Attorneys
Of Counsel
James F. Carson, Jr.
Mr. Carson earned a B.A. from Mercer University (1965) and a J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law (1972). He devoted a great deal of time to the Macon community, serving as General Counsel for the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce (1987) and Chairman of Leadership Macon (1989). Prior to retiring from the active practice of law, Mr. Carson limited his practice to real estate, business, and mediation.
Joseph H. Chambless
Mr. Chambless earned a B.A. from Mercer University (1959) and a J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law (1961). He is a member of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association and served as its President from 1997 to 1998. He also chaired the Malpractice Committee, Tort and Insurance Committee of the General Practice Section, for the American Bar Association. Prior to retiring from the active practice of law, Mr. Chambless limited his practice to the defense of physicians and hospitals.
Joseph H. Davis
Mr. Davis attended Georgia School of Technology, North Georgia College, Mercer University (LL.B. 1951) and Columbia Law School. After being admitted to the bar in 1951, he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia (1952-1958) before entering private practice. Prior to retiring from the active practice of law, Mr. Davis focused on insurance defense and general civil matters.
Paralegals
At Chambless, Higdon, Richardson, Katz & Griggs, LLP, our nurse paralegals and litigation paralegals assist with investigation and thorough trial preparation throughout the stages of the litigation process. Our paralegal staff is experienced and familiar with the unique issues that are associated with particular categories of claims.
Anica M. Carter
Ms. Carter is a litigation paralegal who provides support for attorneys handling automobile claims, governmental liability claims, and workers' compensation claims. Ms. Carter has a BA from Georgia State. She is a paralegal and joined the firm in 2007. email
Carlie Cochran
Mrs. Cochran is a litigation paralegal who provides support for the attorneys handling automobile claims, premises liability claims, personal injury claims, and governmental liability claims. Mrs. Cochran has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia. She is a paralegal who joined the firm in 2009. email
Michelle Simpson
Ms. Simpson is a nurse paralegal who provides support for the attorneys handling professional negligence claims. She is a registered nurse and a certified legal nurse consultant. Prior to joining the firm in 2005, she worked as a registered nurse at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland. email
Lee Triesenburg
Ms. Triesenburg is a nurse paralegal who provides support for attorneys handling professional negligence claims. She is a registered nurse with a BSN from Michigan State University. She actively provided nursing care in hospital settings for 29 years. She has been a nurse paralegal for 19 years and joined the firm in 2000. email
Michelle L. Williams
Ms. Williams is a litigation paralegal who provides support for attorneys handling workers' compensation, criminal law, and personal injury claims. Ms. Williams has a Bachelor's Degree from Ashford University and an Associate Degree in Legal Studies. She joined the firm in 2008.email
Cathy Zion
Ms. Zion is a nurse paralegal who provides support for attorneys handling professional negligence claims. She is a registered nurse with a BSN from Louisiana State University and an MSN from Georgia College and State University. She served in the Air Force Nurse Corp. for 7 years and provided nursing care in a variety of settings for 20 years. She now serves as an adjunct professor in the Nursing and Allied Health Program at Macon State University and Central Georgia Technical College. She has been a nurse paralegal for 15 years and joined the firm in 2001. email
