Home to our main office in Newnan, Overbird Law is deeply rooted in the Coweta County community. We provide aggressive, experienced legal representation to our neighbors.
Our Home County
Coweta County is where Overbird Law was founded, and it remains the heart of our practice. Our office at 75 Jackson Street in historic downtown Newnan places us steps away from the Coweta County Courthouse and the Coweta Judicial Circuit courts where we regularly appear. When you need a personal injury lawyer in Coweta County or a criminal defense attorney in Newnan, we are the local firm that fights for you.
As members of this community, we understand the unique challenges facing residents of Newnan, Senoia, Sharpsburg, and Grantville. Whether you have been injured in a car accident on I-85, struck by a truck near the Highway 34 and Highway 29 interchange, or need a DUI lawyer after an arrest on Lower Fayetteville Road, our attorneys combine local knowledge with aggressive courtroom tactics.
Coweta County has experienced significant growth, bringing increased traffic along the I-85 corridor, construction activity on Bullsboro Drive and Newnan Crossing Boulevard, and new legal complexities. Piedmont Newnan Hospital treats many of the accident victims we represent, and we coordinate closely with their medical teams to document injuries and build strong cases for maximum compensation.
From the charming streets of downtown Senoia — known as a filming location for major productions — to the rural roads outside Grantville and Turin, accidents and legal issues can arise anywhere in Coweta County. Our team stays ahead of local developments to deliver the most effective representation possible for every client.
72 Greenville Street
Newnan, GA 30263
Part of the Coweta Judicial Circuit
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
745 Poplar Road, Newnan, GA 30263
How We Help
Car accidents on I-85 and Highway 34, truck collisions, slip and fall injuries, and premises liability claims throughout Coweta County.
DUI defense, drug charges, assault, theft, and all misdemeanor and felony cases in Coweta County Superior Court and Newnan Municipal Court.
Contract disputes, business litigation, property disputes, and general civil matters filed in Coweta County Superior Court.
Compassionate and aggressive representation for Coweta County families who have lost a loved one due to negligence or reckless conduct.
License hearings, government agency disputes, and regulatory matters before Georgia administrative courts and boards.
I-85 corridor crashes, Highway 34 collisions, multi-vehicle pileups, and hit-and-run accidents throughout Newnan and Coweta County.
Our main office is in downtown Newnan, steps from the Coweta County Courthouse.
We live and work in Coweta County. Your community is our community.
We prepare every case for trial, giving you maximum leverage in negotiations.
Legal emergencies do not wait for business hours. Neither do we.
Call our Newnan office today for a free case evaluation. Whether you were injured in a car accident, are facing criminal charges, or need help with a civil dispute, we are available 24/7 to discuss your legal matter.
(678) 251-8575People Also Ask
You may have a case in Coweta County if another party's negligence — a driver on I-85 or Highway 34, a property owner in Newnan, a commercial vehicle on Bullsboro Drive — caused your injuries. Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33), you can recover compensation if the other party was more than 50% at fault. A free consultation with a local attorney is the only reliable way to find out whether your specific facts support a claim.
Case value depends on injury severity, medical bills, lost wages, impact on daily life, and the at-fault party's insurance limits. Minor Coweta County cases typically settle for $10,000–$75,000, moderate cases $75,000–$300,000, and severe or catastrophic injuries can exceed $1 million. Insurance carriers consistently undervalue claims early — talk to a personal injury lawyer before accepting any offer.
Call 911 from the scene, exchange insurance information, photograph everything, get names of all witnesses, and seek medical evaluation the same day — even if you feel fine. Adrenaline masks injuries for hours. Piedmont Newnan Hospital handles most local accident victims. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
Georgia gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Property damage claims allow four years. Claims against government entities — including the City of Newnan or Coweta County — require an ante litem notice within months, not years. Missing any of these deadlines permanently bars your recovery.
Civil personal injury and criminal cases in Coweta County are heard in the Coweta County Courthouse at 72 Greenville Street in Newnan, part of the Coweta Judicial Circuit. Misdemeanor traffic and ordinance violations from Newnan may be handled in Newnan Municipal Court. Overbird Law appears regularly in both courts.
Any Georgia-licensed attorney can technically handle your case statewide, but local familiarity matters. A Coweta County attorney knows the judges, court staff, opposing insurance defense firms, and the value patterns juries return locally. That insight regularly produces better settlements and verdicts than out-of-county counsel can deliver.
Still have questions? We answer them every day, free of charge.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review.
