Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

Serious injuries demand serious action by an expert personal injury attorney. That's why it is critical you contact Gary Martin Hays & Associates right now. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can work with you and help make things right.

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

Serious injuries demand serious action by an expert personal injury attorney. That's why it is critical you contact Gary Martin Hays & Associates right now. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can work with you and help make things right.

Firm Overview

In my 25 years of practicing law in the personal injury field, I have been involved in claims that would break your heart into pieces. When you investigate these wrecks and look at the photos taken at the scene of the crash - photos of men, women and children - who have died in these collisions, it leaves an indelible mark on you. Try as I may, I can never forget those faces.

Equally gut-wrenching are the times when I meet with the surviving family members to talk about the wreck and about their loved one. They have such fond, vivid memories. But now, their world is turned upside down. I serve as part-attorney and part-counselor - helping them through the legal process while listening to them, at times crying with them, but always supporting them through the process.

Other families have met with me at the table discussing their wreck and their injuries. They tell me the paychecks have stopped coming because of the husband's back injury. Unfortunately, the bills haven't stopped. They are worried:

* will he lose his job?

* how will he pay the medical bills without health insurance?

* who will pay to repair the damaged car?

* what about his future medical needs?

These are certainly legitimate concerns and worries and these victims deserve answers. They deserve someone who is willing to fight to get them all the cash and benefits they are legally entitled to receive. Every single client needs an attorney that cares, that will take action, and will listen.

Main Office

Main Office
3098 Breckinridge Blvd.
Duluth, GA 30096

Phone

(770) 934-8000

Fax

(770) 934-1631

Other Offices
  • Lithonia Office

    6830 Main St
    Lithonia, GA 30058

  • College Park Office

    5640 Old National Hwy
    College Park, GA 30349

  • Atlanta Office

    620 Glen Iris Dr NE
    Suite 102
    Atlanta, GA 30308

Personal Injury

Our Atlanta personal injury lawyers are fighting for the rights of victims in Georgia. Serious injuries demand serious action. That's why it is critical you contact a Georgia personal injury lawyer at Gary Martin Hays & Associates right now.

Every personal injury accident is unique. That is why we work closely with each client to develop a unique strategy that is specific to their legal needs. Do not simply assume your legal problems will go away. Take action. Contact Gary Martin Hays & Associates today. We cover a wide range of personal injury cases throughout the state of Georgia.

One of the major elements of a personal injury claim is the medical treatment that our clients undergo for the injuries they sustained in the collision. It is extremely important for any attorney that handles these claims to understand the medical issues. We often will have thousands of pages of medical records for just one seriously injured client. It is our job to sift through these records to create a medical history and summary of treatment so we can present the most accurate picture possible to the insurance company about our client's injuries, surgeries, physical therapy, and prescription medications. We also need to have a strong understanding of our client's injuries and treatment so we can intelligently discuss this with the treating physicians - either in face-to-face conferences or in depositions.

Most attorneys have never gone to medical school or had any formal medical training. This is still NO excuse for the attorney, as he/she needs to gain a greater understanding of medical terms and procedures. If necessary, we hire doctors or nurse consultants to help us evaluate the medical information so we can put it into a format that a layman can understand.

Here are just a few types of personal injury claims that we specialize in:

-Car Wrecks
-Commercial Truck Wrecks
-Motorcycle Wrecks
-Nursing Home Injury
-Drunk Driver Wrecks
-Head & Brain Injury
-Construction Accidents

We understand that serious personal injury can be difficult to recover from. Let us handle the legal aspects of your case and don't trust that the insurance company is looking out for your best interest. Call today - 1-888-934-8100.

Auto Accident

Don't let another day go by wondering if the insurance company will compensate you for your car accident injury. Call Gary Martin Hays & Associates today at 1-888-934-8100 to get the wheels of justice turning in your favor.

Our car accident case experience and history of success gives us an edge when representing you in your auto accident claim.

No one ever wants to be involved in a wreck. It is not easy to think about - to prepare for something you never want to happen to you or to your family. But please ask yourself - will you know what to do if you are ever faced with this crisis?

We have been practicing law since 1989 - strictly focusing on handling personal injury claims. People often ask us: 'Isn't one car wreck case just like the next?' Their assumption is that if you handle one 'rear-end collision case', then you will know how to handle all rear-end collision claims. This is simply not the case. EVERY case is different - from the parties involved to the insurance adjusters, the defense lawyers, and even the judge. Experience in these types of cases helps you to navigate the sometimes treacherous waters to get fair compensation for your client.

Our attorneys are familiar with the legal complexities that are involved in certain circumstances (for instance, a work-related car wreck or one involving an uninsured driver). In unusual events such as a railroad crossing wrecks, it can be confusing to sort through the insurance company's process for filing a claim. Turn to us for answers. We take on the insurance companies to get car accident victims everything they deserve.

At Gary Martin Hays & Associates, we understand how difficult it can be to recover from a car accident. You don't have to fight this alone. Start by contacting us today. From the insurance forms to the medical bills, our experienced staff can help you sort through it all. Call 1-888-934-8100. There is no fee for your initial consultation. Act now.

Workers Compensation

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

Attorney Gary Martin Hays, our firm's founder, used to defend insurance companies in personal injury, product liability and wrongful death claims. Now he helps people like you - people who have been severely injured and need to recover for their losses. He didn't want to spend his career preventing personal injury victims from getting the financial compensation they are entitled by law to receive.

Having decided to commit his life to helping personal injury victims, in 1993, Gary Martin Hays founded the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C. Mr. Hays was able to use his knowledge of how insurance companies work to assist people filing claims. The firm includes several other attorneys who used to work for insurance companies but now focus exclusively in personal injury law practice areas.

What experience or education distinguishes your lawyers from others?

Gary graduated from Emory University in 1986 with a B.A. degree in Political Science and a minor in Afro-American and African Studies. In 1989, he received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. His outstanding academic achievements landed him a position on Mercer's Law Review. He also served the school as Vice President of the Student Bar Association.

Attorney, Gary Martin Hays, is a member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a society limited to those attorneys who have received a settlement or verdict of at least $2 Million Dollars. Philip Milam, another attorney on our staff, is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Gary has also been recognized by Atlanta Magazine as one of Georgia's top workers' compensation lawyers. He frequently lectures to other attorneys in Georgia on continuing education topics. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia since 2007 by the American Trial Lawyers Association and recognized by Lawdragon as one of the leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America. His firm specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, and pharmaceutical claims. Since 1993, his firm has helped over 40,000 victims and their families.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

Two things really set us apart from other law firms.

1. We are compassionate.

We hire staff who care about people. When you visit our office, you will be treated with respect and courtesy, from the receptionist who greets you to our top personal injury attorneys who will fight for you. Our lawyers take an aggressive stand for our clients. We believe we are improving the quality of life for all citizens in Georgia. We advocate for consumers.

We have been blessed to work for great clients in our community and we strive to always give back.

Part of our firm's mission is to give back to the community. That's a lesson Gary Martin Hays' father, a Methodist minister, taught him from an early age. In 2008, Gary founded the non-profit Keep Georgia Safe with the mission to provide safety education and crime prevention training in Georgia.

2. We specialize.

The days of hiring a general lawyer to handle all of your legal needs are over. Our firm specializes in personal injury, workers' compensation and social security disability cases; you have heard the old saying "jack of all trades, master of none." Since 1993, we have remained focused on the same types of cases for 40,000 clients. You can trust us with your case because we have been practicing law here in Georgia for over 24 years.

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Gary Martin Hays

Gary Martin Hays is not only a successful lawyer, but is a nationally recognized safety advocate who works tirelessly to educate our families and children on issues ranging from bullying to internet safety to abduction prevention. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. Gary has been seen on countless television stations, including CNN Headline News, ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX affiliates. He has appeared on over 110 radio stations, including the Georgia News Network, discussing legal topics and providing safety tips to families. He hosted "Georgia Behind The Scenes" on the CW Atlanta TV Network and has been quoted in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and featured on over 250 online sites including Morningstar.com, CBS News's MoneyWatch.com, The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, and The New York Daily New.

Gary wrote the book on Personal Injury Claims in Georgia. That's not just an idiom, he actually wrote the #1 best-selling book on Amazon.com "The Authority on Personal Injury Claims in Georgia: The definitive guide for injured victims & their lawyers in car accident cases." He is also co-author of the best-selling books "TRENDSETTERS: The World's Leading Experts Reveal Top Trends to Help You Achieve Health, Wealth and Success," "CHAMPIONS: Knockout Strategies for Health, Wealth and Success," "SOLD: The World's Leading Real Estate Experts Reveal the Secrets to Selling Your Home for Top Dollar in Record Time," "Protect And Defend: Proven Strategies From America's Leading Attorneys to Help You Protect and Defend Your Business, Family and Wealth," "The Success Secret: The World's Leading Experts Reveal Their Secrets for Success in Business and in Life," "The Authority on Tout," "The Authority on Child Safety," "Consumer Advocate: Today's Leading Attorneys Share Their Secrets on Finding Justice for Those Who've Been Wronged & Protecting Those in the Right" as well as "Think & Grow Rich Today."

Gary graduated from Emory University in 1986 with a B.A. degree in Political Science and a minor in Afro-American and African Studies. In 1989, he received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. His outstanding academic achievements landed him a position on Mercer's Law Review. He also served the school as Vice President of the Student Bar Association.

His legal accomplishments include being a member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocate's Forum, a society limited to those attorneys who have received a settlement or verdict of at least $2 Million Dollars. He has been recognized by Atlanta Magazine as one of Georgia's top workers' compensation lawyers. Gary frequently lectures to other attorneys in Georgia on continuing education topics. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia since 2007 by the American Trial Lawyers Association and recognized by Lawdragon as one of the leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America. His firm specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, and pharmaceutical claims. Since 1993, his firm has helped over 40,000 victims.

In 2008, Gary started the non-profit organization Keep Georgia Safe with the mission to provide safety education and crime prevention training in Georgia. Keep Georgia Safe has trained over 80 state and local law enforcement officers in CART (Child Abduction Response Teams) so our first responders will know what to do in the event a child is abducted in Georgia. Gary has completed Child Abduction Response Team training with the National AMBER Alert program through the U.S. Department of Justice and Fox Valley Technical College. He is a certified instructor in the radKIDS curriculum. His law firm has given away over 1,000 bicycle helmets and 15 college scholarships.

Education

Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University
Juris Doctor, 1989

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Gary Martin Hays

Gary Martin Hays is not only a successful lawyer, but is a nationally recognized safety advocate who works tirelessly to educate our families and children on issues ranging from bullying to internet safety to abduction prevention. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. Gary has been seen on countless television stations, including CNN Headline News, ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX affiliates. He has appeared on over 110 radio stations, including the Georgia News Network, discussing legal topics and providing safety tips to families. He hosted "Georgia Behind The Scenes" on the CW Atlanta TV Network and has been quoted in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and featured on over 250 online sites including Morningstar.com, CBS News's MoneyWatch.com, The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, and The New York Daily New.

Gary wrote the book on Personal Injury Claims in Georgia. That's not just an idiom, he actually wrote the #1 best-selling book on Amazon.com "The Authority on Personal Injury Claims in Georgia: The definitive guide for injured victims & their lawyers in car accident cases." He is also co-author of the best-selling books "TRENDSETTERS: The World's Leading Experts Reveal Top Trends to Help You Achieve Health, Wealth and Success," "CHAMPIONS: Knockout Strategies for Health, Wealth and Success," "SOLD: The World's Leading Real Estate Experts Reveal the Secrets to Selling Your Home for Top Dollar in Record Time," "Protect And Defend: Proven Strategies From America's Leading Attorneys to Help You Protect and Defend Your Business, Family and Wealth," "The Success Secret: The World's Leading Experts Reveal Their Secrets for Success in Business and in Life," "The Authority on Tout," "The Authority on Child Safety," "Consumer Advocate: Today's Leading Attorneys Share Their Secrets on Finding Justice for Those Who've Been Wronged & Protecting Those in the Right" as well as "Think & Grow Rich Today."

Gary graduated from Emory University in 1986 with a B.A. degree in Political Science and a minor in Afro-American and African Studies. In 1989, he received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. His outstanding academic achievements landed him a position on Mercer's Law Review. He also served the school as Vice President of the Student Bar Association.

His legal accomplishments include being a member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocate's Forum, a society limited to those attorneys who have received a settlement or verdict of at least $2 Million Dollars. He has been recognized by Atlanta Magazine as one of Georgia's top workers' compensation lawyers. Gary frequently lectures to other attorneys in Georgia on continuing education topics. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia since 2007 by the American Trial Lawyers Association and recognized by Lawdragon as one of the leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America. His firm specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, and pharmaceutical claims. Since 1993, his firm has helped over 40,000 victims.

In 2008, Gary started the non-profit organization Keep Georgia Safe with the mission to provide safety education and crime prevention training in Georgia. Keep Georgia Safe has trained over 80 state and local law enforcement officers in CART (Child Abduction Response Teams) so our first responders will know what to do in the event a child is abducted in Georgia. Gary has completed Child Abduction Response Team training with the National AMBER Alert program through the U.S. Department of Justice and Fox Valley Technical College. He is a certified instructor in the radKIDS curriculum. His law firm has given away over 1,000 bicycle helmets and 15 college scholarships.

Education

Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University Juris Doctor, 1989


Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Will Cheves

Will Cheves started his legal career in Columbus, Georgia, as a general practice attorney. He gained trial experience while serving as Assistant Solicitor General in Columbus, Georgia. Mr. Cheves also amassed extensive trial experience while representing insurance companies for several years and served as Staff Counsel for the nation's two largest automobile insurance companies. After many successful years of experience representing big insurance companies, Mr. Cheves was inspired to represent those injured as a result of the negligence of others.

Legal Accomplishments

His legal accomplishments include being a member of the Georgia and Alabama Bar Associations. He has substantial litigation and trial experience which includes handling over 60 trials to a verdict and handling cases in 50 different counties in Georgia. Mr. Cheves also attended the prestigious 2014 National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Trial Skill Program in Indianapolis. He is also a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Will Cheves

Will Cheves started his legal career in Columbus, Georgia, as a general practice attorney. He gained trial experience while serving as Assistant Solicitor General in Columbus, Georgia. Mr. Cheves also amassed extensive trial experience while representing insurance companies for several years and served as Staff Counsel for the nation's two largest automobile insurance companies. After many successful years of experience representing big insurance companies, Mr. Cheves was inspired to represent those injured as a result of the negligence of others.

Legal Accomplishments

His legal accomplishments include being a member of the Georgia and Alabama Bar Associations. He has substantial litigation and trial experience which includes handling over 60 trials to a verdict and handling cases in 50 different counties in Georgia. Mr. Cheves also attended the prestigious 2014 National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Trial Skill Program in Indianapolis. He is also a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Sarah R. Jett

Sarah R. Jett began her legal career practicing corporate and family law in Atlanta, Georgia. While at her prior firms, Sarah gained valuable experience representing clients during pivotal seasons in their professional and personal lives.

After a few years of representing clients in these crucial times, she felt compelled to take her passions for people and law and combine them to represent those injured as a result of the negligence of others. This desire led Sarah to Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

Sarah has since been featured on the CW Atlanta TV Network where her expertise was called upon to discuss legal topics and answer questions about personal injury law in Georgia.

When not advocating for her clients, Sarah enjoys traveling, baking, exploring the outdoors and volunteering for her church and various other non-profit organizations.

Legal Accomplishments

Sarah is a member of and the immediate past president of the Forsyth County Bar Association. She also served as treasurer and secretary prior to her presidency.

Sarah is also a member of the Georgia Bar Association.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury, Representing Injured Clients, Social Security Disability

Education

John Marshall Law School, Atlanta, 2010

Georgia College and State University, 2007

Volunteer Work

Sarah is involved in a Leadership Development Program at her church and volunteers with the children's programs.

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Sarah R. Jett

Sarah R. Jett began her legal career practicing corporate and family law in Atlanta, Georgia. While at her prior firms, Sarah gained valuable experience representing clients during pivotal seasons in their professional and personal lives.

After a few years of representing clients in these crucial times, she felt compelled to take her passions for people and law and combine them to represent those injured as a result of the negligence of others. This desire led Sarah to Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

Sarah has since been featured on the CW Atlanta TV Network where her expertise was called upon to discuss legal topics and answer questions about personal injury law in Georgia.

When not advocating for her clients, Sarah enjoys traveling, baking, exploring the outdoors and volunteering for her church and various other non-profit organizations.

Legal Accomplishments

Sarah is a member of and the immediate past president of the Forsyth County Bar Association. She also served as treasurer and secretary prior to her presidency.

Sarah is also a member of the Georgia Bar Association.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury, Representing Injured Clients, Social Security Disability

Education

John Marshall Law School, Atlanta, 2010

Georgia College and State University, 2007

Volunteer Work

Sarah is involved in a Leadership Development Program at her church and volunteers with the children's programs.

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Lucas Griffin

Lucas Griffin has dedicated his legal career to representing injured clients. He is licensed in both Alabama and Georgia. Before joining the team at Gary Martin Hays and Associates, he spent several years with a well-known law firm in Birmingham, Alabama handling a variety of injury claims. He has handled cases from their inception through to trial and/or settlement in State Court, Federal Court and with the American Arbitration Association. Lucas is a former teacher and believes in the importance of educating clients through each step of their claim.

Lucas is a Gwinnett County native. When away from the office, he can be found spending time with his family and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Legal Accomplishments

Lucas has found success in and out of the courtroom and has represented clients in trials resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts. Also on several occasions, Lucas has been featured as a speaker lecturing to other attorneys on methods to maximize their cases.

Lucas is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice as well as the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation

Education

University of Georgia, 2003
Cumberland School of Law / Samford University, 2009

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Lucas Griffin

Lucas Griffin has dedicated his legal career to representing injured clients. He is licensed in both Alabama and Georgia. Before joining the team at Gary Martin Hays and Associates, he spent several years with a well-known law firm in Birmingham, Alabama handling a variety of injury claims. He has handled cases from their inception through to trial and/or settlement in State Court, Federal Court and with the American Arbitration Association. Lucas is a former teacher and believes in the importance of educating clients through each step of their claim.

Lucas is a Gwinnett County native. When away from the office, he can be found spending time with his family and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Legal Accomplishments

Lucas has found success in and out of the courtroom and has represented clients in trials resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts. Also on several occasions, Lucas has been featured as a speaker lecturing to other attorneys on methods to maximize their cases.

Lucas is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice as well as the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation

Education

University of Georgia, 2003
Cumberland School of Law / Samford University, 2009

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Jessica Eisenhower

Jessica began her legal career as a general practice attorney in Columbia, South Carolina. Through her prior practice, she gained valuable experience working closely with individual clients who were experiencing stressful and often devastating times in their lives.

After a few years of practicing in South Carolina, Jessica moved to Atlanta, Georgia to focus on a career in personal injury law. Since moving to Georgia, Jessica has practiced solely in the areas of Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury, representing injured workers and individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents.

When she isn't working, she enjoys going to the gym, spending time outdoors, traveling, and watching college football.

Legal Accomplishments
Jessica is a member of the Georgia and South Carolina Bar Associations.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation

EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, 2008
University of South Carolina School of Law, 2011

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Jessica Eisenhower

Jessica began her legal career as a general practice attorney in Columbia, South Carolina. Through her prior practice, she gained valuable experience working closely with individual clients who were experiencing stressful and often devastating times in their lives.

After a few years of practicing in South Carolina, Jessica moved to Atlanta, Georgia to focus on a career in personal injury law. Since moving to Georgia, Jessica has practiced solely in the areas of Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury, representing injured workers and individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents.

When she isn't working, she enjoys going to the gym, spending time outdoors, traveling, and watching college football.

Legal Accomplishments
Jessica is a member of the Georgia and South Carolina Bar Associations.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation

EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, 2008
University of South Carolina School of Law, 2011

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Nikki Oates

Jessica "Nikki" Oates began her legal career as a personal injury paralegal at a law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. After several years assisting attorneys in advocating for their clients, she decided she wanted to do more, so she returned to school to obtain her law degree.

Nikki found that she has a passion for the field of personal injury and loves helping those who have been injured as a result of the negligence of someone else. After completing law school and graduating with a Cum Laude distinction, she returned to Atlanta where she began her career with Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

When Nikki is not working for her clients, she volunteers in various organizations throughout the community. She and her husband have three beautiful children. Nikki and her family enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and kayaking as well as being involved in their local church. They are also avid Braves and Falcons fans, but it's a house divided when it comes to college football.

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury

EDUCATION
Piedmont College, Demorest, Georgia, (2008)
Charlotte School of Law, Cum Laude, Charlotte, North Carolina, (2016)

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Nikki Oates

Jessica "Nikki" Oates began her legal career as a personal injury paralegal at a law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. After several years assisting attorneys in advocating for their clients, she decided she wanted to do more, so she returned to school to obtain her law degree.

Nikki found that she has a passion for the field of personal injury and loves helping those who have been injured as a result of the negligence of someone else. After completing law school and graduating with a Cum Laude distinction, she returned to Atlanta where she began her career with Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

When Nikki is not working for her clients, she volunteers in various organizations throughout the community. She and her husband have three beautiful children. Nikki and her family enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and kayaking as well as being involved in their local church. They are also avid Braves and Falcons fans, but it's a house divided when it comes to college football.

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury

EDUCATION
Piedmont College, Demorest, Georgia, (2008)
Charlotte School of Law, Cum Laude, Charlotte, North Carolina, (2016)

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Shaun Carter

Shaun Carter started his legal career in Clayton County, GA as a criminal defense attorney, gathering extensive trial experience before serving as an Assistant Solicitor General. Shaun also worked as Staff Counsel for one of the nation's largest automobile insurance companies, gaining experience in all phases of litigation. Shaun, however, desired to represent those injured and affected by the negligence of others, leading him to Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

When Shaun is not working for his clients, he loves to travel and attend professional sporting events, cheering for the Braves, Falcons, and Hawks. He also volunteers as a member and mentor with the Emerging 100 of Atlanta.

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury

EDUCATION
Howard University, Cum Laude, 2006
Rutgers School of Law, 2011

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Shaun Carter

Shaun Carter started his legal career in Clayton County, GA as a criminal defense attorney, gathering extensive trial experience before serving as an Assistant Solicitor General. Shaun also worked as Staff Counsel for one of the nation's largest automobile insurance companies, gaining experience in all phases of litigation. Shaun, however, desired to represent those injured and affected by the negligence of others, leading him to Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

When Shaun is not working for his clients, he loves to travel and attend professional sporting events, cheering for the Braves, Falcons, and Hawks. He also volunteers as a member and mentor with the Emerging 100 of Atlanta.

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury

EDUCATION
Howard University, Cum Laude, 2006
Rutgers School of Law, 2011

Firm Overview

In my 25 years of practicing law in the personal injury field, I have been involved in claims that would break your heart into pieces. When you investigate these wrecks and look at the photos taken at the scene of the crash - photos of men, women and children - who have died in these collisions, it leaves an indelible mark on you. Try as I may, I can never forget those faces.

Equally gut-wrenching are the times when I meet with the surviving family members to talk about the wreck and about their loved one. They have such fond, vivid memories. But now, their world is turned upside down. I serve as part-attorney and part-counselor - helping them through the legal process while listening to them, at times crying with them, but always supporting them through the process.

Other families have met with me at the table discussing their wreck and their injuries. They tell me the paychecks have stopped coming because of the husband's back injury. Unfortunately, the bills haven't stopped. They are worried:

* will he lose his job?

* how will he pay the medical bills without health insurance?

* who will pay to repair the damaged car?

* what about his future medical needs?

These are certainly legitimate concerns and worries and these victims deserve answers. They deserve someone who is willing to fight to get them all the cash and benefits they are legally entitled to receive. Every single client needs an attorney that cares, that will take action, and will listen.

Main Office

Main Office
3098 Breckinridge Blvd.
Duluth, GA 30096

Phone

(770) 934-8000

Fax

(770) 934-1631

Other Offices
  • Lithonia Office

    6830 Main St
    Lithonia, GA 30058

  • College Park Office

    5640 Old National Hwy
    College Park, GA 30349

  • Atlanta Office

    620 Glen Iris Dr NE
    Suite 102
    Atlanta, GA 30308

Personal Injury

Our Atlanta personal injury lawyers are fighting for the rights of victims in Georgia. Serious injuries demand serious action. That's why it is critical you contact a Georgia personal injury lawyer at Gary Martin Hays & Associates right now.

Every personal injury accident is unique. That is why we work closely with each client to develop a unique strategy that is specific to their legal needs. Do not simply assume your legal problems will go away. Take action. Contact Gary Martin Hays & Associates today. We cover a wide range of personal injury cases throughout the state of Georgia.

One of the major elements of a personal injury claim is the medical treatment that our clients undergo for the injuries they sustained in the collision. It is extremely important for any attorney that handles these claims to understand the medical issues. We often will have thousands of pages of medical records for just one seriously injured client. It is our job to sift through these records to create a medical history and summary of treatment so we can present the most accurate picture possible to the insurance company about our client's injuries, surgeries, physical therapy, and prescription medications. We also need to have a strong understanding of our client's injuries and treatment so we can intelligently discuss this with the treating physicians - either in face-to-face conferences or in depositions.

Most attorneys have never gone to medical school or had any formal medical training. This is still NO excuse for the attorney, as he/she needs to gain a greater understanding of medical terms and procedures. If necessary, we hire doctors or nurse consultants to help us evaluate the medical information so we can put it into a format that a layman can understand.

Here are just a few types of personal injury claims that we specialize in:

-Car Wrecks
-Commercial Truck Wrecks
-Motorcycle Wrecks
-Nursing Home Injury
-Drunk Driver Wrecks
-Head & Brain Injury
-Construction Accidents

We understand that serious personal injury can be difficult to recover from. Let us handle the legal aspects of your case and don't trust that the insurance company is looking out for your best interest. Call today - 1-888-934-8100.

Auto Accident

Don't let another day go by wondering if the insurance company will compensate you for your car accident injury. Call Gary Martin Hays & Associates today at 1-888-934-8100 to get the wheels of justice turning in your favor.

Our car accident case experience and history of success gives us an edge when representing you in your auto accident claim.

No one ever wants to be involved in a wreck. It is not easy to think about - to prepare for something you never want to happen to you or to your family. But please ask yourself - will you know what to do if you are ever faced with this crisis?

We have been practicing law since 1989 - strictly focusing on handling personal injury claims. People often ask us: 'Isn't one car wreck case just like the next?' Their assumption is that if you handle one 'rear-end collision case', then you will know how to handle all rear-end collision claims. This is simply not the case. EVERY case is different - from the parties involved to the insurance adjusters, the defense lawyers, and even the judge. Experience in these types of cases helps you to navigate the sometimes treacherous waters to get fair compensation for your client.

Our attorneys are familiar with the legal complexities that are involved in certain circumstances (for instance, a work-related car wreck or one involving an uninsured driver). In unusual events such as a railroad crossing wrecks, it can be confusing to sort through the insurance company's process for filing a claim. Turn to us for answers. We take on the insurance companies to get car accident victims everything they deserve.

At Gary Martin Hays & Associates, we understand how difficult it can be to recover from a car accident. You don't have to fight this alone. Start by contacting us today. From the insurance forms to the medical bills, our experienced staff can help you sort through it all. Call 1-888-934-8100. There is no fee for your initial consultation. Act now.

Workers Compensation

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

Attorney Gary Martin Hays, our firm's founder, used to defend insurance companies in personal injury, product liability and wrongful death claims. Now he helps people like you - people who have been severely injured and need to recover for their losses. He didn't want to spend his career preventing personal injury victims from getting the financial compensation they are entitled by law to receive.

Having decided to commit his life to helping personal injury victims, in 1993, Gary Martin Hays founded the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C. Mr. Hays was able to use his knowledge of how insurance companies work to assist people filing claims. The firm includes several other attorneys who used to work for insurance companies but now focus exclusively in personal injury law practice areas.

What experience or education distinguishes your lawyers from others?

Gary graduated from Emory University in 1986 with a B.A. degree in Political Science and a minor in Afro-American and African Studies. In 1989, he received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. His outstanding academic achievements landed him a position on Mercer's Law Review. He also served the school as Vice President of the Student Bar Association.

Attorney, Gary Martin Hays, is a member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a society limited to those attorneys who have received a settlement or verdict of at least $2 Million Dollars. Philip Milam, another attorney on our staff, is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Gary has also been recognized by Atlanta Magazine as one of Georgia's top workers' compensation lawyers. He frequently lectures to other attorneys in Georgia on continuing education topics. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia since 2007 by the American Trial Lawyers Association and recognized by Lawdragon as one of the leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America. His firm specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, and pharmaceutical claims. Since 1993, his firm has helped over 40,000 victims and their families.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

Two things really set us apart from other law firms.

1. We are compassionate.

We hire staff who care about people. When you visit our office, you will be treated with respect and courtesy, from the receptionist who greets you to our top personal injury attorneys who will fight for you. Our lawyers take an aggressive stand for our clients. We believe we are improving the quality of life for all citizens in Georgia. We advocate for consumers.

We have been blessed to work for great clients in our community and we strive to always give back.

Part of our firm's mission is to give back to the community. That's a lesson Gary Martin Hays' father, a Methodist minister, taught him from an early age. In 2008, Gary founded the non-profit Keep Georgia Safe with the mission to provide safety education and crime prevention training in Georgia.

2. We specialize.

The days of hiring a general lawyer to handle all of your legal needs are over. Our firm specializes in personal injury, workers' compensation and social security disability cases; you have heard the old saying "jack of all trades, master of none." Since 1993, we have remained focused on the same types of cases for 40,000 clients. You can trust us with your case because we have been practicing law here in Georgia for over 24 years.

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Gary Martin Hays

Gary Martin Hays is not only a successful lawyer, but is a nationally recognized safety advocate who works tirelessly to educate our families and children on issues ranging from bullying to internet safety to abduction prevention. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. Gary has been seen on countless television stations, including CNN Headline News, ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX affiliates. He has appeared on over 110 radio stations, including the Georgia News Network, discussing legal topics and providing safety tips to families. He hosted "Georgia Behind The Scenes" on the CW Atlanta TV Network and has been quoted in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and featured on over 250 online sites including Morningstar.com, CBS News's MoneyWatch.com, The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, and The New York Daily New.

Gary wrote the book on Personal Injury Claims in Georgia. That's not just an idiom, he actually wrote the #1 best-selling book on Amazon.com "The Authority on Personal Injury Claims in Georgia: The definitive guide for injured victims & their lawyers in car accident cases." He is also co-author of the best-selling books "TRENDSETTERS: The World's Leading Experts Reveal Top Trends to Help You Achieve Health, Wealth and Success," "CHAMPIONS: Knockout Strategies for Health, Wealth and Success," "SOLD: The World's Leading Real Estate Experts Reveal the Secrets to Selling Your Home for Top Dollar in Record Time," "Protect And Defend: Proven Strategies From America's Leading Attorneys to Help You Protect and Defend Your Business, Family and Wealth," "The Success Secret: The World's Leading Experts Reveal Their Secrets for Success in Business and in Life," "The Authority on Tout," "The Authority on Child Safety," "Consumer Advocate: Today's Leading Attorneys Share Their Secrets on Finding Justice for Those Who've Been Wronged & Protecting Those in the Right" as well as "Think & Grow Rich Today."

Gary graduated from Emory University in 1986 with a B.A. degree in Political Science and a minor in Afro-American and African Studies. In 1989, he received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. His outstanding academic achievements landed him a position on Mercer's Law Review. He also served the school as Vice President of the Student Bar Association.

His legal accomplishments include being a member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocate's Forum, a society limited to those attorneys who have received a settlement or verdict of at least $2 Million Dollars. He has been recognized by Atlanta Magazine as one of Georgia's top workers' compensation lawyers. Gary frequently lectures to other attorneys in Georgia on continuing education topics. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia since 2007 by the American Trial Lawyers Association and recognized by Lawdragon as one of the leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America. His firm specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, and pharmaceutical claims. Since 1993, his firm has helped over 40,000 victims.

In 2008, Gary started the non-profit organization Keep Georgia Safe with the mission to provide safety education and crime prevention training in Georgia. Keep Georgia Safe has trained over 80 state and local law enforcement officers in CART (Child Abduction Response Teams) so our first responders will know what to do in the event a child is abducted in Georgia. Gary has completed Child Abduction Response Team training with the National AMBER Alert program through the U.S. Department of Justice and Fox Valley Technical College. He is a certified instructor in the radKIDS curriculum. His law firm has given away over 1,000 bicycle helmets and 15 college scholarships.

Education

Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University
Juris Doctor, 1989

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Gary Martin Hays

Gary Martin Hays is not only a successful lawyer, but is a nationally recognized safety advocate who works tirelessly to educate our families and children on issues ranging from bullying to internet safety to abduction prevention. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. Gary has been seen on countless television stations, including CNN Headline News, ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX affiliates. He has appeared on over 110 radio stations, including the Georgia News Network, discussing legal topics and providing safety tips to families. He hosted "Georgia Behind The Scenes" on the CW Atlanta TV Network and has been quoted in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and featured on over 250 online sites including Morningstar.com, CBS News's MoneyWatch.com, The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, and The New York Daily New.

Gary wrote the book on Personal Injury Claims in Georgia. That's not just an idiom, he actually wrote the #1 best-selling book on Amazon.com "The Authority on Personal Injury Claims in Georgia: The definitive guide for injured victims & their lawyers in car accident cases." He is also co-author of the best-selling books "TRENDSETTERS: The World's Leading Experts Reveal Top Trends to Help You Achieve Health, Wealth and Success," "CHAMPIONS: Knockout Strategies for Health, Wealth and Success," "SOLD: The World's Leading Real Estate Experts Reveal the Secrets to Selling Your Home for Top Dollar in Record Time," "Protect And Defend: Proven Strategies From America's Leading Attorneys to Help You Protect and Defend Your Business, Family and Wealth," "The Success Secret: The World's Leading Experts Reveal Their Secrets for Success in Business and in Life," "The Authority on Tout," "The Authority on Child Safety," "Consumer Advocate: Today's Leading Attorneys Share Their Secrets on Finding Justice for Those Who've Been Wronged & Protecting Those in the Right" as well as "Think & Grow Rich Today."

Gary graduated from Emory University in 1986 with a B.A. degree in Political Science and a minor in Afro-American and African Studies. In 1989, he received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. His outstanding academic achievements landed him a position on Mercer's Law Review. He also served the school as Vice President of the Student Bar Association.

His legal accomplishments include being a member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocate's Forum, a society limited to those attorneys who have received a settlement or verdict of at least $2 Million Dollars. He has been recognized by Atlanta Magazine as one of Georgia's top workers' compensation lawyers. Gary frequently lectures to other attorneys in Georgia on continuing education topics. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia since 2007 by the American Trial Lawyers Association and recognized by Lawdragon as one of the leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America. His firm specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, and pharmaceutical claims. Since 1993, his firm has helped over 40,000 victims.

In 2008, Gary started the non-profit organization Keep Georgia Safe with the mission to provide safety education and crime prevention training in Georgia. Keep Georgia Safe has trained over 80 state and local law enforcement officers in CART (Child Abduction Response Teams) so our first responders will know what to do in the event a child is abducted in Georgia. Gary has completed Child Abduction Response Team training with the National AMBER Alert program through the U.S. Department of Justice and Fox Valley Technical College. He is a certified instructor in the radKIDS curriculum. His law firm has given away over 1,000 bicycle helmets and 15 college scholarships.

Education

Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University Juris Doctor, 1989


Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Will Cheves

Will Cheves started his legal career in Columbus, Georgia, as a general practice attorney. He gained trial experience while serving as Assistant Solicitor General in Columbus, Georgia. Mr. Cheves also amassed extensive trial experience while representing insurance companies for several years and served as Staff Counsel for the nation's two largest automobile insurance companies. After many successful years of experience representing big insurance companies, Mr. Cheves was inspired to represent those injured as a result of the negligence of others.

Legal Accomplishments

His legal accomplishments include being a member of the Georgia and Alabama Bar Associations. He has substantial litigation and trial experience which includes handling over 60 trials to a verdict and handling cases in 50 different counties in Georgia. Mr. Cheves also attended the prestigious 2014 National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Trial Skill Program in Indianapolis. He is also a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Will Cheves

Will Cheves started his legal career in Columbus, Georgia, as a general practice attorney. He gained trial experience while serving as Assistant Solicitor General in Columbus, Georgia. Mr. Cheves also amassed extensive trial experience while representing insurance companies for several years and served as Staff Counsel for the nation's two largest automobile insurance companies. After many successful years of experience representing big insurance companies, Mr. Cheves was inspired to represent those injured as a result of the negligence of others.

Legal Accomplishments

His legal accomplishments include being a member of the Georgia and Alabama Bar Associations. He has substantial litigation and trial experience which includes handling over 60 trials to a verdict and handling cases in 50 different counties in Georgia. Mr. Cheves also attended the prestigious 2014 National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Trial Skill Program in Indianapolis. He is also a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Sarah R. Jett

Sarah R. Jett began her legal career practicing corporate and family law in Atlanta, Georgia. While at her prior firms, Sarah gained valuable experience representing clients during pivotal seasons in their professional and personal lives.

After a few years of representing clients in these crucial times, she felt compelled to take her passions for people and law and combine them to represent those injured as a result of the negligence of others. This desire led Sarah to Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

Sarah has since been featured on the CW Atlanta TV Network where her expertise was called upon to discuss legal topics and answer questions about personal injury law in Georgia.

When not advocating for her clients, Sarah enjoys traveling, baking, exploring the outdoors and volunteering for her church and various other non-profit organizations.

Legal Accomplishments

Sarah is a member of and the immediate past president of the Forsyth County Bar Association. She also served as treasurer and secretary prior to her presidency.

Sarah is also a member of the Georgia Bar Association.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury, Representing Injured Clients, Social Security Disability

Education

John Marshall Law School, Atlanta, 2010

Georgia College and State University, 2007

Volunteer Work

Sarah is involved in a Leadership Development Program at her church and volunteers with the children's programs.

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Sarah R. Jett

Sarah R. Jett began her legal career practicing corporate and family law in Atlanta, Georgia. While at her prior firms, Sarah gained valuable experience representing clients during pivotal seasons in their professional and personal lives.

After a few years of representing clients in these crucial times, she felt compelled to take her passions for people and law and combine them to represent those injured as a result of the negligence of others. This desire led Sarah to Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

Sarah has since been featured on the CW Atlanta TV Network where her expertise was called upon to discuss legal topics and answer questions about personal injury law in Georgia.

When not advocating for her clients, Sarah enjoys traveling, baking, exploring the outdoors and volunteering for her church and various other non-profit organizations.

Legal Accomplishments

Sarah is a member of and the immediate past president of the Forsyth County Bar Association. She also served as treasurer and secretary prior to her presidency.

Sarah is also a member of the Georgia Bar Association.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury, Representing Injured Clients, Social Security Disability

Education

John Marshall Law School, Atlanta, 2010

Georgia College and State University, 2007

Volunteer Work

Sarah is involved in a Leadership Development Program at her church and volunteers with the children's programs.

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Lucas Griffin

Lucas Griffin has dedicated his legal career to representing injured clients. He is licensed in both Alabama and Georgia. Before joining the team at Gary Martin Hays and Associates, he spent several years with a well-known law firm in Birmingham, Alabama handling a variety of injury claims. He has handled cases from their inception through to trial and/or settlement in State Court, Federal Court and with the American Arbitration Association. Lucas is a former teacher and believes in the importance of educating clients through each step of their claim.

Lucas is a Gwinnett County native. When away from the office, he can be found spending time with his family and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Legal Accomplishments

Lucas has found success in and out of the courtroom and has represented clients in trials resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts. Also on several occasions, Lucas has been featured as a speaker lecturing to other attorneys on methods to maximize their cases.

Lucas is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice as well as the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation

Education

University of Georgia, 2003
Cumberland School of Law / Samford University, 2009

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Lucas Griffin

Lucas Griffin has dedicated his legal career to representing injured clients. He is licensed in both Alabama and Georgia. Before joining the team at Gary Martin Hays and Associates, he spent several years with a well-known law firm in Birmingham, Alabama handling a variety of injury claims. He has handled cases from their inception through to trial and/or settlement in State Court, Federal Court and with the American Arbitration Association. Lucas is a former teacher and believes in the importance of educating clients through each step of their claim.

Lucas is a Gwinnett County native. When away from the office, he can be found spending time with his family and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Legal Accomplishments

Lucas has found success in and out of the courtroom and has represented clients in trials resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts. Also on several occasions, Lucas has been featured as a speaker lecturing to other attorneys on methods to maximize their cases.

Lucas is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice as well as the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation

Education

University of Georgia, 2003
Cumberland School of Law / Samford University, 2009

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Jessica Eisenhower

Jessica began her legal career as a general practice attorney in Columbia, South Carolina. Through her prior practice, she gained valuable experience working closely with individual clients who were experiencing stressful and often devastating times in their lives.

After a few years of practicing in South Carolina, Jessica moved to Atlanta, Georgia to focus on a career in personal injury law. Since moving to Georgia, Jessica has practiced solely in the areas of Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury, representing injured workers and individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents.

When she isn't working, she enjoys going to the gym, spending time outdoors, traveling, and watching college football.

Legal Accomplishments
Jessica is a member of the Georgia and South Carolina Bar Associations.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation

EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, 2008
University of South Carolina School of Law, 2011

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Jessica Eisenhower

Jessica began her legal career as a general practice attorney in Columbia, South Carolina. Through her prior practice, she gained valuable experience working closely with individual clients who were experiencing stressful and often devastating times in their lives.

After a few years of practicing in South Carolina, Jessica moved to Atlanta, Georgia to focus on a career in personal injury law. Since moving to Georgia, Jessica has practiced solely in the areas of Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury, representing injured workers and individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents.

When she isn't working, she enjoys going to the gym, spending time outdoors, traveling, and watching college football.

Legal Accomplishments
Jessica is a member of the Georgia and South Carolina Bar Associations.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation

EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, 2008
University of South Carolina School of Law, 2011

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Nikki Oates

Jessica "Nikki" Oates began her legal career as a personal injury paralegal at a law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. After several years assisting attorneys in advocating for their clients, she decided she wanted to do more, so she returned to school to obtain her law degree.

Nikki found that she has a passion for the field of personal injury and loves helping those who have been injured as a result of the negligence of someone else. After completing law school and graduating with a Cum Laude distinction, she returned to Atlanta where she began her career with Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

When Nikki is not working for her clients, she volunteers in various organizations throughout the community. She and her husband have three beautiful children. Nikki and her family enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and kayaking as well as being involved in their local church. They are also avid Braves and Falcons fans, but it's a house divided when it comes to college football.

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury

EDUCATION
Piedmont College, Demorest, Georgia, (2008)
Charlotte School of Law, Cum Laude, Charlotte, North Carolina, (2016)

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Nikki Oates

Jessica "Nikki" Oates began her legal career as a personal injury paralegal at a law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. After several years assisting attorneys in advocating for their clients, she decided she wanted to do more, so she returned to school to obtain her law degree.

Nikki found that she has a passion for the field of personal injury and loves helping those who have been injured as a result of the negligence of someone else. After completing law school and graduating with a Cum Laude distinction, she returned to Atlanta where she began her career with Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

When Nikki is not working for her clients, she volunteers in various organizations throughout the community. She and her husband have three beautiful children. Nikki and her family enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and kayaking as well as being involved in their local church. They are also avid Braves and Falcons fans, but it's a house divided when it comes to college football.

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury

EDUCATION
Piedmont College, Demorest, Georgia, (2008)
Charlotte School of Law, Cum Laude, Charlotte, North Carolina, (2016)

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Shaun Carter

Shaun Carter started his legal career in Clayton County, GA as a criminal defense attorney, gathering extensive trial experience before serving as an Assistant Solicitor General. Shaun also worked as Staff Counsel for one of the nation's largest automobile insurance companies, gaining experience in all phases of litigation. Shaun, however, desired to represent those injured and affected by the negligence of others, leading him to Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

When Shaun is not working for his clients, he loves to travel and attend professional sporting events, cheering for the Braves, Falcons, and Hawks. He also volunteers as a member and mentor with the Emerging 100 of Atlanta.

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury

EDUCATION
Howard University, Cum Laude, 2006
Rutgers School of Law, 2011

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
Shaun Carter

Shaun Carter started his legal career in Clayton County, GA as a criminal defense attorney, gathering extensive trial experience before serving as an Assistant Solicitor General. Shaun also worked as Staff Counsel for one of the nation's largest automobile insurance companies, gaining experience in all phases of litigation. Shaun, however, desired to represent those injured and affected by the negligence of others, leading him to Gary Martin Hays and Associates.

When Shaun is not working for his clients, he loves to travel and attend professional sporting events, cheering for the Braves, Falcons, and Hawks. He also volunteers as a member and mentor with the Emerging 100 of Atlanta.

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury

EDUCATION
Howard University, Cum Laude, 2006
Rutgers School of Law, 2011

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