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Personal Injury Lawyer in DeKalb County, Georgia
Turnbull | Moak | Pendergrass
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Representing Injured Clients Throughout DeKalb County
DeKalb County is one of Georgia's most populous counties, home to more than 765,000 residents, major institutions like Emory University and the CDC, and some of the busiest interstate corridors in the state. With that density comes a steady volume of car accidents, premises liability claims, and other personal injury cases moving through DeKalb's courts every year. The county's mix of MARTA rail access, major hospital systems, and dense commercial corridors means the range of cases we see here is genuinely wide, from highway collisions on I-285 to slip and falls in a busy shopping center to medical injuries connected to one of the county's large healthcare campuses. Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass maintains a local office right here in Stone Mountain, and civil cases arising in the county are typically heard in DeKalb County Superior Court in Decatur, part of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit. Knowing these local courts and the communities they serve helps us build a stronger case from the very first phone call.
Why Choose Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass?
Our firm operates on a simple principle: Do Right, Win Big. Doing right means every client gets treated like a person, not a file number. Winning big means we prepare every case as though it's headed to trial, because that's what it takes to get insurance companies to take a claim seriously. That principle shows up in how we handle every DeKalb County case:
- Selfless Service: Your best interests come first, always.
- Leadership: Clear, forward-thinking guidance from a team you can trust.
- Reliability: Prompt, attentive, and available when you need us.
- Impact: Pursuing the best possible outcome, without compromise.
- National Trial Lawyers
- 127+ Cases Taken to Trial Nationwide
- 116+ Cases Tried to Verdict
- 10 States Licensed to Practice In
- 36 States We’ve Handled Cases In
- 8 Offices across Texas and Georgia
Our Lawyers
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
Talk to a DeKalb County Personal Injury Attorney Today
If you were hurt anywhere in DeKalb County, you don't have to figure out what comes next on your own. Reach out to Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass for a free, no-obligation consultation, and let us help you understand your options.
Trial-Ready Attorneys, Wherever You Need Us
From Birmingham to Houston, Atlanta to Delray Beach, our attorneys are embedded in the communities we serve — not just visiting them. Every office is staffed with a trial-ready team that knows the local courts, judges, and laws inside and out. Whether you're across the street or across the state, you get the same relentless advocacy and the same promise: you don't pay unless we win.
Not Sure Which Practice Area Fits Your Situation?
You don't need to know the exact legal category of your case before reaching out. Tell us what happened, and we'll help you figure out the right path forward, at no cost to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if my accident involved a MARTA bus or train?
Claims against MARTA involve Georgia's rules for government entities, including a shorter notice deadline than an ordinary injury claim, so it's worth speaking to an attorney quickly if a transit vehicle was involved.
What if I had been hurt while visiting Stone Mountain Park?
It depends on what caused the injury and who was responsible for that part of the property. Premises liability and negligent security claims can apply differently depending on whether the park, a vendor, or another visitor was at fault.
Can I file a claim if a medical error happened at a DeKalb County hospital?
Yes, if a provider's care fell below the accepted standard and caused you harm. Medical malpractice claims come with specific procedural requirements in Georgia, including a sworn expert affidavit filed alongside your complaint.
Do I have to pay anything up front?
No. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so there's no cost to get started, and we're only paid if we recover compensation for you.
