Darren Summerville isn’t afraid to go where there is no path. A native of Carrollton, Georgia, Darren distinguished himself as a skilled debater beginning in high school and earned an academic scholarship to Emory University. He graduated at the top of his class at Georgia State University School of Law, while winning every major writing award available. Darren started his career in a top-notch litigation boutique—cutting his teeth on cases of racketeering, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and punitive damages—in trial courts and on appeal.
Today, Darren has charted his own distinct way of practice as the founder of The Summerville Firm. Darren specializes in high-end appeals and trial strategy in federal and State courts across the country. His clients cover a wide spectrum, including Fortune 100 companies, Georgia counties and entities, and individual citizens. Darren litigates cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, in the appellate courts and at trial—anywhere there’s a dispute that needs a cutting-edge approach, with the high degree of professionalism and skill necessary to pull it off. Since founding the firm in 2011, Darren has led the recovery or affirmance of over $750 million in verdicts, judgments, and settlements.
As an expert in appellate law, Darren has served as Chair of the Appellate Practice Section of the State Bar of Georgia and regularly lectures at Emory University and Georgia State University College of Law. He remains active within the Georgia Bar Association, the DeKalb Bar Association, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers’ Association.
Education
Georgia State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
Emory University, B.A.
Bar Admissions
Professional Recognitions