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Find Civil Litigation Lawyers Near You in Athens, GA
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19 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Athens, GA
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Showing 19 civil litigation lawyers in Athens, GA
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Massey Law
1374 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605
(706) 717-3653 masseyfights.com
The Law Offices of Joshua W. Branch Injury and Accident Lawyers
648 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605
(706) 717-7675 thegeorgiainjuryattorney.com
Sperr Law Offices
728 Cobb St Suite 1, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 608-4941 sperrlaw.com
Hall & Collins Accident & Injury Lawyers, LLC
594 Oconee St Ste. 111, Athens, GA 30605
(706) 351-6055 hcinjurylawyers.com
Norris Law
1143 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 420-6400 personalinjuryattorneyathensga.com
The Van Dora Law Firm, LLC
367 Prince Ave #3-a, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 377-4044 vandoralawfirm.com
Palmore & Boenig
575 Research Dr # C, Athens, GA 30605
(706) 549-6880 palmoreboenig.com
Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C.
440 College Ave suite 320, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 510-0536 bbga.com
Burrow & Associates
1721 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 535-7970 legalatlanta.com
Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A.
2500 Daniells Bridge Rd Building 200, Suite 3A, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-1151 fbglaw.com
Christopher Simon Attorney at Law
345 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 915-6795 simoninjurylawyers.com
Hebbard Law
320 E Clayton St STE 500, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-9010 hebbardlaw.com
Law Offices of Adam M. Cain LLC
297 Prince Ave STE 24, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 206-7310 adamcainlaw.com
Christopher L Weems, Attorney at Law
525 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-0854
The Olson Law Office, LLC
220 College Ave Suite 616, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 559-4800 theolsonlawoffice.com
Cook & Tolley, LLP
304 E Washington St, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-6111 cooktolley.com
Davidson Legal Services of Georgia, LLC
2500 W Broad St building 600 suite 608, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-6689 davidsonlegalservicesofgeorgia.com
Johnson Marlowe LLP
335B Oconee St, Athens, GA 30601
(706) 425-8740 johnsonmarlowe.com
Eberhardt & Hale LLP
1160 S Milledge Ave #120, Athens, GA 30605
(706) 549-1965 eberhardthale.com
Civil litigation lawyers in Athens Georgia help individuals and businesses resolve disputes through negotiation or court proceedings. These attorneys handle cases involving contracts property and personal injury under Georgia law. Athens is the seat of Clarke County where the Superior Court handles most civil cases with claims over 15000 dollars.
What Does a Civil Litigation Lawyer in Athens Cost?
Civil litigation lawyers in Georgia typically charge by the hour with rates ranging from 200 to 500 dollars per hour depending on experience and case complexity. Some lawyers offer flat fees for simple matters or contingency fees for personal injury cases where they take a percentage of the recovery. Costs also include court filing fees expert witness fees and discovery expenses. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does a civil litigation lawyer handle in Athens Georgia?
A civil litigation lawyer in Athens handles disputes like breach of contract personal injury real estate conflicts and business disagreements. They represent clients in Clarke County Superior Court or in mediation and arbitration. Georgia law requires most civil cases to be filed within a specific statute of limitations such as 2 years for personal injury or 4 years for written contracts.
How long do I have to file a civil lawsuit in Georgia?
The time limit to file a civil lawsuit in Georgia depends on the case type. For personal injury you have 2 years from the date of injury. For breach of a written contract you have 4 years. For oral contracts the limit is 4 years as well. Missing these deadlines can bar your claim so consult a lawyer promptly.
What is the typical process for a civil litigation case in Athens?
The process usually starts with a demand letter and pre-litigation negotiations. If no settlement is reached the lawyer files a complaint in Clarke County Superior Court. The case then moves through discovery motions and potentially a trial. Many cases settle before trial through mediation or direct negotiation.
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