Gregory B. McMenamy, Jr. is a distinguished Georgia personal injury attorney and trial lawyer with over three decades of legal excellence.As founder of McMenamy Law, he has established himself as a leading advocate for victims of truck wrecks, car and motorcycle accidents, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice cases, and complex litigation throughout Georgia.
Professional Excellence & Recognition
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, Attorney McMenamy has earned the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. His exceptional track record includes recognition as a Georgia Super Lawyer, Top Attorney in Georgia, and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyer. He has been honored as Georgia Trend Legal Elite, A Nation’s Top 1%, and named a Power Lawyer and Law Firm.
Attorney McMenamy is a graduate of the invitation-only Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming and an active member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
As a Fellow of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™ (2009-2025), McMenamy demonstrates sustained excellence in personal injury law, wrongful death cases, and trial advocacy.
Education & Academic Achievements
- University of Georgia School of Law – Juris Doctor (1989)
- Class President (1986-1987, 1988-1989)
- Editorial Board Member – Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law (1987-1988)
- Mock Trial Board – Intrastate Competition Coordinator (1988-1989)
- American Bar Association National Mock Trial Team Member (1988-1989)
- Environmental Law Society Member (1987-1989)
- Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
- Authored award-winning “best brief” on international law
- University of Notre Dame – Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting (1984)
Bar Admissions & Professional Associations
Professional Memberships
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
- State Bar of Georgia
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA)
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA) Champion Member
Representative Cases
- Clark Atlanta University v. Williams, 288 Ga. App. 180, 654 S.E.2d 402 (2007)
Honors
- AV Rated by Martindale Hubble
- Georgia Super Lawyer
- Top Attorney in Georgia
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyer
- Georgia Trend Legal Elite
- 2013 Power Lawyer and Law Firm
- 2009-2023 Fellow of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™
Classes & Seminars
- “Case Law, Regulatory Trends and Developments,” Personal Injury 101, National Business Institute, 2013
- “Presentation of Evidence,” Personal Injury 101, National Business Institute, 2013
- “Witness Testimony and Reports,” The Rules of Evidence, National Business Institute, 2013
- “What Corporate Lawyers Need to Know about the Plaintiff’s Practice of Catastrophic Injury Law,” General Counsel Seminar, 2010
- “What Every Plaintiff’s Lawyer Should Know about Bad Faith,” 2008 GTLA Annual Seminar, 2008
- “Using Medical Records to Prove Your Case,” National Business Institute Seminar, 2007
- “Settlement Issues with Uninsured Motorist Benefits,” GTLA Uninsured Motorist Seminar, 2002
Pro-Bono Activities
- Board Member, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
- Board Member, Surfrider Foundation
- Board Member, Sons of the American Revolution
- Sponsor, Strong Legs Run
- Active Member of Ocean Conservancy and Oceana
- Organizing Committee, 24 Hours of Booty
Legal Career & Experience
- Founder & Principal Attorney – McMenamy Law (2003-Present)
- Specializes in catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases
- Proven track record in complex litigation and multi-million dollar settlements
- Expertise in uninsured motorist claims and bad faith insurance practices
- Partner – Mayfield, Commander & McMenamy, LLC (2001-2003)
- Built reputation for successful trial advocacy and client representation
- Senior Trial Attorney – McLaughlin, Hendon, Miller & Croy (1993-2000)
- Developed expertise in personal injury and trial law
- Judicial Law Clerk – Hon. John A. Terry, District of Columbia Court of Appeals (1989-1990)
- Prestigious clerkship providing foundational experience in appellate law
