I consider myself a proud citizen of Athens, Georgia, though I am originally from Chesapeake, Virginia. I graduated from The College of William and Mary in 1995, and then pursued a career playing guitar in a heavy-metal band in New York. After a year, my band-mate and I moved to Georgia, where our band played and recorded in the Athens music scene for several years. I ran a small recording studio and produced all genres of music for various bands. I loved recording, but I wanted a new challenge, so in 2002 I moved to Los Angeles to attend law school. I planned to study music-related law, but I was immediately drawn to the trial and litigation aspects of the legal profession. I interned both at a medical malpractice defense firm, and at the LA County District Attorney’s Office. I graduated from Southwestern University School of Law in 2005, passed the California Bar Exam, and moved right back to Athens.
After passing the Georgia Bar Exam, I worked as a prosecutor in the Athens-Clarke County Solicitor’s office. My legal cases focused on DUI and domestic violence. After three years as a prosecutor, I left the Solicitor’s Office and joined an insurance-defense firm in Athens where my primary assignment was defending car-wreck cases for insurance companies. At this time, I also began to build my own criminal defense practice. After five years at that firm, I decided to go into business for myself. I opened Moriarty Law, PC in January of 2015 to help people who had been injured or arrested.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Susanna, and my daughter, Lennon. I still play guitar when I can, but not quite as loudly.
Please contact me if you feel I’m the right attorney for you.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2006 | 04/17/2022 |
CA | Inactive | 2005 | 06/19/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Favorite Lawyer to Get You Out of a Jam - Winner | Flagpole Magazine | 2016 |
Favorite Lawyer to Get You Out of a Jam - Runner Up | Flagpole Magazine | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Moriarty Law, PC | 2015 - Present |
Attorney | Cowsert & Avery | 2010 - 2015 |
Prosecuting Attorney | Office of the Solicitor General, Athens-Clarke County | 2007 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Western Circuit Bar Association | 2007 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Moriarty Law, PC: News | My First Collision; Suggestions for what to do after a traffic collision | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southwestern University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Coll of William & Mary | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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State Bar of Georgia, General Practice and Trial Law Section | Opening Statements from the Defense | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Trucking collision | Case settled pre-suit for a confidential amount. |
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Adam Land, Unknown Attorney on Apr 5, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I recommend Colin without hesitation. We were adversaries on several cases before he started his own firm. He is excellent - particularly in high pressure situations like depositions, where a confident, well-prepared lawyer really shines.
James Matthews, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 8, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I wholeheartedly endorse Colin. We worked together on a complex case, and we could not have gotten the successful result that we did without Colin's caring and empathy regarding our client's situation. He cares about his clients. And he is experienced in the courtroom. Top notch.
Adam Land, Unknown Attorney on Apr 5, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I recommend Colin without hesitation. We were adversaries on several cases before he started his own firm. He is excellent - particularly in high pressure situations like depositions, where a confident, well-prepared lawyer really shines.
James Matthews, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 8, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I wholeheartedly endorse Colin. We worked together on a complex case, and we could not have gotten the successful result that we did without Colin's caring and empathy regarding our client's situation. He cares about his clients. And he is experienced in the courtroom. Top notch.
Joshua Branch, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is a solid attorney and will hold his clients' best interests at heart.
C. Kaufman, Car accident Attorney on Sep 17, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Collin Moriarty is a gifted lawyer with the highest ethical standards. He is competent and appreciated for his legal skill. He is well liked by his clients and members of the bar. He conducts his work on time and is very effective in court on behalf of his client. I would confidently retain him to represent me or my family if I had the need.
Matthew Jordan, Unknown Attorney on Sep 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Colin is a bright and conscientious attorney who truly cares about his clients. I would hire him for both criminal and personal injury matters without hesitation. In short, I endorse this lawyer.
David Ellison, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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