Practice Profile

A Georgia Leader in Workers’ Compensation Law

Julie Poirier is one of Georgia’s top female Workers’ Compensation attorneys.  She has handled claims against numerous major corporations such as Tyson, Nabisco, CVS, Publix, Walmart, as well as large construction companies.  She is highly effective in assuring that her clients receive the benefits that they deserve, with frequent recoveries of six figures or more.   Her effectiveness as a lawyer is matched by her compassion for her clients and her dedication to personal service.

Focus Areas of Practice

Workers’ Compensation – Representing claimants injured in the workplace due to falls, machinery malfunctions, explosions, gradual repetitive injuries, lifting injuries, truck and auto accident injuries, warehouse injuries, fatal injuries, scaffolding mishaps, fires, explosions, occupational injuries, etc.

Professional Organizations

  • Board of Directors WILG (Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group)
  • Board Member of the Liaison Committee for the Chairman of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation
  • Board Member of Workers’ Compensation  Section of Atlanta Bar Association (ABA)
  • Co-Chair of the Worker’s Compensation Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia
  • Statewide Board Member (WCCL)
  • Committee Member – Research Committee – Workers’ Compensation Claimants’ Lawyers (WCCL-GTLA)
  • Committee Member of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA)
  • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Workers’ Compensation Section)
  • State Bar of Georgia (Member, Workers’ Compensation Section, Young Lawyers Division)
  • Atlanta Bar Association (Member of the Workers’ Compensation Section)
  • Member of GAWL (Georgia Associate of Women’s Lawyers)
  • International Moot Court Team
  • Committee Chair for Morningside Elementary School
  • Committee Member of “Friends” CHOA ( Children Healthcare of Atlanta )
  • Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
  • Member of Kate’s Club (an organization that helps children that lose a sibling or parent)
  • Board Member of HHH (Holiday Helping Hands)
  • Dean’s Academic Award

Professional Lectures

  • “Hot Topics”, State Bar of Georgia, May, 2016
  • “Pre/Trial Issues/Motions/Conference Calls Alternatives To Having Your Day In Court”, The Atlanta Bar Association, March, 2016
  • “Depositions” How a Paralegal Can Prepare the Attorney, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, August, 2016
  • “New Board Rule 200.2; Medical Case Management in Non-Catastrophic      cases”,  February, 2017, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Worker Compensation Division
  • “Stop Your Complaining, Why We Do What We Do? (as Workers’ Compensation Attorneys)”. Moderator, The Atlanta Bar Association. November 16, 2017.
  • Podcast: Interviewed by Mark Deal on Georgia Legal Podcast, November 15, 2017.
  • “Return to Work Issues” Atlanta Bar Association with  Honorable Elizabeth Lammers, Administrative Law Judge, Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation  March, 2018
  • “Litigation Techniques/10 Dos and Don’ts from the Judge” with Honorable Nicole Tifverman, Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation, May 13, 2021
  • “Adjuster Depositions and Out of state service of Adjusters” with Shannon Rolen ;  Frank Burns, PC,  Georgia Workers’ Compensation Leaders Retreat at The Ritz Carlton Lake Oconee,   September, 2023
  • “Conflict Resolution” with Sergeant Fredrick Harper ( Atlanta Police Department) Sy Jenkins (Sedgwick CMS); Julie John, Esq. (Partner Drew, Eckl & Farnham, LLP);  Vicki Sadler, MEd, CRC, CCM, CLCP (Judin and Sadler); and Chris Shaw (Wellstar Health System) Tracy Mages, CASA – Bartow County Juvenile Court  August 22, 2022

Education

  • J.D. – University of Memphis College of Law – 1996-1999
    • Deans’ Award for Academic Excellence in Comparative Law
    • Accepted to study abroad at Budapest Law School
  • University of Georgia (Microbiology Degree) -1992-1996
    • Honor Society
    • Accepted to study at Oxford College, Georgia

Representative Cases

  • Workers’ Compensation Settlement – $1,450,000: Client who originally suffered a minor burn injury on the job went to the emergency room.  While being treated for the burn, he went into cardiac arrest.  He was revived, but suffered permanent seizures due to his relatively minor original burn injury.
  • Workers’ Compensation Settlement – $350,000: Client crushed his foot between two heavy pieces of machinery requiring a partial amputation.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $2,345,000: Client tripped over a cord on the ground as she was exiting her desk resulting in injuries requiring numerous back surgeries.  She was left with a permanent debilitating injury.  We prevailed against the Employer/Insurer who fought the case stating the injuries were all pre-existing.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $310,000: Client aggravated and worsened pre-existing arthritis and fibromyalgia when she worked inside a freezer for her Employer for years.  She became severely disabled due to the arthritis throughout her body.  Since she had pre-existing conditions, the Employer/Insurer denied the claim, but later settled.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $305,000: Client was crushed under a panel, severely injuring his neck, back, shoulders, and suffering internal injuries.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $800,000: Client was injured on the job in a trucking accident.  He suffered severe brain injuries.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $275,000: Client was a pilot riding in a shuttle to his car.  A car crashed into the shuttle and he suffered multiple tears in both of his shoulders.  The Employer/Insurer denied the claim.  We won in court.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $560,000: Client worked for a governmental entity and she slipped and fell.  She injured her neck and back shoulders and knees.  Ultimately, she was placed under permanent work restrictions after exhausting all medical treatment available.  We fought to gain approval for costly treatments and won.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $225,000: Client fell off scaffolding on the job severely injuring his head, neck, back, and knees.  He ultimately required a total knee replacement.  The Employer/Insurer initially denied the claim, but we ultimately procured a settlement.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $210,000: Client worked for a large poultry plant.  He injured his back after working for four decades doing heavy lifting for his Employer.  The Employer/Insurer initially denied his claim, but later settled.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $210,000: Client severely mangled her hand in a piece of machinery requiring multiple surgeries.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $205,000: Client fell off a ladder resulting in his need for spinal fusion.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $200,000: Client suffered severe heat exhaustion and permanent injuries from working in extreme heat.
  • Workers Compensation Settlement – $200,000: Client fell and injured her hips.  She ultimately required a hip replacement.

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