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Anthony C. (Tony) Kalka is a personal injury attorney and founder of the Atlanta-based Kalka & Baer, LLC. A dedicated trial lawyer, he represents victims of catastrophic injuries resulting from trucking accidents, motor vehicle accidents, unsafe products and premises, and railroad collisions.
Mr. Kalka received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. Before opening his own practice in 2006, he worked for a large insurance defense firm representing insurance companies, trucking companies, automobile defendants and retail business establishments. Today, he uses the knowledge and experience gained from this representation to better serve his clients, those who have suffered due to the negligence of another.
In December 2009, Mr. Kalka was chosen by Georgia Trend magazine as one of Georgia's Legal Elite. He was also selected by his peers for inclusion on the Georgia Super Lawyers/Rising Stars list in 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.
Mr. Kalka is co-chair of the North Metro Trial Lawyers Association as well as co-chair of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Annual Convention. He is a champion member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, serving on the New Member committee. He is also a member of the Lawyers Club of Atlanta, the Atlanta Bar Association and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Kalka is a regular volunteer of the Shepherd Center Grill Team.
About Anthony Kalka
Law School: Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Admitted: 2002, Georgia
Professional Webpage: www.the-atlanta-injury-lawyer.com/bio/anthony-c-tony-kalka.c...
Honors and Awards:
- Georgia Trend 2009 Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine, 2009
Special Licenses/Certifications:
Bar/Professional Activity:
- American Association for Justice
- Member, Litigation Committe, Georgia Bar Association YLD
- Member, Lawyers Club of Atlanta
- Member, Young Lawyers Association, 2002 - Present
- Member, State Bar of Georgia, 2002 - Present
- Member, Atlanta Bar Association, 2002 - Present
- Communicaitons Committee, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2007 - Present
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Shepherd Center Grill Team; Sponsor Christ the King; Law Student Mentor; Volunteer MADD
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Nuts and Bolts of Trial Techniques, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2008
- Nuts and Bolts of Trial Evidence, Nuts and Bolts of Trial Evidence, 2008
- Trial Techniques, GTLA Anual Convention, 2009
- Marketing in 2009, YLD Annual Meeting, 2009
- Grass Roots Marketing, GTLA Savannah Worshop, 2009
- Plaintiff's Perspective When Your Home Owner Insurance Denies Coverage, Georgia Arson Investigators, 2010
- Trial Skills, Georgia Trial lawyers Annual Convention, 2010
- How to Properly Prepare Cases for Trial, Georgia Trial Lawyers Paralegal Training, 2010
- Panel Speaker concerning the economic downturn and the impact on civil ligitation., Panel Speaker, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2011
- The in's and out's of operating a successful law firm, Speaker at State Bar of Georgia, How to Operate a Successful Law Firm, Atttorneys, 2011
- Hurt in a Georgia car wreck? Boy, do we have the book for you!
We've dealt with so many shady insurance adjusters over the years that we just had to put what we've learned the hard way into this book - and we want you to have it for FREE. Georgia residents, please request your copy right now - we'll let you download it immediately for no cost or obligation!In the book, we debunk 5 common myths about Georgia car accidents, and so much more. Before you talk to the insurance adjuster, sign any paperwork, accept a settlement, or talk to any other attorney - get this book!, Sharing the Road and Surviving the Crash, 2011
Verdicts and Settlements:
- $245,000 Client was in a minor impact rear end collision. Client suffered trauma and underwent neck surgery.
- $37,000 Verdict Clarke County, Georgia
- $755,000 Settlement for Victim in a Trucking Accident
- $973 in medical bills Client referrals and references available upon request
- $65,000 settlemement for auto accident where client had only
- $165,000 settlemement for auto accident where client had $2,975 in medical bills
- $250,000 disputed liability auto accident where injured victim suffered torn rotator cuff injury
- $475,000 confidential settlement
- $675,000 confidential settlement disputed liability auto accident
- $1.5 million confidnential settlement to injured victim in Trucking Accident
- $300,000 wrongful death settlement against apartment complex with disputed liability
- $36,500 verdict in Bibb State Court with disputed liability
- $301,000- Client was injured on his bicycle while cycling. Client suffered trauma and neck surgery.
Representative Clients:
- Jessica Smith v. Katrina Partee and John Doe
- Phyliss Armour v. The Kroger Company
Educational Background:
- Clemson University
- MERCER LAW SCHOOL - Editor of Southern Journal of Legal History; Finished First in Class in Criminal Evidence & Procedure; Member of the Mercer University Negotiations Team; Graduate of Legal Writing Program
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