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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
101 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ron | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great experience!
I hired Bruce to help me with an accident settlement and he did great job! He work tirelessly and got me a wonderful settlement!!!
Posted by Buddy | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Buddy
Bruce is not only the best attorney, he is also a lifelong friend that has family values that never fails to greet someone with a smile.
Posted by Mary | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Retired custodian
I have used Mr. Bruce Harkness for several cases, he has did a awesome job for me, and he keeps you updated update on your case I would use him again if I needed a lawyer
Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Great job Bruce
Hired Bruce to do a small job on an auto accident where I wanted to be sure we covered everything. Bruce over performed and delivered more than promised. Great job. Well satisfied with the outcome. Was much better experience than I had expected.
Posted by Renee | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Not just another lawyer!!
Bruce worked hard for my husband, he not only made sure his case was handled but ensured he received the care needed to recovery. Without Bruce and team our family would have suffered financially and physically. I can not say how grateful I am for his hard work.
"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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