Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney | Over 20 Years Serving Georgia
Theodore A. Spaulding is an Atlanta personal injury attorney who has spent over 20 years representing injury victims across Georgia. Since 2005, he has built a record of significant courtroom results, earning recognition at both the state and national level. He was selected as one of only 3 nominees for Southeastern Attorney of the Year by the Fulton Daily Report in 2024, and the firm was nominated for Southeastern Litigation Department of the Year in 2025 — one of only 2 firms nominated across the entire Southeast. His practice is built on a simple standard: prepare every case as if it will go to trial.
Background
Personal injury law attracted Mr. Spaulding because it gives individuals a real path to hold negligent parties accountable. His background at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shaped his conviction that injured people deserve an attorney who understands how opposing parties operate and prepares accordingly.
Mr. Spaulding’s legal foundation was built in Atlanta. He clerked for the Honorable Judge Rowland Barnes of the Fulton County Superior Court, gaining firsthand understanding of how Georgia courts evaluate evidence and manage complex litigation. After serving with the SEC’s Atlanta Enforcement Division, he made a deliberate choice to dedicate his career to representing injured individuals rather than corporations, and has done so without interruption since 2005.
Practice Areas
Mr. Spaulding handles the following personal injury matters:
- Car accidents
- Truck and tractor-trailer accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Premises liability and slip and fall
- Wrongful death
- Catastrophic and brain injury
- Product liability
- MARTA accidents
- DUI and drunk driving accidents
Professional Journey
Mr. Spaulding began his legal career clerking for the Honorable Judge Rowland Barnes of the Fulton County Superior Court, then served with the SEC’s Atlanta Enforcement Division. Both roles sharpened the analytical and strategic skills that define his trial practice today. Since 2005, he has focused exclusively on civil litigation on behalf of Georgia’s injured.
Success Rate
The firm carries a greater than 99% success rate across its personal injury cases. That record reflects a consistent approach: prepare every case for trial and never accept an inadequate offer when clients deserve to pursue full compensation.
Notable Case Results
- $3.5 Million Verdict — Head-on collision, Henry County jury. The insurer had rejected a $1.2 million pre-trial demand before trial.
- $2 Million Settlement — Tractor-trailer rear-end crash. Client required surgery; full recovery secured.
- $2 Million Recovery — Wrongful death. Husband killed in a log truck crash. Insurance blame-shifting was overcome and additional coverage was identified.
- $1.5 Million Federal Court Trial Verdict — Medical device dispute tried in Federal Court in Atlanta over a three-week period.
- $1.25 Million Settlement — Motorcycle accident. Motorcyclist was T-boned at an intersection with serious injuries; all available insurance coverage was secured.
Awards and Recognitions
- 2024 Southeastern Attorney of the Year Finalist — Fulton Daily Report (one of only 3 nominees)
- 2025 Southeastern Litigation Department of the Year Finalist — one of only 2 firms nominated across the entire Southeast
- 2024 Best of Georgia Personal Injury Attorney — Georgia Business Journal (reader-selected, statewide)
- 2024 Best of North Atlanta Personal Injury Firm — community-selected recognition
- 2025 Best of Forsyth County
- Best of Georgia Personal Injury Attorney — recognized annually since 2017
- Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers — National Trial Lawyers
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia — National Trial Lawyers (six successive years)
- “Ten Best” Personal Injury Attorneys — American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in Georgia — National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA)
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Atlanta — Expertise.com
- Best Car Accident Lawyers in Atlanta — Expertise.com
- Lifetime Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum — fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys qualify
- Charter Member, Distinguished Justice Advocates — top half of the top 1% of U.S. attorneys
Press and Media
Mr. Spaulding is a regular legal commentator for CNN, Court TV, Fox 5 Atlanta, Newsweek, and other national and local outlets. Selected appearances include:
CNN
- Maui Wildfire Victims — legal analysis and client representation
- Alec Baldwin Rust Movie Set Shooting — legal commentary
- Disney Wrongful Death Case — legal commentary
- Titan Submersible Search and Recovery — legal commentary
Court TV
- Montgomery Murder Trial — father accused of killing daughter
- Young Thug / YSL RICO Trial — legal commentary
- Take Care of Maya Trial — legal commentary on the case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
- Self-Defense Shooting Trial — legal commentary
- Reed Murder Trial — legal commentary
- Boston Police Officer Death Trial — legal commentary
National and Local Media
- Newsweek — Titan Sub death waiver and safety concerns
- Nicki Swift — Alec Baldwin Rust shooting recharge analysis
- WSAV News — Hinesville veteran motorcycle crash coverage
- Fox 5 Atlanta — ongoing legal commentary
- Sapelo Island Ferry Dock Collapse (October 19, 2024) — legal analysis
Legal Approach
Mr. Spaulding prepares every case for trial. That preparation creates leverage in settlement negotiations because insurance companies and defense counsel recognize when a case is genuinely trial-ready. The results reflect that standard: in one recent case, the insurer’s final pre-trial offer was $550,000. After a week-long trial, the jury returned a verdict of over $3.28 million. Clients who retain Mr. Spaulding are represented by an attorney fully prepared to go the distance.
Values
Mr. Spaulding’s practice is built on 3 core values: honesty, preparation, and client-centered advocacy. Clients work directly with their attorney throughout the case, not passed off to paralegals or case managers after signing. Every client receives timely communication and a full explanation of how Georgia law applies to their specific situation at every stage.
Community Involvement
Mr. Spaulding previously served on the board of the Crime Victims Advocacy Council, working to strengthen support systems for crime victims in Georgia. His commitment to injured and vulnerable Georgians extends beyond the courtroom. The Spaulding family has called Forsyth County home since 2006.