Allen Bodiford

Allen Bodiford, a distinguished trial attorney in Clayton County, Georgia, has dedicated over 20 years to practicing law in both civil and criminal courts. Since 1987, he has successfully represented clients in hundreds of bench trials and over 25 jury trials, focusing on divorce and domestic relations, wrongful death, automobile accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, products liability, and medical negligence cases.

Allen's extensive litigation experience allows him to effectively evaluate, prepare, and try cases, as well as negotiate favorable settlements when appropriate. He has achieved significant outcomes for his clients, including recovering millions of dollars in wrongful death and accident cases.

In addition to his trial work, Allen has substantial appellate experience, having argued cases before the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the Georgia Court of Appeals.

Originally from Moultrie, Georgia, Allen served honorably in the U.S. Army before pursuing higher education. He earned an A.S. in criminal justice from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and a B.S. in criminal justice/pre-law from Georgia State University in 1980. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate from Woodrow Wilson College of Law in 1986.