Lithonia, GA

Gary Martin Hays

Gary Martin Hays is the founding partner of Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C. With over 35 years of experience, he is an award-winning lawyer and a nationally recognized safety advocate. He has authored multiple bestselling legal books and recovered over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for injured victims and their families since 1993.

Ramon Palanca, Jr.

Ramon Palanca, Jr. was born in the Philippines and moved to Atlanta to attend Emory Law School. He was a sole practitioner for 11 years and then worked for a personal injury law firm for another 11 years before joining Gary Martin Hays & Associates. He has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is known for his high ethical standing.

Diana DiMarco

Diana DiMarco is a native Spanish speaker born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law and holds multiple undergraduate degrees from Young Harris College. Motivated by a personal family injury, she dedicates her career to personal injury law, serving clients in similar situations.

Sarah R. Jett

Sarah R. Jett is a partner at Gary Martin Hays & Associates, where she has worked since 2010, representing injured individuals and their families. She is a co-author of 'The Authority on Tractor-Trailer Wreck Claims in Georgia' and is actively involved in various bar associations and community service.

Shaun Carter

Shaun Carter began his legal career as a criminal defense attorney in Clayton County, GA, gaining extensive trial experience. He also worked as Staff Counsel for a large automobile insurance company before joining Gary Martin Hays and Associates to represent injured individuals.

McLaine Merrick

McLaine Merrick previously represented insurance companies but now focuses on helping injured individuals. He has almost a decade of courtroom experience and enjoys all aspects of the legal process for injury claims.