A dedicated fighter in the battle against injustice, Attorney Shean Williams is a masterful litigator who prides himself on his strong work ethic and tenacity. Mr. Williams simply doesn’t give up, and he always puts his clients first. For the last 20 years Mr. Williams has been committed to fighting for injured people and their families in the areas of trucking litigation, auto accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, premises liability, civil rights litigation, and products liability.
His jury verdicts and settlements are in excess of $80 million. Mr. Williams is proud to have obtained many multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his injured clients. Specifically, Mr. Williams was one of the lead attorneys who obtained a $20 Million wrongful death verdict in Clayton County, Georgia, and a $17.5 Million verdict in Fulton County, Georgia. Mr. Williams’ specialty is the unique way he connects with members of his jury panel, making complex themes more relatable to the everyday person.
Shean has his finger on the pulse of his community donating time, talent, and money to many diverse civic groups including New Mercies Christian Church, Project Destiny, Inc., Green Pastures Christian Church, The Winning Circle, and Star Struck Foundation. Mr. Williams shared a special bond with Founding Partner Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Their relationship went beyond the typical mentor-mentee relationship.; they were more like father and son. Mr. Williams is reminded daily of the lessons and wisdom that Mr. Cochran imparted, and that inspiration is a driving force for him to continue Mr. Cochran’s legacy today.
Honors & Awards
- Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame
- Lawyer of the Year Award, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Atlanta, 2019
- Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia, National Trial Lawyers, 2011 – 2018
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale - Hubbell Law Directory
- Clarence Darrow Award
- Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. Award, National Bar Association
- Best Lawyers in America, 2015 - 2019
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Georgia Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Gate City Bar Association
- National Bar Association
- The Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Education
- B. S . – Miami University of Ohio
- J.D. – Georgia State University
Bar Admissions
Georgia
Justin Floyd advises global asset management and private equity firms on the formation, offering, closing and ongoing operation of private investment funds, including buyout, venture, funds-of-funds and special focus funds. Justin also represents investment advisers on Advisers Act and other compliance matters, along with internal operational and governance issues. He has additional experience representing a broad spectrum of institutional investors in negotiating fund terms and other considerations relating to their participation in private investment funds, separately managed accounts and other structured investment vehicles. In 2015, Justin spent several months on secondment to a preeminent global asset manager in its institutional and alternative investments group. He gained insights into the day-to-day operations and concerns of asset managers, which inform his practice and approach to address client needs.
PRACTICES
- Private Investment Funds Hedge Funds Asset Management
EDUCATION
- LLM (Specialization in Commercial Law), University of Cambridge, first class degree, 2014; St. Edmund's College Tutorial Prize
- JD, Harvard Law School, 2013
- BBA (Economics), cum laude, University of Miami, 2007
ADMISSIONS / QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualifications: New York, 2014
As the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, Damien earned an exemplary record of success in the prosecution and litigation of federal criminal offenses and civil and appellate matters. His private practice focuses on white collar litigation, internal and government investigations, and complex civil litigation and trials. He draws on his extensive government service and leadership experience to benefit clients as they navigate high-stakes government investigations, sensitive internal investigations, and other white-collar matters and potentially reputation damaging litigation.
A veteran of more than 30 trials, Damien focuses his practice on litigating and trying complex criminal and civil cases for companies and individuals involving claims of white collar crime, healthcare fraud, cybercrime, national security violations, corruption and bribery, and other highly complex matters. He co-leads the firm’s Crisis Management group, supporting clients facing complex, fast-moving, high-profile crises.
As the former U.S. Attorney (USA) for the Eastern District of Texas (E.D. Tex.) and the chief federal law enforcement official in the district, Damien led significant contributions in the fight against international criminal organizations, healthcare fraud, government program fraud, public corruption, child exploitation, and drug and human trafficking. Damien also served on the U.S. Attorney General’s Advisory Subcommittees on White Collar Crime, Terrorism/National Security, Cybercrime & Intellectual Property, and Violent Crime. Damien also was an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for the Northern District of Texas (N.D. Tex.), where he prosecuted cases involving firearm violations, fraud, and violent crimes within the criminal division’s violent crime section. He also served as an AUSA in the District of Columbia and as an attorney at the U.S. Department of Education.
Damien played a significant role in local safety and anticorruption initiatives for the N.D. Tex., including his service as Project Safe Neighborhoods Coordinator and a District Election Officer, where he prosecuted violations of election crimes. He also served as point of contact for the USA’s Domestic Violence Initiative and as Deputy Section Chief of Violent and Major Crimes.
After law school, Damien clerked for Senior Judges James A. Belson, John M. Ferren, John W. Kern III, Warren R. King, Frank Q. Nebeker, Theodore R. Newman, William C. Pryor, and John M. Steadman at the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. He also clerked for The Honorable Rhonda Reid Winston at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia and was a judicial extern for the Honorable Reggie B. Walton at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Education
- Damien earned his J.D., cum laude, from the American University, Washington College of Law in 2003, where he was a member of the Moot Court Honors Board. He received his B.S. in Political Science from Towson University in 1998.
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Texas
Clerkships
- DC Court of Appeals for the Honorable James A. Belson, John M. Ferren, John W. Kern III, Warren R. King, Frank Q. Nebeker, Theadore R. Newman, William C. Pryor, and John M. Steadman
- DC Superior Court for the Honorable Rhonda Reid Winston
Darrious L. Baker is a South Carolina-based attorney, entrepreneur, and licensed athlete agent whose career sits at the intersection of law, human capital, and business development. With more than 20 years of experience spanning employment law, corporate transactions, real estate, and healthcare, he brings rare depth and versatility to every client and venture he serves.
Baker is the Founder and Managing Attorney of GFHR Management LLC dba GFHR Sports, a licensed South Carolina NIL athlete agency (License #AAR-187885), dedicated to full-service Name, Image, and Likeness representation for collegiate athletes. Grounded in nearly 15 years of volunteer youth football and basketball coaching, GFHR Sports combines legal precision with athlete-first development — covering NIL contract negotiation, brand partnerships, NCAA compliance, and financial literacy.
He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law, where he was a Dean’s List honoree, a scholarship recipient for excellence in employment law, and a two-term National Law Student Liaison for the Labor and Employment Law Section of the American Bar Association. He also holds a Master of Human Resources from the USC Moore School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Information Management from the USC College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.
Baker began his legal career at Fisher Phillips LLP, a nationally recognized employment law defense firm, before building a multifaceted practice through Darrious L. Baker, P.A. His practice now encompasses NIL law, corporate law, commercial and residential real estate transactions, estate planning, and business advisory services — providing clients with clear, actionable legal counsel tailored to both immediate needs and long-term growth.
Beyond the practice of law, Baker remains deeply committed to mentorship, community investment, and athlete development. His work reflects a belief that legal advocacy, leadership, and service are inseparable pursuits — each rooted in empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and creating sustainable opportunities for future generations.
Martin Law Firm is a personal injury practice serving clients throughout Texas with offices in Dallas and Houston. We represent people injured by negligence in car accidents, commercial truck and 18-wheeler crashes, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian and rideshare accidents, slip and fall cases, and other serious or life-altering incidents
When you come to us, you’re not treated like a file or a claim number. You’re a real person, navigating a difficult moment, and you deserve a team that takes your pain, your recovery, and your future seriously.