Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 1987
Education: University of Georgia School of Law
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Katz & Fleming, LLC
508 E Howard AveDecatur, GA 30030 Visit website
Robert N. Katz is the founder of Katz Personal Injury Lawyers in Decatur, Georgia, where he represents individuals and families dealing with serious injuries, wrongful death and other significant legal challenges. His practice includes personal injury, auto and trucking accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, premises liability, and product liability.
Mr. Katz brings decades of legal experience to his work, providing clients with guidance through the legal process following accidents, injuries and other life-changing events. His approach is centered on understanding the circumstances of each matter and helping clients pursue their legal rights with informed counsel.
The academic journey of Mr. Katz started with him earning his bachelor’s degree, graduating cum laude, from the University of Georgia in 1984 before attending the University of Georgia School of Law. He received his Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude, in 1987, establishing the educational foundation for his legal career. That same year, he was admitted to practice law in Georgia and later expanded his bar admissions to Tennessee in 2010.
Throughout his career, Mr. Katz has maintained active involvement in professional organizations and the legal community. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Association for Justice, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta. He is also a member of the DeKalb Bar Association, where he previously served as president, reflecting his involvement in the local legal community.
Beyond his professional affiliations, Mr. Katz has participated in organizations supporting families and children. He previously served as president of the Atlanta chapter of Families with Children from China, contributing his leadership to an organization focused on supporting families connected through international adoption. In recognition of his professional standing, he has received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest distinction.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license 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 anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1987, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://www.robertnkatz.com/lawyers/robert-n-katz/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Tennessee
- State Bar of Georgia
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- DeKalb Bar Association, Former President
- Families with Children from China, Atlanta Chapter, Former President
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $1,395,000 verdict for car accident victim in Fulton County State Court. Pre-trial Offer: $100,000, 2011
Pro bono / Community Service
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta
- MedShare Atlanta
- Atlanta Community Food Bank
Educational Background
- University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1984
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Georgia Jurisprudence, Author, False Arrest & False Imprisonment, Thomson West Publishing, 1995
- Author, Sexual Harassment in Employment and Education, The Verdict Magazine, 1989
- Author, History of the Georgia Bill of Rights, University of Georgia Law Review, 1987
- History of the Georgia Bill of Rights, Georgia Jurisprudence, West Publishing
- Sexual Harassment in Employment and Education, Georgia Jurisprudence, West Publishing
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Featured in Newsweek Magazine's Leader Showcase for Personal Injury and Premises Liability, 2012
Honors
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Member, Top 100 Trial Lawyers Association
- 10.0/10.0 Superb Rated, AVVO
- Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
- Top 100 Georgia Trial Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers Association
- Top 100 List, Georgia Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
- Newsweek Leaders in Personal Injury Showcase
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2027
Top Lists
Top 100: Georgia Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2022, 2026- Top 100: 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2018 Georgia Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2017 Georgia Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2016 Georgia Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2015 Georgia Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers