About Tifton Personal Injury Lawyer – J.L. King, II

J.L. King, II is a highly experienced Georgia civil trial lawyer and the founder of The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers. He primarily represents catastrophically injured victims and families who have lost loved ones due to negligence. Licensed to practice in Georgia and Florida, J.L. regularly represents clients in both states, including individuals and families in Tifton, Macon, Griffin, and surrounding communities.

BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS

King earned his undergraduate degree and M.B.A. in Business from Murray State University, where he also played on the men’s golf team, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2005. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2005 and is also licensed in Florida.

APPROACH TO CASES

Before representing injured victims, King worked for one of the premier insurance defense firms in the Southeastern United States, defending trucking claims, manufacturers, insurance companies, major retailers, and construction companies, often in claims seeking damages in excess of $1 million and sometimes over $10 million. As lead counsel, he secured a zero verdict in a jury trial where the plaintiff sought over $18 million in damages. This background gives him firsthand insight into how insurance companies evaluate and handle high-dollar claims, which he now applies on behalf of injured clients. He has also handled complex matters involving multiple parties, including an eleven-party trial, and has secured reversals of trial court decisions on appeal.

RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Super Lawyers, Georgia
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Georgia (three-time recipient)
  • Justia Attorney Rating: 10.0/10.0
  • Champion Member, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
  • Licensed to practice in Georgia and Florida

CASE RESULTS

The following are representative results obtained by The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

  • $11,000,000 — verdict for a sexual abuse victim.
  • $10,000,000 — verdict for the family of a woman killed in a car accident.
  • $5,270,000 — jury verdict for the family of a man killed by a tractor-trailer driver.
  • $4,950,000 — settlement for the family of a man killed in a car accident.
  • $3,400,000 — settlement for a man injured in a tractor-trailer crash.

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.

OFFICE LOCATIONS

📍Tifton Office: 1603 US Hwy 41, Tifton, GA 31794 — (229) 386-1376
📍Macon Office: 886 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201 — (478) 292-7272
📍Griffin Office: 3317 Fayetteville Rd, Griffin, GA 30223 — (404) 567-4546
Serving clients throughout Macon, Tifton, Griffin, and the surrounding Middle and South Georgia communities.

Practice Areas

Bad Faith Insurance

Birth Injuries

Brain Injuries

Car Accidents

Catastrophic Injuries

Child Injuries

Motorcycle Accidents

Negligent Security

Nursing Home Abuse

Pedestrian Accidents

Product Liability

sexual abuse

Slip & Fall

Truck Accidents

Uber/Lyft Accidents

Workplace Accidents

Wrongful Death

Frequently Asked Questions

 Georgia generally allows two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Claims against government entities have much shorter notice deadlines. J.L. King, II can confirm the applicable deadline for your specific case during a free consultation.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia?

Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you’re found 50% or less at fault, you can still recover compensation, reduced by your percentage of fault. If you’re found 50% or more at fault, you’re barred from recovering anything.

What if I was partly at fault for my accident in Georgia?

Yes. Before representing injured clients, King worked as an insurance defense attorney, defending trucking companies, manufacturers, and insurers in high-dollar claims, giving him direct insight into how insurers evaluate and respond to serious injury cases.

Does J.L. King, II have experience with how insurance companies handle large claims?

Yes. King primarily represents catastrophically injured victims and the families of individuals who have died due to negligence, in addition to a wide range of personal injury matters.

Does The King Firm handle catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases?

He represents clients from the firm’s offices in Tifton, Macon, and Griffin, Georgia, and also serves nearby communities including Sylvester, Moultrie, Waycross, and Valdosta.

What areas does J.L. King, II serve?