- Criminal DefenseCedric is a member of the bars of the United States District Courts for the Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia, the United States Court of Appeals (Eleventh Circuit), the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Cedric is also a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Ocmulgee Circuit Bar Association, the Macon Bar Association, and the Baldwin Bar Association.
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful DeathHowever, if your loved one’s death was the result of another person or party’s negligent or wrongful conduct, Georgia law allows you to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party.
- Traffic ViolationsNegligent or reckless driving results in thousands of pedestrian accidents each year. Pedestrian accidents can be frightening, and they can cause debilitating injuries and lead to expensive medical bills, time off work, and even extended medical care. If you or a loved one were involved in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation. At Adams, Jordan & Herrington, we've successfully helped countless families throughout Macon, Milledgeville, and Albany recover the losses they've suffered so that they can move forward with their life. If you're prepared to seek justice, we have the experience and skills to help you get there.
- Homicide“Wrongful death” is defined by state law as any death that occurs as a result of another person or party’s negligent or wrongful act or omission. Essentially, if the decedent would have had grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit had he or she survived, this generally constitutes grounds for a wrongful death claim. This includes when the decedent died due to another’s carelessness, recklessness, or criminal acts, such as homicide.
- Intellectual PropertyDawn is a Buncombe County, North Carolina native and a 1996 summa cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina-Asheville, where she earned the Ruth Feldman Outstanding Scholar Award as well as a membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the international history honor society, and a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction in history. After three years in management for a Gannett newspaper in North Carolina, Dawn attended the University of Georgia’s School of Law, where she graduated cum laude in 2003. Dawn was a member and executive notes editor for the Journal of Intellectual Property Law; her student research on music piracy and intellectual property issues is published at 10 JIPL 173 (2003). A lifelong fan of live music, Dawn enjoyed freelancing as a music journalist and music reviewer for Flagpole Magazine in Athens, Georgia during her law school years.
- Workers CompensationIf you or a loved one was injured while on a construction job, you may be entitled to worker's compensation. Construction companies have a legal responsibility to ensure that their site is a safe environment for their construction workers. Many times, however, their negligence results in accidents that negatively impact the health and well being of their workers.
- Premises LiabilityProperty owners have a legal responsibility to ensure that their property remains a safe environment for their visitors, and that, it is free from hazards that can cause an accident. If a property owner fails to comply, he/she may be held legally liable for any accident that takes place on his/her property.
- Property DamageAs your representation, we seek the maximum amount of compensation possible to help you to fully recover from your injuries and move on with your life. Some of the available damages we pursue include current and future medical expenses, property damage, lost income and opportunity, permanent disability, loss of consortium for clients who lost their spouses, and pain and suffering. We may also seek punitive damages when circumstances allow.
- Personal InjurySince personal injury cases are some of the most complex practice areas of law, Adams, Jordan & Herrington, P.C. stands ready to help. As a seasoned firm with an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, our team of ethnically diverse legal professionals is committed to helping you pursue the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve.
- Medical MalpracticeIf you or a loved one has been seriously hurt as a result of negligence or improper care while under the care of a veteran medical facility or personnel, it is crucial that you seek help from Adams, Jordan & Herrington, P.C. right away. Unlike ordinary medical malpractice claims, VA medical malpractice is more complex.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Power of Attorney