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While Benji has enjoyed great success on the plaintiff’s side of personal injury cases obtaining millions of dollars for his clients, he also handles cases for the defense, ranging from criminal defense to business litigation. He has been a member of the State Bar of Georgia since 2006. He is admitted to practice in all state trial and appellate courts in Georgia, all federal district courts in the State of Georgia, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. After graduating from Statesboro High School in 1999, Colson attended the Georgia Institute of Technology where he graduated with highest honors in 2003, and also attended the University of Georgia School of Law, graduating in 2006. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia. He and his wife Catherine live in Statesboro with their sons.
He has extensive trial and appellate experience on a broad range of litigation matters in both State and Federal Court, focusing his practice on criminal law, civil trial practice, personal injury claims on behalf of injured parties, business litigation, contract disputes and estate law. He has appeared in courtrooms around the state on cases involving personal injury, crop damage, complex business litigation, legal malpractice, and criminal law issues. He argues cases before the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court regularly.
Old Augusta Development Group v. Effingham County, Reached $7,000, settlement in suit filed on behalf of real estate developer against County as a result of dispute over water and sewer agreements between the developer and the county.
St. Simons Waterfront, LLC v. Hunter, Maclean, Exley & Dunn, P.C., 746 S.E.2d 98 (Ga. 2013), Successfully argued before the Supreme Court of Georgia for an expansion of the protection of Georgia’s attorney-client privilege to include communications between a law firm's attorneys.
Yancey v. Watkins, 708 S.E.2d 539 (Ga. App. 2011), Successfully argued before the Georgia Court of Appeals that crop-dusting was an inherently dangerous activity, and thus a cotton farmer could be liable for his pilot's alleged negligence.
Laibe Corp. v. Gen. Pump & Well, Inc., 733 S.E.2d 332, 336 (Ga. App. 2012).
Pilz v. Thibodeau, 667 S.E.2d 622, 623 (Ga. App. 2008).
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Acquired: 2006
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11 Courtland Street, Statesboro, GA, 30458
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Posted by John | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Benjamin Colson was extremely knowledgeable, professional, helpful and was able to resolve a legal matter of mine in a short period of time. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of the highest level service with the very best results!
Posted by Betsy | September 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Benjamin assisted me in a probate matter with my mother. He was open in communication and strategy, did an excellent job preparing me for testimony and even followed up afterwards. I cannot say enough good things about his preparedness or attention to detail. I would hire him again if I ever nee...
Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I needed to update our will to make sure our grandchildren had a trust fund. Mr. Colson was very thorough and detail oriented. He left no stone unturned. We will definitely use him again and highky recommend his firm.
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Colson not only knows the law but he knows how to use it to the utmost advantage for his clients. He is a great lawyer and person as well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Colson is an attorney who is prepared and ready to handle the multitude of issues that arise in the cases in which he is involved. I would recommend him to anyone searching for an excellent attorney with proven results."
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2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018 - Present
Managing Attorney, Broucek & Colson, LLC
2006 - 2017
Partner Attorney, Edenfield, Cox, Bruce & Classens
2006 - Present
Bulloch County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Bulloch County Bar AssociationPresident
2007 - 2008
Bulloch County Bar AssociationVice President
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BS - Bachelor of Science
2022
The Forces of Justice are Gathering Defenders Unite - CLE Attended
2022
Jury Trial - CLE Attended
2021
Secrets to Plaintiffs Personal lnjury Practice - CLE Attended
2021
GACDL 2021 Fall Seminar Don t Call it a Comeback - CLE Attended
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