Brian H. Sumrall
Atlanta attorney Brian H. Sumrall was born in Mobile, Alabama, and raised
in Columbus, Georgia near Ft. Benning, GA. He graduated from Furman University
in Greenville, South Carolina, where he received a bachelor of arts degree
in Political Science. Mr. Sumrall earned his law degree from Georgia State
University College of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. During law school, Mr.
Sumrall was a member of the Moot Court Board. He also served as an extern
for the Fulton County Solicitor's Office.
Mr. Sumrall defended employers and insurance companies against workers'
compensation claims for over six years. As a part of a major Atlanta defense
firm, Brian tried a number cases, and handled hundreds of depositions.
Mr. Sumrall also negotiated settlements on behalf of insurance companies
and employers, and advised employers and insurance companies on how best
to handle claims.
Mr. Sumrall is a member of the State Bar of Georgia. Further, Brian has
been admitted to practice in front of the Georgia Court of Appeals. In
September 2008, Mr. Sumrall spoke at the Atlanta Claims Convention. During
that speech, he addressed insurance adjusters and attorneys on issues
pertaining to recent changes to the Georgia Workers' Compensation Act
and recent Georgia case law.
Brian is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association and serves on the Board
of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Mr.
Sumrall is also a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Mr.
Sumrall also proudly serves on the Georgia State College of Law Alumni
Council. Further, he was named a Rising Star by Georgia Super Lawyers
Magazine in 2010 and 2011.