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Elizabeth Anne George

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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed for 15 years
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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 and to assist her husband in expanding his growing practice, The Shah Law Firm where she is now specializes in catastrophic personal injury and civil litigation cases. Liz now serves as Managing Partner of The Shah Law Firm, as Parag has started a full time mediation practice at Miles Mediation.

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, working to end family homelessness in Atlanta; and also serves on the Board of Directors for Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse, assisting those with traumatic brain injuries and their families and caregivers with everyday life.

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 has been nominated by SuperLawyers to the 2020 Georgia Rising Stars list. 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

  1. Personal injury: 70%

    Representing individuals in automobile accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and other injury cases. Defending those without insurance coverage.

    11 years

  2. Litigation: 20%

    Representing and defending individuals, financial institutions and corporations in various types of civil litigation.

    14 years

  3. Bankruptcy and debt: 5%

    Representing individuals, financial institutions, and corporations in both consumer and commercial Ch 7, 11 & 13 cases, proceedings and litigation.

    16 years

  4. Criminal defense: 5%

    Representing individuals accused of felony crimes in both state and federal court.

    11 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Shah Law Firm

The Peachtree
1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 1800
Atlanta, GA, 30309

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License
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GAActive Member in Good Standing 200608/09/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
2020 Georgia Rising StarSuper Lawyers2020
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
Committee Star AwardGeorgia Association of Women Lawyers2007
Outstanding Scholar AwardOhio Northern University2006
Book Award - Law & LiteratureOhio Northern UniversityN/A
Book Award - Employment DiscriminationOhio Northern UniversityN/A
Book Award - Criminal ProcedureOhio Northern UniversityN/A
Book Award - Constitutional LawOhio Northern UniversityN/A
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Vice PresidentMyCLE2018 - Present
Adjunct ProfessorOhio Northern University College Of Law2014 - Present
Managing PartnerThe Shah Law Firm2012 - Present
Co-founderPL Law Group, LLC2010 - Present
Admitted to Georgia Court of Appeals2009 - Present
Admitted to Georgia Supreme Court2009 - Present
Admitted to Northern District of Georgia2009 - Present
Admittetd11th Circuit Court of Appeals2009 - Present
Vice PresidentPL Hospitality, Inc.2009 - Present
Vice PresidentPL Properties, Inc.2009 - Present
PresidentElizabeth Books, LLC2007 - Present
Partner, LitigationAldridge Connors, LLP2012 - 2012
Managing Attorney, National Default ManagementAldridge Connors, LLP2010 - 2011
Associate, LitigationAldridge Connors LLP2010 - 2012
Litigation AttorneyMcCalla Raymer, LLC2008 - 2010
AttorneyKing and King2007 - 2008
AttorneyKing & Spalding LLP2006 - 2007
Legal InternLima Municipal Public Defender2006 - 2006
Legal InternLegal Aid of Western Ohio2006 - 2006
Legal Intern - Juvenile SectionOffice of the Attorney General, District of Columbia2005 - 2005
Program AssistantPublic Service Law Network2005 - 2005
Research AssistantOhio Northern University2004 - 2005
Judicial ExternHancock County Court of Common Pleas2004 - 2004
ManagerAngelina's2002 - 2003
Marketing & SalesWTAE-TV, ABC Affiliate2002 - 2002
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Side by Side Brain Injury ClubhouseBoard Director2018 - Present
Nicholas HouseSecretary, Boad of Directors2016 - Present
Georgia Association of Women Lawyer's FoundationCouncil Member2010 - 2012
National Association of Women LawyersMember2009 - 2017
International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring ConfederationCommunity Service Committee Member2009 - 2012
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember2009 - 2017
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember2008 - 2012
Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys GroupMember2007 - 2012
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers FoundationMember2007 - 2012
Georgia Association for Women LawyersMember2006 - 2017
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
MyCLEThe Code, Criminal Edition2019
MyCLEThe Code, Evidence Edition2019
MyCLEThe Code, Civil Edition2019
The Deal Watch BlogThe Park at Briarcliff Foreclosure2010
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Ohio Northern UniversityJuris Doctor2006
Waynesburg CollegeBS - Bachelor of Science2001
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Proving Pain, Suffering and More in Personal Injury CasesMaximizing Pain and Suffering Damages2017
Doing Well and Being Well in the Law: A Guide for Managing Professional SuccessThe Case for Attorney Wellness: Why Personal Wellness Matters for a Successful Law Practice2016
Legal Problem Solving and Analysis Winter TermProfessionalism, Navigating Law School, and the Job Search2014
Foreclosure BootcampForeclosure & Defending Lenders2012
USFN Loan Management and Servicing ConferenceThe Dodd Frank Act2012
USFN Loan Management and Servicing SeminarNegotiable Instruments, Assignments and MERS2012
Keeping Up in Down TimesProfessionalism2011
Keeping Up in Down Times: A Professional Development Seminar for Women in the ProfessionHow to Craft Your Own Legal Job with Contract, Temp and Solo Work2011
Georgia Title StandardsChapter 21 - Bankruptcy2010
USFN loan Management and Servicing SeminarQualified Written Request Under RESPA2010
Consumer and Business BankruptcyLenders in Individual and Consumer Cases - Dealing with Them and Representing Them2009
Real Property Foreclosure CLENon-Judicial Foreclosure from Beginning to End2009
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Salvador v. Bank of America et al; 456 B.R. 610Motion 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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Lawyer Ashley Whittington McMahan

Ashley McMahan, Unknown Attorney on Dec 20, 2019
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Liz is an excellent attorney with a superb reputation amongst her peers. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney.

Lawyer Leif Andrew Howard

Leif Howard, Litigation Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
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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.

Lawyer Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
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Lawyer Angel Jacobs

Angel Jacobs, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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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.

Lawyer James Charles Shields

James Shields, Unknown Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Responses are clear and complete. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of BK law.

Lawyer Musa Munir Ghanayem

Musa Ghanayem, Litigation Attorney on Jul 9, 2014
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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.

Lawyer Sarah R. Breiner

Sarah Breiner, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 3, 2014
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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.

Lawyer Ellaretha Coleman

Ellaretha Coleman, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 29, 2014
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Andrew Goldberger, Litigation Attorney on Oct 29, 2013
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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.

Lawyer Timothy James Bilecki

Timothy Bilecki, Unknown Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
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Elizabeth is an outstanding attorney who gets results for her clients.

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Carrie Oxendine, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 28, 2013
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Lawyer Joseph Torri

Joseph Torri, Unknown Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
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Lawyer Kedra M. Gotel

Kedra Gotel, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 28, 2013
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Lawyer David Gregory Sarif

David Sarif, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2013
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Lawyer Keith Nathan Evra

Keith Evra, Litigation Attorney on Apr 16, 2013
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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.

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Angelica Abalos, Litigation Attorney on Apr 10, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Liz is an excellent litigator and researcher. This makes her perfect for almost any of your legal needs.

Lawyer Jarrod Sean Mendel

Jarrod Mendel, Litigation Attorney on Apr 10, 2013
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Liz is a great lawyer who really knows her stuff. Plus, she can literally run to court if necessary.

Lawyer William Travis Towe

William Towe, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 2, 2013
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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.

Lawyer Patrick D Angel

Patrick Angel, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 16, 2012
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Lawyer Charles Moses Clapp

Charles Clapp, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 1, 2012
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Liz is a fierce trial lawyer with a reputation for intelligent and aggressive representation. If you need a litigator, she is the best.

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