WWHGD Promotes Five to Partnership
01/01/07
On January 1, 2007, Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial, LLC, promoted five attorneys to partnership: Christopher T. Byrd, Charles L. Clay, Jr., John M. Hawkins, Peter K. Spillis and Scott A. Witzigreuter. Mr. Spillis joined the firm’s Miami office, while the remaining four are in Atlanta. Managing Partner John M. Hudgins, IV, remarked, “We are extremely pleased to welcome these talented lawyers to the partnership. Their proven professional skills, especially in the courtroom, will continue to be an asset to the firm and its clients.” Following is biographical information on each:
Chris Byrd represents clients in both state and federal courts in claims of wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, breach of contract, mass and complex torts, medical malpractice and construction law. Mr. Byrd has represented clients in more than 10 states throughout the country. He earned a B.S. from the University of Georgia in 1994, and received his J.D., cum laude, from Drake University Law School in 1998. Mr. Byrd is admitted to practice in Georgia and Nevada.
Chuck Clay focuses on civil litigation matters primarily in the areas of catastrophic injury, product liability, premises liability and professional negligence. Mr. Clay has tried and resolved cases involving serious injury, including wrongful death and permanent brain injury, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, South Carolina and Wyoming. In 1996, he graduated cum laude with a B.A. from Furman University then earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1999. Mr. Clay is admitted in Georgia.
Jack Hawkins’ practice is very diverse, including representation of hospitals, builders, automobile dealerships and other entities in litigation matters ranging from construction to medical malpracitce to product liability to commercial litigation. He has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals and has substantial appellate experience. He is a 1995 graduate of Furman University, having earned his B.A. cum laude. He received his J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law in 1998. Mr. Hawkins is admitted in Georgia.
Pete Spillis concentrates his civil trial practice on medical malpractice, premises and vehicular liability, product liability and pharmaceuticals. He has tried dozens of cases to verdict, with a particular emphasis on complex medical issues. Mr. Spillis also represents health care professionals before the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, as well as the Florida Board of Medicine. He received his B.A. from Texas Christian University in 1988, and his J.D. from The University of Miami in 1991. Mr. Spillis is admitted in Florida.
Scott Witzigreuter’s practice focuses on construction litigation and commercial contract litigation. He has tried cases on behalf of owners, contractors, subcontractors, sureties, suppliers, materialmen and insurers in Alabama, Nevada, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky and North Carolina. He received his B.B.A., cum laude, from the University of Georgia in 1996, and his J.D., cum laude, from there in 1999. Mr. Witzigreuter is admitted in Georgia.
