Sheryl Burke

At the age of 12, I went through the criminal justice system as a victim. It was such a terrible experience that it motivated me to become an attorney. I realized that if I had an attorney who took the time to educate me about the legal process, I would have been more confident and better prepared. I grew more and more committed to becoming an attorney who genuinely cares about their clients. I started my career as an Insurance Adjuster. Shortly after, I went to law school and practiced corporate law. In 1995, I came to Atlanta to open my own personal injury law firm from just $250.00. Since then, the Law Office of Sheryl Burke has evolved immensely, but our mission and values remain the same. We are committed to justice and ensuring that people are treated fairly. In addition, I am a member of The State Bar of Georgia, The American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and The State Bar of California. I am also an Introduction Leader for Landmark Education and a very active tennis player.

Thomas Sampson

Thomas (“Tom”) G. Sampson Sr. is the Managing Partner of Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP and is the product of a family steeped in the law. His roots are in Durham, where his father, the late Daniel George Sampson, was a law professor and Dean at North Carolina Central University. Like his father, Sampson graduated from Morehouse College and sought a career in law. He has since practiced law for more than 50 years, building a national trial practice and reputation in the fields of personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice litigation. Sampson has represented the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia in major litigation and has prosecuted catastrophic injury cases resulting in several then record-setting, seven-figure verdicts in state and federal courts . Sampson has several recoveries over $10 million or more; and numerous million-dollar settlements. Additionally, Sampson has successfully represented Fortune 500 corporations in major litigation. Throughout his career, Sampson has often been tapped to serve government, the Bar, and the community. He was appointed by Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin to a special panel to evaluate the Atlanta Municipal Court and the City Court of Atlanta. He is also a Special Assistant to the Attorney General for the State of Georgia, having been appointed by Attorney General Thurbert Baker. He was the first African American inducted into the Georgia Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates , and he has been listed in every edition of The Best Lawyers in America since 1993. Sampson has served as a Master in both the Bleckley and Logan Inns of the American Inns of Court. In 2007, Sampson was inducted as a Charter Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an honor reserved for less than one-half of one percent of lawyers in America. Locally, Atlanta Magazine has consistently included Sampson in its list of the “Best Lawyers in Atlanta,” and he has been a Georgia “Super Lawyer” in every year of its existence, an honor reserved for the top 5 percent of the lawyers in the State. In 2006, Morehouse College honored Sampson with its Bennie Trailblazer Award , the highest level of recognition bestowed upon alumni by the College. In 2010, for his civic contributions, accomplishments, and leadership, the Atlanta Hawks honored Sampson as a Trailblazer during a special presentation at a Hawks game in Phillips Arena. PRACTICE AREAS Personal & Catastrophic Injury Premises Liability Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice EDUCATION & BAR ADMISSION Morehouse College, B.A., 1968 London School of Economics Member, Society of International Business Fellows University of North Carolina, J.D., 1971 Bar Admission 1971, Georgia 1971, North Carolina PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION & AWARDS Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Listed in “Best Lawyers in America” for over 20 years Lawyers of Distinction, Top 10% in the USA, 2017 Listed in the “Top 100 Lawyers” in Georgia by the American Trial Lawyers Association, 2007-2010 Listed AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubbell Listed in Georgia Super Lawyers, 2005-2022 Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame, 2002 Bennie Trailblazer Award Recipient, Morehouse College, 2006 Hillside High School, Hall of Fame, 2009 Trailblazer Award, Atlanta Hawks, 2010 Hall of Fame Award, Atlanta Tribune, 2012 National Bar Association, Hall of Fame, 2014 State Bar of Georgia, Randolph Thrower Award, 2015 Daily Report, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2016 Tradition of Excellence Award, State Bar of Georgia, 2017 Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Zenith Award of Excellence, 2017 America’s Most Honored Lawyers, The American Registry, 2020 Legal Legend Award, National Bar Association, 2020 Gertrude Rush Distinguished Service Award, NBA, 2021 Recognized for Excellence in Civil Litigation, Lawyers of Distinction, 2018 Georgia Best Lawyers, Georgia Best Lawyers Association, 2013 Top Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association, 2007, 2007, 2011 Nation’s Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015, 2016 Georgia’s Best Lawyers, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, New York Times and Wall Street Journal, 2012, 2014 Former Master, Logan E. Bleckley Inn of Court Former Master, Joseph Henry Lumpkin Inn of Court Charter Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, Lawyers Foundation of Georgia Men Who Soar Award, Men Looking Ahead Law & Justice Award, Women Looking Ahead Other Associations Atlanta Judicial Commission; Board of Councilors for the Carter Center; Boards of Directors of the Atlanta Urban League; Board of Directors, Senior Citizens Services of Metropolitan Atlanta; Charter Member & Former Vice Chairman, Neighborhood Justice Center; President, Gate City Bar Association; Barrister, Logan E. Bleckley Inn of the American Inns of Court; Member, Board of Governors, State Bar of Georgia; Special Assistant, Attorney General for the State of Georgia; President, Atlanta Legal Aid Society; Chairman, State Bar of Georgia Client Security Fund; Vice President, State Bar of Georgia Disciplinary Board; Vice President, Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers; Regional Director, National Bar Association; Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgia State University; Instructor, Atlanta College of Trial Advocacy

Kelley Johnson

Hi! I’m Kelley, a creative professional with a deep passion for graphic design, branding, and all things digital. With over a decade of experience, I’ve led teams and driven projects across a wide range of areas, including web development, SEO, social media, and large-format printing. My skills go beyond traditional titles, blending creativity with strategy to deliver impactful results.

Lakiesha Fair

Attorney Fair is an Atlanta area native, hailing from College Park, Georgia where she attended high school at Benjamin Banneker. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia Southern University. Attorney Fair received her law degree from Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia, where she served as President of the Black Student Law Association.

Attorney Fair has worked in several different legal capacities, including but not limited to: starting her legal career interning at the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office; as an Attorney for Henry County Family and Children Services; as well as other Criminal, Personal Injury, and Family Law Associate positions in Metro-Atlanta.

Attorney Fair wanted to start a law firm with the core values she lives by: loyalty, honesty, and integrity. These are the qualities you can count on at The Fair Law Firm. Attorney Fair wanted a firm she could believe in, benefiting both the clients and the Attorneys working on the case.

As a native of the metro Atlanta area, Attorney Fair has several ties to the community and a very strong desire to give back in the area that has graciously invested in her over the years. She is a member of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, The Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia, The Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia, a member of The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Association, and has served as a Mock Trial Judge for Empire, helping to shape the young legal minds of the future.

Attorney Fair believes strongly in fairness, quality representation, and helping her clients achieve their goals. Consequently, she strives to make sure all her clients are treated as individuals with separate needs. Attorney Fair has successfully litigated hundreds of cases as a former prosecutor and as a defense attorney, giving her a unique edge when it comes to representing her client needs.

She believes strongly in fighting tirelessly to achieve the best outcomes for her clients. Attorney Fair is also a Certified Mediator. She is extremely skilled at negotiation and getting excellent results short of trial: however, she is not afraid of the courtroom and will passionately litigate for her clients. At The Fair Law Firm, your phone calls and emails are answered directly by Attorney Fair and will always be returned promptly.

In her spare time, Attorney Fair loves reading fiction novels, volunteering in the community, traveling, and spending time with her family and loved ones.

Kevin Robinson

Kevin started his career in West Virginia where he practiced civil and criminal defense law for 19 years. He is a past president and member of the Board of Governors for the West Virginia State Bar. He was also selected by Best Lawyers in America in insurance law and is a top 100 Honoree with The National Black Lawyers.

Kevin was a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon and Vice President of Performances for Alpha Kappa Psi in college. He interned at the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in Detroit, Michigan prosecuting forfeiture and domestic violence cases. He later worked as an assistant public defender in West Virginia with the Kanawha County Public Defender’s Office and the Raleigh County Public Defender’s Office. He has an L.L.M. in tax law.

Kevin concentrates his practice in litigation and casualty defense, including government liability, premise liability, product liability, and contract law.

Education

Marshall University, B.B.A., 2000

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 2006

Washington University, L.L.M., 2024

Bar Admissions

California

Oregon

West Virginia

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, U.S. Tax Court