Columbus, GA

Kenneth S. Nugent is a prominent personal injury attorney based in Georgia with over four decades of experience. He founded Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. in 1989, which now has offices across Georgia and serves clients in multiple states. His firm is known for its “One Call, That’s All” motto, emphasizing accessibility and efficiency in legal services. Ken is actively involved in professional associations and community initiatives, supporting programs like Relay for Life and the Georgia Classroom Scholarship. His firm focuses on helping injury victims navigate the legal process while ensuring strong local presence and 24/7 availability.

Gary O. Bruce

Gary Bruce was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1961. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Business Administration in 1983 and obtained his Law degree in 1986. He began his practice in Louisville, Kentucky, and moved to Columbus, Georgia, in 1989. Gary has served as president of the Chattahoochee Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association and the Columbus Younger Lawyers Association. He has been a Regional representative of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and remains a member of that organization. He is a former member of the Kentucky Bar Association and is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia. Gary became licensed to practice law in Alabama in 2014. He has practiced law for over 30 years, handling injury cases, particularly those arising from car wrecks and falls, striving to be efficient, effective and empathetic.

Brandon L. Peak

Brandon L. Peak is a partner who handles cases nationwide, securing over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, recognized as a Top 100 lawyer in Georgia by Super Lawyers, and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He served as lead counsel in a record-setting $280 million trucking verdict and has successfully litigated False Claims Act cases. He is active in the State Bar Board of Governors and various legal associations.

Brandon L. Peak

Brandon L. Peak is a partner who handles cases nationwide, securing over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, recognized as a Top 100 lawyer in Georgia by Super Lawyers, and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He served as lead counsel in a record-setting $280 million trucking verdict and has successfully litigated False Claims Act cases. He is active in the State Bar Board of Governors and various legal associations.

Joel O. Wooten

Joel O. Wooten is a partner with extensive experience in trucking, class actions, product liability, and commercial litigation. He graduated from the University of Georgia and its School of Law. He has served as Chair of the Georgia Ports Authority Board, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, and the Business Court Committee of the State Bar of Georgia. He is recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer and one of Georgia Trend's 100 Most Influential Georgians.

Joel O. Wooten

Joel O. Wooten is a partner with extensive experience in trucking, class actions, product liability, and commercial litigation. He graduated from the University of Georgia and its School of Law. He has served as Chair of the Georgia Ports Authority Board, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, and the Business Court Committee of the State Bar of Georgia. He is recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer and one of Georgia Trend's 100 Most Influential Georgians.