Alexander D. Weatherby
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Biography
Alex knows first-hand what it means to have suffered great loss, and he has in turn dedicated his life to helping injured clients get the compensation they deserve. Alex is an award-winning personal injury trial lawyer. He has achieved a record setting verdict and regularly teaches other lawyers about maximizing their cases.
Focus Areas of Practice• Trucking Collisions –Represented one of the largest trucking companies in the world for 12 years. Handled numerous trucking cases, on plaintiff and defense sides.
• Wrongful Death – Received one of the top 10 wrongful death verdicts in the country in 2018. Have recovered millions of dollars in multiple wrongful death cases.
• Serious Personal Injury – Handled hundreds of personal injury cases. Recovered millions of dollars for injured folks. Defended one of the largest companies in the world in their personal injury cases for 12 years.
Professional Organizations• Georgia State Bar, CLE on Truck Accidents – Host (2021, 2023)
• Georgia State Bar, Professional Liability – Board Member (2019-2022)
Lectures
• “Truck Accident Claims” – Sponsored by State Bar of Georgia, April 23,
2023, State Bar of Georgia
• “The Intersection of Personal Injury and Estate Law” – Sponsored by Quimbee, October 4, 2022, Online CLE
• “Truck Accident Litigation” – Sponsored by Quimbee, August 23, 2022, Online CLEProfessional Honors
• Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2018-2023)
• Top 20 Car Accident Verdicts in United States, Top Verdict.Com (2018)
• Top 30 Lawyers to Watch in 2018, Attorney at Law Magazine (2018)
• Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers (2018)
• Avvo (10/10)
Representative Case/Client
• $25,000,000+ Verdict – Wrongful Death
• $2,000,000 Verdict – Broken Finger and Emotional Distress
• $2,250,000 Resolution – Wrongful Death
• $2,000,000 Resolution - Nerve
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees - We accept contingent fees for certain plaintiff's cases. The range is between 33% and 40%, depending on the facts of the case. We provide a free initial consultation.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Personal Injury Lawyer Specializing in Truck Accidents and Catastrophic Injury Claims Weatherby Law Firm, PC
Year: 2021 - Current
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Personal Injury Lawyer Specializing in Truck Accidents and Catastrophic Injury Claims Carr & Weatherby, LLP
Year: 2016 - 2021
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Personal Injury Lawyer Specializing in Truck Accidents and Catastrophic Injury Claims W. Pitts Carr & Associates
Year: 2014 - 2015
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Intern Deming, Parker, Hoffman, Campbell & Daly
Year: 2008 - 2008
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Summer Associate Morris, Manning & Martin
Year: 2010 - 2010
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Intern Western Circuit of Georgia Public Defenders Office
Year: 2009 - 2010
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Summer Associate Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial
Year: 2009 - 2009
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Personal Injury Lawyer Specializing in Truck Accidents and Catastrophic Injury Claims Carr & Palmer, LLP
Year: 2010 - 2013
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Georgia  # 819975 Member (Current)
Publications
Field Manual for Commercial Motor Vehicle Law (2023)
Home Depot MDL Plaintiffs Float Target Pros As Lead Counsel Law 360 (February 3, 2015)
Common Legal Issues in Truck Wrecks State Bar of Georgia (2021)
Preservation Issues/Expert Consults in Truck Accidents State Bar of Georgia (2021)
Financial Institutions Say Recent Rulings Support Home Depot Data Breach Suit LexisNexis Legal News (September 23, 2015)
The Foreign Corrup Practices Act Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial (July 6, 2009)
Truckers want gas taxes spent on roads Atlanta Journal Constitution (September 18, 2015)
Awards
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• Top 30 Lawyers to Watch in 2018
Attorney at Law Magazine 2018.0
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10/10
Avvo
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Summa Cum Laude Graduate
Samford University 2006.0
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Moot Court Board Member
University of Georgia School of Law 2008.0
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Pupil
Chattahoochee Inn of Court 2010.0
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Cum Laude Graduate
University of Georgia School of Law 2010.0
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Mock Trial Board Member
University of Georgia School of Law 2009.0
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Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers 2018.0
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Top 20 Car Accident Verdicts in United States
TopVerdicts.Com 2018.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2023.0
Note: 2018-2023
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William King Meadow Award
University of Georgia School of Law 2010.0
Education
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University System of Georgia - University of Georgia J.D. (2010) | Law
Year: 2007 - 2010
Honors: Cum Laude, Moot Court Board, Mock Trial Board, SBA Student Affairs Committee, William King Meadow Award Activities: Moot Court Board, Mock Trial Board,
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Samford University B.A. (2006) | Communication Studies
Year: 2003 - 2006
Honors: Summa Cum Laude Activities: Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
Speaking Engagements
How to Litigate a Truck Accident in Georgia, 2021, Quimbee
How to Litigate a Truck Accident in Georgia, 2021, Quimbee
Certifications
- Registered Mediator: Georgia Department of Neutrals 2022
Websites
https://www.weatherbylawfirm.com
Company Website
Attorney
750 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed