The Attorney

Elizabeth Pelypenko - Atlanta Catastrophic Personal Injury Lawyer

Elizabeth Pelypenko is a demonstrated leader in personal injury law, respected by her peers and accomplished in her results.


Elizabeth Pelypenko 
56 Perimeter Center East
Suite 450
Atlanta, Georgia 30346
 

Communication Center 
Phone: (770) 937-0800
E-mail: Email Me
Fax: 770-804-1400
Web site: http://www.pelypenkolawfirm.com


Areas of PracticeEducationHonors
Published WorksAffiliations


The Pelypenko Law Firm, P.C. focuses in the area of plaintiffs' medical nalpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, nursing home negligence and pharmacy negligence.  Elizabeth Pelypenko is recognized as one of the top plaintiffs' attorneys in Georgia and has extensive experience with cases involving brain and spinal injury.
Areas of Practice:
Medical Malpractice
Truck Accidents
Nursing Home Negligence
Misfilled Prescriptions
Premises Liablity
Negligent Security
Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions:
Georgia, 1988
Education:
University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude


Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Honors: Dean's List
Major:  Political Science


Published Works:
"What is The Prognosis For MisDiagnosis Cases in Georgia", Verdict Magazine, Winter, 2005


"Discovery Strategies in Medical Malpractice Cases: Thinking Outside the Box", Verdict Magazine, Winter, 2003


"Georgia's Affidavit Rule in Medical Malpractice Cases", Verdict Magazine, Spring, 2002


Classes/Seminars Taught:
"HIPAA and Daubert: Effects on Prosecution and Defense of Medical Malpractice Claims", American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys - Atlanta, GA, 2008


"Making Discovery Work for You", Southern Trial Lawyers Association, New Orleans, LA, 2007


"Discovery Strategies in Medical Malpractice Cases", National Civil Litigation Conference, Snowmass, CO, 2006


"Medical Malpractice after SB3: An Overview", Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Atlanta, GA, 2005


"A Medical Malpractice Case Illustrating Triumph Over Adversity", Melvin M. Belli Society, Toronto, CA, 2005


"Discovery Strategies in Medical Malpractice Cases : Tips From The Masters", Western Trial Lawyers Association, Maui, Hawaii, 2005


"Things You Must Know About HIPAA", Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2003


"HIPAA For The Plaintiff's Attorney" - Chair, ATLA Holiday Seminar, 2003


"Georgia's Affidavit Rule, Is It Working", Medical Malpractice Institute, Sea Island, GA, 2002


Honors and Awards:
Georgia Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine, 2005 - Present


Who's Who in American Law, Marquis, 2005 - Present


Who's Who in America, Marquis, 2005 - Present


Who's Who of American Women, Marquis, 2005 - Present


Registry of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, 2005 - Present


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2004 - Present
Chair, Education Committee


Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2003 - Present
Editor, Verdict Magazine


State Bar of Georgia, Trial Section, 2004 - Present
Editor, Calendar Call Magazine


Knights of the Bar
Fellow


Litigation Counel of America
Fellow


Melvin M. Belli Society
Fellow


Million Dollar Advocate Forum
Member


Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Member


Atlanta Bar Association
Member


American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Member


Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
Member


Roscoe Pound Institute
Member


American Bar Association
Member


Lawyers Foundation of Georgia
Fellow


MENSA
Member


United States Fencing Association
Member


Lotus Fencing Academy
Member