BRIAN R. NEARY, Partner
(404) 601-1484
bneary@wznd.net

Primary Areas of Practice:
Brian’s practice emphasizes personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, trucking liability, product liability, premises liability, fraud, and general civil litigation. Brian started his career defending insurance companies, physicians, trucking companies and corporations. He was a partner in one of the largest insurance defense law firms in Georgia until joining WZND in 2001. Brian has tried dozens of civil jury cases and has argued extensively in Georgia’s appellate courts. At WZND Brian has successfully represented numerous individuals and families in personal injury and malpractice cases. Using his extensive trial experience, and knowledge of the insurance claims system, Brian has secured substantial settlements for victims of negligence. As part of his practice, Brian also represents select business owners.

Education:
University of Nebraska
– B.S., 1984

University of Nebraska
– J.D., with distinction
- Recipient of American Jurisprudence Award for Highest Grade in Constitutional Law
- Member of the Allen Moot Court Board and Phi Delta Phi.

Professional Memberships and Activities:
State Bar of Georgia, Nebraska State Bar Association, Atlanta Bar Association, Lawyers Club of Atlanta, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, United States District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Named one of Georgia’s “Super Lawyers” in Atlanta Magazine 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 based on a statewide survey of practicing attorneys. Holds an “AV” rating in Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating an attorney can receive from attorneys and judges. Brian has been a featured speaker at continuing legal education seminars. Recent events include “Powerful Evidence in Georgia Civil Litigation” and “The Paralegal’s Guide to Conducting Effective Medical Discovery in Georgia”.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska August 21, 1961. Married to Renée 1993. Children, Christina, Jack and Kyle. Member Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
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