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Pitts Carr
Biography
Pitts Carr is one of the founding partners of the nationally recognized law firm Carr & Weatherby, LLP. During his 43-year tenure as a trial attorney, Mr. Carr has become one of the most respected and experienced attorneys in the Southeast. He has been described as a tough litigator with a reputation for professionalism and high ethical standards in the courtroom. He also is known for his unequaled success rate. Mr. Carr graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Georgia, followed by a J.D. degree from Duke University Law School in 1972. He has been named by a number of federal and state courts to serve in leadership positions in cases of national importance. Mr. Carr is a member of the American Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar Association. He is on the ABA Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Securities and Commercial Trial Attorneys. He was named by Georgia Governor Joe Frank Harris to serve as Chairman of the Governor's Commission on Tort Reform for the State of Georgia, Chairman of the Board of Medical Assistance (now Community Services), and member of the State Personnel Board. He was appointed by Governor George Busbee to serve on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Department of Human Resources. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Atlanta Life Financial Group, and served on the boards of a number of charitable and religious organizations including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Leukemia Society, St. Jude's House, Atlanta Union Mission, Chair, and St. Phillips Cathedral, Senior Warden. He has served as the Chair of the Stewardship Committee at the Cathedral of Christ the King, as well as a lay member of the Executive Council. He currently serves on the Financial Council. He has for decades provided scholarships for Duke University Law School.
Practice Areas
Legal Malpractice
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Securities Law
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees - 25-40%
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Associate Neely, Freeman, & Hawkins
Year: 1972 - 1973
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Partner Carr Tabb & Pope
Year: 1973 - 2005
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Partner Carr & Palmer
Year: 2006 - 2012
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Partner W. Pitts Carr & Associates, PC
Year: 2012 - 2015
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Partner Carr & Weatherby, LLP
Year: 2016 - Current
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Professional Associations
Georgia Department of Medical Assistance Board Chair (1985 - 1989)
Atlanta Union Mission Board Member (2002 - 2012)
Cathedral at Christ the King Chairman of Stewardship (2007 - 2011)
Georgia State Bar Member (1972 - Current)
Cathedral of Christ the King Member of Finance Council (2013 - Current)
Atlanta Life Financial Board Member (2011 - 2014)
Publications
Domestic Airlines Litigation Settlement New York Times (July 16, 1992)
Settlement for Police Vest Class Action Business Wire (April 27, 2005)
In Re Cobb EMC Litigation Atlanta Journal Constitution (September 23, 2010)
Home Depot MDL Plaintiffs Float Target Pros As Lead Counsel Law 360 (February 3, 2016)
Credit Unions Sue Home Depot Over Data Breach The Daily Report (September 24, 2014)
Truckers want gas taxes spent on roads Atlanta Journal Constitution (September 18, 2015)
Financial Institutions Say Recent Rulings Support Home Depot Data Breach Suit LexisNexis Legal News (September 23, 2015)
Toyobo Pays $6M To Settle Body Armor Defect Suit Law 360 (April 4, 2012)
Awards
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Member
Advocates 2008.0
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Member
Old Warhorse Lawyers Club 2010.0
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Certificate of Appreciation
International Union of Police Associations 2010.0
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Silver Sponsor
Georgia Motor Trucking Association 2015.0
Education
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Duke University School of Law J.D. (1971) | Law
Year: 1969 - 1972
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The University of Georgia School of Law B.B.A. (1969) | Economics
Year: 1965 - 1969
Honors: Class President, Honors Program, President of Kappa Sigma, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Speaking Engagements
Oral Argument, In Re Cobb EMC, Georgia Supreme Court, January 1, 2012
Oral Argument, In Re Cobb EMC, Georgia Supreme Court, January 1, 2012
Websites
http://www.wpcarr.com
Firm Website
https://www.facebook.com/wpcarrassociates/
Firm Facebook
Office
4200 Northside Parkway NW, Building 10, Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 442-9700