We concentrate in DUI Defense and Personal Injury and Work Injury Prosecution. We have had upwards of 1000 DUI charges dismissed, secured over 100 not guilty jury verdicts and obtained millions of dollars for our injured clients.
George Creal is a trial lawyer with over 18 years of experience. George began his legal career working as a lawyer to a Georgia Superior Court Judge, a Federal District Court Judge, County Attorney. He worked as an Insurance Defense lawyer representing Insurance Companies in all areas of litigation. He started his own practice in 1996 and since then has secured over 100 "not guilty" verdicts in criminal jury trials and millions of dollars of settlements and judgments for his client in civil personal injury, workers compensation and business lawsuits. His reputation in the courtrooms of Georgia is legendary and is often contacted by sheriff's deputies, judges and prosecutors when they need legal help for friends and family. They don't call him the "Real Deal" George Creal for nothing.
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George C. Creal Jr., P.C., Trial Lawyers got this award in 2021
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George C. Creal Jr., P.C., Trial Lawyers got this award in 2021
Eric was very attentive and on top of my case. He was knowledgeable in his field and excellent at communicating what needed to get done and what I should expect. Very grateful to have been able to work with him!
I was threatened with disorderly conduct by a police officer while acting in my capacity as property manager while talking to tenants. My behavior was not disorderly. I filed a complaint against the officer. Her captain started calling me wanting to me to come in and review video of incident. Mr. Bernstein told me what to say to him in order to get the calls stopped. I would highly recommend his services to anyone who is in need of legal counsel. Professional and excellent advice. Evelyn
Awesome layer! Very responsive to my questions and had no problems throughout the case. DUI dropped down to the lesser charge of reckless driving. Could not be happier with the results. I highly recommend Eric Bernstein.
Eric helped me get a reduced charge and keep my license. Eric is on top of everything that you may need to do to get the best possible outcome. If you need legal help Eric is the guy you need to call. Thanks again Eric and all the best.
I hired Eric after getting charged with my second DUI. Eric was very easy to work with and genuinely cared about my case and outcome. After reviewing all my options and the pros and cons of each situation, I decided to keep my case in Decatur, where Eric got me less than the minimum sentence for a second DUI offense. I am very satisfied and would recommend him to anyone charged with a DUI.
My initial consultation was on the phone. Eric spent an hour going over the details with me and provided me with good information and possible scenarios. He was kind knowledgeable, thorough and honest. {para}I did my research on this firm and Eric Bernstein- they were stellar and the reviews didn't lie! {para}So, in March, I was arrested for a DUI with automatic license suspension under the Georgia implied consent law. {para}He directed me to be proactive in my DUI classes, evaluations, and community service. He even managed to have the officer agree to drop the administrative license suspension with a plea. BUT then it got EVEN BETTER, because it was my first offense, Eric was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to drop it down to reckless driving, no points, w/fines, community service and MADD VIP. {para}I am more than grateful to have found this firm. Eric Bernstein was wonderful, but so was the entire team of people at the firm. Remember this is your life and, you more often than not, get what you pay for! Thank you Eric, Bill and the entire firm.
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Firm History
Year Established
1996
State Bar Summary
All Members and Associates are members of the State Bar of Georgia.
Representative Clients
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Allan Vigil Ford; Allan Vigil Ford of Fayetteville; Sun Belt Sales; Arrowhead Clinics; Precision Technologies; Beulah Heights Bible College; Bank One; Villages at White Oak Homeowners Assoc.; The Pelican Group; North Avenue Presbyterian Church; Sweet Auburn BBQ.
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