Laura Vickery
Laura (“Laurie”) Vickery has represented individuals and businesses for over fifteen years throughout Georgia in state and federal courts. She received an AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating™ by Martindale-Hubbell®, reflecting that her peers rank her at the highest level of professional excellence. Laurie also earned the Client Distinction Award by Martindale-Hubbell®, awarded to less than 4% of the attorneys listed on martindale.com.
Laurie was selected as a Super Lawyer from 2016 through 2022, awarded to 5% of attorneys in Georgia, and a Georgia Rising Star in 2013, an honor given to no more than 2.5% of the attorneys in Georgia. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice following a rigorous selection process that includes third-party validation and peer nominations. Laurie was also recognized as Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite in 2017.
Education
- Emory School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1999
- Atlanta Law School Fellow
- Coordinating Director, Emory Moot Court Society
- Order of Barristers and Order of Advocates
- American Inns of Court, Lamar Chapter, Pupil
- Moot Court Competition and Law Day Finalist
- Emory University, Bachelor of Arts, 1995
- Emory College Scholarship
- Gwinnett Physician and Dental Scholarship
- Snellville Lion’s Club Scholarship
- Snellville American Legion (Paul Gilleland) Scholarship
- American Business Women’s Association Scholarship
Professional Memberships and Associations
- State Bar of Georgia, admitted 1999
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Chair, Women’s Trial Lawyer Caucus, 2017-2020
- Membership Committee, 2013-2014
- Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
- Past President, 2016-2017
- President, 2015-2016
- President Elect, 2014-2015
- Co-Chair, Judicial Applicant Review Committee, 2016-2018
- Vice President, Programs Committee, 2013-2014
- Vice President, Communications Committee, 2012-2013
- Chair, Membership Committee, 2011-2012
- Mentor Circle Facilitator, 2011-2012
- Spotlight Award, 2013, awarded to member achieving most publicity for GAWL
- Cobb County Bar Association
- Women of the Bar Section
- Business Law and Litigation Section
- Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section
- Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta
- Partnership Against Domestic Violence
- Board Member, 2019-2022
Speaking Engagements
- Practice Rounds, Civil Litigation Panel, Emory Law, March 30, 2011
- Paralegal Certificate Program, Chattahoochee Technical College, September 4, 2012
- Cost Control Strategies for Effective Trial Lawyers, Tort Cases Workshop, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, March 25, 2013
- Investigating and Preparing a Premises Liability Case for Trial, Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, ICLE, February 28, 2014
- Handling the Usual Road Wreck Defenses, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Auto Torts, July 19, 2014
- What Are Ethicial Issues Solo Practitioners Encounter?, Solo Practitioner Boot Camp, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, November 5, 2015
- Continuing Challenges and Opportunities Women Lawyers Face Today, Ancient Foundations & Modern Equivalents III, ICLE, February 10, 2016
- Women in the Profession at 10: A Panel Discussion, Atlanta Bar Association, February 18, 2016
- Doing Well and Being Well in the Law: A Guide for Managing Professional Success, ICLE, April 28, 2016
- Jury Trials: Approaches, Strategies and Best Practices, Cobb County Bar Association, February 3, 2017
- Lessons Learned in a Tough Venue, Auto Torts, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, July 27, 2018
- A Demanding Practice, Auto Torts, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, July 18, 2019
Court Admissions
- State and Superior Courts of Georgia
- Court of Appeals of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- United States Supreme Court