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Joseph Blake Evans,

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Business Litigation
  • Business & Commercial
  • Probate
  • Wills

Biography

Joseph Blake Evans is an accomplished attorney and the owner of Joseph Blake Evans, P.C., Attorney at Law, situated in Dalton, Georgia. With a steadfast commitment to justice and an impressive record of success, he has emerged as a respected figure in the legal community.

Focusing on a diverse array of legal domains, Mr. Evans demonstrates prowess in civil litigation, business litigation, wills, probate litigation, estate litigation and general civil practice.

Throughout his career, Mr. Evans has garnered a reputation for unwavering advocacy and the ability to navigate the most complex legal challenges. Meticulous attention to detail, combined with strategic approach to case management, sets him apart as a reliable and resourceful legal professional.

In 1998, Mr. Evans earned his bachelor of arts degree in Latin and Classical Culture from the University of Georgia. After teaching Latin, Match, and English at Calhoun High School for two years, Mr. Evans continued his studies at the University of Georgia School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2003. Mr. Evans is licensed to practice law in Georgia and admitted to practice before the following courts:

  • Georgia State and Superior Courts
  • The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
  • The Georgia Court of Appeals
  • The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
  • The Supreme Court of Georgia

In recognition of his zealous representation of his clients, Mr. Evans has received a Distinguished* rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Education

  • University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia
    • Juris Doctor - 2003
  • University of Georgia
    • B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Latin - 1998
    • Honors: magna cum laude
    • Honors: Eta Sigma Phi, Zeta Iota Chapter, 1998
  • University of Georgia
    • B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Classical Culture - 1998
    • Honors: magna cum laude
    • Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Chapter of Georgia, 1997

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia, 2003

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Board Chair, The Harris Arts Center, 2018 to 2021
  • Board Member, The Harris Arts Center, 2016 to Present
  • Paradise Garden Foundation, 2020 to Present
  • Georgia Legal Services, Pro Bono All Stars

Representative Cases

  • Sec. Real Estate Servs., Inc v. First Bank, 325 Ga.App. 13 (2013)
  • Wright v. Cofield, 730 SE2d 421 (2012)
  • State Farm v. Walnut Avenue Partners, 296 Ga. App. 648 (2009)
  • Walker County v. Tri-State Crematory, 284 Ga.App. 34 (2007)
  • Textile Rubber and Chemical Company, Inc. v. Thermo-Flex Technologies, Inc., 308 Ga.App. 89 (2011)
  • Shehadeh v. Alexander, 315 Ga.App. 479 (2012)
  • Azzouz v. Prime Pediatrics PC, 296 Ga.App. 507 (2009)
  • Walker County v. Tri-State Crematory, 292 Ga.App. 411 (2008)
  • Duvall v. Bledsoe, 274 Ga.App. 256 (2005)

Past Positions

  • Coppedge & Leman, Associate, 2003 to 2008
  • Coppedge & Evans, Partner, 2008 to 2013
  • The Federal Firm, Managing Partner, 2013 to 2014