McArthur Law Firm has spent more than four decades representing injured people and grieving families across Georgia. Our history is rooted in the courtroom, and our value to clients comes from preparation, proven credentials, and genuine care. This page explains where we come from, what credentials like Georgia trucking board certification actually mean, and how that shapes your representation.
Led by founding attorney Katherine (Kathy) L. McArthur, our eight-attorney team has recovered more than $450 million for clients from offices in Macon, Atlanta, and Warner Robins.
Results may vary. Prior case outcomes do not guarantee similar results.
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How Long Has McArthur Law Firm Practiced in Georgia?
Kathy McArthur has practiced law in Georgia since 1980, and that experience is the foundation of the firm today. Over more than four decades, she has focused on cases that change lives, including truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. That long view means we know how insurers and defense lawyers handle these claims, and we prepare accordingly.
Under Kathy’s leadership, we have grown into a team of eight attorneys serving clients statewide, with more than $450 million recovered. Reputation in this work is earned case by case, and we build every file as though it will be tried.
Results may vary. Prior case outcomes do not guarantee similar results.
What Does a Georgia Trucking Board Certified Lawyer Bring to Your Case?
A Georgia trucking board-certified lawyer brings tested, verified skill in the exact area where your case will be won or lost. Kathy McArthur earned board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy in 2025, and she is one of fewer than 10 attorneys in Georgia to hold it. This is the credential we are most known for.
The certification is not a marketing label. It reflects independent review of trucking litigation experience, references, continuing education, and examination results.
That depth matters because truck cases turn on federal rules that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets for driver hours, maintenance, and hiring. Evidence like logs and electronic data can vanish within days of a crash. Knowing what to demand and how quickly can decide the case.
Four Board Certifications, Earned Not Advertised
Kathy holds four board certifications, each granted by an independent national body after review. Along with Truck Accident Law, she is board-certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and in Medical Malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. Each reflects focused work and independent review, not paid placement.
These credentials carry weight because they are hard to earn and easy to verify. Each certifying board sets its own standards for experience, peer review, and examination, and publishes them openly.
How Does Our Boutique Model Serve Clients?
Our boutique model serves clients by keeping caseloads intentionally small, so each matter gets senior attention. You will not be handed off to a rotating cast of staff or pushed toward a fast settlement. You work with an attorney who knows your case from the first meeting to its resolution.
That structure gives us room to investigate fully and consult qualified professionals when a case calls for it. With eight attorneys and dedicated staff, we handle claims against large trucking companies, hospitals, and insurers while keeping close client relationships.
Our headquarters sits in Macon, in Bibb County, where the practice began, and we have since added offices in Atlanta serving Fulton County and the metro area and in Warner Robins serving Houston County. Bibb, Fulton, and Houston counties each sit in a separate judicial circuit, a structure mapped in the Judicial Council of Georgia court directory. That footprint lets us appear in courts across the state while staying close to the people we represent.
When travel is hard after an injury, we meet by phone or video, and at times we come to you. Call the office nearest you, Macon at 478-238-6600, Atlanta at 404-565-1621, or Warner Robins at 478-551-9901. See why clients choose our firm for a closer look at how this structure plays out case by case.
Credentials You Can Check, Not Just Claims
Every credential on this page can be verified through the body that granted it. Board certification comes from national boards that test and review the attorneys they certify, and each publishes its standards and its list of certified attorneys.
Behind the credentials is a Georgia practice running since 1980, built one case at a time. Board certification in four areas is the measurable part of that record, and the trial preparation behind it is the part that clients feel.
What ties it together is the boutique structure that keeps a senior attorney close to your case instead of a rotating cast of staff. That is the practical payoff of everything above, a firm carrying the credentials of a large practice with the attention of a small one. If that is the representation your situation calls for, call McArthur Law Firm at 478-238-6600 and tell us what happened.
FAQs: McArthur Law Firm History and Credentials
A few questions often come up once people start looking into our background.
Does board certification expire or require renewal?
Yes, board certifications are not permanent titles; they must be renewed on a set schedule. Renewal calls for ongoing trial work, continuing education, and further review by the certifying board. That is part of why the credential stays meaningful over time.
How is a board-certified attorney different from one who is not?
Any licensed lawyer can take a case, but certification adds an outside stamp of review in a specific field. A certifying board examines an attorney’s trial record, references, and testing before granting it for a client, which turns a general claim of skill into something a third party has checked.
Who can be held responsible in a truck accident besides the driver?
Depending on the facts, responsibility can extend to the trucking company, a maintenance provider, a cargo loader, or others in the chain. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s safety duties to carriers often point to where a failure happened. Identifying every responsible party is part of building the full value of a claim.
Does Kathy McArthur still handle cases herself?
Yes. She leads the firm and stays directly involved in cases, working alongside the partners and associates who round out the team. Founding the firm did not turn her into a name on the door.
How does fault analysis affect what a case is worth?
Georgia follows a modified comparative fault rule, which means your recovery is reduced by your share of the blame and barred entirely if you are 50 percent or more at fault. That rule is set out at O.C.G.A. Section 51-12-33. Building the case so responsibility lands where it belongs starts early, well before any settlement talk.
What does board certification in Civil Trial Law actually cover?
It recognizes proven skill in taking civil cases through the full trial process, from jury selection to verdict. The certifying board reviews an attorney’s trial record and tests their knowledge before granting it. For an injury client, it signals a lawyer who is comfortable in front of a jury, not only at the settlement table.
Four Decades of McArthur Law Firm History Behind Your Case
Founding Partner
The credentials on this page took a career to build, and they exist to serve the person reading this right now. If your case is serious, it belongs with a lawyer who has argued in Georgia courtrooms since 1980. Call McArthur Law Firm in Macon at 478-238-6600, and we will take it from there.
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McArthur Law Firm – Macon Office
6055 Lakeside Commons Drive, Suite 400
Macon, GA 31210
Phone: 478-238-6600
