Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2007
Education: The University of Alabama School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2027 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2022 Call today:
404-445-2005
The Balams Firm, LLC
310 Maxwell RdSuite 500
Alpharetta, GA 30009 Visit website
The founder of The Balams Firm, LLC, in Alpharetta, Georgia, ReShea J. Balams is a dedicated legal advocate providing reliable personal injury representation. Serving clients across the entire state of Georgia, she combines compassionate support with formidable trial experience to defend the rights of accident victims. Her practice is built on a steadfast commitment to securing full, fair compensation for her clients while helping them rebuild their lives with dignity, clarity and confidence.
Before pursuing legal education, Ms. Balams received her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, in economics from Spelman College. She then earned her Juris Doctor from The University of Alabama School of Law, distinguishing herself as a member of the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society, and the Black Law Students Association. Licensed in Georgia since 2007, she applies this rigorous analytical foundation and extensive legal experience to serve her clients effectively.
In 2018, Ms. Balams founded her current firm, deploying her sharp legal skills to master complex personal injury, car accident, truck accident and premises liability cases. Her strategic litigation knowledge and aggressive client advocacy quickly earned the firm widespread acclaim, including ranking No. 179 on the 2024 Inc. Regionals: Southeast List. Her profound command of injury law and tireless dedication continue to drive extraordinary results, growth and justice for injured victims across Georgia.
Ms. Balams’ exceptional client service is rooted in a proven standard of professionalism. Named among Georgia Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite and recognized in the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, her accolades reflect a relentless dedication to those she represents. As a graduate of Leadership Buckhead and Leadership North Fulton, she combines community-minded leadership with personalized, compassionate legal care, ensuring every client receives top-tier advocacy, transparent guidance and relentless support throughout their case.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2007, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://www.balamslaw.com/about-us/reshea-balams/
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Auto Accident, $120,000.00: Client was rear-ended by a truck, suffering injuries to her back, neck and left shoulder.
- Premises Liability, $55,000.00: Client slipped on a wet floor at the airport and suffered a minor knee injury.
- Premises Liability, $45,000.00: Client injured his neck and back after falling out of a broken chair at a restaurant.
- Auto Accident, $150,000.00: Client was struck by another vehicle, causing a multi-car crash. She suffered injured to her back, neck and PTSD.
- Auto Accident, $120,000.00: Client suffered injuries to his shoulder, back and neck after being involved in a chain reaction crash.
- Hit and Run, $87,000.00: Client was involved in collision with a bus, suffering injuries to his neck and back.
- Auto Accident, $100,000.00: Client suffered injuries to her back and neck after a rear-end collision.
- Auto Accident, $285,000.00: Client was involved in a head-on collision. She suffered injuries to her neck, back and head.
- Auto Accident, $150,000.00: Client was involved in an auto collision, suffering injuries to his right shoulder, neck and back.
- Hit and Run, $150,000.00: Client was run off the road by an 18 wheeler, suffering injuries to his back and lower extremities.
- Auto Hit and Run, $197,500.00: Client suffered injuries to his back, neck, head and PTSD after a hit and run auto collision.
- Slip and Fall, $60,000.00: Client injured her shoulder after slipping and falling on a wet floor in a restaurant.
- Auto Accident, $75,000.00: Client was involved in a chain reaction crash, which resulted in injuries to her wrist, neck and back.
- Hit and Run, $100,000.00: Client suffered injuries to his shoulder, neck and back after being involved in a hit and run collision.
- Auto Accident, $350,000.00: Client was rear-ended by a distracted driver on Georgia 400. As a result, he suffered a neck injury that required surgery.
- Pedestrian, $120,000.00: Client was hit by a speeding car while walking to work. She suffered a concussion, as well as back and neck injuries.
- Auto Accident, $75,000.00: Client was involved in an auto collision, suffering injuries to his right shoulder, neck and back.
- Auto Accident, $200,000.00: Client suffered injuries to his back, neck and wrist after a rear-end auto collision.
- Premises Liability, $250,000.00: Client suffered injuries to his back, neck and shoulder after slipping on a wet floor in a hotel.
- Auto Accident, $288,065.37: Client was involved in a rear-end auto collision and suffered back and neck injuries.
- Auto Accident, $125,000.00: Client suffered injuries to her neck and back as a result of being side-swiped by a negligent driver.
- Auto Accident, $97,500.00: Client suffered injuries to her knee, back and neck after being involved in a rear-end collision.
- Auto Accident, $70,000.00: Client was rear-ended by a negligent driver. She suffered injuries to her back, neck and head.
- Auto Accident, $75,000.00: Client suffered multiple injuries to his face, back and neck when a negligent driver failed to yield, causing a violent collision. Client received policy limits for his injuries.
- Auto Accident, $100,000.00: Client suffered injuries to her back and neck after a rear-end auto collision.
- Auto Accident, $140,000.00: Client suffered a broken nose, as well as back and neck injuries due to a rear-end auto collision.
- Auto Accident, $115,000.00: Client was sideswiped by another vehicle on the highway. As a result, he suffered injuries to his shoulder, back, and hip.
- Auto Accident, $145,000.00: Client was involved in a 3-car crash, suffering injuries to her back and neck as a result.
- Premises Liability, $80,000.00: Client suffered injuries to her head and back after the ceiling collapsed in her apartment.
- Auto Accident, $100,000.00: Client suffered injuries to her back and shoulder when her vehicle was hit by a negligent driver who failed to yield.
Educational Background
- Spelman College, Economics, Honor: summa cum laude
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Graduate of Leadership Buckhead and Leadership North Fulton
- Black Law Students Association, The University of Alabama School of Law
Honors
- Named one of the Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine in 2018
- Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society, The University of Alabama School of Law
- One of the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers
- Listed on the Super Lawyers Rising Star List since 2018
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2027
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2022
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