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also known as Jerry Bruce Harkness Sr.
I have had over 35 years experience in personal injury claims and property damage claims. I have settled thousands of personal injury claims for clients in Georgia with over $100 million in actual received Paid settlements. I am a Personal Injury Expert and I make insurance companies pay. I have the knowledge, the experience, and the proven results to get my clients compensated for their claims and injuries. I do not practice in every legal field under the sun like alot of other attorneys. All attorneys do not know nor practice in the complex laws of personal injury, liability and uninsured motorists claims. Do not hire just any attorney without finding out what area of the law that attorney pracrices. If you have an auto or big truck or motorcycle wreck then contact me and I will fight for you because ALL I DO IS CAR WRECKS !
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Acquired: 1997
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700 Central Avenue, PO Box 700, Demorest, GA, 30535
12 W. Currahee Street, Toccoa, GA, 30535
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Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
auto accident
Helped with auto accident and always kept me updated on case! Awesome office!
Posted by Vicky | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
So blessed!
I was in an automobile accident at no fault of my own. It totaled my vehicle and I was injured but not severely. I called Mr. Harkness and he was very helpful and made sure all my medical needs were taken care of. I was able to get my medical bills paid and have some extra to go on the new vehicle I ...
Posted by Melissa | July 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best accident attorney
I am very pleased how my case came out. All who work there were all very helpful.
Posted by Amanda Carter | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Best accident attorney!
Him and his office did everything to make the process easier for me and my family. Highly recommend!!
Posted by David | March 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best Accident Attorney
I was in an accident two weeks before my wedding, it broke most of my front teeth. I was referred to the Harkness Law Firm. It was the best decision I ever made. They got to work on my case immediately, and were able to get me into a dentist and get my teeth fixed in time for my big day. Max stayed i...
"I endorse this lawyer. When I was first admitted to practice law, Mr. Harkness helped me with my 1st personal injury case. He handled the case with competence, integrity and compassion."
"Customer service and great settlements are 2 things that make Mr. Harkness stand out among his peers. He takes great pride in dealing with clients personally to make sure they get what they deserve."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked for Bruce for almost 2 years during college and during that time, I learned invaluable lessons that I use today in my own practice. He is truly one of the best mentors I have had. In addition to providing exceptional legal services to his clients, he is extremely caring, intelligent and analytical. If I found myself in need of representation for a personal injury I would absolutely choose Bruce and if I moved back to Northeast Georgia I would love to work with him again."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bruce for at least 7 years and know Bruce to be thorough competent and capable. He has worked with me on a recent matter and resolved it quickly and efficiently. We had great results and would definitely associate Bruce in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce Harkness handled this case with integrity and passion. He is attentive to his client's needs and advocates for their rights with professional courtesy and civility. He has also demonstrated effective leadership in the bar association in our community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jerry Harkness is an outstanding lawyer who I would not hesitate to refer clients to who have needs outside of my practice area. Good lawyer who puts his clients first."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer! Bruce is not only an excellent lawyer but one Hell of a nice fellow. My father used to say, you judge a man by the content of his character and not his pocketbook, Bruce is proof this is not only correct but he meets this test in spade, as he does quite a bit of PRO BONO [free] work for the truly needy. I once had a mentor, who ended up on the GA. Supreme Court, the late Judge Harold Banke, who used to say... if you don't hire me, hire so and so...well you know what I'm. about to say. "if you don't hire me [last daughter is in an IVY LEAGUE COLLEGE] HIRE BRUCE! " Aw heck...split the difference, he's a heck of a lawyer and MY FRIEND."
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2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
2010 Reader's Choice Best Attorney Award, Northeast Georgian Newspaper
1985
Magna Cum Laude Honor Graduate, Piedmont College
1983
Summa Cum Laude top Honor Graduate, Truett McConnell College
1983
Truman Scholar, Harry S, Truman Scholarship Foundation
1997 - Present
Attorney, Harkness Law Firm
2008 - 2010
Mountain Judicial Bar AssociationPresident
2003 - 2008
Mountain Judicial Bar AssociationVice-President
2000 - 2003
Mountain Judicial Bar AssociationSecretary/Treasurer
1984 - 1985
Student Government Piedmont CollegeStudent Government President
1981 - 1983
Phi Beta KappaSecretary/Treasurer
Settled out of court $2 million
Settled out of court (confidential nondisclosures)
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Fraternal Insurance Council Fellow
1992
Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow
1987
MA - Masters
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1983
AA
2012
LIfe Insurance and Investments
2010
Property and Casualty Insurance
2001
Life Insurance Sales
2000
Insurance Law
2002
2001
English
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How long are sealed records kept?
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