About Us
Our Firm
The philosophy at McDonald & Cody, LLC is to provide maximum results, one client at a time. We are dedicated to our cases and strive for quick, full and maximum compensation. We are committed to our core values of returning phone calls, candid assessments and responsibility.
Meet the Attorneys
When something catastrophic happens, you need a real person on the other end of the phone. Someone who knows your case. Someone who can answer your questions. At McDonald & Cody, that person is always your attorney.
Gus
McDonald
When other lawyers said there was no case, Gus found one. 90+ jury trials. Nationally recognized authority on impaired driving. Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Gerald
Cody
He has been doing this since 1982. A native of Cornelia. Four decades of courtroom experience across Georgia.
Sam
Sliger
He won a complete acquittal in a federal DOJ Public Integrity case. Harvard National College for DUI Defense. Top 10% at John Marshall Law School.
Bo
Hatchett
He makes laws in the Georgia Senate. Then he comes to court and holds people accountable under them. National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.
Jackson McDonald
He clerked one step below the U.S. Supreme Court. Then he came home to try cases. Undefeated on all motions filed.
Meet Our Team
Restoring our clients to the life they had before the injury.
Teresa Maye,
Office Manager
McDonald & Cody, LLC
P.O. Box 555, Cornelia, GA 30531
Phone: (706) 778-5291
Fax: (706) 778-2889
Peggy Skinner,
Legal Assistant
McDonald & Cody, LLC
P.O. Box 396, Cornelia, GA 30531
Phone: (706) 778-7178
Fax: (706)778-2889
How It Works
Three Steps. No Surprises.
We genuinely hope you never need us. But if you do, here is exactly what happens.
01
Call Us. Tell Us What Happened.
We listen. We ask questions. We give you an honest assessment at no charge. If we can help, we will tell you how. If we cannot, we will say so and point you in the right direction. There is no obligation.
02
We Investigate & Prepare for Trial.
We take over the case from day one. We find what others miss. We retain the right experts. We pay every expense except your medical bills. You talk directly to your attorney, not a case manager. We prepare for trial from the start because that is what gets the best result.
03
You Pay Nothing Unless We Win.
We work on contingency. No upfront costs. No loans. No advances against fees. Most cases conclude in about 18 months. When insurance companies know we will go to trial, they offer more. When juries hear the full story, they award more.
Our Trial Attorneys Handle Many Types of Cases Including:
Our Areas of Practice
Wrongful Death
We help families pursue justice and financial recovery after a fatal loss caused by negligence.
Permanent
Life-Altering Injuries
When an injury changes your life for good, we fight to secure long-term care and compensation.
Defective Products
We hold companies accountable when unsafe products cause serious harm.
Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions
We take action when batteries overheat, catch fire, or explode and cause injury.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
We help you recover after car, truck, and motorcycle accidents caused by negligent drivers.
Personal Injury
If someone else caused your injury, we fight to get you paid for what you’ve lost.
Medical Malpractice
We take action when medical professionals make preventable mistakes that cause harm.
Nursing Home Abuse
We protect seniors by holding facilities accountable for neglect and abuse.
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
We represent individuals who expose fraud and help them pursue financial recovery.
Dram Shop Liability
We hold bars and establishments accountable when overserving leads to injury or death.
Premises Liability
When unsafe property conditions lead to injury, we hold the owner responsible.
Product Liability
We pursue claims against companies that put dangerous products into the market.
Tell Us
What Happened
We review every inquiry at no charge. If we can help, we will tell you. If we cannot, we will say so.
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