R. James Babson Jr.

R. James Babson Jr.

also known as Rocky Babson

5.0
Rating: 6.3

Licensed for 24 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

PO Box 13426, Atlanta, GA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008
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About R.

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 70%

Georgia Workers Compensation: During his career, Rocky has personally conducted more than 1500 workers compensation cases.

24 years | 1,500 cases

70%
DUI and DWI 15%

Aggressive Science-Based DUI Defense. I am trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Advanced Roadside Impairment Detection, all breath machines used in Georgia, and in Gas Chromatography, the method GBI uses to test blood in DUI cases in GA.

19 years

15%
Personal Injury 15%

Complex personal injury including Products Liability, Personal Injury and General Litigation.

24 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 24 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2001

Active Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Location

BABSON LAW OFFICES

PO Box 13426, Atlanta, GA, 30324

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R. James Babson Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer!

I was arrested on a DUI for sleeping in my car and I heard from a few friends in town that Rocky was the guy to see. He met with me and immediately put me at ease with his expertise. After about six months, Rocky was able to get my case dismissed. I would definitely recommend him.

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R. James Babson Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel O'Connell

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Rocky is a fierce advocate for his clients."

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Ashley Schiavone

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known James for several years now and he always approaches his cases with compassion, integrity and a knowledge of the law that serves him well. I recommend this lawyer for anyone looking for a lawyer who will fight hard for their case and always seek to get the best resolution possible."

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Sean Black

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel O'Connell

Workers compensation lawyer

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James Dangerfield

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexander Lecca

Workers compensation lawyer

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Ashley Schiavone

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.3 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Suspension issued in GA, 2008

updated on 02/11/2019

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

R.’s comment:

“I filed a petition for VOLUNTARY discipline in this 2008 matter.”

Honors

1999

Outstanding Labor and Employment Law Student, Florida Bar

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Senior Litigation Counsel, Bader Law Firm

2015 - 2018

Researcher, Institute for International Relations - Prague CZ

2013 - 2015

General Counsel, Pegasus Steel LLC

2001 - 2013

Attorney - Owner, Babson Law

Associations

2009 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

STEVENS vs. PERPETUAL MACHINE CO, SHAW INDUSTRIES GROUP INC.

Victory for my widowed client.

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Education

2000

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Charles University - Faculty of Laws - Prague, Czech Republic

American Law

Publications

Languages

Czech

English

Spanish

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