TMP Master Class - Personal Injury Litigation
Personal Injury Lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia
Turnbull | Moak | Pendergrass
Legendary Trial Attorneys



Neighborhoods We Serve Throughout Atlanta
Atlanta is made up of dozens of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character, and we represent injured clients across all of them, including:
- Buckhead
- Midtown
- Downtown
- Old Fourth Ward
- Inman Park
- Virginia-Highland
- Grant Park
- Little Five Points
- East Atlanta Village
- Cabbagetown
Real Trial Experience for Personal Injury Cases in Atlanta
Atlanta has become one of the fastest-growing major cities in the country, with the city now home to more than 540,000 residents and the broader metro area ranking as the sixth-largest in the United States. That growth brings more people, more traffic, and more opportunities for someone else's negligence to change your life in an instant.
Georgia consistently ranks among the states with the highest number of traffic fatalities in the country, and personal injury claims here cover far more than car accidents alone: falls, defective products, medical errors, and dangerous properties all send Atlanta residents to the emergency room every year.
Whether your injury happened on I-285, in a Midtown high-rise, or at a neighborhood store, you have the right to pursue compensation from whoever caused it. At Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass, we've recovered more than $460 million for injured clients, and we built that record one thoroughly investigated case at a time.

Why Choose Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass
"Do Right, Win Big" isn't a slogan we put on letterhead and forget about; it's how we actually run cases out of our Atlanta office. Doing right means your case gets real attention from real people, not a rotating cast of strangers. Winning big means we prepare every file as if it's headed to a jury, because that's the posture that actually moves an insurance company off its first offer.
Four commitments guide how we handle every Atlanta case:
- Selfless Service: We put your interests ahead of our own convenience, every time.
- Reliability: You'll hear from us promptly, and we'll be there when it matters.
- Leadership: We give you straight answers and a clear plan, not vague reassurance.
- Impact: We aim for the strongest outcome available, not the fastest one.
- National Trial Lawyers member firm
- 127+ cases taken to trial nationwide
- 116+ cases tried to verdict
- Licensed to practice in 10 states
Monumental Victories Nationwide
$32.5 Million Auto Defect Verdict
Florida
$16 Million Non-Fatal Drowning Judgment
Georgia
$12 Million Nursing Home Negligence Settlement
Georgia
$11 Million Negligent Security Settlement
Clark County, Nevada
$10 Million Industrial Accident Verdict
Jefferson County, Alabama
$9 Million Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Verdict
Alabama
$2,665,000 Settlement
Atlanta, Georgia
Fearless Representation, Undeniable Results
At Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass, we stand by our clients’ side when they need us most. Every client, whether referred or direct, receives unwavering dedication as we fight against powerful corporations to secure the compensation they deserve.
Our Personal Injury Practice Areas in Atlanta
Personal injury law covers a wide range of accidents and circumstances, and the right approach depends entirely on what actually happened to you. Below is an overview of the practice areas we handle for clients throughout the Atlanta area.
Commercial and private aircraft accidents involve complex federal regulations and multiple potentially liable parties, from pilots to manufacturers. Georgia law gives injury victims two years to file, though the mix of parties involved can complicate that timeline. Our attorneys investigate every aviation accident thoroughly, regardless of aircraft size.
Georgia's Three-Foot Law requires drivers to give cyclists real clearance when passing, and a violation can serve as evidence of negligence on its own. We build bicycle accident cases around the specific protections Georgia law provides, working to counter insurers who assume cyclists share the blame by default.
Public transit, school, and charter bus accidents often involve government agencies, which come with strict notice deadlines as short as six months. Our attorneys move quickly to identify every liable party, whether that's a driver, a transit agency, a maintenance provider, or the bus manufacturer itself.
Georgia is a fault-based state, meaning the driver who caused your accident bears responsibility for your damages, not your own insurer. We build the fault case before the insurance company builds theirs, covering everything from distracted and drunk driving to rear-end collisions and speeding.
Georgia law recognizes specific categories of catastrophic injury, including spinal cord injuries, amputations, and severe burns, injuries that require decades of medical planning. We work with life care planners and medical experts to build cases sized to match the real, ongoing needs ahead.
Georgia law offers two ways to prove a dog owner's liability: showing they knew about the animal's aggressive history, or showing the dog was off-leash in violation of a local ordinance. We investigate both paths to build the strongest possible case for your claim.
When a dangerous drug, defective product, or toxic exposure harms many people at once, a mass tort consolidates cases for shared evidence while keeping your individual damages separate and fully evaluated. We represent clients in litigation involving products like AFFF, PFAS, and defective medical devices.
Riders often face unfair bias from insurers who assume they were reckless, even when a driver clearly caused the crash. We push back on that assumption directly, building cases around the actual facts and the protections Georgia's motorcycle safety laws actually provide.
Georgia's negligent security law changed significantly in 2025, raising the bar for proving a property owner should have anticipated a violent crime on their premises. We build the foreseeability case using crime reports, incident logs, and a thorough investigation of the property's history.
Georgia law requires drivers to exercise due care around pedestrians, even those crossing somewhere other than a marked crosswalk. We counter the "jaywalking" argument insurers lean on, building cases around what the law actually required the driver to do at the time.
Property owners owe different levels of care depending on why you were on their property, from invited customers to social guests to trespassing children near a hazard. We identify which duty applied to your situation and build the case around how the owner fell short.
Defective products can trigger strict liability claims, but Georgia also imposes a ten-year deadline separate from the standard injury filing window that can bar even a timely claim. We trace liability through a product's entire chain of distribution to find every responsible party.
Georgia requires proving the property owner knew more about a hazard than you did, a standard that makes a thorough investigation essential to a successful claim. We gather inspection records, maintenance logs, and witness accounts to build the strongest possible case for you.
These injuries can take days to fully reveal themselves, and a delayed or missed diagnosis in the meantime can compound the original harm significantly. We build cases around the complete medical timeline, including any medical errors that may have worsened the outcome.
Many real, disabling brain injuries don't show up clearly on a CT or MRI scan, which insurers use to argue a claim isn't serious. We use neuropsychological testing and detailed symptom documentation to prove injuries that a scan alone simply can't capture.
Commercial truck drivers operate under federal Hours of Service rules, and violations can serve as powerful evidence of negligence when fatigue plays a role. We move quickly to preserve black box data and hold trucking companies accountable for their own hiring and training failures.
The insurance coverage available after a rideshare accident depends entirely on the driver's app status at the moment of the crash. We pin down that timeline early, since it can mean the difference between minimal coverage and a full million-dollar policy being available.
Georgia law allows a family to pursue the full value of a life lost while the deceased's estate separately pursues compensation for pre-death expenses. We handle both claims together from the start, ensuring no available source of compensation gets missed along the way.
Testimonial Spotlight
“When I hired Brett Turnbull, he told me that I didn’t have to worry and he would take care of everything...He made this really easy for me and my family to focus on healing.”
From Evaluation to Representation, Every Step Matters
Ensuring precision at every stage, we navigate the complexities with expertise and dedication.
Free Consultation
Tell us your story, and we'll assess your case.

Health & Case Evaluation
We’ll gather evidence and prioritize your recovery.

Strategic Legal Representation
Our dedicated team will craft a winning strategy for your case.

Resolution & Beyond
We’ll fight for the best outcome, whether through settlement or trial.

Referring Attorneys Leaders in Complex Litigation Partnerships
Consult with Us Call Turnbull Moak Pendergrass on the phone at (470) 975-4599
Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass collaborates with attorneys across the country, providing unmatched support for even the most challenging cases. Whether working together on litigation or managing the entire workload, we guarantee outstanding results while safeguarding your client relationships. With locations in Atlanta, Birmingham, and Houston, we’re prepared to achieve success—together.
- Expert Trial-First Approach
- Collaborative Co-Counsel Integration
- Seamless Case Transitions
- Proven Results Nationwide

Attorney Testimonials What Referring Attorneys Say
Trusted by Clients, Respected by Peers
Rustin Smith, Smith Hulsey Law
Nationally-recognized trial lawyers who handle high stakes personal injury, products liability, mass tort, and medical malpractice cases. When the pressure is on, you want these guys in your corner.
Ed Ortega, Esq.
They were timely, well prepared and a class act. They had a good in-depth understanding of the facts of the case and communicated well to the jury.
National Trial Consultant
As a national trial consultant, I know good lawyers, and these lawyers are some of the very best I’ve seen. I’ve seen them take on the biggest companies and win big for their clients.
TMP Master Class - Personal Injury Litigation Master the Art of Personal Injury Litigation with Industry Leaders
Explore the tools, techniques, and strategies that lead to multi-million-dollar verdicts. In this exclusive master class, Brett Turnbull, Andrew Moak, and Philip Pendergrass reveal effective methods to enhance your practice.
- Building the Foundation of a Winning Case
- Crafting a Case That Demands Attention
- Preparing for Trial
- The Art of Trial Presentation
- And more...
- 8 Modules
- Total Runtime: 80 Min
- Exclusive Email Q&A
Turnbull | Moak | Pendergrass Battle Tested Leadership
D. Brett Turnbull
Brett Turnbull is nationally recognized for obtaining top-dollar jury verdicts and settlements for accident victims. He has taken 70 jury trials to verdict across 4 states. Brett serves in leadership positions with the Alabama Association for Justice, Alabama State Bar, American Association for Justice, and Southern Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a founding member and instructor of Trial Structure and co-founder of the National Brain Injury Lawyer.
- Over $125 million won for plaintiffs
- Licensed to practice in 4 states
Turnbull

Andrew Moak
Andrew J. Moak is a top-rated trial attorney with more than 20 years of litigation experience. He has tried over 50 cases, including two separate $25M and $18M verdicts in cases involving catastrophic brain injuries. Mr. Moak is an active member of the Birmingham Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar, the National Trial Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, and the Alabama Association for Justice, among other professional affiliations.
- Over 20 years of litigation experience
- Tried more than 50 cases in Alabama
Moak

Philip Pendergrass
Philip Pendergrass is known for his successes in personal injury trials across the state of Georgia, recovering over $75 million for clients. He is a PAC Board member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, for which he was selected to serve as a lead member in 2020.
- Over $75 million recovered
- Thousands of cases won for plaintiffs
Pendergrass

Our Roster of Attorneys The Trial Team Insurance Companies Don’t Want on Your Case
Brett Turnbull established Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass with the understanding that winning cases in court demands expertise, experience, and a diverse set of resources. Achieving success is a collective effort. Therefore, he carefully assembled a team designed to optimize case outcomes.
This cooperative strategy enables each lawyer and team member to concentrate on their strongest areas and tactics. The outcome is a premier trial strategy that puts insurance companies on the defensive and enhances value for clients.
Let's Talk About Your Case
An injury doesn't have to define the rest of your life, but the choices you make in the days after it happens often do. If you or someone you love was hurt anywhere in the Atlanta area, reach out to Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass for a free, no-obligation consultation.
We'll listen to what happened, explain your options honestly, and if you decide to move forward, we'll be with you from the first phone call through a settlement or a verdict. You don't pay anything unless we win your case.
Client Testimonials What Our Clients Say
They actually know what they’re doing, and they do it well. Client Injured in Georgia
Came to Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass after working with an attorney who didn’t know what he was doing. Working with Turnbull was a huge breath of fresh air after that experience. They actuall...
Came to Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass after working with an attorney who didn’t know what he was doing. Working with Turnbull was a huge breath of fresh air after that experience. They actually know what they’re doing, and they do it well. They were very communicative and answered my questions in a way I could understand. Thank you!!
This firm has done an outstanding job helping me Client Injured in Alabama
This firm has done an outstanding job helping me with the legal services I needed. They took extremely good care of me and were straight to the point about every par...
This firm has done an outstanding job helping me with the legal services I needed. They took extremely good care of me and were straight to the point about every part of the process. I 10/10 will recommend them to any of my friends or family that may need legal assistance and will use them again myself. Thank y’all so much!
Very caring, very professional Client Injured in Alabama
Very caring, very professional and made me feel like I choose the right people for the job. Anytime I call answered my call right away or call back the same day. Great people.
Everyone at the Firm was extremely helpful and understanding Client Injured in Alabama
The Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass has been recommended to me by my friend and I couldn’t be happier with his choice. Everyone at the Firm was extremely helpful and understanding, checking on m...
The Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass has been recommended to me by my friend and I couldn’t be happier with his choice. Everyone at the Firm was extremely helpful and understanding, checking on me frequently and providing me with all needed information. Will Lattimore is a great attorney and I’m grateful for all the hard work he did on my case. Returning all the calls promptly and going out of his way on many occasions to help with questions and concerns I had with my case. I highly recommend Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass to anyone with legal needs. Again, thank you all, thank you Will for all you did to help me resolve my case.
I really love the expertise of this firm. Client Injured in Georgia
I really love the expertise of this firm. They are forward in the aspect of your case They answered all my questions truthfully, honestly. Being patient with this firm got me great results. I would...
I really love the expertise of this firm. They are forward in the aspect of your case They answered all my questions truthfully, honestly. Being patient with this firm got me great results. I would recommend them to whomever need help. Thank you for all the great and hard work.
So thankful I went with Turnbull Law Firm Client Injured in Alabama
So thankful I went with Turnbull Law Firm to represent me during my time of need. Will Lattimore went above and beyond during the whole process. He was eager to come to my house when I wasn’t...
So thankful I went with Turnbull Law Firm to represent me during my time of need. Will Lattimore went above and beyond during the whole process. He was eager to come to my house when I wasn’t able to travel and made everything so easy. He was always a phone call or text away and made himself available to me easily. He was successful at his job and I highly recommend their law firm and would use them again if necessary.
Thank you so much for all of your help Client Injured in Alabama
After my car accident in 2020 life for my family turned upside-down. Everything, every movement every action took so much effort and thought, nothing about our life was easy anymore. I hired Tim Ho...
After my car accident in 2020 life for my family turned upside-down. Everything, every movement every action took so much effort and thought, nothing about our life was easy anymore. I hired Tim Holdefer the 1st day we met, then he later on introduced us to Bobby at Turnbull to represent us in court. From the 1st conversations with Ashley on the phone I instantly felt cared for. I felt like my story mattered an I felt heard. Every step of the way they were by my side until we settled. Truly if my family, friends or I ever need a lawyer again for any reason I trust that if they can’t help, they will Send me to some one who will treat us equally as good… Thank you so much for all of your help, my family will never forget you all..
I’ve had a great experience with this law firm. Client Injured in Alabama
I’ve had a great experience with this law firm. They kept me updated throughout the process and answered all of my questions in a timely fashion. Would definitely recommend them.
If you are seeking a great law firm this one is highly recommended. Clients from Georgia
We heard about Ashley through word of mouth and I am so happy we did! She has been absolutely phenomenal to work with. My parents passed away in a trucking accident and through a devastating time A...
We heard about Ashley through word of mouth and I am so happy we did! She has been absolutely phenomenal to work with. My parents passed away in a trucking accident and through a devastating time Ashley stood by our side. She even came to New York for my parents funeral. She is a stand up person. She got us the outcome we wanted. She has been there every step of the way to help my family (she even listened to us cry a few times). If you are seeking a great law firm this one is highly recommended. Even further I recommend you asking for Ashley Mitchell to work your case. Ashley made it so that my family can open a homeless shelter in our parents name so they will never be forgotten. Ashley, from the bottom of mine, Coby and Sandra’s hearts we thank you tremendously.
I really love the expertise of this firm. Client Injured in Georgia
I really love the expertise of this firm. They are forward in the aspect of your case They answered all my questions truthfully, honestly. Being patient with this firm got me great results. I would...
I really love the expertise of this firm. They are forward in the aspect of your case They answered all my questions truthfully, honestly. Being patient with this firm got me great results. I would recommend them to whomever need help. Thank you for all the great and hard work.
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