Location: Macon, Georgia
(478) 845-1742 Phone
(478) 745-1754 Fax
Areas of practice
- Personal injury
- Medical negligence
- Wrongful death
- Litigation & appeals
- Premises liability
- Products liability
- Professional malpractice
Philip R. Potter is a partner in the firm who works primarily in the area of personal injury. He enjoys providing clients with personalized attention by drawing on his previous experiences as an educator and police officer. A native of Warner Robins, Philip holds degrees from Valdosta State University, the University of Georgia, and Mercer University.
While attending law school at Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law, Philip served on the Advocacy Counsel and competed in moot court and mock trial competitions. In addition to a juris doctor degree, while at Mercer Law Philip earned a certificate in Advanced Legal Research and Writing.
Currently, Philip serves as the President of The Houston County Bar Association. He also serves on the Board of The Middle Georgia State University Foundation and Engage Warner Robins, a city development board. When not practicing law, Philip enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, and traveling with his wife, Meredith, and their two children.
“I give Philip Potter 5 stars because he did a great job for me! If you are looking for someone who actually cares about the individual he is representing, Philip is the one for you. He will take as much time as needed to help you understand the process you are going through because, if you are like me, you probably never had to go through it before. He is readily available to talk by phone or email, takes his time to actually listen, and never seems to be in a rush. It is about you, not him, and his advice is always for your good, not what is best or easiest for him. He is ethical, on your side, will fight for you, and he will do the best job possible to help you through your situation, with the best possible results. I pray I never need another lawyer, but if I do, it will be Philip!”
“My wife was in an accident in which her vehicle was totaled and she was injured. The person responsible for the accident was unfortunately uninsured so dealing with the insurance became a difficult task. Philip immediately took control of the situation and handled everything from start to finish without hesitation. I highly recommend his expertise as a very professional attorney! No hype, just results.”
Litigation percentage
- 100% of practice devoted to litigation
Bar admissions
- Georgia, 2011
Education
- Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia
- J.D. – 2011
- University of Georgia
- M. Ed – 2006
- Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia
- B.A. magna cum laude – 2003
Honors and awards
- Moot Court
- Mock Trial
- Vice Chairman, Mercer Advocacy Counsel
- Bootle Inn of Court
- Cali Awards – Torts II, Advanced Legal Writing
- Cali Awards – Torts II, Advanced Legal Research
- AV Rated Preeminent – 2018
Professional associations and memberships
- Macon Bar Association
- Macon Bar Association, Younger Lawyers Division
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association – 2020-2021
- Houston County Bar Association, Secretary/Treasurer
- Middle Georgia State University Foundation Board of Trustees – 2021
Past employment positions
- Morgan County Schools, Teacher
- University of Georgia, Police Officer
Fraternities
- Phi Delta Phi
- Phi Kappa Phi