Joel Max Grist Jr.

Joel Max Grist Jr.

also known as Joel Grist, Grist Law Firm

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Macon, GA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Trucking Accident

915 Hill Park, Suite 102, Macon, GA

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 65%

Wrongful Injury and Wrongful Death - Extensive experience counseling victims of tractor-trailer wrecks; products liability claims; burn injuries; automobile collisions, and premises liability.

31 years | 700 cases

65%
Trucking Accident 35%

Wrongful Injury and Wrongful Death - Extensive experience counseling victims of tractor-trailer wrecks; products liability claims; burn injuries; automobile collisions, and premises liability.

31 years | 15 cases

35%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-45%

Pro bono

1 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 30 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1995

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Grist Law Firm

915 Hill Park, Suite 102, Macon, GA, 31201

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Joel Max Grist Jr.'s Reviews

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Posted by todd | October 16, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I can never than you enough for all my claims you won

The only lie I have ever had from Joel is his high school picture on the web-site. When it comes too law there are very few as good as he is.He took care of a million dollar lawsuit and my disability claim for me and won both.

Posted by Steve | December 06, 2012 | Wills & Living Wills

The Best Lawyer I've Ever Worked With

Mr. Grist is the best lawyer I've ever worked with. Every case I had against clients, Mr. Grist has helped me win. When it was time for my will to be drawn up, Mr. Grist took care of my wife and myself and he has been just a wonderful resource for general law questions that pop up. On several o...ccasions I've referred friends and family to Mr. Grist for their own legal needs, be it a personal injury case or even social security / disability benefits. I can't say enough good things about my own experiences with Mr. Grist and his firm and I highly recommend him to anyone.

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Joel Max Grist Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Jones

Trucking accident lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent attorney."

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Richard Hobbs

Trucking accident lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on many cases over the years with Joel. We have had many extraordinary exchanges of information and research over the years in helping our clients. I highly recommend him."

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Lisa Edwards

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joel. I have known him for over twenty years and he is very knowledgeable and skilled in the various aspects of personal injury law including premises liability cases, trucking cases and lien resolution."

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George Haskell

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Joel in several different matters and have always found him to be an exceptional attorney. Joel has an extensive background handling personal injury cases and has obtained impressive results for his clients over the years. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking representation in a personal injury claim."

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James King

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is a very sharp lawyer. His creative ability allows him to add significant value to his clients' cases. Additionally, Joel is a good man that treats his clients well."

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Troy Marsh

General practice lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Edward Long

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Joel on a number of cases involving personal injury and medical malpractice. I have also been on the other side of Joel in several similar suits. In all cases, I have found that Joel is always very attentive to the details of the matter at hand. I remember one particular case when we were on opposite sides where his investigation uncovered a fact detrimental to my client. This led to a much more beneficial settlement for his client. Part of his preparation for his cases involves his use and understanding of technology. I remember one very document ladened action where he was able to use his technology know-how to save a client from making a critical mistake in a deposition. Whether I am co-cousel or opposing Joel, I can always expect him to be well prepared on the facts and the law in case."

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Jeffrey Powers

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joel since we graduated from law school in 1995. Joel is not afraid of a challenge and is willing to help anyone. I would not hesitate to call Joel Grist for legal advice."

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Joshua Carroll

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is a very intelligent lawyer who works tirelessly for his clients. I do not hesitate to endorse his work."

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A Rockefeller

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joel and I have colloborated on a couple of cases, as well as bouncing ideas off of one another. I will also refer clients to him in areas of practice that I do not typically handle. He is bright, cares deeply about his clients, and works more than dilligently on his cases. Obviously, since I refer clients to him,, that should speak volumes about my opinion about his talents and demeanor. He is a fine attorney and I heartily endorse him."

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Justin Jones

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Hobbs

Personal injury lawyer

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Lisa Edwards

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Powers

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, Joel Grist, Attorney at Law, LLC

2000 - 2005

Partner, Grist & Brock

1995 - 2000

Member, Dozier Sikes Grist & Brock

Associations

1995 - Present

Middle Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Past President

1995 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Johnson v. Ramage

$3,000,000.00

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Education

1995

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1988

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1986

Oxford College of Emory University

AA

Languages

English

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