An Experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney
If you've been injured at work or in an accident, you need the legal services of Bruce Edwards, P.C. Attorney At Law. Attorney Bruce Edwards brings over 30 years of experience to every case, and he has successfully handled thousands of cases. Several of his settlements have exceeded $1 million, and he'll put that experience to work for you.
After graduating with honors in the Ivy League from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, in 1982, Bruce earned his law degree from the University of Georgia in Athens in 1985. For over 30 years, Bruce has been practicing law in Douglas, Georgia. Our practice serves clients from all of southern Georgia, including Macon, Valdosta, Brunswick, and Albany.
Our practice focuses on workers' compensation issues, on-the-job-injuries, serious motor vehicle injuries, and personal injury claims. Bruce is proud to be a member of Workers' Compensation Claimant's Lawyers (WCCL), a group of attorneys dedicated to advocating the legal and political rights of injured workers in Georgia.
Workers' compensation — Workers' compensation is statutorily created to protect employees who are injured while working. The laws surrounding workers' compensation are complex, and you can rely on Bruce Edwards to guide you through those complexities. The majority of our practice is involved in the area of workers' compensation
Personal injury — Personal injury law includes a variety of tort actions associated with car wrecks, truck wrecks and collisions, wrongful death claims, and other related issues. Our practice includes a large number of personal injury claims. We'll work hard to ensure that you and your family are protected medically and financially
Active in the Local and Legal Communities
Bruce is active in a variety of local and legal groups. Our practice is locally owned.
Executive Member of the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers’ Association
Teacher / speaker at numerous workers’ compensation legal seminars, teaching hundreds of attorneys how to represent injured workers
Executive Member of the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation Chairman’s Advisory Council (1996-2008)
President, Coffee County Bar Association (1990)
Member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA)
President, South Georgia College Foundation (1994) and Foundation Board Member (1991-1994)
2-year President and 1-year Vice President of Coffee County’s Academic Booster Club
Member of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Serving All of Southern Georgia
Our practice is located in Douglas, GA. We serve clients throughout southern Georgia: Savannah, Valdosta, Douglas, Tifton, Waycross, Baxley, Hazlehurst, Cordele, Ashburn, Adel, Fitzgerald, McRae, Vidalia, Eastman, Moultrie, Albany, Jesup, Hinesville, Dublin, Alamo, Sylvester, Abbeville, Blackshear, Alma, Pearson, Ocilla, Fulton, Chatham Lowndes, Coffee, Tift, Ware, Appling, Jeff Davis, Crisp, Turner, Cook, Ben Hill, Telfair, Toombs, Dodge, Colquitt, Dougherty, Wayne, Long, Laurens, Wheeler, Worth, Wilcox, Pierce, Bacon, Atkinson, and Irwin.
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Acquired: 1985
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303 East Ward Street, Douglas, GA, 31534
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Posted by Sammy Lewis | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Dedicated!
I was hurt bad at my job and worker's comp didn't want to pay for it. The judge said I hadn't gotten a new job even though my boss had me doing work my doctor said I should. Mr. Bruce got the judge to rehear my case and now I can pay my medical bills a
Posted by Cathy | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Previous client
Bruce Edwards was very clear about what to expect with my case. He was very prompt at returning all of my calls. If there was something that I didn't understand, he took the time to explain it. Making sure I comprehended the subject before I left his office. He makes you feel as if your case is his f...
"Bruce is highly skilled and very well respected in the legal community for his legal ability and the concern he shows for his clients."
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2019
10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2011
Top Lawyers, The American Lawyer
2001
The Silver Beaver Award for Distinguished Service to Youth, Boy Scouts of America
1994
Outstanding Dedication and Leadership as President, Academic Boosters Club
1995 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Bruce Edwards, P.C. Attorney at Law
1994 - Present
South Georgia College FoundationPresident
1990 - Present
Coffee County Bar AssociationPresident
Executive Member
Member
1991 - 1994
South Georgia College FoundationBoard Member
$6,370,000 Settlement
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Political Science
2017
AgriTrust Continuing Legal Education Seminar & Representing the Injured Worker
2016
AgriTrust Continuing Legal Education Seminar & Representing the Injured Worker
2014
Litigation vs. Mediation
2014
Advanced Workers’ Compensation in Georgia Legislation and the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund
2011
Screening the Claimant’s Case
2011
Speaker -The Employee’s Perspective
2002
Litigating Change of Condition vs. New Accident Cases, a Practitioner’s Guide
1999
State Board of Workers’ Compensation, Non-Catastrophic Claims
1997
Starting a Law Firm
2019
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