Roswell, GA

James Bergener

“Sweet” James Bergener set out to create a different kind of law firm - one built around helping you recover from your injuries and to get the maximum possible compensation. As a founding principal of Sweet James Accident Attorneys, James has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. His career is dedicated to helping anyone who has been injured because of someone else’s negligence. From seemingly simple claims to the most complex cases, Sweet James will make sure you get the justice you deserve. Mr. Bergener is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. The forum makes up less than 1 percent of lawyers in the United States. Mr. Bergener, who practices law in Newport Beach, California, was selected to Super Lawyers for 2016 - 2020. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Super Lawyers selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Bergener defended insurance carriers against personal injury and workers compensation claims filed by injured plaintiffs. With this unique knowledge of defense strategies, he’s been able to resolve cases other attorneys found impossible. When insurance companies won’t play fairly, Mr. Bergener aggressively pursues them and their associated corporations for “bad-faith” actions. This often results in settlements that extend well beyond the original accident and damages. Mr. Bergener is passionate about fighting for accident victims. He is a powerful negotiator, excelling in mediation and arbitration. These methods are often preferred by clients who wish to avoid trial. Recognized by fellow accident lawyers, he has been one of the best law essay writers, guest lecturer at conferences, legal seminars, and law schools on topics involving injury tort litigation and practice management. Aside from his numerous academic and professional interactions, “Sweet James” Bergener provides weekly commentary as a legal expert on KLAC AM 570 LA Sports Radio. He has sponsored KFI Law Day with attorney and radio host Bill Handel and has appeared on a number of radio shows to help listeners get the legal assistance they need. As an avid motorcyclist and MotoGP racing enthusiast, Mr. Bergener’s legal experience is supplemented with his experience on the road. Motorcycle accident victims represented by the firm benefit from the insight of a skilled professional and fellow rider.

James J. Kelleher

Jim Kelleher was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. He received his undergraduate education at LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York where he played intercollegiate basketball. After receiving his degree in Political Science in 1980, he attended the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School receiving his Juris Doctorate Degree Cum Laude in 1983. Upon his relocation to Florida in 1996, he joined Morgan and Morgan, becoming a partner and managing partner of the Southwest Florida office in 2002. He also started offices in Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus, Georgia. In 2017, Jim left Morgan and started Kelleher Law. He has been fighting for personal injury victims since 1984.

Since being admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia, Riah Winston Greathouse has been counsel of record in over 5000+ criminal and civil matters throughout the state with a high rate of success. Mr. Greathouse earned his undergraduate degree at Hampton University and his law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, where he graduated in the Top 10% of his law school class. During his law school tenure, he gained invaluable experience with internships with Judge Clarence Cooper of the United States District Court in the Northern District of Georgia, as well as Chief Judge Myra H. Dixon of the State Court of Fulton County, Georgia. The respective judicial internships allowed him to gain a keen insight on the method in which judges operate, and how many of them expect attorneys to be prepared when appearing on clients’ behalf. Following law school, Mr. Greathouse joined a premier DUI defense firm, where he zealously represented numerous individuals charged with DUI. While representing DUI clients, Mr. Greathouse earned his certification in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, and attended the National College for DUI Defense at Harvard. Mr. Greathouse has also served his community as an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County, Georgia for several years, where he prosecuted cases ranging from drugs to violent felonies throughout the county. His service as a prosecutor yielded a tremendous amount of courtroom experience, which allows him to attack cases with tenacity, often times proving to be beneficial in securing a favorable resolution. After leaving the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Greathouse joined a nationally recognized plaintiff’s firm, where he represented injured victims as well as estates on behalf of decedents in wrongful death actions. Since starting Greathouse Trial Law, LLC, Mr. Greathouse been selected to National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, the Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars, has secured over $50 million dollars on behalf of injured victims and has built the Nation’s fastest growing small law firm in 2020 according to Law Firm 500. In addition to fighting on behalf of injured victims, Mr. Greathouse works to promote reform in the criminal justice system with his work as President of Caseless Inc., a mobile application that leverages GPS tracking and facial recognition technology to increase reliability and confidence in monitoring offenders. When Mr. Greathouse is not in the courtroom, he finds time to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Zena’s House, Incorporated, a board member of Impact CDC, Woodward Academy Alumni Board, and is a former member of the City of Atlanta’s Board of Ethics. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, and also enjoys spending time with his family, worshipping at Impact United Methodist Church, and rooting for the Falcons, Braves, Hawks, and UGA.

Thomas C. Rowsey

Mr. Rowsey’s practice focuses on family law, criminal defense and personal injury law. With over 25 years of experience serving clients in Georgia, his ability to successfully handle various legal matters has earned him an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest rating conferred by this nationally recognized and respected directory of lawyers and law firms, and is based upon direct feedback from legal professionals. His recognition not only reflects competence with regard to astute legal skills, but also speaks to his client communication and ethical standards as well. In addition, Mr. Rowsey’s practice has earned a reputation with peers in the legal industry as someone who is regarded as a trusted co-counsel to assist in the representation of clients. Atlanta attorneys trust to call on him to provide and apply his extensive experience to high-profiled cases. He has assisted them with many types of cases with clients including personal injury, criminal law or family law.

Mary Clare Kelleher

Mary Clare Kelleher is a personal injury attorney at Kelleher Law, PA. She is admitted to practice in Georgia and Florida, focusing on litigation strategy to aggressively pursue fair compensation for clients. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She received a full scholarship to Ave Maria Law School, where she ranked first in her class after her first year, was on the Executive Board of Ave Maria Law Review, a member of the Moot Court Board, and graduated Summa Cum Laude, receiving the Mary, Queen of Lawyers Award. Before joining Kelleher Law, she worked as a judicial intern at the New York Court of Appeals under Judge Eugene Fahey.

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.

Robert M. Hammers Jr.

Rob is a managing partner and an Atlanta personal injury lawyer at Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers. Their practice focuses on handling all types of personal injury cases. Rob loves the law and being a trial lawyer most of all. It is his passion to serve injured people, right wrongs, and speak truth to power. Rob’s practice specializes in toxic torts and mass tort cases involving defective drugs and medical devices. Rob also handles complex personal injury cases in his trial practice, and Hammers Law Firm services all types of personal injury cases. Rob has an impressive record in and out of the courtroom. He has tried over 50 cases to a jury and won verdicts and settlements totaling over $100 million dollars. Rob serves on the Executive Committee for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice Board of Governors, and Rob presently serves as a member of the Plaintiff Leadership Committee in the following complex multidistrict and toxic tort litigations: In re: Paragard IUD Products Liability Litigation, U.S.D.C. Northern District of Georgia, MDL No. 2974 Tom Mutz, et al v. Sterigenics U.S., LLC et al, EtO Cancer Litigation, State Court of Cobb County, CAFN: 20-A-3448 In re: Cook Medical, Inc., IVC Filters Marketing, Sales Practices and Product Liability Litigation, U.S.D.C. Southern Dist. Indiana, MDL No. 2570 In re: Cordis IVC Filter Product Liability Litigation, Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Alameda, JCCP RG116812476 Rob lives in Roswell, Georgia, and is married to Lauren Hammers and has two daughters, Madeline and Mia.