Georgia Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, & Wrongful Death Attorneys

McCamy, Phillips, Tuggle, & Fordham, LLP

411 West Crawford Street
P.O. Box 1105
Dalton, Georgia 30722-1105
USA

(706) 278-4499 or (866) 959-9483

(706) 278-5002

www.mccamylaw.com

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Law Firm Overview

McCamy, Phillips, Tuggle & Fordham's attorneys and staff are driven by an unwavering desire to help others. The standards on which the firm was founded in 1932 still guide the firm in its dedication to their clients and community: professional, ethical representation; attention to clients' needs and priorities; and adherence to small-town traditions and values.

The full-service law firm has developed a reputation for legal excellence among individual, business and government clients throughout Georgia and Tennessee, as well as within the legal community. With more than 200 years of combined experience, our attorneys deftly provide legal services in an array of areas, namely personal injury and wrongful death focusing on car accidents and trucking accidents.

In 1932, Oliver R. Hardin and Carlton C. McCamy formed Hardin & McCamy. The law firm quickly established its prominence representing governments and businesses central to the fledgling carpet industry, which helped transform Dalton, Georgia into the Carpet Capital of the World.

In the 1960s, the firm undertook a series of additions, changing it from a small family law firm to a growing and diverse practice. Today, McCamy, Phillips, Tuggle & Fordham, LLP, continues its rich tradition of successfully representing a diverse clientele, including local governments, public authorities, carpet mills and other business interests, banks and institutional clients, along with individual plaintiffs.

The firm is proud of their long tradition of service to clients. They provide clients with an old-fashioned style of representation that involves subtle, yet methodical strategies for achieving success. Their lawyers give honest advice based upon their knowledge of the law and speak with clients in plain English. Clients frequently tell that they appreciate that the firm cares about the client as well as the case; the firm is dedicated to providing a high level of personal service. Satisfied clients are the greatest source of new clients.

The firm also has achieved high standing in the legal community. They are proud that lawyers throughout the country discuss cases with them and refer clients. Based on reviews from colleagues, the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory has named McCamy, Phillips, Tuggle & Fordham, LLP, one of the nation's preeminent law firms.

The firm´s attorneys possess the skills and experience of large city firms but choose to remain long-term in a small town setting. Each attorney each contributes his or her own specialties, and all of our lawyers work together to provide clients with dynamic, unparalleled representation.

Although the firm has an old-fashioned style of representation, it is complemented by our commitment to keeping up with the ever-changing and evolving legal technology. They have invested in state-of-the-art automation so that they are aware of legal developments as they occur and a highly skilled legal support staff.

Mindful of their history, the firm plans continued growth. Their intention is to evolve into a firm with the fortitude to endure another 100 years. The firm takes pride in the outstanding caliber of its attorneys and staff and their distinguished history of public service. Attorneys from the firm have served as judges, mayors, leaders of industry, and attorneys for Whitfield County and the City of Dalton, as well as on the boards of dozens of community organizations.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Plane Crashes; Helicopter Crashes; Defective Prescription Drugs; 3-wheeler and 4-wheeler Accidents; ATV Accidents; Recreational Accidents; Dog Bites; Fires or Explosions; Drowning; Electrocution; Annulments; Grandparents’ Rights; Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements; Modifications; Restraining Orders; Forgery; Tax Evasion; Hate Crimes; Molestation; Indecent Exposure; Trespass; Vandalism

Practice Areas Description

McCamy, Phillips, Tuggle & Fordham, LLP provides services in the following areas:

- Personal Injury
Is the wrongful injury of one person through the fault of another. When an injury is fatal, the action is for wrongful death. Personal injury claims can include everything from car and truck accidents to workplace accidents or slip and fall injuries. Contact one of our attorneys for information regarding personal injury claims.

- Wrongful Death
Occurs when a person dies due to the recklessness, negligence of misconduct of another individual or entity. In the case where a spouse or family member is killed in such a circumstance, you should contact a wrongful death attorney to determine if you are eligible to file a lawsuit against the responsible party.

- Workers' Compensation
Also known as "workers' comp," provides insurance to cover medical care and compensation for employees who are injured in the course of employment or "on the job". In exchange, employees must surrender their right to sue employers for the tort of negligence and file personal injury lawsuit. This tradeoff is known as "the compensation bargain." Our workers' compensation attorneys can evaluate the legitimacy of a claim and determine compensation. We also retain excellent medical and economic experts for assistance in evaluating claims.

- Insurance Law
Attorneys regularly assists insurers and self-insured businesses on coverage questions and in the defense of claims, including tort, casualty, product liability, and contract matters.

- Criminal Defense
An arrest is one of the most traumatic events an individual or family can endure. It can impact clients' well-being, livelihood and future. Our attorneys can work with police, sometimes before charges are filed, which can sometimes help limit the charges brought.

- Family Law
We recognize that going through a divorce can be a difficult, emotional experience. We are committed to protecting clients' rights while preserving relationships with the children involved. We have experience dealing with domestic legal issues including but not limited to: legal separations, child custody and support, paternity, adoptions, domestic violence and prenuptial agreements.

- Real Estate Law
Our real estate lawyers perform both residential and commercial transactional real estate services for mortgage lenders, title companies, builders, real estate brokers, and private individuals. We also offer assistance with subdivision and parcel map applications, procuring governmental approvals, environmental law compliance, and obtaining use and zoning permits.

- Banking Law
Attorneys at our firm have experience in lending and secured transactions, loan workouts, mortgages and foreclosures, public finance, state and municipal bonds and financing, venture capital, and international banking matters. Our firm also represents secured lenders and financial institutions in the repossession or realization of collateral; real and/or personal property, as well as forfeitures.

- Corporate Law
Clients depend on our law firm to provide transactional and litigation services. We offer insight into banking law and extensive experience with stock and asset acquisition, business financing and other transactions. We take time to get to know each corporate law client how their business operates.

- Local Government Law
Attorneys at our firm provide counsel to a number of municipalities and counties, including Whitfield County, Chatsworth and Tunnel Hill. Our attorneys are well-versed in state and local laws governing the powers and liabilities of government agencies, including state and local government and municipal corporations. We have experience in zoning and land-use issues, elections, municipal liability, employment contract disputes and annexation proceedings.

Attorneys

	Charles Lee Daniel, III Attorney Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate, General Trial Practice, County Government Law		James T. Fordham Attorney Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Employment, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
	Curtis A. Kleem Attorney Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Juvenile Law, Personal Injury		Samuel L. Sanders Attorney Banking Law, Criminal Defense, Government, Litigation, Personal Injury
	Robert H. Smalley, III Attorney Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Rights, Discrimination, Employment, Estate and Trust		Daniel T. Strain, Jr. Attorney Real Estate
	Stephen A. Williams Managing Attorney Criminal Defense, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death