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Congratulations to Our Georgia 2022 Super Lawyers

 

 

We are very proud to announce the following attorneys at Powers Law Group have been named among the best in Georgia in the latest Super Lawyers magazine published by Thomson Reuters.

 

Attorney Jeff Powers has been practicing law for over 27 years. Mr. Powers is highly-respected within not only the Middle Georgia legal community, but also statewide, as a tremendously skilled personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyer. He is passionate about representing people who have suffered horrible, usually preventable, injuries due to the negligence of others.

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Attorney Adam Beecher has been practicing law for 13 years, the entirety of this time with Powers Law Group. Mr. Beecher, who is a partner in the firm, is also highly regarded by the local legal community here, in Macon-Bibb County, as well as across the State of Georgia. He is a fierce, compassionate advocate for the clients he represents, whether injured on the job, or hurt in auto, tractor-trailer, or motorcycle accidents.

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Powers Law Group, located in Macon, GA, is a dedicated group of personal injury and workers’ compensation trial lawyers who meet with their clients face-to-face, become personally invested and deliver results. They have been providing excellent legal services since 1995.

 

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Powers Law Group is proud to be able to provide financial support to those in our community who are doing amazing work with young people. This morning, Attorney Jeff Powers presented Fred Sterdivant, Director of Fathers Among Men, and Charise Stephens, Director of U Create Macon, each with a check for $2,000 to support their organizations.

Fathers Among Men is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support fathers in our community who might not have the benefit of a strong family support system as well as mentoring to young men who lack a strong male role model in their lives for guidance. They provide after-school programs as well as educational programming during school breaks and in the summer months.
U Create Macon is a local non-profit, based in the Historic Pleasant Hill Neighborhood in Macon. They offer programming for children and youth in our community. This year they served 300 kids through their Saturday Morning Breakfast Club, bike teams, bike giveaways, a youth film Festival, free little libraries and more. Approximately 100 of these kids receive services from multiple programs sponsored by U Create Macon. Their bike team is the first and only youth chapter of the Major Taylor Association, a national group of bike clubs honoring their namesake, Walter “Major” Taylor (1878-1932), who was the world’s first Black sports superstar. He was the World Cycling Champion inn 1899 and American Sprint Champion in 1900, and set numerous cycling records despite living during the Jim Crow era of strict racial segregation. Attorney Jeff Powers was honored to be included in the U Create Macon’s Community Bike Ride this February as seen in this video from the event:
 
We salute those working with young people in our community. We must also thank our clients, past and present, for placing their trust in us after experiencing injuries. Without this trust and support, our support of non-profits such as these in our community would not be possible. We look forward to continuing to earn your trust in 2022 and beyond. We continue to be “Here – For You.” 
 
Happy New Year from all of us at Powers Law Group!
After a one year hiatus, due to the pandemic, The Bibb Sheriff’s Office’s annual holiday event, Santa in the Park, returned on Saturday, December 18th, 2021. Making the event even more special was the fact that it was the first time it was held since the Sheriff’s Outreach Section (SOS) moved into its new headquarters on Hazel Street.
This year approximately 500 local children/youth attended the event with their families. They were able to select a new toy from Santa’s workshop which included: 30 brand-new bicycles, a variety of games, dolls, sports equipment, electronic devices, and various other assorted toys. Each child was also able to select four brand-new books and received a book bag to carry them home with them.
During this event, Book ‘Em gave close to 2,000 brand-new books to children/youth in attendance, as well as the dozen FBLA students from Central High School who volunteered to assist with the event.
Macon Book 'Em Most uplifting was the fact that Book ‘Em was able to raise over $6,000 in less than 48 hours to assist with the purchase of bicycles and other toys to ensure that the maximum number of children could have a very happy holiday season. Special thanks must be given to the following sponsors and individuals who donated to this effort: Brew Found, Inc.; Powers Law Group; Laurie Lee Cranford; Camilla Dawson; Catherine Hedglin; Louise and Derrel Hazlehurst; Andrea Cooke; Blair Sumrall; Carol Tift; Julie and Joel Goodman; Regina Sweeney; Laura Malcolm; and Jackie Wright.
Macon Book 'Em Special funding request! Right now, Book ‘Em, a Macon/Bibb County based non-profit that puts new and gently-used books in the homes of at-risk children,  have no funds to purchase bikes for children/youth to be given away during this Saturday’s Santa in the Park event.
special funding request for santa in the park

Normally, the Bibb Sheriff’s Office is able to give 50 bicycles to children during this event. There will be lots of sad faces on Saturday if we cannot raise more money. The cost of bicycles has gone up by about 30% this year.

If you, or your business, can help us make some children’s Christmas wishes come true, we would be most grateful! Donations can be made by clicking on the following link:

All funds raised between now and Saturday will be matched by Powers Law Group.

September 3, 2021 –

Jeff Powers has been selected to the 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Georgia receive this distinction.

Jeffrey N. Powers

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Macon Lawyer Jeff Powers Attorney Jeff Powers has been practicing law for over 25 years. He is a graduate of Florida State University and Mercer University’s School of Law and has been licensed to practice law in both Georgia and Florida since 1995. Immediately after graduating from law school, Jeff worked with the Bibb County District Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor. While there, he gained invaluable experience representing victims and the community-at-large in multiple felony jury trials. After working for the DA’s Office for three years, Jeff began working for a local law firm specializing in insurance defense cases. During this time, he gained valuable insight into the practices used by insurance companies to deny claims. Also during this time, Jeff realized that his true calling was to represent injured people, and their families, who need an advocate to fight for them.

Now, with 25 years of experience, having represented people in all walks of life, Mr. Jeff Powers is the lawyer you need to ensure that you have the best representation possible.

MACON, GA – Feb. 19, 2021 –– Powers Law Group is pleased to announce that lawyers, Jeff Powers and Adam Beecher have again been selected to the 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the state.

“Your chances of maximizing compensation are better when you’re represented by lawyers who know how to represent you. We believe our clients are awarded larger settlements because we are experienced, passionate and always there to support and protect them. That’s how we became one of the few firms recognized by the Super Lawyers program,” said Founding Partner Jeffrey Powers.

 

SuperLawyers in Macon GA

Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected from more than 70 practice areas and all firm sizes, assuring a credible and relevant annual list. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes:

  • Peer nominations
  • Independent research by Super Lawyers
  • Evaluations from a highly credentialed panel of attorneys

The objective of Super Lawyers is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys to be used as a resource for both referring attorneys and consumers seeking legal counsel. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country, as well as the Georgia Super Lawyers Digital Magazine.

Attorney Jeff Powers has been practicing law for over 25 years. He is a graduate of Florida State University and Mercer University’s School of Law and has been licensed to practice law in both Georgia and Florida since 1995. Immediately after graduating from law school, Jeff worked with the Bibb County District Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor. While there, he gained invaluable experience representing victims and the community-at-large in multiple felony jury trials. After working for the DA’s Office for three years, Jeff began working for a local law firm specializing in insurance defense cases. During this time, he gained valuable insight into the practices used by insurance companies to deny claims. Also during this time, Jeff realized that his true calling was to represent injured people, and their families, who need an advocate to fight for them.

Adam’s practice focuses on representing individuals who have been injured and families whose loved ones have been killed in accidents. Atty. Adam Beecher has been selected to the Georgia Rising Star list by Super Lawyers Magazine in the past. He has also been awarded the 10 Best in Client Satisfaction in Bibb County, Georgia by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Adam was also selected in 2013 as a “Legal Elite Top Lawyer” by Georgia Trend Magazine, which compiles an annual listing of Georgia’s top attorneys..

Powers Law Group is a personal injury and workers compensation law firm that has been helping clients in Middle Georgia for over 25 years. The firm’s award-winning attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for deserving clients with a focus on outstanding customer service.  If you are looking for a personal injury or workers compensation lawyer, give us a call for a free consultation. Call 478-738-8884.Available 24/7.

June O'Neal and Jeff Powers Powers Law Group is proud to be a sponsor of The Mentor’s Project of Bibb County. For those of you who might question the existence of Santa, we know she does exist. Her name is June O’Neal. For over 25 years, June has led The Mentor’s Project. Citizens of Macon often refer to her as “The Mother Teresa of Macon.” She has clothed, fed, and practically raised thousands of young people in Macon-Bibb through her work with The Mentor’s Project. This year has been challenging for all of us, but imagine life for young people for whom their safety net is school.For the majority of Bibb County Public School students, who live below the federal poverty line, school is the place they can count on for food, security, and safety. Since March, June has led an extraordinary effort to ensure that no child in our community has gone hungry. She has collected thousands of pounds of food from donors, organized volunteers, packaged food, and delivered it to the children/youth in greatest need. This is just the tip of the iceberg, in terms of the work of The Mentor’s Project. Because of their commitment to serve and the dedication of June O’Neal, Powers Law Group has donated $6,500 in 2020 to support their work. We hope that you will consider supporting their mission with your year-end giving as well.

The 2nd Annual “A Taste For Justice” is a fundraiser presented by Middle Georgia Justice, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to help people who need legal services but cannot afford them to get those services on a pro bono or reduced fee basis.

Last year the 1st Annual “A Taste For Justice” was an in-person, winetasting event. This fundraising event had to be re-imagined this year due to COVID-19. The 2nd Annual “A Taste For Justice,” is a virtual fundraising event. The following video is a good overview of what the Middle Georgia Justice does, who they work with, and how they help people, as well as some entertainment, to give you a “taste” for our community in Middle Georgia.

Powers Law Group is proud to be one of the Platinum Sponsors this year.

 

Major Taylor Middle Georgia Chapter

A Macon nursing home has had six deaths, and more than 90 residents and staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.

 

Pruitt Health Macon, at 2255 Anthony Road, has 72 residents and 20 staff members who have tested positive for the new coronavirus, and six people have died, according to a report released Monday by the Georgia Department of Community Health.

Read more here: https://www.macon.com/news/local/article242168451.html


Powers Law Group has represented hundreds of patients and their families as well as healthcare workers in nursing home facilities, including this one in Macon. Unfortunately,  poor safety practices and lax standards are common in nursing homes and assisted living centers throughout the State of Georgia. We pray for the 90 residents and healthcare workers who have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus at Pruitt Health Macon, most especially for the loved ones of the six residents who have perished due to their illness. Sadly, this was preventable. We should do more, as a society, for those in our community who cannot care for themselves.

The trial lawyers at Powers Law Group prosecute claims of nursing home abuse and neglect for both residents and the health care workers who are forced to enforce corporate policies that put both parties at great risk for harm. Sadly, there are large corporations, such as Pruitt Health, that are making calculated decisions to value money and profit over health and safety. It is our job to hold them accountable for these decisions.

 

Macon, GA  – Powers Law Group is pleased to announce that founding partner Jeffrey N. Powers, has been named to the Thomson Reuters 2020 list of Georgia Super Lawyers which are made in accordance with the set of standards set forth by Thomson Reuters under the Super Lawyers Selection Methodology.

Super Lawyers - Jeffrey N. Powers “I am honored to have been selected as a Super Lawyer for 2020 in personal injury litigation. The selection process is voted by peers within the legal community. ”
Jeff Powers

Jeffrey N. Powers is the founding partner of Powers Law Group, LLC a leading personal injury law firm in Macon, Georgia.  Mr. Powers devotes his law practice to personal injury and workers compensation law.  His firm represents Georgia residents in matters involving trucking, automobile, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, burn injuries, wrongful death and other catastrophic injuries caused by negligence.

His successes both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table has earned him an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 “Superb” peer review rating through Avvo.  Mr. Powers is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice, the Macon Bar Association, Macon Trial Lawyers Association, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Powers earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Florida State University and received his law degree from Mercer University School of Law in 1995.  He obtained his license to practice law in 1995, and is qualified to appear before all Georgia trial and appellate courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia and U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia.  Finally, Mr. Powers is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.

About the Firm

Powers Law Group, located in Macon, GA, is a dedicated group of personal injury and workers’ compensation trial lawyers who meet with their clients face-to-face, become personally invested and deliver results. They have been providing excellent legal services since 1995, making every client their first priority. By focusing on their client’s cases and fighting hard on their behalf, they have closed cases in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation that have resulted in settlements from tens of thousands to multi-million dollars. If you’ve been hurt at the fault of others, the attorneys at Powers Law Group will work your case, and help you get the compensation that you deserve.

 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Atty. Jeff Powers and Rosebud As an added layer of client service, Powers Law Group offers an on-site support dog. Rosebud, an 11-year-old Bassett Hound, is an experienced therapy dog. She lightens the atmosphere in our office as she makes her daily rounds/scent checks. Rosebud has proven herself valuable during client interviews and depositions by providing her sweet, calming presence to clients who needed comfort. What other law firm has such a dedicated four legged team member?

 

June has been a busy month for Book ‘Em. They delivered 100 books to The Mentor’s Project of Bibb County so that the 50 students taking part in their summer program could select two books to keep. They continued to supply books to the BCSO patrol headquarters downtown for patrol deputies to distribute. The Weekend Lunch Program for the homeless at Christ Episcopal Church also received 40 books to replenish their supply for children who come there for meals on weekends.

Thanks to a grant from The Linda Harriet Lane Fund, administered by The Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Macon Book ‘Em will be able to purchase close to 2,000 books specifically for patrol deputies to distribute while making rounds in Macon-Bibb. Book ‘Em went on a ride-along with BCSO Patrol Deputy Tommy Harris to kick off this effort. Deputy Harris spent two hours of his busy day taking us to search for children on the streets of Macon-Bibb. They visited Memorial Gym on Second Street. The kids participating in their summer program were on a field trip, so they moved on to East Macon. They visited the Family Investment Center and our friend, Rhonda Miller, whose Girl Scout Troop they delivered books to in 2018. While there, they were introduced to Roger Jackson, Executive Director of the Motivating Youth Foundation.

Mr. Jackson was busy preparing lunch for the 50 children/youth attending MOYO’s summer camp. They discussed planning a book distribution day with him later this summer as well. Deputy Harris spent time talking with some of the youth there and answering their questions about everything from doughnuts to tasers. From there, they went in search of unsuspecting children to “book.” As they drove through Davis Homes, they spotted a precious 3-year-old boy walking hand-in-hand with his dad. Deputy Harris pulled the BCSO cruiser alongside the duo. I rolled down the passenger side window and told them that they needed for them to stop so that they could get out and book them. At first, they were a bit taken aback, but as soon as they saw the basket full of new books they pulled out of the car, they were all smiles! I suspect that one little 3-year-old is enjoying his new set of six Marvel Superhero books that he took home with him.

They also picked out a Doc McStuffin’s book for his baby sister. From there, they moved on to the Pleasant Hill Neighborhood. They spotted three young children on their front porch, escaping the heat. They were delighted to be “booked” with several classics including “The Cat in the Hat,” “Go Dog, Go.,” chapter books for the older sister, and board books for their baby brother. Several other children spotted us while they were “booking” and came over to be booked, themselves!

Macon Book ‘Em will continue these surprise ride-along trips to “Book ‘Em” regularly moving forward. A special thank you to Major Kelvin Harris for arranging our ride-along today with the wonderful Deputy Tommy Harris.

The Walmart driver whose truck collided with a van carrying the comedian Tracy Morgan and other performers had not slept for more than 24 hours before the crash, New Jersey prosecutors said on Monday.

Prosecutors in Middlesex County charged the truck driver, Kevin Roper, 35, of Jonesboro, Ga., on Saturday with one count of death by auto and several counts of assault by auto in connection with the pileup early that day on the northbound New Jersey Turnpike in Cranbury Township, about 45 miles from New York City. One comedian, James McNair, known as Jimmy Mack, was killed, and Mr. Morgan was critically injured.

In a criminal complaint released on Monday, prosecutors said that at the time of the crash, Mr. Roper had been operating the tractor-trailer “without having slept for a period in excess of 24 hours resulting in a motor vehicle accident.” In a statement issued on Monday, a Walmart spokeswoman, Brooke Buchanan, emphasized that the company believed Mr. Roper “was operating within the federal hours of service regulations,” which limit work shifts to 14 hours, with only 11 of those behind the wheel. She said the company was cooperating with the investigation.

Under New Jersey law, a driver can be convicted of vehicular homicide if it is shown that he had been without sleep for at least 24 hours when the accident occurred.

A preliminary police investigation found that Mr. Roper had failed to perceive slow-moving traffic ahead of him, and, at the last minute, swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision. The complaint did not explain how the New Jersey State Police determined that Mr. Roper had been sleep deprived.

The crash occurred as Mr. Morgan, 45, a former cast member of “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock,” was traveling to New York City from a comedy show in Delaware. Around 1 a.m., a Walmart tractor-trailer collided with the back of the van, a 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, setting off a chain reaction that involved four other vehicles.

Mr. Morgan sustained injuries including a broken leg, a broken nose and several broken ribs. After the crash, he and his assistant, Jeff Millea, 36, were airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. Another comedian, Ardie Fuqua, 43, was also injured.

By Monday, Mr. Morgan was responsive but remained in critical but stable condition. “This recovery will be arduous,” his publicist, Lewis Kay, said in a statement.

Written by: J. DAVID GOODMAN

Continue to Source article from nytimes.com: Driver Charged in Crash Involving Tracy Morgan Had Not Slept in 24 Hours, Prosecutors Say

Insight by Atty. Jeff Powers:

Our interstates are becoming more and more dangerous due to tired and distracted truck drivers and lax regulation by their employers. In 2012 alone, there were 333,000 large truck crashes which killed 3,921 people and injured over 104,000 in the United States. If this many people were killed or injured due to commercial airline accidents, there would be serious consequences for the airlines. Be careful on our roadways – big truck drivers are overworked, tired, and highly distracted.

Powers Law Group is committed to supporting those in our community who work to make it a better place to live, especially when their work involves improving the lives of children and young people. Yesterday, we saw a local news story about a team of young all-star baseball players from Bloomfield Youth Baseball League. The team highlighted is in the U6 League, or under 6-year-old league. They have been working, along with two other qualifying teams from Bloomfield (U8 and U10) to raise $3,000 in order to play in the USSSA’s All Star World Series in Gulfport, MS next week, and were still $1,000 short of their goal. They needed funds to pay for travel, lodging, and meal expenses for the trip. After working and practicing so hard from January through the final state tournament earlier this month, we knew we had to help these determined kids, and their dedicated coaches make this dream into a reality.

Today, we visited the Bloomfield Community Center, where an end-of-the-season celebration was taking place, to deliver a check to cover the remainder of the expenses. We had the privilege of meeting Adonis Hollingshed, the President of Bloomfield Youth Baseball, and several of the wonderful coaches who have gotten the teams to World Series status. Sadly, we were unable to meet the team members because they were working at a car wash a few miles away to continue to raise money. This speaks to the level of dedication these young boys possess to achieve their goal. For many of them, it will be their first trip outside of Georgia, and their first chance to visit the ocean.

We look forward to watching their games, which will be live-streamed here:

USSSA World Series

We will be cheering them on from Macon and hope that you will join us!

Additionally, Book ‘Em, our primary outreach project, brought over 100 brand-new books for the teams to have for the bus trip to Gulfport, and keep forever. Titles included “Jackie Robinson – a young reader’s biography,” “Clifford Makes the Team,” “Get a Hit, Mo!,” and “Little Shaq Makes a Decision.”

With all of the disheartening news of violence, shootings, and killings occurring on an almost daily basis, it is truly a God-send to know that there are many working daily in our community to be role models and leaders for our young people. These are the kind of “gangs” and “gang leaders” that we need. We salute Bloomfield Youth Baseball for their amazing work!

It was just another busy Tuesday afternoon at Powers Law Group until we received a surprise visit from one of the boys who was a member of Bloomfield Youth Baseball’s 6U World Series team. He and his mom both remembered that we had helped his team make it to Gulfport, Missisippi in June for the World Series games and were hoping we could help out with some of the extra expenses for their football team this fall. This six-year-old young man was brave enough to walk into our office (while his mother waited outside), approached our receptionist, introduced himself, and asked to speak to Mr. Powers. Not only were we happy to contribute to his team, but we also asked him to choose a book from the Book ‘Em collection, housed in our office. There is nothing more rewarding than being able to share our good fortune with the young people in Macon-Bibb County and all of Central Georgia.

Book ‘Em was thrilled to participate in their 3rd “Santa in the Park,” event which is an annual outreach project of the Bibb Sheriff’s Office. Each year the Sheriff’s Office selects a public park to be the site of a pre-Christmas gift-giving event for children who might not otherwise receive any gifts on Christmas day. Every child who attends this annual event receives a brand-new toy or bicycle. Book ‘Em is also there to give at least one brand-new book to each child. From 2015-2017 Book ‘Em has given close to 1,000 books to children who attend Santa in the Park. This year’s event was held at the Buck Melton Community Center on Anthony Road.

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Book ‘Em joined the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at a local daycare/Pre-K center for their special day recognizing “Community Helpers.”

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