. Southern Regional Physician Services, Inc.: Does a Cause of Action for Disability-based Harassment Exist under the ADA?
Languages
English