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Chuck Clay

Chuck is a tireless litigator who fights for families whose lives have been shattered by preventable disasters. A former corporate defense attorney, Chuck began representing victims of tragedies when family friends asked him for help after losing a loved one in a catastrophic incident. Since then, Chuck has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients.

“We take action with confidence, not with ego.”

Chuck Clay is a father of three, little league baseball coach, and truly authentic lawyer who combines a highly competitive spirit with client-centered objectives. Chuck’s greatest professional satisfaction is using his creative intellect for the benefit of his clients.

About Chuck Clay

Chuck began practicing law in 1999 after graduating with honors from Furman University and the University of Georgia School of Law. He founded Chuck Clay and Associates in 2013 with an exclusive focus on personal injuries and civil disputes. Prior to forming Chuck Clay and Associates, Chuck had a distinguished career as an equity partner in a preeminent defense firm and has represented fortune 500 companies, product manufacturers, small companies, insurers, and many individual clients. This past experience allows him to evaluate cases quickly and accurately and to identify the core issues at the heart of complicated disputes. He is fortunate to have retained many close relationships that provide unique opportunities to move cases quickly and bring more value to the client.

Chuck has national experience that includes litigating in 25 states and trying numerous multi-million dollar cases, including the case of a crane accident victim which returned a verdict of $44 million. He takes pride in being able to explain complex situations in simple terms.

Outside of his practice, Chuck is a frequent lecturer and author on topics such as distracted driving claims, handling catastrophic injury claims, dram shop liability, children’s products liability in Georgia and Nevada, jury trial strategy, deposition tactics and strategies, and premises liability claims.

Education

University of Georgia School of Law

  • J.D. – 1999
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Honors: Moot Court Team

Furman University

  • B.A. — 1996
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Honors: With Honors

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Atlanta Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, Treasurer/General Counsel
  • Atlanta Lawyers Club, Member
  • Little League Baseball, Coach

Professional Associations

  • Atlanta Bar Association, Member
  • Lumpkin Inn of Court, Member
  • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, Member
  • American Association of Justice, Member
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI), Past Member
  • Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, Past Member

Honors

  • Super Lawyers, 2016-20221
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2011-2013
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV-Preeminent Rating
  • Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation, 2012-2013
  • Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
  • Georgia Trend, Legal Elite
  • Fulton County Daily Report, “On the Rise” List, 2012

Practice Areas

  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Premises Liability
  • Trucking Litigation
  • Product Liability
  • Dram Shop Liability
  • Foodborne Illnesses
  • Workplace Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Distracted Driving Claims

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Supreme Court of Georgia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit