How much does it cost to hire Lyle for a adr case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lyle walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Lyle offer a free consultation?

Lyle charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lyle's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Lyle's current terms during booking.

How long do adr cases in Georgia typically take?

Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Lyle gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Lyle take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

Lyle is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lyle will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Lyle?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Lyle will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Lyle accepting new adr clients right now?

Lyle's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Lyle Griffin Warshauer, ADR Attorney in Atlanta

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Lyle Griffin Warshauer is an attorney based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and General. Lyle has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Warshauer Woodward Atkins. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Atlanta, GA
Experience: over 33 years
Known for: ADR · Appellate · General

Handles ADR, Appellate, and General matters from Atlanta, GA.
Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Lyle's practice areas in Atlanta

Lyle concentrates on adr, appellate, general, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lyle handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

ADR cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Lyle takes adr matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lyle agrees to represent you.

Appellate cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Lyle takes appellate matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lyle agrees to represent you.

General cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Lyle takes general matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lyle agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Lyle takes medical malpractice matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lyle agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Lyle takes personal injury matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lyle agrees to represent you.

Biography

Lyle Griffin Warshauer, adr attorney serving Atlanta

Lyle Griffin Warshauer is an attorney based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and General. Lyle has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Warshauer Woodward Atkins. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Lyle works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on adr matters across the region.

EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY

As the senior partner and co-founder of Warshauer Woodward Atkins with her husband, Michael, attorney Lyle Griffin Warshauer has devoted her career to aggressively representing clients who have been severely injured due to the recklessness of others. Since 1996, Lyle has become known as a gifted legal writer and strategist. She is a passionate trial lawyer, constitutional scholar, and a highly-regarded appellate advocate.

Lyle manages the appellate practice at the firm and is Warshauer Woodward Atkins’s leading medical malpractice attorney. Known for her constant pursuit of excellence, Lyle is equally at home writing sophisticated legal briefs as she is going up against a large corporation in court. She frequently speaks on a variety of legal topics, both locally and nationally, and is often quoted in the news media.

Publications

• “Staying on Track for Justice: A Story of Persistence and Triumph,” Verdict (Winter 2014)

• “Prepping Your Expert,” Trial (September 2012)

• “Now that Georgia is a Daubert State, . . . . Some Practical Suggestions,” Verdict (Summer 2009)

• Featured in The Cumberland Lawyer, Fall 2008, “Women in Law: Finding a Level Playing Field.” (J. Mark Baggett, Contributing Editor)

• “How to Survive A Hospital Stay,” The Albany Journal, September 13, 2007.

• “Newborn Metabolic Screening: Adequate Medical Care Begins Here,” Section Connection, AAJ Professional Negligence, Vol. 14, No. 2, (Winter 2007)

• “Interview with Georgia Supreme Court Justice George H. Carley,” Verdict Vol. 29, No. 1 (Spring 2004)

• Subrogation Update, Verdict (Spring 2002)

• “Medical Malpractice: Year in Review,” Verdict, Vol. 25, No. 4 (Winter 2000)

• “The Paralegal’s Role in the Business of Law,” Verdict (Spring, 2000)

• “Medical Malpractice: Year in Review,” Verdict, Vol. 24, No. 4 (Winter 1999)

• “Medical Malpractice in the Era of Managed Care,” Verdict, Vol. 23, No. 1 (Spring 1998)

• “A Glimmer of Hope for State Sovereignty: The Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulations of Radioactive Waste Disposal,” 23 Cumb. L. Rev. 655 (1993)

Papers & Presentations

• Deposing Medical Witnesses (GTLA Annual Convention, April 2017)

• Offensive Use of Daubert (AAJ Winter Convention, Austin, TX, February 2017)

• Amicus Briefs (American Constitution Society, Georgia Lawyer Chapter, March 2016)

• Offensive and Defensive Use of Daubert (AAJ Annual Convention, Montreal, Canada, July 2015)

• Taking the Defendant Doctor and Medical Expert Deposition (Depositions: From Good to Great to Winning Seminar, GTLA Younger Lawyers, September 2014)

• Overview of Recent Medical Malpractice Decisions in Georgia (GTLA Annual Convention, Professional Negligence Section, April 2014)

• The Offensive Use of Daubert (AAJ Winter Convention, New Orleans, LA, February 2014)

• The Benefits of Using Focus Groups In Medical Malpractice Cases (GTLA Annual Convention, Professional Negligence Section, May 2013)

• Federal Court Medical Malpractice (AAJ Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, July 2013)

• Using Focus Groups to Prepare for Trial (GTLA, Tort Cases Workshop, March 2013)

• Superstar Personal Injury Lawyers: Best Verdicts of 1012, Burchfield v. CSX Transportation, Inc. (ICLE, January 2013)

• Preparing Experts to Minimize the Risks of a Successful Challenge (GTLA, Annual Seminar, May 2012

• Preserving Issues for Appeal (GTLA, Tort Cases: Start to Finish, March 2012

• Preparing Experts to Minimize the Risks of a Successful Challenge (AAJ, Winter Convention, Phoenix, AZ, February 2012)

• Preserving Issues for Appeal (GTLA, Getting Your Case Ready for Trial, November 2011)

• Legal Obstacles in Dram Shop Cases (ICLE, Civil Prosecutions of DUI and Dram Shop Cases in Georgia, September 2011)

• Daubert Issues in Motor Vehicle Cases (GTLA Annual Convention)

Honors & Certifications

• Super Lawyer, 2006-2023

• Top 100 Lawyer, 2021

• Top 50 Women, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021

• AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

• Top Lawyers, Women In The Law, 2016-2017

• Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, 2011-2017

• Best Lawyers, Medical Malpractice, (20th ed. 2013)

• Guardian of Justice Award, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2009

• Super Lawyer, 2007 – Present

• AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

• Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, 2011-2013

• Best Lawyers, Medical Malpractice, (20th ed. 2013)

• Certified Mediator, 2002

• Guardian Ad Litem, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Since 2002

• Advocate, National College of Advocacy, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 2000

• Curia Honoris

• Phi Kappa Phi

• Honorary Award at the GTLA Holiday Conference in Recognition of the Work on the Gubernatorial Campaign

Personal Life

Lyle is an accomplished runner and a regular volunteer for several organizations in the legal and local community, ensuring her skills are used to give back to the community she loves. Lyle is a modern-day renaissance woman who modestly describes herself as a soccer mom. A proud mom of five, it’s true Lyle’s greatest joy is her family.

Lyle's approach to adr cases

EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY As the senior partner and co-founder of Warshauer Woodward Atkins with her husband, Michael, attorney Lyle Griffin Warshauer has devoted her career to aggressively representing clients who have been severely injured due to the recklessness of others. Since 1996, Lyle has become known as a gifted legal writer and strategist. She is a passionate trial lawyer,…

The kind of cases Lyle takes

Lyle reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, appellate, and general matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Lyle studied and practices

Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
J.D. · 1993
Furman University
B.A. · 1987

Jurisdictions

Lyle's state bar admissions

Tennessee
2003 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
1997 · ACTIVE
Georgia
1993 · ACTIVE
Alabama
1993 · ACTIVE

Lyle studied at J.D. in Cumberland School of Law of Samford University and B.A. in Furman University.

Law school and academic background

Lyle completed J.D. in Cumberland School of Law of Samford University and B.A. in Furman University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lyle runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Lyle's legal honors and published work

Lyle has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Lyle Griffin Warshauer's office in Atlanta

Lyle's primary office is at 2740 Bert Adams Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA, 30339. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Warshauer Woodward Atkins

2740 Bert Adams Road Northwest

Atlanta, GA 30339

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Lyle Griffin Warshauer — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Lyle. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in Atlanta.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Lyle Griffin Warshauer — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lyle usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Lyle charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lyle's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Lyle will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a adr attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Lyle

Lyle discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Lyle confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Lyle's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Lyle Griffin Warshauer

How much does it cost to hire Lyle for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lyle walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lyle offer a free consultation?
Lyle charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lyle's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Lyle's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Lyle gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lyle take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Lyle is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lyle will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Lyle?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Lyle will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lyle accepting new adr clients right now?
Lyle's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

Real questions asked by Georgia residents in the last few months, answered by adr attorneys like Lyle Griffin Warshauer. Each link opens the full answer thread.

Can Mediation Be Used To Resolve A Workplace Harassment Claim In Illinois?
I reported a workplace harassment issue in Chicago, IL, but I want to avoid a lengthy legal battle. My HR department suggested mediation as a way to resolve the issue amicably. I’m
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Is Mediation Confidential For Business Disputes In Nevada?
I’m involved in a business dispute in Las Vegas, NV, and I’m thinking about mediation. I’m concerned about privacy and what might happen if the details get out. Is mediation confid
1 verified answer · ADR · Nevada
Can Mediation Help Resolve A Debt Dispute In South Carolina?
I live in Charleston, SC, and I’m dealing with debt collectors regarding an unpaid medical bill. I really want to resolve this without going to court. I’ve heard mediation can be a
1 verified answer · ADR · South Carolina
Can I Mediate A Child Custody Dispute In California If We Agree?
I live in Los Angeles, CA, and my ex-partner and I have agreed to some terms regarding child custody after our separation in June 2023. We think mediation could help finalize our a
1 verified answer · ADR · California
Can Mediation Help Resolve An HOA Dispute In Arizona?
I’ve been having issues with my homeowners association in Scottsdale, AZ, over some unfair fines. I feel like we could reach a compromise, but I don’t know if mediation is an optio
1 verified answer · ADR · Arizona
What Should I Do If Mediation Fails In Minnesota?
I've been trying to mediate a separation agreement in Minneapolis, MN, but it feels like we’re not making any progress. If mediation fails, I’m worried about what my next steps sho
1 verified answer · ADR · Minnesota

Areas served

ADR attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia

Lyle handles adr matters throughout Georgia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adr attorneys in that community.

Lyle Griffin Warshauer, ADR Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

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