Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

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  Gary Martin Hays

  Attorney

  Legal Accomplishments Gary Martin Hays’ legal accomplishments include being a member of the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a society limited to those attorneys who have received a settlement or verdict of at least $2 million dollars. He has been recognized in Atlanta Magazine as one of Georgia’s top workers’ compensation lawyers as voted on by other lawyers in Georgia. Gary frequently lectures to other attorneys regarding personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia since 2007 by the American Trial Lawyers’ Association and recognized by Lawdragon as one of the leading Plaintiffs’ Lawyers in America. He has also been recognized by the Georgia Trial Lawyers’ Association for his community service efforts. His firm specializes in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, inadequate security, and social security disability claims. His videos on certain areas of Georgia Law have been watched more than 3 million times, making him the most viewed attorney in Georgia on Facebook and YouTube. Since 1993, his firm has helped over 45,000 injured victims and their families. In The Media Gary hosted “The Gary Martin Hays Show” on the CW Network, Atlanta’s only daily legal television show. Gary was also the creator and host of “The Intersection: Where Country Meets The Cross,” on WKHX (KICKS 101.5 FM) in Atlanta. He also hosted “The Wise Counsel Project” as featured on WFSH (FISH 104.7). Gary interviewed men and women of faith and asks them to share their “wise counsel” on how we can make better decisions in our daily lives. He has interviewed Bret Baier, Comedian Jeff Foxworthy, Coach Tony Dungy, Actor Kirk Cameron, & Governor Nathan Deal. Gary is also the Co-Creator, Legal Producer, and Legal Commentator of Personal Injury Court. He has been quoted in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and featured on over 250 online sites including Morningstar.com, CBS News’s MoneyWatch.com, The Boston Globe, The New York Daily News, and The Miami Herald. Gary is also a 15-time best-selling author/co-author, including the #1 best-selling legal books, "The Authority on Personal Injury Claims in Georgia" and "The Authority on Workers’ Compensation Claims in Georgia." Gary has been seen on countless television stations and shows, including Fox & Friends, CNN Headline News, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox affiliates and has appeared on over 110 radio stations. He also served as an executive producer of a documentary entitled “Mi Casa Hogar” in 2013, which highlighted the amazing work done by an orphanage in Acapulco, Mexico. This project earned him his second Silver Telly Award, as his first was as an executive producer for “All Are Our Heroes” in 2010, a documentary regarding cancer survivors. A documentary about Gary and his law firm, “Stand & Serve”, was featured on the Biography Channel in 2014, and this project also won a Silver Telly Award. In The Community Gary Martin Hays is not only a successful lawyer but is a nationally recognized safety advocate who works tirelessly to educate our families and children on issues ranging from bullying to internet safety to abduction prevention. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), an organization that works to end human sex trafficking around the world. Over the last 10 years, Gary has pedaled an adult sized big wheel over 500 miles to raise money & awareness for various charities. Civic Activities •Founded Keep Georgia Safe in 2008, a non-profit whose mission is to provide safety education and crime prevention training in Georgia. This organization has trained over 80 state and local law enforcement officers on how to respond in the event a child is abducted. •Gary is certified in Child Abduction Response techniques by Fox Valley Technical College and the FBI. •His firm has given away over 1,000 bicycle helmets to promote safety. •He has awarded 15 college scholarships to deserving students. Other Unique Endeavors Gary has been a guest announcer on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” He has appeared in Nickelodeon’s “See Dad Run” with Scott Baio, as well as in “Drop Dead Diva” on the A&E Network. He has performed on Broadway in “The Lion King”, “Rock of Ages”, and “Motown: The Musical.” Gary was featured in ex-CIA Operative Valerie Plame Wilson’s novel “Burned” as a CIA weapons expert from Alabama. Bill Engvall played the White House Chief of Staff in “Sharknado 3” using his full name “Gary Martin Hays.” How to Reach Gary Martin Hays If you or a loved one was injured in an accident, call 1-800-898-HAYS or complete the online contact form. Your consultation is free, and you pay us nothing unless we win. Find out what your case is worth today. At the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C., our experienced personal injury attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of clients.

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  Sarah R. Jett

  Attorney

  Sarah R. Jett began her legal career practicing corporate and family law in Atlanta, Georgia. While at her prior firms, Sarah gained valuable experience representing clients during pivotal seasons in their professional and personal lives. After a few years of representing clients at these crucial times, she felt compelled to take her passion for people and law and combine them to represent those injured as a result of the negligence of others. This desire led Sarah to Gary Martin Hays and Associates. Sarah has since been featured on the CW Atlanta TV Network where her expertise was called upon to discuss legal topics and answer questions about personal injury law in Georgia. When not advocating for her clients, Sarah enjoys traveling, baking, exploring the outdoors and volunteering at her church and various other non-profit organizations. Legal Accomplishments Sarah is a member of and the immediate past president of the Forsyth County Bar Association. She also served as treasurer and secretary prior to her presidency. Sarah is also a member of the Georgia Bar Association. Sarah has been selected to the The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40. This is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. Membership in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law. Areas of Practice Personal Injury, Social Security Disability

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  Lucas Griffin

  Attorney

  Lucas Griffin has dedicated his legal career to representing injured clients. He is licensed in both Alabama and Georgia. Before joining the team at Gary Martin Hays and Associates, he spent several years with a well-known law firm in Birmingham, Alabama handling a variety of injury claims. He has handled cases from their inception through to trial and/or settlement in State Court, Federal Court and with the American Arbitration Association.Lucas is a former teacher and believes in the importance of educating clients through each step of their claim. Lucas is a Gwinnett County native. When away from the office, he can be found spending time with his family and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. Legal Accomplishments Lucas has found success in and out of the courtroom and has represented clients in trials resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts. Also on several occasions, Lucas has been featured as a speaker lecturing to other attorneys on methods to maximize their cases. Lucas is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice as well as the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Areas of Practice Personal Injury Workers’ Compensation