Atlanta Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Brian H. Sumrall – Attorney Profile
Atlanta workers' compensation lawyer Brian H. Sumrall was born in Mobile, Alabama, and raised in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science. In 2002, he earned his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta, GA. During law school, Mr. Sumrall was a member of the Moot Court Board. He also served as an extern for the Fulton County Solicitor’s Office gaining him courtroom experience while still in law school.
Before representing injured workers, Mr. Sumrall defended employers and insurance companies against workers’ compensation claims for over six years. As a part of a major Atlanta defense firm, Brian tried a number of workers’ compensation cases, and handled hundreds of depositions. Mr. Sumrall also negotiated settlements on behalf of insurance companies and employers, and advised employers and insurance companies on how best to handle workers’ compensation claims. Certainly, his experience working for employers and insurance companies during those six years provided Mr. Sumrall with invaluable insight and unique perspective allowing him to more effectively represent injured workers.
Mr. Sumrall is a member of the State Bar of Georgia. Further, Brian has been admitted to practice in front of the Georgia Court of Appeals. In September 2008, Mr. Sumrall spoke at the Atlanta Claims Convention. During that speech, he addressed insurance adjusters and attorneys on issues pertaining to recent changes to the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act and recent Georgia case law.
Workplace Injury Attorney Serving Atlanta, Georgia
If you or a loved one has suffered a workplace injury, it is important that you consult an attorney as soon as possible to review your options and take action to protect your future. You deserve just compensation for your medical bills and living expenses while you are unable to work, and a skilled workers' compensation lawyer can help ensure that occurs. With his prior defense experience, Mr. Sumrall is more than qualified to take on your claim.
Contact Atlanta workers' compensation attorney Brian H. Sumrall today!