Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 1995
Education: Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Owner of Grist Law Firm in Macon, Georgia, Joel M. Grist Jr. offers legal services in personal injury – plaintiff and Social Security Disability. As a trial lawyer, he champions the rights of those injured or families of those lost due to someone else's negligence or a faulty product. He meticulously prepares every case for trial from the outset.
Mr. Grist treats each case as if it will go before a jury. If a fair settlement offer comes along that satisfies his clients, then an agreement can be reached. Otherwise, he’s ready to take the case all the way. This thorough preparation often results in better outcomes, including favorable settlements, which sets him apart from high-volume law firms.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts from Emory University in 1988, Mr. Grist followed his calling to law, obtaining his Juris Doctor from Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law in 1995. He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia that same year.
A consummate professional, Mr. Grist is a revered figure in the legal community, actively engaging with organizations such as the Middle Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.
Mr. Grist’s peers praise him for fostering a client-focused practice marked by personalized care, detailed attention and a fervent commitment to resolving legal challenges. His dedication is further reflected in his “Superb” rating on Avvo.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Social Security DisabilityFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 70% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 10% Social Security Disability
First Admitted: 1995, Georgia
Bar / Professional Activity
- Middle Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Past President, 1995 - Present
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member, 1995 - Present
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1995 - Present
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Johnson v. Ramage
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified, Truck Accident Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2023
Educational Background
- A.A., Oxford College of Emory University, 1986
- B.A., Emory University, 1987
- Injured People and the family of victims of wrongful death
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026