General Civil Litigation

Wilson Morton Downs General Civil LitigationA civil lawsuit can significantly impact you and your organization.  Whether that impact is positive or negative depends in large part on having a strong legal advocate both in and out of the courtroom – someone who will provide candid, competent advice and fight relentlessly to represent your interests.  The best way to protect yourself is by having a partner with the experience, reputation and courtroom presence that makes your opponents think twice.  

The attorneys of Wilson, Morton & Downs represent clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters and are admitted to practice in all Georgia state and federal courts, as well as the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. Insurers and employers, businesses and professionals, government entities and individuals can all count on Wilson, Morton & Downs for legal representation provided honestly, fairly and with integrity. We are fierce advocates for our clients as well as formidable opponents in a court of law, with decades of experience handling a variety of civil disputes.

The firm provides representation of individuals, companies and organizations in matters involving:

  • General liability
  • Employment discrimination
  • Professional malpractice
  • Zoning and land use
  • Administrative proceedings (licensing boards, EEOC, Department of Labor)
  • Products liability
  • Personal injury
  • Local government disputes
  • Commercial property tax appeals
  • Injunctions

For general civil litigation, firm representation includes:

  • Pre-trial litigation (pleadings, discovery, motions practice)
  • Trial
  • Appeals
  • Negotiation
  • Mediation and arbitration
  • Coordinating counsel