Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
4.6 /5.0
30 Client Reviews
$ 150-275 per hour
About Jody
Biography
I am a trial lawyer in Valdosta, Georgia handling mostly criminal and personal injury cases. I have spent most of my nineteen years fighting insurance companies, who deny injured victims their rightful claims for medical bills, pain and suffering and lost wages. I handle all types of personal injury cases, but mainly concentrating in the areas of wrongful death, trucking accidents, car wrecks and slip and falls. I handle cases all over the Southeastern United States.
I am also committed to representing individuals against the heavy hand of the government in criminal cases. Remember, an arrest is not an conviction.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
70%
Criminal Defense
30%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2013
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 30 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
No contact information is available for this lawyer
Jody Donald Peterman's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend
Jody handled a legal case for me and was very professional and courteous. He made an unpleasant situation completely painless. I will not hesitate to contact Jody in the future for my legal needs. Best in the business!!!!
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2013
Best in the business
Jody helped me with my personal injury case. He was very professional and I was extremely satisfied with the results. I highly recommend him.
Posted by TD | August 11, 2013
A job well done.
Jody was professional and caring and did a great job representing my case. He was very thorough and got us the results we needed. I would definitely use him again.
Posted by Autumn | August 11, 2013
Dedicated
He is my lawyer but he felt like a friend. He was completely devoted to me and my case.
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2013
Very professional and caring.
Jody explain all options and took great care of all aspects of my case.
Jody Donald Peterman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jody is well know in the Valdosta area as being at the top of his field. I have had many of my Valdosta Bankruptcy clients use Jody for Personal Injury claims and they always give him rave reviews."
"Jody is a skilled litigator. He takes care of his client. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked for Jody Peterman as an extern and as a law clerk before I became an attorney. I always found Jody to be an extremely dedicated attorney who goes above and beyond to help his clients. I would recommend Jody Peterman to anyone who needs legal assistance."
"I endorse this lawyer. Creative, fearless, charismatic."
"I have known Jody since we started law school together many years ago. He is excellent litigator and trial lawyer. I have referred him business. He successfully obtained an acquittal for his client over 8 years ago which involved a traffic stop. Jody truly cares about his clients."
"Jody Peterman is the real deal. He eats, breathes and sleeps law. He is extremely tenacious and hard working. I highly recommend Jody Peterman."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top100, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2002
Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Georgia
1995
The Milton Barwick Pleading and Practice Award, Mercer University -Walter F. George School of Law
1993
American Jurisprudence Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, Jody D. Peterman
Associations
2014 - Present
South Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
2011 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationChampion Member
2006 - Present
Valdosta Association of Criminal Defense LawyersTreasurer
1996 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law Section
1995 - 2013
State Bar of Georgia, General Practice and Trial Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Carroll v. The Krystal's Company
After the Court of Appeals reversed the trial court, the case was settled in mediation.
Education
1995
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Mercer University-W. George L.S.
Speaking Engagements
2009
2009 Birthright Spring Seminar
Family Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Who can speak at a sentencing hearing ? Can your daughter send the judge a letter?
07 May 2014
Q&A
Trespass Warning - On my permanent record and can I expect certified mail?
19 Mar 2014
Q&A
In GA what is the interest rate a judgment accrues per year?
24 Nov 2013