Adams, Jordan & Herrington, P.C. – Macon, GA

Headquartered in Macon, Georgia, with additional offices in Milledgeville and Albany, Adams, Jordan & Herrington, P.C. is a results-driven personal injury law firm serving clients across Middle and South Georgia. With over 150 years of combined trial experience, the firm has a proven record of securing multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for victims of serious injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

Key Strengths

  • Over $200 million recovered in verdicts and settlements.
  • AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence and ethical standards.
  • Regularly recognized in Super Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and by various professional associations.
  • Deep-rooted local expertise in Georgia law, courts, adjusters, and jury dynamics.
  • Prioritizes client communication, trial preparation, and strategic litigation.

What Sets Them Apart

  • True Trial Attorneys: They prepare every case as if it’s going to trial, ensuring leverage and thoroughness.
  • Local Focus: The attorneys live, work, and try cases in Macon and surrounding counties.
  • Veteran Representation: Specialized focus on injured veterans and VA malpractice cases.
  • Diverse Legal Team: Culturally and experientially diverse attorneys with deep ties to Georgia communities.
  • Free and Confidential Consultations: No upfront costs; clients only pay if they win.

Practice Areas

Adams, Jordan & Herrington represents clients across a broad spectrum of injury-related cases, including complex and high-stakes litigation:

Personal Injury

  • Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
  • Pedestrian and bicycle injuries
  • Construction accidents
  • Slip & fall incidents
  • Dog bites

Medical Malpractice

  • Surgical errors
  • Birth injuries
  • Hospital negligence
  • Delayed or incorrect diagnoses
  • Medication errors
  • VA hospital malpractice

Wrongful Death

  • Fatal vehicle accidents
  • Negligent security leading to assault or death
  • Medical errors resulting in loss of life
  • Defective products

Catastrophic Injury

  • Brain and spinal cord injuries
  • Severe burns
  • Amputations
  • Paralysis
  • Permanent disability

Product Liability

  • Defective consumer or medical products
  • Unsafe pharmaceutical devices
  • Equipment malfunctions causing injury

Premises Liability

  • Negligent security
  • Unsafe property conditions
  • Public and private property injuries

Workers’ Compensation

  • On-the-job injuries
  • Unsafe working conditions
  • Employer negligence

Attorney Profiles

Virgil Adams – Partner

  • AV® Rated, Super Lawyer, and Living Legend Honoree (2023)
  • More than 40 years of trial experience
  • Former Assistant District Attorney and Bibb County Attorney
  • Handles serious injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and public sector litigation
  • Known for securing high-profile verdicts, including complex government and community cases

D. James (Jimmy) Jordan – Partner

  • AV® Preeminent Rated, recognized by judges and peers
  • Former Law Review Editor and Honor Society member
  • Focuses on auto/truck accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and city/county matters
  • City Attorney for Milledgeville and Trust Counsel for Century Bank & Trust
  • Experienced across state, federal, and appellate courts

Caroline W. Herrington – Partner

  • Georgia Super Lawyer (2020–2023), Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • Expert in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, tractor-trailer collisions, and premises liability
  • Serves on multiple professional boards including the Local Rules Advisory Committee and State Bar Disciplinary Review Board
  • Known for precision, client care, and high-value litigation success

Cedric B. Davis – Partner

  • Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps with a diverse background
  • Specializes in personal injury, professional negligence, product liability, and criminal law
  • Highly respected in both state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States
  • Combines street-level advocacy with courtroom sharpness

Notable Case Results

  • $18,000,000 – Defective product in a motor vehicle crash
  • $15,200,000 – Wrongful death due to negligent nightclub security
  • $12,700,000 – Brain and spinal injury from equipment failure
  • $9,550,000 – Fatal vehicle accident
  • $8,600,000 – Birth injury from medical malpractice
  • $5,600,000 – Product liability leading to quadriplegia
  • Numerous other verdicts and settlements between $1M–$5M across auto, malpractice, and wrongful death cases

Office Locations

  • Macon Office: 915 Hill Park, Macon, GA 31201
  • Milledgeville Office: 115 E. McIntosh Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
  • Albany Office: 2410 Westgate Drive, Albany, GA 31707

Contact Information

If you need a team that fights relentlessly, understands local dynamics, and doesn’t back down from tough litigation, Adams, Jordan & Herrington, P.C. stands out as a top-tier firm in Georgia’s legal landscape.