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6100 Lake Forrest Drive NE
Suite 570
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 404-303-7770
Fax: 404-255-0183
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ATLANTA’s WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS WITH 45 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
Accomplished Georgia Injury Attorneys
The law office of J. Franklin Burns, P.C. is dedicated to representing injured people. If you were hurt in a workplace accident, our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys will skillfully lead you through the process of obtaining workers’ comp benefits. If someone else’s negligence resulted in an injury to you or a loved one, we will pursue a personal injury claim for the full extent of your damages.

Our entire legal team is committed to aggressive representation and personal client service. We will fight for your rights.
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If you retain our law firm as your legal representative, you will be treated with respect and dignity. Your questions will always receive a prompt response. We communicate openly and honestly. We will keep you involved in your case and informed of important developments.
Our founder, J. Franklin Burns , has more than 21 years experience. He spent 15 years defending insurance companies against personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. Since 2002, he has represented injured workers and has used the knowledge he gained as a defense lawyer to help his clients. Attorney Robert L. Hendrix, III joined the firm in 2005. He also has a strong legal background in insurance defense and representing injured workers. Attorney Shannon Rolen joined the firm in 2007. She has spent 5 years defending insurance companies and the last 5 years representing the rights of injured workers.
A Tactical Advantage
As former insurance defense attorneys, our lawyers have the advantage of knowing the other side’s plans and moves. By using this inside knowledge and experience, we are better able to advance our clients’ cases to trial or by resolution through settlement.
Respected as strong and effective legal advocates, our attorneys are known by the courts and opposing attorneys across the state for their professionalism and integrity.
Recognized for Excellence
Attorney Burns has received an AV* rating from a highly-regarded legal peer rating system. In addition, he is a member of the Knights of the Bar , an organization established to recognize attorneys who, “through a lifetime of leadership, excellence and achievement, have distinguished themselves as pre-eminent lawyers in the profession.”
If you have been injured on the job, or if you have suffered personal injury and need a law firm with experience and a proven track record, please contact J. Franklin Burns, P.C.
It costs you nothing to learn how we can help. The initial consultation is always free of charge. From offices in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, our workers’ compensation and personal injury attorneys represent clients statewide.
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*CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used 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 confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.