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Trent B. Speckhals
also known as Speckhals Law, P.C., Trent Speckhals - Prescription Error Attorney
About Trent
Biography
Trent Speckhals founded Speckhals Law, P.C. in 1998, where he is devoted to representing the families of those killed and people who are severely injured. His practice areas include pharmacy and prescription errors, defective and dangerous products, electrocution, burn, drowning, deck collapse, and crash cases, as well as legal malpractice. Previously, Trent litigated at one of the Southeast’s largest and oldest firms, Kilpatrick Townsend, LLP.
Trent graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988. While working full time as an Account Executive and then Sales Director at AT&T, Trent attended Georgia State University’s College of Law, where he was a member of Law Review and Moot Court, and graduated cum laude in 1993. He also served on the White House Advance Team for President George H.W. Bush.
Trent is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, American Association of Justice, the Lawyers Club of Atlanta, and is an Eagle Scout. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine and has been selected to Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite. He is an Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University College of Law where he teaches Lawyering Advocacy.
Trent’s article on prescription errors, Not What the Doctor Ordered, was published in the national magazine, TRIAL. He has been interviewed about his trials and cases in numerous newspapers and news programs, including World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, CBS46 News, WSB-TV, ABC News, and the Fulton County Daily Report.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
33 years | 150 cases
Medical Malpractice
20%
33 years | 150 cases
Personal Injury
20%
33 years | 300 cases
Wrongful Death
20%
33 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Georgia for 32 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Speckhals Law, P.C.
5555 Glenridge Connector Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30342
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Posted by Kristen | December 31, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Trent is tenacious in his representation of his clients. His knowledge of the law and dedication to obtaining justice for his clients is unsurpassed. He always goes the extra mile to win and truly cares about his clients. Seeing him in action in the courtroom was like watching one of the great leg...
Trent B. Speckhals's Lawyer Endorsements
"Trent is a one of a kind attorney, he works hard for his clients."
"I worked with Trent on a pharmacy matter, and he was extremely well-versed in the law, as well as a pleasure to work with. Plus, he was a committed advocate for our client, going above and beyond for her."
"Trent is an experienced attorney with an incredible depth of knowledge in many different types of cases, from medical malpractice, to misfilled prescription cases, to personal injury. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Trent. He is an experienced and effective lawyer who is well-equipped to handle a wide-range of litigation matters, including serious/complex personal injuries. Of almost any lawyer in the Southeast, he is able to understand the motivations and prejudices of the other side, which helps him be an effective advocate for his clients.I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"Trent is an excellent trial lawyer. I have known Trent for many years. He knows the law, works extremely hard on all of his cases and maximizes the results for his clients."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse Trent. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have known Trent for over 20 years and would recommend him without reservation to any potential client seeking quality legal representation. I regularly refer auto accident, personal injury, and medical malpractice claims to Trent because he always takes the time to listen to the potential client, thoroughly evaluate their claim, and determine whether he is in a position to provide the most effective assistance possible. For these reasons, I endorse Trent and his work and would recommend him without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Georgia State University College Of Law
1998 - Present
Attorney, Speckhals Law, PC
1993 - 1998
Associate, Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP
Associations
2006 - Present
Lawyers Club of AtlantaMember
1998 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1998 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Pharmacy Malpractice Case
Confidential Settlement
Pharmacy Malpractice Case
Multi Million Dollar Confidential Settlement
Lisa Mitchell v Freese II, dba Club Blaze
$1,750,000.00 Verdict for Plaintiff Lisa Mitchell
Park v Wellstar
Damages cap held unconstitutional
Boyce v. Gregory Poole Equip. Co., 605 S.E.2d 384 (Ga. Ct. App. 2004)
Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's grant of summary judgment
Education
1993
Georgia State University
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Law Class
Lawyering Advocacy
Publications
2010
Trial Magazine
Not What The Doctor Ordered--Pharmacy Errors
2010
Trial Magazine
Sidebar: 20 Questions
1994
1992
Georgia State University Law Review
REVENUE AND TAXATION Income Taxes:
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Being sued for a trip and fall on stairs by a former tenant. Need to understand burden of proof. Am being sued.
30 Dec 2014
Q&A
My ex-boyfriend got in to a car accident with the car that was still under my name.
24 Dec 2014