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Nick M. Bajalia, Sr. is a native of Valdosta, Georgia. He attended Valdosta State College between 1971 and 1973. In 1972, during his sophomore year at Valdosta State College, he joined Tau Kappa Epsilon Social Fraternity. After completing his sophomore year at Valdosta State College, he transferred to the University of Georgia in 1973, and enrolled in the Terry School of Business Administration.
While attending the University of Georgia, Mr. Bajalia founded and formed “Communiversity”, which is the equivalent of the Big Brother - Little Brother Program on the University of Georgia Campus. He served as a Big Brother to a needy youth during his entire time as a student at the University of Georgia. He graduated, with honors, from the Terry School of Business Administration at the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1975.
After graduating from UGA, Mr. Bajalia attended the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, from where he graduated with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 1979. During his third year of law school, he was asked to serve as the personal Law Clerk for the Honorable R. Macey Taylor, United States Magistrate, United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama.
Mr. Bajalia became a member of the State Bar of Georgia in 1979 and The Florida Bar in 1981. He first worked as an associate for the law firm of Coleman & Kitchens in Valdosta, Georgia. In 1980, he became a partner, and the law firm became known as Coleman, Kitchens & Bajalia. Later, he became associated with the law firm of Blackburn, Bright, Edwards and Dodd in Valdosta, Georgia. Mr. Bajalia founded and opened Bajalia Law Firm on May 3, 1982.
Mr. Bajalia is a member of the Episcopal Church. He is married to the former Monique Andrews. They have six (6) children and several grandchildren.
Areas of Practice: Personal Injury and Wrongful Death (Medical Malpractice, Trucking and Commercial Vehicle Collisions, Automobile, Motorcycle and Boating Collisions, Premises Liability and Dangerous Conditions, Defective Product Liability, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect); Criminal Defense; Insurance Bad Faith; Business Disputes and Commercial Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Certified Mediator – Civil Mediation; Certified Mediator – Domestic Relations Mediation; Certified Mediator - Specialized Domestic Violence Mediation; Certified Arbitrator
Bar Admissions: State Bar of Georgia (1979 - Present); Trial Courts of Georgia (1979 - Present); Florida Bar Association (1981 - Present); Trial Courts of Florida (1981 - Present); United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit (1981 - Present); United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia (1979 - Present); United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (1980 - Present); Court of Appeals of Georgia (1980 - Present); Supreme Court of Georgia (1980 - Present); Supreme Court of Florida (1980 - Present); Supreme Court of the United States (2017 - Present)
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1981
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
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1810 N. Ashley Street, Suite 2, Valdosta, GA, 31602
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Posted by Christopher | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Superior work, plus Heart.
If I could, I’d give Nick Bajalia 6 stars. He has exceedingly high quality work and genuine care. As a small business owner and entrepreneur, I read and scrutinize a variety of contracts and legal documents on a weekly basis. Having read and reviewed real prenups and templates prior to engaging Ni...
Posted by Steven | December 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Needed a Lawyer..found the best in my book and more..
Over the years I have been fortunate to have had Bajalia Law Firm as my legal counsel for a varitey of issues. It doesn't matter whether it is domestic, criminal, or any number of other type issues that should arise, Nick Bajalia is the Attorney I seek and would send any of my family or friends to se...
Posted by Johnny | March 04, 2013 | Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death of My Dearly Departed Spouse (Civil Actions - July 2012)
Wrongful Death of My Dearly Departed Spouse (Civil Actions – July 2012) - Mr. Nick Bajalia represented me and my family (3 children) in the utmost professional and dignified way possible during the wrongful death of my spouse. This tragic legal case was caused by a driver while under the influence (...
Posted by Steven | February 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense
As legal counsel, and as My Attorney on two separate cases Nick Bajalia has proven to me what a lawyer should be.
I first met Nick Bajalia back in 2006 ,I was being charged with a number contempt of court charges. Following that I found myself needing his services again in a Divorce case. So for about 3 Years I found myself relying on "Nick" to get me though these legal nightmares. Nick and his staff are a ...
Posted by Paul | January 01, 2012 | Child Custody
Child Custody
Nick is fully diverse in child custody law and that gave my wife the level of reassurance to go forward and file a lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend for us to relocate to another county with my wife’s daughter. During this 18 month court battle Nick was not only our attorney but became our friend a...
"I endorse this lawyer. I had both the honor and privilege to serve as co-counsel with Mr. Bajalia on a criminal matter. Put simply and plainly, if I needed representation in the State of Georgia, there's only one man I would call - Nick Bajalia."
"Nick and I worked together on an emotional military defense case last year. Nick's integrity and professionalism are top-notch. I hope to have the opportunity to work with him in the future. It was an absolute privilege. He fought extremely hard for our client and brought a wealth of experience. I endorse Nick without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Nick is very thorough in everything he does. He and I worked on a criminal possession of marijuana case together. We each had a co-defendant in the case. Nick and I met several times, teamed up and ultimately got our clients' cases dismissed. The clients were very pleased."
"Nick is an experienced, well-respected attorney in our community. Nick is an excellent communicator and a hard worker who cares about the well-being of his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Nick for workers' compensation or for any of his other practice areas."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nick is the most thorough lawyer I know. He is always well prepared and has a complete command of the facts of his client's case. He is relentless in his pursuit of a favorable outcome for all of his clients."
"Nick was an opposing lawyer on a case of mine. He could not have been more professional or courteous while at the same time zealously representing his client, for whom he got a good result on the case. Since that time he has been a good friend, and I am only sorry that I do not get to see him more often. Nick is an excellent lawyer, and anyone would be well served by using him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I served as a prosecutor in our community for 34 years and opposed counsel in several dozen cases. I can state that based on personal experience he represents his clients zealously within the bounds of the law; giving great attention to detail and thoroughly advancing his client's interests."
"I highly endorse Nick Bajalia as an extremely ethical and hard working attorney. I have had the opportunity to work with him and always found him to be an ultimate student of the law and professional practitioner. I have also had the opportunity to engage in litigation with Nick on the other side and find him to always be professional, ethical, and courteous."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Nick for almost the entire time that he has practiced law. Over the years, he and I have worked together on cases, and be adversaries. We have also used each other as a sounding board concerning cases we are working on. Nick's strong points are thoroughness and preparation. I have always admired Nick's ability to organize complex factual situations and to present them to a Judge or Jury effectively. Nick is also one of the small, and shrinking, group of lawyers that I can put complete confidence in their oral word without worrying about his position changing with circumstances or time."
"Nick is a fierce advocate for his clients. Highly recommend without reservation!"
"Nick and I worked opposite one another on a case this past year, and I can say without hesitation that Nick was always well prepared, congenial, and consummately professional. He is both a good attorney and a good person."
"I have known and worked with Nick for almost 18 years. He is an excellent litigator and consummate professional. Clients will find him to be compassionate and easy to talk to."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wonderful lawyer to work with and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"Nick possesses the rare combination of having experience but still the passion to go the extra mile to ensure the client gets the best possible outcome. I recently worked on a case with Nick and saw first hand his ability where ultimately serious felonies were dismissed against his client. I would absolutely recommend Nick."
"I highly endorse Nick Bajalia, a tremendously talented trial lawyer. He is passionate in the pursuit of justice and committed to the service of his clients. Nick has been a great mentor in my own legal career, and it is an honor to call him a friend and colleague. He is one of the finest lawyers I know."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Nick on numerous occasions, both as a lawyer and a mediator. He has always exhibited the highest level of competence and ethical attributes toward his clients, opposing counsel and opposing parties. I have no reluctance to endorse Nick both professionally and personally."
"I have know Mr. Bajalia and his entire family personally for many years as I am originally from Valdosta, GA though my law practice has been in Atlanta all of my professional life, I have had the pleasure of working on cases with Nick professionally on several occasions as opposing council and as a mediator. Nick has always exhibited the very highest in professional standards and has an incredible knowledge of the law and his individual cases. I have no hesitation at all in giving him the highest of recommendations and would be happy to have him as an advocate for any family member or personal friend. They would be in excellent hands. Burt Tillman, Tillman & Associates."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Nick since way before either of us were lawyers. He has always been a person of high integrity. He also is the hardest working attorney I have ever known. If he cannot win a case because of favorable facts, he will win it out of sheer tenacity. Any person in need of an attorney can rest assured that their money could not be better spent than hiring Nick. God forbid, if I ever need an attorney, Nick is the first lawyer I would call."
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2018
Lifetime Charter Membership (2018 - Present), Best Attorneys of America
2018
Georgia's Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney (2018 - Present), Attorney and Practice Magazine
2017
10 Best in Georgia (2017 - Present), American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2017
Client Champion - Platinum (2017 - Present), Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
10 Best (2017 - Present), American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Top 25 (2017 - Present), National Trial Lawyers - Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association - Top 10 (2017 - Present), National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Lawyers - Civil Plaintiff (2016 - Present), The National Trial Lawyers
2016
10.0 Rating (2016 - Present), AVVO
2016
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys (2016 - Present), America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award (2016 - Present), American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Client Distinction Award (2015 - 2016), Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
America's Most Honored, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Top 100 Lawyers - Criminal Defense (2016 - Present), The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Client's Choice Award (2015 - Present), AVVO
2013
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2000
Who's Who in Executives and Businesses (2000 - 2001), Nationwide Register
2011 - Present
Founding Partner, Bajalia Law Firm, P.C.
2005 - 2005
Criminal Justice Adjunct Professor, Valdosta State University
1982 - 2011
Founding Partner, Nick M. Bajalia d/b/a Bajalia Law Firm
1981 - 1982
Associate Attorney, Blackburn, Bright, Edwards and Dodd
1980 - 1981
Partner, Coleman, Kitchens and Bajalia
1979 - 1980
Associate Attorney, Coleman and Kitchens
2018 - Present
Attorney and Practice MagazineMember
2018 - Present
Best Attorneys of AmericaMember
2018 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2017 - Present
American Institute of DUI/DWI AttorneysMember
2017 - Present
American Institute of Criminal Law AttorneysMember
2017 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Institute of Personal Injury AttorneysMember
2014 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFounding Member
2011 - Present
South Georgia Partnership to End HomelessnessMember, Board of Directors, Attorney
2004 - Present
Valdosta Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1995 - Present
Georgia Civil Justice FoundationMember
1981 - Present
Florida BarMember
1979 - Present
Valdosta Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Cumberland School of Law Alumni AssociationMember
1979 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1978 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
1975 - Present
University of Georgia Alumni AssociationMember
1991 - 1996
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
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1979
Juris Doctor
1975
BBA
1972
2017
Diversity of the Family Law Field
2010
Civil Rights in Today's Society
2005
Family Law: Divorce, Alimony, Custody & Adoption Issues
2005
Automobile Accidents & Insurance
2005
The Criminal Process
1995
Professional Negligence - Doctors, Lawyers and Beyond
1995
Automobile Accidents
1995
How a Lawsuit Works
1995
How to Choose a Lawyer
1995
How the Foundational Structure of Our Laws Have Shifted In a Manner To Hinder and Unintentionally Set Back the Civil Rights Movement and the Ideal of Equality Among All People
1994
Ethical Considerations in Gathering Factual Information and Preserving the Evidence
1994
Secrets of Our Success
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Legal System and Laws
1994
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