Attorney at Law
Attorney
Gerald Griggs
is a prominent Atlanta-based civil rights attorney, criminal defense attorney, social justice advocate, and community leader with a distinguished legal and activist career.
The Voice of the People. The Power of the Law.
Redefining Justice. Empowering Communities across Georgia.
Attorney Gerald Griggs delivers justice with purpose, power, and passion.
A Biography
Gerald A. Griggs is an Atlanta attorney dedicated to Equal Justice for All. He is a tenacious trial attorney, a zealous advocate, and compassionate Social Justice Activist. Attorney Griggs seeks to serve the needs of the community one client at a time.
Attorney Griggs is a 1996 graduate of Woodward Academy. He furthered his studies at Oxford College of Emory University and Emory University, where he received his BA in 2000. After his time at Emory, Attorney Griggs received JD in 2004 from the University of Cincinnati College Of Law. He began practicing law in the State of Georgia in the fall of 2004. Attorney Griggs was recognized as a member of Emory University’s Top 40 Under 40 Distinguished Alumni.
Attorney Griggs has handled thousands cases over his legal career. He is a well-respected litigator known for handling high profile cases. Attorney Griggs participated in the litigation the Atlanta Cheating Scandal Trial, Georgia’s Longest Trial. Further, He has handled countless high profile cases featured on Media Outlets such as ABC, NBC, FOX, CNN, FOX NEWS, CBS, and TV-ONE. Attorney Griggs is currently representing numerous clients involved in R. Kelly Sex Trafficking Matter.
Attorney Griggs is committed to community service throughout Georgia. He is the President of Georgia State Conference of the NAACP and the Atlanta Chapter of the NAACP. Attorney Griggs formerly served in numerous capacities for the State Conference of the Georgia NAACP including the Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee and the Field Director of District Coordinators. Further, Attorney Griggs has worked in partnership with the SCLC, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Emerging 100, ACLU, The Urban League Young Professionals and numerous community groups that are committed to improving the community. Attorney Griggs was honored for his Community Activism by Congressman John Lewis during the 2016 Congressional Black Caucus Conference in Washington D.C. He has been honored for his Social Justice Advocacy by the Gate City Bar Association, Jack and Jill of Stone Mountain, the Links, NAACP and numerous civic and social justice groups.
Attorney Griggs is dedicated to providing Justice to all Citizens, One Client at a Time.