About Richard
Richard S. Griffin, Esq. is the Atlanta personal injury attorney responsible for founding the Griffin Law Firm, P.C. Since 1995, his private practice has been dedicated to helping victims of car accidents, truck accidents, work accidents, and so much more recover the compensation they both need and deserve. Attorney Griffin received his law degree from the Georgia State College of Law where he served as president of the Student Trial Lawyers Association in 1993 and 1994. During his time in law s
Practice areas
- Personal injury: 50%
23 years
- Workers compensation: 40%
23 years
- Social security: 10%
16 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1994 | 08/05/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2011 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2010 |
| Legal Executive of the Year | Strathmore's Who's Who | 2010 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2009 |
| Georgia Rising Star Super Lawyer | N/A | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Founder and Managing Attorney | The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. | 1995 - Present |
| Attorney | Berry & WIlson | 1999 - 2000 |
| Attorney | Ashenden, Flynn & Gottlieb | 1995 - 1995 |
| Attorney | Ballard, Stephens, & Waters | 1994 - 1994 |
| Law Clerk | Lawsmith, PLLC | 1989 - 1994 |
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| The Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | 2009 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Presidential Who's Who | Legal Excellence | 2009 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Super Lawyers | Member | 2007 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strathmore's Who Who | Lifetime Member - Legal Excellence | 2005 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | Champion Member | 1994 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1994 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best Of Snellville | Top Law Firm - Griffin Law Firm | 2008 - 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Super Lawyers | Rising Star Super Lawyer Award | 2007 - 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Case name | Outcome | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Catastrophic Back Injury Worker's Compensation Case Settles for $630,000 | Worker's compensation lump sum settlement of $635,000.00. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sub Zero Refrigerator Improper Installation | One million dollar jury verdict. ($740,000 compensatory damages and $240,000 in punitive damages) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head On Collision Causes Catastrophic Injuries | $2.5 million dollar jury verdict | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Personal Injury Blog | How Do Big Truck Accident Attorneys Preserve Evidence in Truck Accident Personal Injury Claims? | 2011 |
| Atlanta Personal Injury Blog | Jury Verdict Research Helps Personal Injury Lawyers Know Case Value | 2011 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| Emory University | Political Science | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autoscoop TV (CW Atlanta) | Why Hire A Persoanal Injury Attorney? | 2007 |
Attorney endorsements
(9)
Michael Berelc, Workers compensation Attorney
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Richard. He runs a great practice and has excellent staff. There is no doubt I would trust my case with him and his team.
Louis McLendon, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Richard on several cases. He is a very skilled advocate for his clients and goes the extra mile for them.
Cost
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- Hourly Rates Contact for details
- Free consultations 20 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
- Contingency fees 25%-45%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.
Contact
Griffin Law Firm, P.C.
50 Hurt Plaza
Suite 820
Atlanta, GA, 30303
Office (678) 638-6035
Office (866) 909-7181
Website