Blaine Alexander Norris
also known as Blaine Norris
About Blaine
Biography
As a personal injury trial lawyer with over 20 years experience, I have come to see the Constitution's 7th Amendment right to TRIAL BY JURY as the best protection of justice, fairness, and accountability. Despite some flaws, our American jury system is the best in the world. By way of background, I've lived in Georgia my whole life, including Savannah, Marietta, Carrollton, Atlanta, and, for the last 20 years, we've called Athens home. I graduated with high honors in history and then law from the University of Georgia and started my legal career at a large firm in Atlanta before returning to Athens to prosecute criminal cases. After about two years of criminal jury trials, I returned to private trial practice in Athens, handling all types of trial matters, including criminal, business, and personal injury cases. That provided a wide breadth of experience and perspective. For many years now, I have focused almost exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death matters throughout the State of Georgia. My family and I are members of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, and when I am not working, I enjoy being on a boat at the lake with my family or riding a mountain bike or sitting down with a good book. I'm happy to talk to potential clients about their claims for injury or the wrongful death of a loved one, whether that person or family ultimately decides to hire me or not. I firmly believe that folks should meet with an attorney in person before making the important decision of hiring an attorney. Feel free to call or send an email to set up an appoitment to meet! Once hired, my personal injury team will aggressively advocate for you start to finish.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Georgia for 28 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Blaine A. Norris, PC
1143 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA, 30606
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Blaine Alexander Norris's Reviews
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Posted by joey | August 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you are looking for an injury attorney, Blaine is exactly who you looking for. Blaine fought hard for my case... With all the attorneys I contacted he is the only one who accepted my case without hesitation. He believed we had a case from the beginning and never gave up. Blaine would answer hi...
Posted by Kevin | March 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
The best lawyer in Athens!
I retained Blaine's services to handle a personal injury case for me. He was very attentive to my case and treats his clients with real concern for not only the case at hand but for you as a person. He was always available when I called and his staff was great to work with throughout the case. I h...
Posted by Laura | January 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Blaine Norris
Blaine Norris and his staff performed exceptionally on my behalf in my accident case. They were very thorough and pursued every avenue to make sure I was taken care of. They were not professional, but very personable. The fees were very reasonable and I was very satisfied with my outcome. I will...
Posted by Anne | October 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Absolutely would recommend
I was struck by a large truck as a pedestrian. Mr. Norris and Krystal Christenberry were fantastic. Without a car, I had no way to get to their office to sign papers or review information. They made sure to help me. Krystal came to my house after work just so that I could sign paperwork. They did an ...
Posted by Sara L. | August 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
The Best Lawyer in Georgia
When, I suddenly and unexpectedly became a widow, Blaine Nortis believed in me and my case; and cared about me as a person. Blaine fought for me tirelessly, relentlessly and successfully , when the odds did not start in my favor.
Blaine Alexander Norris's Lawyer Endorsements
"Blaine is an extremely talented attorney. He's also just a genuinely great guy who I always enjoy being around. I would recommend Blaine without hesitation to any of my friends or family members in need of a lawyer."
"Mr. Norris is a well respected attorney in the community. He approachable and not afraid to push a case to its limit. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse Blain. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"There are few lawyers who have the knack to quickly identify the legal issues involved in a case and then spend the necessary time to fully investigate and litigate those issues. Having known Blaine for over 16 years, I can unequivocally state that Blaine is one of those lawyers. He is a tenacious litigator and a tremendous advocate for his clients. I, without hesitation, highly recommend Blaine to any person who is in need of an experienced, effective trial lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Blaine is the litigator's litigator. Quick wit, brilliant style, careful and pointed analysis - both in and out of the courtroom. He has assisted numerous of my clients with complex litigation or threatened litigation on all sorts of business matters, and every time he does so masterfully. I confidently give him the highest recommendation. His insights and skills are superlative. Once, I watched him cross-examine for four hours the president of a company that had sued my client. Blaine's savvy understanding of the facts and the issues at play resulted in the witness contradicting his own writing as it was displayed in front of the entire courtroom. We won that case. I had a client tell me once that they wanted to hire Blaine, immediately, just to keep him on their good side. Absolutely highest recommendation."
"I had an opportunity to work with Blaine on a case last year. He is an excellent litigator/lawyer - smart, creative, hard working and responsive - everything you are looking for a in a lawyer. I endorse him accordingly."
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Car accident lawyer
Business lawyer
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Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
2012 Top Attorneys, Georgia Trend Magazine
1997
National Champion Mock Trial, American Trial Lawyers Association (n/k/a AAJ)
1997
William King Meadow Award, University of Georgia School of Law
1997
The Order of Barristers (advocacy), University of Georgia School of Law
1997
Order of the Coif (academics), University of Georgia School of Law
1995
J. Melvin England Mock Trial Champion, University of Georgia School of Law
1995
Best Oralist -- Mock Trial, University of Georgia School of Law
1994
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Georgia
1994
Presidential Scholar, University of Georgia
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Attorney, Wiggins Norris Coffey, PA (f/k/a Wiggins & Norris LLC)
2000 - 2001
Prosecuting Attorney, Athens Clarke County Solicitor General
1997 - 1999
Attorney, Alston & Bird, LLP
Associations
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2005 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
Athens-Western Circuit Bar AssociationFormer President
Education
1997
JD - Juris Doctor, magna cum laude
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can I sue the person who shot my car damaging it with bullet holes?
27 Jul 2016
How long does it take to receive a counter offer for a car accident?
27 Jul 2016
Hotel fall in parking lot can I sue?
25 Jun 2013