Insights from Garner Law Office

The Georgia Court of Appeals today limited the application of the so-called " Rycroft defense" in workers' compensation cases.  Put most simply, the Rycroft defense allowed an employer to...

Technicality or Design? Our Constitution has safeguards built in for a reason. When an officer stops someone and lacks probable cause to believe a crime has been...

What conduct is disorderly? "Without provocation, uses to or of another person in such other person's presence, opprobrious or abusive words which by their very...

Navigating Your DUI Defense: How an Attorney Can Help  Facing a DUI charge can be overwhelming and frightening. The consequences of a conviction can be severe, impacting your driving privileges,...

Navigating DUI Charges: What You Need to Know Understanding DUI Charges and Their Consequences Facing a DUI charge can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s your first time or not, it’s important to...

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim  Introduction Filing a workers’ compensation claim can be a complex and daunting process, especially when you’re recovering...

A frequent comment I get from workers' compensation inquirers is "I don't know if I even need a lawyer for this."  And often, they are right.  But how do you know?  Often, a case where a lawyer...

When charged with a crime, sometimes it's easy to assume that you have plenty of time to hire an attorney and defend the case.  Sometimes, especially with a traffic citation, even a serious one...

I am an attorney.  I represent clients for a living.  That means I have to do this in order to earn money to feed my family.  But if that were the only reason I did it, I would lead an empty life...

If you've never hired a lawyer before, it can sometimes be difficult to know what to expect.  And the truth is, often what you can expect will differ depending on the type of lawyer you hire.  In...

My Design for Better Legal Representation  When I started this firm back in 2014, I had a wide range of experience.  I have been licensed and practicing in Georgia since 1998, but I started my...

So why should you hire a lawyer for a traffic citation?   The short answer is "maybe you shouldn't."  The longer answer follows. There are three main classes of people who contact us who need...

An automobile accident is a traumatic event, whether you've been badly injured or barely escaped serious injury.  How you proceed following a traffic accident can be the difference between...

What to know, what to do  A work injury can be a very disruptive event in a person's life.  Those most affected are high wage earners who suffer a significant injury.  The workers' compensation...

How to know, and who to trust.  One of the first comments I hear frequently when potential clients call my office is "I'm not sure if I even need a lawyer for this."  And that is understandable....

Personalized service, personal attention, accountability   When I started this firm in 2014 in Dallas, Georgia, I had a clear vision of what I wanted it to be.  The most important part of that...