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About Elizabeth
Liz is a personal injury and civil litigation attorney in Atlanta. Her practice primarily focuses on serious personal injury cases of all types, including automobile accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, negligent security and/or hiring, product liability, professional malpractice, wrongful death and other cases involving serious or catastrophic injury or negligence.
After a brief career in sales and marketing, she went on to receive her law degree from Ohio Northern University where she graduated in the top 10% of her class with distinction. Liz began her legal career representing consumers and, in 2008, was recruited by a firm specializing in mortgage default services. In 2010, Liz was asked to join a newly formed firm where she became partner and handled various mortgage banking litigation.
In 2012, she left the life of billable hours and corporate representation to serve as a lobbyist for the ACLU of Ga. and to assist her husband in expanding his growing practice, The Shah Law Firm where she is now a partner specializing in catastrophic personal injury and civil litigation cases.
Liz is a member of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL) and the Atlanta Bar Association. She has volunteered through Dress for Success; Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer’s Foundation; the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program; the pro bono Eviction Defense program; Fisher House; and the Getting2Tri Foundation. Liz previously served as a board member to, and Endowment Chair of, GAWL's charitable arm, the GAWL Foundation and as a Board Member of the Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute, handling their blogging, social media and grant work. Currently, Liz serves on the Board of Directors for the Nicholas House and is their Secretary. Liz is also actively involved with Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse as a fundraiser, committee member and volunteer.
Liz has been a speaker at, and contributed written materials to, CLE programs. She is also a featured speaker and adjunct faculty member, teaching courses on Jury Selection and Cross Examination, during Winter Term at Ohio Northern University's Claude W. Pettit College of Law each year.
Liz is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell and rated 10 out of 10 by Avvo.com. She is a founder of the continuing education and publishing company, MyCLE, and a contributing author of three Georgia pocketbooks: The Code Criminal & Traffic, The Code Civil and The Code Evidence (www.mycle.com).
Although a lawyer by trade, Liz’s real passion is running and nutrition. She worked as a yoga teacher and in marketing and social media for evolation yoga in Midtown, Atlanta. Liz is also a RRCA certified running coach, a 250 hour Registered Yoga Teacher, a former Ambassador for the Xterra Racing Series, and her advice on running, fitness, and nutrition has been featured in running related blogs, websites, and publications including a chapter on trail running in, “Triathlon for the Every Woman,” by Meredith N. Atwood.
Practice areas
- Personal injury: 70%
Representing individuals in automobile accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and other injury cases. Defending those without insurance coverage.
8 years
- Litigation: 20%
Representing and defending individuals, financial institutions and corporations in various types of civil litigation.
11 years
- Criminal defense: 5%
Representing individuals accused of felony crimes in both state and federal court.
8 years
- Bankruptcy and debt: 5%
Representing individuals, financial institutions, and corporations in both consumer and commercial Ch 7, 11 & 13 cases, proceedings and litigation.
13 years
Languages spoken
English
Photos and videos
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2006 | 11/11/2019 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Committee Star Award | Georgia Association of Women Lawyers | 2007 |
| Outstanding Scholar Award | Ohio Northern University | 2006 |
| Book Award - Constitutional Law | Ohio Northern University | N/A |
| Book Award - Criminal Procedure | Ohio Northern University | N/A |
| Book Award - Employment Discrimination | Ohio Northern University | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Book Award - Law & Literature | Ohio Northern University | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | The Shah Law Firm | 2012 - Present |
| Co-founder | PL Law Group, LLC | 2010 - Present |
| Admitted to Georgia Court of Appeals | 2009 - Present | |
| Admitted to Georgia Supreme Court | 2009 - Present | |
| Admitted to Northern District of Georgia | 2009 - Present |
| Admittetd | 11th Circuit Court of Appeals | 2009 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | PL Hospitality, Inc. | 2009 - Present |
| Vice President | PL Properties, Inc. | 2009 - Present |
| President | Elizabeth Books, LLC | 2007 - Present |
| Partner, Litigation | Aldridge Connors, LLP | 2012 - 2012 |
| Managing Attorney, National Default Management | Aldridge Connors, LLP | 2010 - 2011 |
| Associate, Litigation | Aldridge Connors LLP | 2010 - 2012 |
| Litigation Attorney | McCalla Raymer, LLC | 2008 - 2010 |
| Attorney | King and King | 2007 - 2008 |
| Attorney | King & Spalding LLP | 2006 - 2007 |
| Legal Intern | Lima Municipal Public Defender | 2006 - 2006 |
| Legal Intern | Legal Aid of Western Ohio | 2006 - 2006 |
| Legal Intern - Juvenile Section | Office of the Attorney General, District of Columbia | 2005 - 2005 |
| Program Assistant | Public Service Law Network | 2005 - 2005 |
| Research Assistant | Ohio Northern University | 2004 - 2005 |
| Judicial Extern | Hancock County Court of Common Pleas | 2004 - 2004 |
| Manager | Angelina's | 2002 - 2003 |
| Marketing & Sales | WTAE-TV, ABC Affiliate | 2002 - 2002 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Women Lawyers | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Atlanta Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Georgia Association for Women Lawyers | Member | 2006 - Present |
| Georgia Association of Women Lawyer's Foundation | Council Member | 2010 - 2012 |
| International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation | Community Service Committee Member | 2009 - 2012 |
| American Bankruptcy Institute | Member | 2008 - 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Group | Member | 2007 - 2012 |
| Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation | Member | 2007 - 2012 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Books, LLC | The Code, Civil Edition | 2012 |
| The Deal Watch Blog | The Park at Briarcliff Foreclosure | 2010 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Northern University | Juris Doctor | 2006 |
| Waynesburg College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Problem Solving and Analysis Winter Term | Professionalism, Navigating Law School, and the Job Search | 2014 |
| USFN Loan Management and Servicing Seminar | Negotiable Instruments, Assignments and MERS | 2012 |
| USFN Loan Management and Servicing Conference | The Dodd Frank Act | 2012 |
| Foreclosure Bootcamp | Foreclosure & Defending Lenders | 2012 |
| Keeping Up in Down Times: A Professional Development Seminar for Women in the Profession | How to Craft Your Own Legal Job with Contract, Temp and Solo Work | 2011 |
| Keeping Up in Down Times | Professionalism | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| USFN loan Management and Servicing Seminar | Qualified Written Request Under RESPA | 2010 |
| Georgia Title Standards | Chapter 21 - Bankruptcy | 2010 |
| Real Property Foreclosure CLE | Non-Judicial Foreclosure from Beginning to End | 2009 |
| Consumer and Business Bankruptcy | Lenders in Individual and Consumer Cases - Dealing with Them and Representing Them | 2009 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Salvador v. Bank of America et al; 456 B.R. 610 | Motion Granted in Part |
| Williamson et al v. Washington Mutual Home Loans, Inc. | The order of the bankruptcy court was affirmed. |
| Cronin v. Homesales, Inc. | Judgment Affirmed |
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Attorney endorsements
(22)Leif Howard, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Elizabeth George is a highly skilled attorney with exceptional knowledge of the law. She has a strong work ethic and great heart. Her and her husband are a power team that consistently deliver results. It is a pleasure to know her and amazing to watch them succeed year after year.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Military law Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
I was opposing counsel to Ms. George in a hotly contested bankruptcy matter. She did not solicit my review for this or any other website. She has always been professional, courteous and certainly is a great lawyer.
James Shields, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Responses are clear and complete. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of BK law.
Musa Ghanayem, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An excellent litigator! Elizabeth has experience with some of the most complex matters an attorney can handle, and she is able to complete them with ease. She is a fighter, but yet has the compassion and understanding that anyone would want from their counselor. I endorse Elizabeth wholeheartedly.
Sarah Breiner, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 3, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth at my previous firm. She is incredibly intelligent, hard working and driven. Her skills exceed many of the attorneys I have encountered in my years of practice.
Ellaretha Coleman, Insurance Attorney on Jun 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Goldberger, Litigation Attorney on Oct 29, 2013
Relationship: Other
I am in-house counsel for a national field services company and have had Liz handle several matters for us and have always been happy with her representation. She is practical, efficient, responsive and a hard worker. Highly recommend her.
Timothy Bilecki, Military law Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Elizabeth is an outstanding attorney who gets results for her clients.
Carrie Oxendine, Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney on Aug 28, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Torri, Child support Attorney on Aug 22, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
David Sarif, Family Attorney on May 16, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Keith Evra, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Elizabeth is a hard, motivated worker who excels in various and, dare I say, difficult litigation fields. She is the lawyer this community needs. I highly endorse her.
Angelica Abalos, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Liz is an excellent litigator and researcher. This makes her perfect for almost any of your legal needs.
Jarrod Mendel, Litigation Attorney on Apr 10, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Liz is a great lawyer who really knows her stuff. Plus, she can literally run to court if necessary.
William Towe, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Elizabeth is a well-respected attorney with great experience in both criminal law and personal injury law. I am happy to endorse her in both fields.
Patrick Angel, Medical malpractice Attorney on Nov 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Clapp, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 1, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Liz is a fierce trial lawyer with a reputation for intelligent and aggressive representation. If you need a litigator, she is the best.
Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Oct 13, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Elizabeth. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
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