Business Details
34 Years
experience
Board-Certified Legal Malpractice Attorneys in Atlanta
The Linley Jones Firm, P.C, P.C. has built a reputation for excellence by focusing on a select group of legal malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death cases annually. With over 30 years of combined experience, our attorneys are recognized leaders in their fields, including being the first woman in the U.S. to achieve board certification in legal malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. Our team maintains the highest professional standards, evidenced by an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and repeated recognition as Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia by Super Lawyers. We prioritize aggressive case pursuit while maintaining personalized client relationships, having secured over $50 million in settlements and verdicts for victims of negligence.Our unique expertise spans complex legal areas including tax law, banking law, and constitutional law, enabling comprehensive handling of diverse malpractice cases. We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring accessibility to justice while maintaining unwavering commitment to case preparation and trial readiness. Our Atlanta-based practice serves clients across Georgia and neighboring states, combining local knowledge with national certification standards. Transparency and ethical practice guide all client interactions, with clear communication maintained throughout each case's lifecycle. The firm's success stems from strategic case selection, deep legal expertise, and a relentless focus on achieving superior client outcomes.
Services
Legal Malpractice
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Catastrophic Injury
Board Certified Legal Malpractice
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined legal experience
- Our lead attorney is board-certified in legal malpractice
- We maintain the highest AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- We've recovered over $50 million for clients nationwide
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Legal Malpractice
Our board-certified attorneys handle legal malpractice cases involving attorney negligence in contract drafting, statute of limitations failures, and professional misconduct. We represent clients in complex cases where legal errors caused significant financial loss. With specialized expertise in multiple legal disciplines, we effectively pursue claims against law firms for missed deadlines, improper case handling, and ethical violations.
Personal Injury
We represent victims of catastrophic injuries from motor vehicle collisions, workplace accidents, and premises liability. Our firm secures compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With extensive trial experience, we handle cases involving spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and permanent disabilities resulting from negligence.
Wrongful Death
Our attorneys advocate for families who lost loved ones due to negligence or intentional harm. We handle complex wrongful death cases from domestic violence, vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice. We recover damages for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress while holding responsible parties accountable through jury trials when necessary.
Board Certified Legal Malpractice
As the first woman board-certified specialist in legal malpractice by ABPLA, we handle complex attorney negligence cases. Our unique qualification enables superior representation in claims involving professional misconduct, conflict of interest, and procedural errors. This specialized certification demonstrates exceptional expertise in attorney error litigation.
Catastrophic Injury
We pursue compensation for life-altering injuries requiring long-term medical care. Our firm handles cases involving permanent disabilities from construction accidents, vehicle wrecks, and medical negligence. We work with medical experts to document future care needs and secure comprehensive settlements covering lifetime rehabilitation costs.
People
Linley Jones
Senior Partner
Board-certified legal malpractice specialist with 25+ years trial experience. First woman to achieve ABPLA certification. AV-rated attorney recognized as Georgia Super Lawyer for 19 consecutive years. Specializes in attorney negligence and catastrophic injury cases.
Angela M. Forstie
Partner
Experienced litigator focusing on legal malpractice and professional negligence. Works closely with clients to develop case strategies. Recognized for success in complex cases where prior attorneys failed to deliver results.
Questions
What is legal malpractice?
Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney's negligence or misconduct causes financial harm to a client through errors in legal representation.
How do I know if I have a legal malpractice case?
If your attorney missed critical deadlines, had conflicts of interest, or made errors that cost you money, you may have a valid claim.
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle catastrophic injury cases from vehicle accidents, workplace incidents, and premises liability including spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.
How are attorney fees structured?
We work on contingency fees with no upfront costs - we only get paid if we recover compensation for you.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Atlanta, we handle cases throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and North Carolina.
What is board certification in legal malpractice?
It's a specialized credential from ABPLA demonstrating exceptional expertise in handling attorney negligence cases through rigorous examination and experience requirements.
