"Jad has successfully defended several complex and high dollar matters for us. His expertise, command of the law, and trial performance are exemplary. He is also very easy to work with and gets who we are as an organization."
YASMINE S. MURRAY, COO, GC & CORP SEC, H.J. RUSSELL & COMPANY"I have tried to verdict and handled many multi-million-dollar cases against Jad, and his skill, professionalism, and command of the courtroom is unmatched by any lawyer his age."
PETE LAW, PLAINTIFF COUNSEL, LAW & MORAN
Overview
Jackson “Jad” Dial represents a multitude of clients in high exposure, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Georgia and the United States. He has obtained many successful results for his clients both at trial and during pre-trial proceedings. When he is not representing clients, Jad enjoys spending time with his wife Katie and their five children.
Education & Admissions
Education
Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 2009
- Order of the Barristers
University of Georgia, B.A., magna cum laude, 2006
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Golden Key International Honor Society
Admissions
Georgia
Texas
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Representative Experience
- Obtained defense verdict for apartment complex owner in a wrongful death premises liability case where plaintiff asked the jury to award $100 million.
- Successfully defended apartment complex owners and managers in premises liability / negligent security case. Client found 1% at fault in shooting death of young man on or near apartment complex property.
- Successfully obtained defense verdicts for high profile production company and actor in lawsuit arising from a death on a production set. The remaining defendants were found liable for a fraction of plaintiffs’ pre-trial demand and amounts sought during closing arguments.
- Assisted in obtaining defense verdict for national trucking company in a lawsuit filed by the mother of a two-year-old girl who was paralyzed in an accident on the Florida Turnpike. Plaintiff’s counsel asked for $75 million in closing arguments.
- Successfully represented national trucking company in seven admitted liability lawsuits arising out of a single accident, including one jury trial where the verdict was $7 million less than the Plaintiff’s pre-trial demand.
- Obtained defense verdict on behalf of a national property owner with respect to allegations regarding the negligent design and maintenance of a popular local shopping center.
- Obtained favorable settlement on the morning of closing arguments after a seven-day legal malpractice trial. The underlying case involved a medical malpractice case concerning the alleged misdiagnosis of sarcoidosis.
- Successful settlement on first day of trial in an admitted liability, above-the-leg amputation case.
- Obtained multiple summary judgments on behalf of national property owners sued for premises liability.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of law firm for $642,000 in unpaid legal fees. The summary judgment order also included over $300,000 in prejudgment interest.
- Obtained multiple summary judgments defending lawyers and law firms sued for legal malpractice.
- Obtained dismissal of RICO lawsuit filed against client in federal court.
- Assisting in defense of numerous wrongful death and serious personal injury premises liability and trucking cases.
Recent Wins
- Summary Judgment
- Labor and Employment
GeorgiaThe trial court granted complete summary judgment for WWHGD's client, in a case involving a sexual assault of a child and alleging negligent hiring and training claims.
- Plaintiff's Verdict$30M DemandClient 1% at fault
- Premises Liability
GeorgiaIn this premises liability, wrongful death case where the final demand at closing was $30M, WWHGD's client fault was limited to only 1% which was $40K.
Practices & Industries
Awards & Recognition
ALM Law.com Southeastern Legal Awards, On the Rise award, 2023
The Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation: Defendants, 2023-2025
The Best Lawyers in America®, Product Liability Litigation: Defendants, 2025
Super Lawyers®, Georgia Rising Stars List, Personal Injury General: Defense, 2018-2024
News & Publications
- Law360
- Fulton County Daily Report
- Law360
- Daily Report
- Hotel Management
- Daily Report
Events & Speaking Engagements
- Atlanta, GA
Professional & Community Activities
American Bar Association, Member
Atlanta Bar Association, Member
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, Member