I would welcome the opportunity to meet and talk to you about legal questions you might have. I have been practicing law in columbus Ga since 1989 and have handled personal injury cases in Georgia and Alabama. I have also been AV rated for 31 plus years. it is our goal to get things started correctly from the begnning with a clear undersstanding of the issue each client faces - including help with medical care, property damage issues and the details of a case needed to achieve a just result.
Our firm is located on 2nd Avenue in Columbus and we serve this region - on both sides of the river - and we are happy to set up an appointment to talk to you about your case either at our office, your health care facility or at your home.
I welcome your call and look forward to working with you if you need legal representation.
Practice areas
Gary Bruce has personally handled 1000's of cases - initially as a lawyer for the Insurance companies - and for the past 20 years for individuals and small businesses. Our experience matters
34 years
Our office has worked with injured workers for years. often our most important involvement is BEHIND the scenes and before a claim is made. We are happy to discuss your rights at any stage of your case
28 years
injury related to slip and falls, dog bites, product malfuncion/design problems, nursing home litigation, and other injury cases
34 years
Fall down cases can result in terrible injury. we have extensive experience dealing with the tricky facts surrounding liability in these important cases.
34 years
Insurance companies often don't pay claims despite a duty to do so. We are happy to discuss your rights against your OWN carrier when they don't treat you right or live up to their obligations
34 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Law Office of Gary O. Bruce
912 2nd Avenue
Columbus, GA, 31901-2716
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AL | Authorized to practice law | 2014 | 05/03/2018 |
GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1990 | 12/21/2020 |
KY | Former Member | 1986 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 14 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
PreTrial Litigation Advocate | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2012 |
Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Lawyer | Gary Bruce Law Office | 1994 - Present |
Lawyer | Page Scrantom Harris and Chapman | 1989 - 1994 |
Lawyer | Beale and Humphrey, PC | 1986 - 1989 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia Foundation | Fellow | 2009 - Present |
University of Kentucky | Lafferty Society | 2006 - Present |
Columbus Trial Lawyer Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Advocates | Member | 2000 - Present |
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
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Columbus Trial Lawyer Association | President | 2005 - 2007 |
Columbus Bar Association | President | 2003 - 2004 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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book | Your Rights When You've Been Injured | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Kentucky College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
University of Kentucky | B.B.A. /Finance | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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News segments | Various Topics | 2017 |
Dee Armstrong Show - | Legal Expert | 2014 |
Dee Armstrong Show | Legal Expert | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Holifield v Wilson | resolved confidentially - after mediation |
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James Kelleher, Personal injury Attorney on May 11, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Gary is a very experienced attorney who has handled just about every type of personal injury claim possible. He is a tremendous advocate for his clients and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney in Columbus, Ga and the surrounding area area
E. Slappey, Car accident Attorney on Oct 23, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Gary Bruce is a good person and a great lawyer who cares deeply for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Post, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Gary is a skilled attorney with a wealth of experience handling the matters he accepts. He is honest and professional. I endorse him and his firm.