Jerry Parisi
Founder & Lead Attorney, Parisi Law Firm — Jefferson, GA
A Trial Lawyer Who Treats Clients Like Family
Jerry Parisi is the founding attorney of Parisi Law Firm in Jefferson, Georgia. He is a seasoned trial lawyer who decided to practice personal injury law after seeing the abusive nature of insurance companies firsthand — watching them pressure, delay, and shortchange people at the most vulnerable moments of their lives. He built his firm to be the counterweight: an advocate who fights to get injured clients everything they deserve.
Jerry earned a joint J.D./M.B.A. from Georgia State University in 2015, graduating cum laude, after completing his undergraduate studies in Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Georgia. That business training is a big part of why the firm serves not only injured Georgians but also Northeast Georgia's small businesses and trades — Jerry understands what it takes to run a company, sign the contracts, and chase down the payments that keep it alive.
That connection to the trades started long before law school. During college, Jerry worked for a general contractor — building homes and supervising subcontractors on active jobsites. It's why business and trade clients feel understood the moment they walk in the door: Jerry has been on the job, not just in the courtroom.
He takes on a select number of cases on purpose. That means every client works directly with Jerry — not a paralegal or a case manager — and gets honest answers from day one. And unlike many attorneys who bluff, Jerry is genuinely willing to take a case to trial. Insurance companies and opposing parties know it, and that willingness is often what gives his clients leverage from the very first demand.
Originally from suburban Philadelphia, Jerry has made Northeast Georgia home. When he isn't fighting for clients, he can be found spending time with his wife Ashley and their sons Luke, Enzo, and Owen, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles and the Georgia Bulldogs. He is proud to represent the people and businesses of the community he lives in.
Jerry's Track Record
10+
Years practicing law
1,000+
Personal injury cases
500+
Business law matters
$1.3M
Largest single recovery
50+
Trials (3 jury · 50+ bench)
Member of the State Bar of Georgia since 2015. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Practice Focus
Personal Injury
When you're hurt because someone else was careless, Jerry fights to recover the medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering you're owed — from car, truck, and motorcycle accidents to wrongful death. No fee unless he wins.
Explore Personal InjuryBusiness Law
Jerry protects Northeast Georgia's small businesses and trades — drafting and enforcing contracts, filing mechanic's liens, forming companies, and resolving disputes so owners can get back to work and get paid.
Explore Business LawCase Results
Two examples of what a trial-ready advocate can do when the other side won't play fair. Client identities are withheld to protect their privacy.
$50,000 Offer → $1.3 Million Recovery
An elderly couple came to the firm less than one month before the statute of limitations would run, after trying to settle on their own. Both had significant injuries requiring surgery — yet the insurance company's “top offer” was just $50,000 total. Jerry took the case, filed a lawsuit, litigated it for under a year, and settled it for $1.3 million.
$265,000 Claim → Defense Verdict at Trial
A small-business owner was sued for $265,000 by his own workers' compensation insurer, which alleged he owed back premiums for uninsured subcontractors. Jerry defended the lawsuit for more than two years and took it to a jury trial. The jury found the insurance company was not entitled to a dime.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Why Clients Choose Jerry
Education & Admissions
Education
- J.D./M.B.A., Georgia State University, 2015, cum laude
- B.A. Political Science & B.A. International Affairs, The University of Georgia, 2007
Bar & Court Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia, 2015
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
Awards & Recognition
- Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” honoree
- Avvo Rating: 8.9
- 5.0 rating across 214 Google reviews
Professional Memberships
- State Bar of Georgia
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- Athens Area Trial Lawyers Association
- Jackson County Bar Association
Leadership & Community Involvement
Jerry doesn't just work in Northeast Georgia — he's invested in it, on boards, in service clubs, and behind the local teams and causes that hold the community together.
Leadership Positions
- Jackson County Habitat for Humanity — Board Member & Chair, Governance Committee
- Jefferson Rotary Club — President-Elect
- Member, Jackson County Area & Barrow County Chambers of Commerce
Sponsorships & Causes
Sponsors the marching bands and wrestling teams at Jackson County, East Jackson, Commerce, Jefferson, and Banks County high schools. Supports the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County, Peace Place, Camp Amplify, Habitat for Humanity, and many more local charities and non-profits.
Pro Bono & Local Events
Provides substantial pro bono legal work for Jackson County Habitat for Humanity as part of his board service, and shows up for the community at events like Jefferson Porchfest, the Jefferson Freedom Festival, and the Eastside Fall Festival.
Media & Speaking
Podcasts & Media
- Host of the Mind Your Own Business podcast
- Featured guest on Business RadioX
- Featured on Lewis on the Law (Ep. 60 — “The McDonald's Hot Coffee Case”)
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, Barrow County Chamber of Commerce (October 2025)
- Speaker, Economic Business Community Meeting (February 2026)
Our goal is to ensure each client gets the treatment, care, and compensation they deserve.
About Jerry Parisi
What areas of law does Jerry Parisi practice?
Jerry Parisi represents clients in two areas: personal injury (car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, and more) and business law for Northeast Georgia's small businesses and trades (contracts, mechanic's liens, formation, and disputes).
Where did Jerry Parisi go to law school?
Jerry earned a joint J.D./M.B.A. from Georgia State University in 2015, graduating cum laude. He completed his undergraduate degree in Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Georgia in 2007.
Is Jerry Parisi licensed to practice in Georgia?
Yes. Jerry has been a member of the State Bar of Georgia and admitted before all Georgia courts since 2015. His office is located at 218 Athens Street in Jefferson, Georgia.
Will Jerry personally handle my case?
Yes. Jerry takes on a select number of cases so every client works directly with him — not a paralegal or case manager. From your first call through resolution, you get his personal attention.
What does it cost to hire Jerry Parisi?
Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis — you pay no attorney's fees unless he wins. Business law matters are handled by consultation. Either way, your first conversation is free. Call (404) 594-5130.
What areas does Jerry Parisi serve?
From his Jefferson office, Jerry serves clients throughout Jackson County and all of Northeast Georgia — including Gainesville, Athens, Commerce, Winder, and the surrounding communities — as well as metro Atlanta.