Alpharetta, GA

David M. Van Sant

David M. Van Sant received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Kennesaw State University and his Juris Doctor with honors from Georgia State University College of Law in 2003. He focuses his practice on representing individuals who have suffered injuries through the fault of others, including car accidents, motorcycle wrecks, tractor-trailer accidents, nursing home neglect, wrongful death cases, and other personal injury cases. He is an experienced trial lawyer nationally recognized as one of the best personal injury trial lawyers in the country.

Jonathan R. Brockman

Jonathan R. Brockman is a trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience, having tried over 100 cases before juries. He has received numerous awards including Georgia Super Lawyer, AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and is a certified life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. His practice is dedicated exclusively to helping people injured or killed through the careless actions of individuals and corporations.

Mike Rafi

Mike Rafi is a personal injury lawyer and the founder of Rafi Law Firm, based in Atlanta, Georgia. He represents individuals and families in serious injury and wrongful death cases across the country - including those involving car and truck accidents, dangerous properties, and unsafe products. Since founding the firm, Mike and his team have recovered more than $150 million for their clients. Mike started Rafi Law Firm because he believed too many personal injury lawyers were getting it wrong - they weren’t skilled enough, they weren’t giving clients honest advice, and they weren’t putting in the work to get the best results. He wanted to change that, and has. He built the firm around high standards, clear communication, and a commitment to treating people the way they should be treated when everything is on the line. In addition to his work in the courtroom, Mike has become one of the most widely followed lawyers on social media. His daily videos on legal strategy, case insights, and running a law firm have been viewed more than 800 million times across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. He uses these platforms to educate, support, and connect with people who are navigating the legal system - or simply trying to better understand how the laws and our systems work. Mike went to Furman University and then the University of Georgia School of Law. He serves on the Alumni Council at the UGA Law, mentors law students, and supports the advocacy program-a full-circle role, given that he graduated as the school’s most decorated mock trial and moot court competitors. Mike is also a frequent speaker at legal conferences and contributor to professional publications. He’s given presentations on trial advocacy, running a law firm, and social media at national events, with his next presentation being at the 2025 Lex Summit. He recently testified before the Georgia State House on tort reform. His writing on topics like opening statements and hearsay evidence is widely read and reflects his commitment to helping other lawyers improve their craft. Mike has been President of the DeKalb County Bar Association and on the board for the Atlanta Bar Association’s Small Firm Section. He’s also involved in public safety efforts in his community and nationwide. His work has earned recognition throughout the legal community. Mike has received the Distinguished Leader Award from Law.com and has been awarded by Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine, and Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite.

Theodore A. Spaulding

When you become our client at Spaulding Injury Law, you’ll be represented by a thoroughly experienced Atlanta personal injury attorney like Ted Spaulding. For over 15 years, Mr. Spaulding has helped victims of negligence across the state of Georgia resolve personal injury disputes, and he’s received a remarkable number of awards and honors from the legal community recognizing his commitment to clients and the metro-Atlanta area. As an undergraduate, Mr. Spaulding belonged to the Phi Beta Kappa honors fraternity at the University of Georgia, and he obtained his legal training at the Georgia State College of Law, where he clerked for the Honorable Judge Rowland Barnes of the Fulton County Superior Court. Mr. Spaulding has also worked for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Atlanta Enforcement Division. Since 2005, he has dedicated his career to helping the injured victims of negligence and their loved ones win justice in Georgia’s personal injury courts.

Jennifer Gore

Jennifer Gore is an accomplished attorney and the founder of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, a reputable personal injury firm with multiple locations throughout the Atlanta Metro. Jennifer and her team specialize in representing clients injured in auto accidents, trucking crashes, slip-and-fall incidents, wrongful death cases, and more. With a strong focus on maximizing case values and streamlining the legal process using technology and efficient communication, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group has become known for its exceptional client service and results-driven approach. Under Jennifer’s leadership, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group has experienced exponential growth in cases, revenue, and employee size since its establishment in 2013. Jennifer’s dedication and expertise have also earned her numerous accolades, including the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award, the Avvo Top Personal Attorney Award, and The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers Award, among others. Most recently, her firm was recognized on the Inc 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in the US in 2022 and 2023. Jennifer also was one of the co-author’s of the book “Tiger Tactics CEO Edition” published in 2023. She has appeared on many new articles include USA Today, as well as podcasts and stages speaking about her entrepreneurial legal journey. In addition to her legal work, Jennifer is committed to giving back to her community by supporting local events, sponsoring scholarships for college students, and donating to the Backpack Project, which provides backpacks and school supplies to students in need. Jennifer also coaches personal injury attorneys and business owners on topics such as personal injury law, practice management, and business marketing. She currently serves as the Past President of the Alumni Association at Atlanta’s John Marshall, where she works to reinvigorate the alumni community and support the school’s mission.

Cynthia Matthews Daley

Cynthia Matthews Daley is an experienced trial lawyer focusing exclusively on representing people injured or killed by negligence. She has practiced for over 19 years, trying cases in federal and state courts, and handling appellate matters. She has been named a Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Star for six years and is highly involved in the Carroll County community.

Steven A. Pickens

Steve Pickens is a founding partner of Mahaffey Pickens Tucker, LLP and leads the firm's litigation group. He is a trial lawyer whose specialty is trying cases to a jury, having litigated over sixty-five civil jury trials to a verdict. He has won multiple seven and eight figure verdicts, most recently winning a $30,000,000 verdict - which was the second highest medical malpractice verdict in Georgia History. He graduated with honors from Mercer University and earned his law degree with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1992.