Tucker, GA

Todd J. Poole

Todd Poole, the founding member of Poole Huffman, has always been an entrepreneur. It has helped him to understand that litigation is more than just the strength of the case or the desire for justice; it is a business decision. Todd represents businesses and business people in disputes - typically breaches of contract, partnership breakups, landlord-tenant issues, and commercial collections. He has represented businesses in federal and state court jurisdictions throughout the United States. Todd has successfully represented businesses before juries and throughout the dispute process. Todd’s experience with international firms and boutiques has allowed him to represent large and small companies in cases ranging from a few thousand dollars to $10 billion.

Jon David W. Huffman

Mr. Huffman’s hallmark is aggressive and effective representation. He excels in the most contentious of cases with proven results in trial. He practices in the areas of fraud, business disputes, real estate disputes, defamation, construction, securities, technology disputes, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and other cases that demand zealous and forceful representation. Mr. Huffman’s practice also includes complex bankruptcy and regulatory litigation.

Ryan T. Strickland

Ryan T. Strickland is the founder and principal attorney at The Strickland Firm, specializing in personal injury cases for plaintiffs in Marietta, Georgia. With over 15 years of experience, he previously worked as a partner in a major insurance defense firm, giving him unique insight into insurance company tactics. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia.

Gary W. Smith

Gary W. Smith is the founding member and senior attorney at Attorneys at LawSmith. He has over 30 years of experience in personal injury law, including car accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation. He received his J.D. from Stetson University Law School in 1974 and also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Stetson University and ministry degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary. Mr. Smith is licensed in Georgia and Florida and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Florida Bar, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Christian Legal Society. He has been awarded the AV Preeminent designation.

Melody M. Fox

Melody M. Fox is a seasoned personal injury attorney, devoting her entire career to helping those who have been injured because of someone else’s negligence. She has recovered millions of dollars for her clients over the years. Her passion for serving others started early in life, which led her to obtain a Political Science degree with a focus on International Relations, from the University of Washington in Seattle. After graduating, she went on to pursue her Juris Doctor at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, where she competed on the Negotiations Team. She also received the 2012 Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears Pro Bono Award for devoting the most pro bono hours in her class to serving the underserved, primarily helping victims of domestic violence obtain Temporary Protective Orders in Fulton County, Georgia. Melody learned to try cases to juries while working at one of the largest criminal defense firms in the metro-Atlanta area as a lead trial lawyer, fighting for the rights of people who could not afford an attorney. She worked at one of the largest personal injury firms in Georgia for some time but believed she could make a bigger difference with a smaller firm and offer more of a “boutique” experience to her clients, with attention to each clients’ unique needs. Ms. Fox’s focus has always been on representing the clients’ best interests and advocating on their behalf. She is licensed to practice law in Georgia. Melody lives in Decatur with her husband and law partner, Chris, and their two young children. When she’s not serving her clients at Fox Injury Law, Melody can be found traveling, hiking, or spending time with family and friends.

Lawrence Buddoo

Atlanta personal injury attorney, Lawrence Buddoo, established Buddoo and Associates, P.C. in 2003, making it his personal mission to provide compassionate and top-notch legal assistance to those injured in accidents. More than 21 years have passed since Lawrence was first admitted to the Georgia Bar after graduating from John Marshall Law School. Throughout those years, he has devoted himself personally to each client.

Robert James

Attorney Robert James has been providing skilled legal representation for clients facing a wide range of cases for decades. He has a depth of experience handling all aspects of personal injury law and takes on a wide variety of case types for those injured in Fulton County, Dekalb County, Carroll County, Atlanta, and the surrounding communities. As a former elected district attorney who also served as a litigation instructor for several prosecutors and police officers in the state of Georgia, he also has unique insight into how the other side of cases work. With countless courtroom victories and more than 25 years of experience inside the criminal justice system, DeKalb County personal injury lawyer Robert James is prepared to help you every step of the way. Robert James is well-respected in the legal industry at providing personalized legal counsel and representation to clients across the community. Robert has been the lead attorney in some of the most controversial cases in Georgia, earning him prestigious recognition over the years.