Two counties, one city
Most of Atlanta is in Fulton County, with part in DeKalb County. An injury lawsuit is generally filed where the defendant lives, though there are exceptions.
| Court | What it handles (in general) |
|---|---|
| State Court of Fulton County / DeKalb County | Many personal injury cases |
| Superior Court | Larger civil cases and some injury cases |
| Magistrate Court | Smaller claims up to a limit |
| Atlanta Municipal Court | Traffic tickets within the city, not injury claims |
Most cases don’t go to trial
Many settle through negotiation or mediation. But cases prepared for trial usually settle better.
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