Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Advocate in Decatur, GA
Law Office Of A. Thomas Stubbs has served clients across Georgia since 1995, providing dedicated legal representation in personal injury, wrongful death, consumer protection, and estate planning matters. Our founder, Tom Stubbs, brings decades of experience from his education at Georgetown University Law Center and leadership roles in the DeKalb Bar Association and State Bar Executive Committee. We prioritize personalized service, handling cases with meticulous attention to factual analysis while maintaining accessibility through our downtown Decatur office near MARTA with free parking. Our practice spans state and federal courts, focusing on developing case facts promptly to protect client interests in complex legal situations. We maintain transparency in fee structures, offering contingency-based representation for personal injury cases and clear flat-fee arrangements for criminal defense matters.Our community involvement extends beyond legal practice through active participation in local neighborhood associations and bar leadership positions. The firm combines extensive trial experience with a commitment to ethical standards, utilizing case management technology to keep clients informed throughout their legal proceedings. Our multilingual capabilities and understanding of Georgia's legal landscape enable effective representation across diverse client needs. We approach every case with the understanding that legal challenges often arise during life's most difficult moments, striving to alleviate client burdens through comprehensive legal solutions. This commitment to client service has established our reputation as a trusted legal advocate in the metro-Atlanta area.
Services
Wrongful Death Claims
Personal Injury Litigation
Consumer Protection
Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
Probate Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of legal experience in Georgia state and federal courts
- Our contingency fee structure ensures access to justice for injury victims
- We provide personalized case management with transparent communication
- Our office maintains convenient downtown Decatur location with free parking
- We combine bar association leadership with community-focused legal service
Services
Wrongful Death Claims
We represent families in wrongful death cases resulting from traffic accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability. Our approach focuses on developing case facts promptly to establish liability and secure compensation for medical costs, lost income, and emotional damages. We handle complex cases involving railroad crossings, airplane crashes, and commercial vehicle accidents.
Personal Injury Litigation
Our firm handles serious injury cases from initial consultation through trial. We investigate incidents involving vehicle collisions, defective products, and slip-and-fall accidents. We work with medical experts to document injuries and calculate compensation for current and future medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering while navigating Georgia's comparative negligence laws.
Consumer Protection
We assist clients with credit report errors, unauthorized credit access, and improper foreclosure proceedings. Our services include reviewing credit documentation, challenging inaccuracies with major bureaus, and representing clients in disputes against creditors. We help clients understand their rights under federal credit laws and Georgia foreclosure regulations.
Estate Planning
We help families create comprehensive estate plans including wills, financial powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Our services address asset protection, tax planning, and establishing trusts for complex estates. We guide executors through probate processes and resolve estate administration disputes when conflicts arise.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing criminal charges in Georgia courts. Our approach includes immediate investigation of allegations, evidence review, and developing defense strategies. We represent clients in misdemeanor and felony cases, handle bail hearings, and challenge unconstitutional law enforcement practices while protecting clients' constitutional rights throughout the process.
People
Tom Stubbs
Attorney at Law
Georgia native with 25+ years legal experience, Georgetown Law graduate, former DeKalb Bar Association president, and Decatur Municipal Court judge. Serves on State Bar Executive Committee and Georgia Trial Lawyers Association leadership.
Questions
What areas of law does Stubbs Law Office specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, wrongful death litigation, consumer protection, estate planning, and criminal defense cases across Georgia.
How are legal fees structured for personal injury cases?
Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning payment comes from case recovery.
What information should I bring to the initial consultation?
Bring medical records, police reports, contracts, or any documents relevant to your legal matter for comprehensive case evaluation.
Does the firm handle cases outside metro-Atlanta?
We represent clients across all Georgia state and federal courts, not limited to the metro-Atlanta area.
How does the firm communicate case updates to clients?
We use a case management system with client portal access for documents, scheduled events, and case progress updates.
What experience does Tom Stubbs have in Georgia courts?
With practice since 1995, we have extensive experience in Georgia state courts and federal courts across the metro-Atlanta region.
