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Georgia "Lawyer of the Year" 2022

We highlight seven 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" recipients throughout Georgia.

Georgia "Lawyer of the Year" 2022
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Best Lawyers

March 15, 2022 01:00 PM

Below are seven recipients of the prestigious "Lawyer of the Year" award for 2022 in Georgia. "Lawyer of the Year" recipients are those who have received the highest average of votes in their particular metropolitan and practice areas from their peers during the Best Lawyers voting process. We are proud to honor these esteemed lawyers for their work and contributions to the legal community.

Alwyn R. Fredericks
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Atlanta, GA

Alwyn R. Fredericks

Christina Maistrellis Broxterman
Cash, Krugler & Fredericks
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Atlanta, GA

Christina Maistrellis Broxterman

Leland M. Malchow
Nimmons Malchow Johnson P.C.
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Augusta, GA

Leland M Malchow

Charles A. Gower
Charles A. Gower, P.C.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Columbus, GA

Charles A Gower

Socheat Chea
Socheat Chea, P.C.
Immigration Law
Greater Atlanta, GA

Socheat Chea

Ward Stone, Jr.
Stone & Baxter, LLP
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Macon, GA

Ward Stone Jr

Sarah H. Lamar
HunterMaclean
Employment Law - Management
Savannah, GA

Sarah H Lamar

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