Michael Lawson Neff

Michael Lawson Neff

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 31 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

945 E. Paces Ferry Road, Suite 1770, Atlanta, GA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

Our firm handles a few significant injury cases at a time. We work brain injury cases, spinal cord injury cases, orthopedic injury cases, and chronic pain cases such as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. We work on a variety of cases such as trucking, automobile, premises liability (falls, burns, criminal attacks), and medical torts. For more information see our website at www.mlnlaw.com.

33 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 30 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1995

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1994

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Michael Lawson Neff, P.C.

945 E. Paces Ferry Road, Suite 1770, Atlanta, GA, 30326

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Michael Lawson Neff's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014

Incredible choice for my case

I'd never been involved in a legal matter, so I was pretty nervous through the whole experience. But Mike and his team kept me updated with every step along the way, and their confidence helped to ease my nerves.

Posted by Nicholas | June 30, 2012

Michael Neff - Review

My case took several years to resolve - Michael and his team stayed on top of the case, at times responding instantly to changes or developments. I highly recommend their law firm.

Posted by Donnie | September 23, 2011

Very satisfied!

I was very satisfied with the overall job that Mr. Neff and his staff did while working on my case. Not only were we awarded a sizable settlement, we felt that we were working with true professionals. They were punctual and trustworthy. Never did we feel less than satisfied with their performance....

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Michael Lawson Neff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd Henningsen

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Anyone "in the know" about personal injury law in Georgia is aware that Michael is a preeminent trial attorney. He most recently obtained a verdict of $9,000,000.00 in a hard fought, difficult case. I believe most attorneys would have shied away from such a battle, but Michael was true to his reputation and zealously represented his deserving client. I was fortunate to meet Michael a few years ago and was immediately impressed with his legal ability. As a fellow trial attorney who has worked with Michael, I know first hand that he is an aggressive advocate for his clients and works tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best representation. Hands down, Michael is the best of the best!!!"

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James Roth

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Attorney Neff for several years. He is a tireless worker and amazing lawyer. I endorse this lawyer with no reservation."

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Stephen Fowler

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Michael for a few years. Michael is a very skilled attorney and a great guy."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Laura Lanzisera

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an outstanding personal injury attorney. He is well-respected among fellow attorneys; I strongly recommend him to any client needing outstanding representation."

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Ralph Ellis

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike zealously represents his clients and communicates with them throughout the course of the proceedings. He is a great trial attorney who will not back down from fighting for his clients in the courtroom if necessary. This alone sets him apart from many attorneys representing individuals in the area of personal injury litigation. I strongly recommend him without any hesitation."

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Parag Shah

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Neff is is an excellent attorney who I would trust with my own legal matters. He is caring, honest, and passionate about getting justice for his clients. He is regarded as one of the best in Georgia and he lives up to that reputation. I highly endorse him and his firm."

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Darryl Adams

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Mike Neff since 2005. I have never met anyone with a stronger passion for representing the "little guy." As an advocate, Mike will move heaven and earth to see to it that his clients receive the best possible outcome to their cases. As an attorney, Mike has the wealth of knowledge that you'd expect after 18 years of practice. However, even beyond that he has a brilliant legal mind and is constantly reading, learning, and pushing the boundaries of his legal practice in all areas from the use of technology, to understanding medical disciplines, to incorporating new legal techniques and theories. Mike's dedication to the law and to his clients has resulted in a series of large trial verdicts and settlements."

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Timothy Peagler

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is simply one of the best trial lawyers in Georgia. He has a rare mix of intellect, creativity, and diligence that have allowed him to help seriously injured people in Georgia for the last 20 years. Michael's reputation, his experience, and his tenacity are why other lawyers consistently refer their cases to him."

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Thomas Kerr

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is one of the top attorneys in the state for serious personal injury litigation--including medical malpractice cases, tractor-trailer accidents, premises liability cases, and more. He has an amazing track record of using his creative legal skillset to win big verdicts, even in cases with challenging factual scenarios. When Mike takes a case, he gives it 100% of the attention it deserves, and his clients benefit enormously from his expertise and dedication. On top of that, he’s also really nice guy and a great mentor to younger plaintiff’s attorneys."

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William Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It takes more than just hard work to become a good trial attorney. It also takes years of experience. Mike is not only one of the hardest working trial attorneys out there, he is also one of the most experienced. I highly recommend him for any personal injury Plaintiff who needs a lawyer willing to take a case all the way to the jury."

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L. Ty Wilson

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike and his team of attorneys are an impressive group. His past verdicts show their amazing ability to obtain top verdicts in complicated areas of the law. Mike is constantly being asked to speak to lawyers about the law. I am happy to endorse Michael Neff."

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Howard Spiva

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is well-respected among attorneys and he frequently speaks at legal seminars and Continuing Legal Education courses. He is an excellent attorney. He comes from a background of attorneys in his family. He has a number or honors and recognitions. He attended top colleges and universities. Michael is very active in the community and with charities. He is a great person. I lend him my personal endorsement. Howard Spiva www.spivalaw.com"

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Stephen Fowler

Personal injury lawyer

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Laura Lanzisera

Workers compensation lawyer

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Todd Henningsen

Personal injury lawyer

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Thomas Kerr

Employment and labor lawyer

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William Smith

Employment and labor lawyer

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James Roth

Car accident lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Associations

2004 - Present

Southern Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Association for Justice

Fellow

1999 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Co-chair

Sarah Jane Brain Project

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

V.V. v. Monitronics International

Verdict for the Plaintiff for $9,000,000.

$1.8 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict

Verdict for the Plaintiff for $1,800,000

$2.998 Million Trucking Case

Settlement for $2.998 Million

$5.6 million Trucking Verdict

Verdict for the Plaintiff for $5,600,000

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Education

1993

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

Juris Doctorate

N/A

George Washington University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Southern Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention

Closing Argument

2012

Plaintiff's Personal Injury Practice

Voir Dire

2012

Handling Fall Cases Professionally

Traumatic Brain Injuries in Fall Cases

2012

GTLA Annual Convention

Opening Statement in a Premises Liability Case

2012

GTLA Annual Convention

Closing Argument

2012

CREW Atlanta

Negtiations

2012

AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Seminar

Traumatic Brain Injury & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

2012

AAJ Annual Convention

Voir Dire

2011

GTLA Breckenridge CO

Handling Falling Cases

2011

GTLA Annual Convention

Voir Dire

2011

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Holiday Seminar

Lessons Learned From Getting Ready for Trial

2004

Traumatic Brain Injury Seminar

Brain Injury

2004

Prevent Child Abuse

Civil Litigation for the Traumatized Child

2004

Medicine for Lawyers

Medicine for Lawyers

N/A

Superstar Personal Injury Lawyers Best Verdicts 2011

Trial of a Civil Rape Case

Publications

2011

Georgia Bar Journal In Defense of Voir Dire

2003

The Verdict, Journal of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Waging War with Daubert in Trucking Cases

Languages

English

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