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Howard E. Spiva
also known as Spiva Law Group
About Howard
Biography
For over 30 years, since 1984, Howard E. Spiva and the attorneys at Spiva Law Group P.C. have been dedicated to handling serious injury and complex damage cases, including catastrophic personal injury, traumatic brain injury and claims of wrongful death arising out of automobile and tractor trailer wrecks, negligence, nursing homes, trucking, industrial, premises, fork lifts, front end loaders, backhoes and amusement park claims.
Howard is a Father, Husband, and trial lawyer.
Spiva Law Group PC provides professional legal services and employs leading trial experts, on a case by case basis for: personal injury claims, death claims, car wrecks, accidents, serious injuries, disability, injured workers, traumatic injury, brain injury, injuries on waterways, trucks or motorcycle collisions, slip and fall, back, spinal and brain injuries, closed head injuries, scarring, broken bones, chemical exposure, dangerous products, and premise liability.
We only represent individuals and their families. We do NOT represent insurance companies.
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Wrongful Death Page -
Worker's Compensation Page -
CHARITY PAGES:
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Charity Events Fun -
Justice For Children Foundation -
"The more you help others, the better your own life and the whole world becomes."
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in Georgia for 41 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1984
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Location
Spiva Law Group
1137 Mohawk Street, Savannah, GA, 31419
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Posted by Brent | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Hard working Lawyer
Ever since I hired Mr.Spiva him and his team have been working very hard to show that I wasn't at fault and the way the parking lot is set up and how you have to get in their is very dangerous and their has already been another accident since then. Having him as a lawyer its very easy to contact him...
Posted by Peter | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
He does the right thing because it's the right thing to do
I have had the privilege of both having Howard represent me and working for him. What amazed me was that he really cares about the people he represents. He wants what is best for them. His ethics are above reproach. If were to sum Howard and his firm in one sentence it would be, "They do the right th...
Posted by Martha Ann | February 18, 2015 | Personal Injury
Know Your Lawyer/law firm
In August of 2009 my life was forever changed. I had been hit by a drunk driver.She had no regard for her life much less anyone else on the road that day. But there was one person whom I was very fortunate enough to know Howard Spiva and his team. They are down to Earth people. They truly have compas...
Posted by mary | February 16, 2015 | Personal Injury
Came in like a wrecking ball...
I suffered from a head injury, severe concussion, and three bulging discs due to my incident. I am a mother of six, one being severely handicapped, I worked and was a full time student. Everything came to a halt with my incident. Mr. Spiva settled my case in a very short amount of time and he set...
Posted by Mike | December 01, 2014
A true Southern Gentlemen Trial Lawyer. A very rare breed in our profession!
It has been my great pleasure to work with Howard and his firm over the past several years. He is an extremely knowledgeable attorney with decades of service to the citizenry of South Georgia. His knowledge of the law is secondary only to his integrity and earnest desire to obtain justice for his c...
Howard E. Spiva's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Howard is a top notch personal injury attorney who has a reputation for achieving excellent results for his clients. He always goes above and beyond. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this Mr. Spira without hesitation. I has the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Spiva at a brain and spinal cord injury last week and he is a phenomenal attorney. Mr. Spira is a wonderful speaker, is incredibly personable, and energetic attorney. He knows his craft and enjoys what he does. You cannot go wrong when you go with Attorney Howard Spiva."
"Howard is a well respected lawyer both in Georgia and nationally. He is a well known speaker on office practice management and has one of the best run law firms around. He is efficient and zealous in representing his clients. I highly recommend Howard for any personal injury claim."
"Howard is not only a phenomenal lawyer; he is an incredible human being. I recommend Howard without reservation."
"Howard is the lawyer who personally invests in his clients---emotionally and legally, I had the pleasure of hearing him speak, and he clearly is here for the clients. Hard to beat the combination of personal caring and sharp legal mind. Howard is a good man."
"I endorse this lawyer. I saw Howard speak at the PILMMA conference in St. Louis. He certainly cares about people. He is a genuinely caring individual"
"Howard is a man who cares about his clients and his community. You can rest easy knowing he's got your back."
"I had the great pleasure of listening to Howard speak at a national trucking conference in Galveston, Texas recently. In addition, I met him and we had a great discussion about the practice of law. I am happy to endorse him. He clearly cares about his clients and the quality of the services he provides."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Howard Spiva for many years. He is an attorney of unrivalled integrity, commmitment, and compassion. He has taken on complex and challenging cases, and succeeded on behalf of clients whose needs were great due to catastrophic injuries. Howard definitely stand at the top rung of our profession!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Have known and worked with Howard for years. He will do his best and that is all a client can ask for."
"I have defended several cases that Howard has filed in the past. I find him to be a highly competent and ethical lawyer who has done an excellent job for his clients in the past. I would refer personal injury claimants to Howard and would expect that he would do an excellent job for anyone that he represents."
"I endorse this lawyer. Howard is a splendid advocate & innovative lawyer. He works passionately to help his clients (& others in need). Howard's efforts with "Heads-in-Helmets" are extraordinary making all so proud of him as a lawyer & human being."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Howard at a continuing legal education seminar several years ago. Since that time I have been a big ban and follower of his work. Howard is not only a top notch and very skilled trial attorney, he also has a high level of compasion that is matched by very few. His work with the Justice for Children Foundation has been inspirational to our practice. I highly recommend Howard to anyone in need of a top notch trucking accident attorney."
"Howard represented some folks in a bad auto accident on I-95 and I represented a contractor who had property damaged during that accident. During that litigation, I observed Howard first hand and, as a result, I hold him in the highest esteem. Howard is a vigorous litigator; yet, he has the personality to deal with every day folk and make them feel comfortable. I wholeheartedly endorse Howard."
"I endorse this lawyer. Howard has an excellent and well deserved reputation as a fierce advocate for his clients. Howard is an excellent lawyer with a well deserved reputation as a highly successful advocate for his clients."
"Howard Spiva is an icon in the legal community. He is well known as one of the best trial attorneys in the Savannah area and across the state of Georgia. You can trust that Howard will see that justice is served in a wrongful death or personal injury matter."
"Howard is one of the most dedicated lawyers I know....his attention to detail is extraordinary, and his sincere desire to always do what is in the best interest of his client makes me a big fan!"
"Howard is a great attorney. Clients absolutely love him and for very good reason. Spiva runs a first class operation and works very hard for his clients."
"Howard is one of the best lawyers in the State of Georgia. He works hard for his clients and obtains excellant results. He has a special place in his heart for children. He formed a charitable organization that provides bicycle helmets for children. He has an excellant staff and has surrounded himself with good, talented people."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Top 100 Lawyers, ATLA
2012
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2011
Reader's Choice Award, Savannah Morning News
2011
2011 Outstanding Service To The Community Award, Savannah Bar Associations
2011
2011 Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service, The State Bar of Georgia
2011
Community Service Award, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
2011
2011 Home Town Hero, WTOC Television
2010
2010 “Helen V. Head Advocate of the Year” award., Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
2008
10.0 Rating of Superb, AVVO.COM
2006
Speaker of the Year Award, Savannah Small Buiness Chamber
2003
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2003
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Trial Lawyer, SPIVA LAW GROUP
2012 - 2017
Trial Attorney, Spiva Lewis Law Group LLC
2004 - 2006
Trial Lawyer, SPIVA LEWIS OWENS & MULHERIN
1984 - 1995
Trial Lawyer, James K. Lange, P.C.
Associations
2003 - Present
Georgia Consumer Justice FoundationFounding Member
2002 - Present
Melvin Belli Societymember ~ By invitation Only
1995 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors, Past President
1995 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationOfficer
1995 - Present
Brain Injury AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Savannah Trial Lawyers AssociationMember, Past President
1984 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationLife member
1984 - Present
Savannah Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1984 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hinton Vs Interstate Guarantee Insurance Company
Made New Law on Uninsured Vehicles
Education
1984
Woodrow Wilson College of Law
Juris Doctorate
1980
University of Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
New York, New York News Sumit
America's Great Heads In Helmets Program ~ Preventing Children's Brain Injuries
2012
Lawyers
Building a Presence in your City
2011
Lunch Series
21 Marketing and Public Relations Tips
2011
Lawyers Marketing Conference
Building a Presence in your City ~ 21 Tips
2011
Community Service
Car Insurance~ Do I have Full coverage?
2010
The SMART Lunch Series
Building Extraordinary Success Today!
2010
The Savannah Exchange Club
Charity - www.AprilFling.com
2010
Monthly Luncheon.
Children’s Injuries are no Accident
2010
Lawyer marketing
Marketing your legal Practice~ An Interview
2010
Investing Monthly Meeting
REAL LIFE- Law, Investing, Finance 7 Entities
2010
In Pursuit of Justice
Building a Presence in your City.
2010
Complex Personal Injury Litigation
21 Marketing & PR Tips.
2010
A Family Connection Collaborative
Preventing TBI Injuries in Children
2009
Run Your Business as a Business,
Business Organization and Asset protection
2008
NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS ~ Radio
Law. Host 2006-2008
2008
"Healthcare Workers: Laws and issues: The Workers' Compensation System",
Georgia Society of Radiological Technologist
2007
Phi Alpha Delta ~ Law Careers
Legal Careers
2007
New Orleans
Lawyer Marketing
2007
Law Call Television Show
Car Wrecks
2007
Auto Torts Workshop
How to Give an Effective Closing Argument”
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“Trial Law Under the Microscope”,
Co-Chair "Watch Where You are Going!”
N/A
WINNING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
"Amusement Parks, Carnivals, and Fairs Fun or Fatal Attractions?
N/A
Windsor Forest High School
"Legal Issues and questions"
N/A
Windsor Forest High School
"Federal Court vs. State Court"
N/A
Windsor Forest High School
"Legal Issues and questions",
N/A
TRUCKING CASES
Seminar Co-Chair
N/A
TRIAL LAW "FOR LOVE OR MONEY",
Trial Law
N/A
STLA MARSH HARBOR BAHAMAS
Trial Skills
N/A
Southeast Regional Rounds of Georgia Mock Trial Competition
Evaluator Attorney
N/A
Seminar for the General Practitioner
"Professionalism in the Workers' Compensation Practice"
N/A
Public presentation
"Careers in the Legal Profession",
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Physician's Assistants Program
"Attorneys and Medical Providers"
N/A
Parallegal Training
"Use of Technology in a Law Practice"
N/A
National Women in Construction
"The Workers' Compensation System",
N/A
Mid Year Conference- Bahamas
Internet for Lawyers
N/A
Legal Secretaries Conference
"Premise Liability Claims",
N/A
Law week Pre-Law students Armstrong
"Careers in the Law Profession"
N/A
Law Day ~ Beach High School
Law
N/A
Law Day
"Careers in the Law Profession",
N/A
Law and Research for High School Teachers
Teachers, The Law and Lawsuits
N/A
Junior Achievement ~ 12 Week Class
"Economics",
N/A
Junior Achievement
"Careers in the Legal Field",
N/A
Jenkins High School
"Careers in the Law Profession",
N/A
Implant Support Group
"Breast Implant Claims",
N/A
High School
"Law Suit from Start to Finish"
N/A
Chiropractor Staff Association
"Legal Questions and Answers",
N/A
Chiropractor Conference
"Subrogation under Georgia Law, Chiropractic liens, Assignments or How to get paid, and Attorney/Chiropractor relations"
N/A
Chiropractor Conference
"How to give a Deposition"
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Chiropractor Conference
"Chiropractor Depositions"
N/A
A TASTE OF JUSTICE,
"Amusement Parks, Carnivals, and Fairs — Fun or Fatal Attractions?”,
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A NEW DECADE OF EXCELLENCE
Trial Law in Personal Injury cases
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"Workers' Compensation"~ Class
"Workers' Compensation Benefits for the Injured Worker",
N/A
"Torts of Sorts"~ GTLA
"How not to Trip up on Slip and Fall cases",
N/A
"Torts of Sorts"
"Attorneys are from Mars, Juries are from Venus
N/A
"Torts of Sorts"
Amusement Parks, Carnivals, and Fairs
N/A
"The Nuts and Bolts of Trial Practice",
"Clients Who Hate Lawyers, The Lawyers Who Love Them"",
N/A
"Technology In the Practice of Law",
"Use of Technology in a Plaintiff's Practice"
N/A
"Strategic Thinking for Tactical Advantage"
"The Perfect Plan"
N/A
"Sizing up the Defense"
"Watch where you are going!" ~ Slip and Fall
N/A
"Savannah Law Talk" ~ TV SHOW
Host Television talk show
N/A
"Savannah Edition",
Legal spotlight 4 shows
N/A
"Peoples Law School" ~ Cable Television
Law ~ 14 Classes
N/A
"Hot Topics in Trial Practice II"
"How to avoid getting tripped up on a Premise Liability Case"
N/A
"Careers in the Law Profession",
Law Day- Windsor Forest High School
Publications
2005
American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
Proving Invisible Injuries
2002
Lawyers Weekly
Voir Dire Strategies
2000
Lawyers Weekly
Injuries at Amusement Parks
2000
Lawyers USA
Amusement Park Injuries
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the statute of limitations for an mva case in Georgia?
18 Jan 2010
Q&A
My son has susatined serious injuries while attending a basketball camp, is the camp responsible for our damages
14 Jan 2009
Q&A
I would like file a complaint or lawsuit against Worker's Comp Company Dr's office for neglience ?
21 Jul 2009
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
The Georgia Civil Justice System PART #2
14 Jul 2010
Legal Guide
The Georgia Civil Justice System PART #1
14 Jul 2010
Legal Guide
Georgia Workers Compensation ~ Income Benefits
26 Sep 2009