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4.8 /5.0
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Biography
Mr. Van Sant focuses his practice on representing individuals who have suffered injuries through the fault of others, including car and truck accidents, motorcycle wrecks, tractor trailer accidents, nursing home neglect and wrongful death cases. Mr. Van Sant is an experienced trial lawyer who has received many accolades and has been nationally recognized as one of the best personal injury trial lawyers in the country.
ATL Magazine Top Injury Lawyer in GA. Millions Recovered for MY clients! GA Super Lawyer. Call Now 404-586-4332.
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ATL Magazine Top Injury Lawyer in GA, Top 10 Trucking Lawyer, GA Super Lawyer. Call Now!
ATL Magazine Top Injury Lawyer in GA, Top 10 Trucking Lawyer, GA Super Lawyer. Call Now!
ATL Magazine Top Injury Lawyer in GA, Top 10 Trucking Lawyer, GA Super Lawyer. Call Now!
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Car Accident
24%
23 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
24%
23 years | 1,000 cases
Trucking Accident
24%
23 years | 1,000 cases
Wrongful Death
23%
23 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-33%
Awards
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12
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 22 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Van Sant Law, LLC (Alpharetta)
11175 Cicero Drive, Suite #100-A, Alpharetta, GA, 30022
vansantlaw.com/Van Sant Law, LLC (Gainesville)
311 Green Street NW, Suite 400, Gainesville, GA, 30501
vansantlaw.com/Van Sant Law, LLC (Sandy Springs)
6095 Lake Forrest Dr NE #250-A, Atlanta, GA, 30328
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Professionalism (110)
Communication Style (107)
Staff & Support (63)
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Posted by Brad | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Recommendation
David Van Sant is very knowledgeable and experienced in Personal Injury Law. He has an incredible grasp of the operations of the different insurance companies. His main concern from day one was for me getting the proper treatment and regaining my health. David Van Sant has been available for question...
Posted by Jeff | April 17, 2015 | Personal Injury
Excellent Experience
David handled my lawsuit after a back injury caused by an auto mobile accident. David and his team handled everything in a very professional manner. David clearly communicated what to expect in the process during our initial meeting. David and his team always got me the medical services needed, an...
Posted by Marcus | March 08, 2015 | Personal Injury
Definitely recommend David Van Sant
David Van Sant represented me for a personal injury claim (car accident). It was my first and only lawsuit which David and his staff were very dependable, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process from beginning to end. He and his staff were always quick to respond to my phone calls and...
Posted by Brooke | August 06, 2014 | Car Accidents
Very pleased!!
I am beyond pleased with how David handled my auto accident case. He surpassed my expectations not only by the awarded amount but also in how professional and attentive his staff and he is. I found David to be an honest man that aggressively and relentlessly pressed on until he believed I was fairly ...
Posted by Robert | August 09, 2012 | Personal Injury
Top notch!
David Van Sant has been great. He has helped guide and protect us throughout this entire process. From medical bills to dealing with insurance companies, David has been on point every time. His staff is amazing! I would recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance. I would hire him again....
David M. Van Sant's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is a well-respected attorney and is known for providing quality representation to injured persons. He and his team are hard-working and talented, and for those reasons I have no problem endorsing David."
"David is an excellent lawyer with a reputation for getting top dollar for his clients. He has built an outstanding law firm that focuses on client service and getting superior results for his clients. David and his team are not afraid to fight for their clients, even if it means turning down the insurance companies low ball offers and taking the case to trial."
"David is a well-known and skillful attorney with a great practice. I endorse him."
"I have known David for many, many years and he has always been a top notch attorney who represented his clients' interests vigorously. In fact, I have so much respect for David that I left my old firm to come work for him. I highly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse David. He is a superb attorney with a great reputation. David looks out for his clients' best interests. He also obtains great results."
"I have worked with and against David for several years. He knows the law backwards and forwards and knows how to use it to gain the best results."
"David is an excellent attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone searching for an attorney to represent them in a case involving catastrophic injuries."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"David is an excellent lawyer and a well-respected and valued member of the legal community. I endorse his work and would refer friends and family to him for legal assistance."
"David does a great job meeting all of his clients needs and always works hard for what they deserve. I would not hesitate to hire David for any injury matter."
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"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is very well known in the legal community and is a very strong advocate for his clients."
"David and I worked together on a matter recently where both parties were difficult and somewhat unreasonable. Through the process, David was able to use his expertise to come up with a settlement that was mutually beneficial for all. David has a firm grasp on the law and is a fine lawyer."
"I have had the good fortune of knowing David Van Sant on a professional and personal basis. He is a very fine lawyer and always has his clients best interests in mind. He is smart, professional and cares about the practice of law. I highly recommend him."
"I have known David for years as we first met in law school. Even then, you could tell David had a true passion for the law. Since graduating I have seen his acumen for the law grow even further. He is more than willing to help out when I have a question regarding a case or come across a situation which is new to me. In doing so, it is readily apparent that he feels very passionate in helping not only his own clients but any individual who has been injured due to the negligence of another. I endorse this lawyer."
"I recently worked on a landlord/tenant case and was extensively assisted by David on the finer points of Landlord/Tenant Law. He knows his stuff. If you have this type of case, he is definitely your go to guy. I highly recommend David Van Sant."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Superb Rating, Avvo
2012
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Superb Ratng, AVVO
2012
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 1% Award, The Car Accident Lawyer
2011
Superb Rating, AVVO
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
YLD Leadership Academy, State Bar of Georgia
2001
Jurisprudence Acheivement Award, Law School
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Van Sant Law
2005 - 2008
Attorney, Dennis Corry Porter & Smith
2003 - 2005
Attorney, Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele
Associations
Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
Member
Civil Justice Foundation
Champion Member
Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
ACE Mentoring Program
Board of Directors
Forsyth County Bar Association
Treasurer
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Champion Member
State Bar of Georgia
Member
South Forsyth Rotary Club
Member
Leadership Forsyth
Member
United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
Admitted
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Member
11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted
Georgia Supreme Court
Admitted
Georgia Court of Appeals
Admitted
American Bar Association
Member
Forsyth County Bar Association
Member
Children Without A Voice
Member of Board of Directors
Forsyth County Bar Association
Secretary
Forsyth County Bar Association
Vice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Adcox v. Atlanta Building Maintenance Co
won on summary judgment
Imm v. Chaney, 287 Ga. App. 606 (2007)
favorable trial court decision uphelad by the court of appeals
Andrews v. Atlas Van Lines, Inc., 504 F.Supp.2d 1329 (N.D.Ga. 2007)
prevailed on summary judgment
Education
2003
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor
Speaking Engagements
2011
Small Business Conference
Importance of UM coverage
2010
Construction Industry Seminar
Materialmen and Mechanics Liens
Publications
2016
N/A
Awarding Attorneys Fees under Georgia Law
Awarding Attorneys Fees under Georgia Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do you get something for urinating on yourself due to a car crash that was not your fault...?
06 Dec 2010
Q&A
If I hit a cow are the owners responsible for the damage to the car?
07 Dec 2010
Q&A
Adverse Subrogation Review
07 Dec 2010