Corales Law, LLC

01/06/2025

Corales & Woody, LLC is now Corales Law, LLC! After 12 years of partnership with one of the best in the business, my best friend Nathan Woody, the tides have told us it's time to change things up. I will continue my mission to zealously represent those accused of crimes all across the State of Georgia. Nathan will continue to provide expert representation of those injured on the job, as well as conducting mediations and handling matters in sports law through his new entity, The Woody Firm, LLC. Check out his page and give it some love! I look forward to this new chapter, and want to express my gratitude to Nathan for his continued friendship and support.

10/25/2022

Beautiful morning in Savannah getting a client's Failure to Appear lifted so we can move on to handling the underlying DUI charge. Did you know Corales & Woody, LLC has a coastal office to better serve you in South Georgia?

04/06/2021

Jobs that put workers in extreme danger often involve "hazard pay", an increase in hourly rate intended to compensate the worker for assuming risk of serious injury. Additionally, the Employer will have to pay higher workers' compensation premiums because of the higher likelihood of a significant insurance claim. So, for high crane operators, tree climbers, powerline workers, commercial window washers, roofers, etc. it becomes especially important to educate yourself on state reporting procedures for work injuries. Call us if you have any questions about how you will access your workers' compensation coverage in the event you ever have an accident while serving in one of these dangerous trades.

Fire crews in Atlanta are working to remove a mobile crane that tipped over and fell onto a building Monday evening.

03/18/2021

Here is a system bias you don't commonly hear mentioned:

"A research study by Sonja Starr, criminal law professor at the University of Chicago, shows that statistically a female is less likely to be convicted and less likely to receive a longer sentence than a male."

Prosecutors said they were "frustrated" to learn recently that Holmes is due to give birth in July.

03/09/2021

Georgia is reopening jury trials. Hopefully this means folks being held without bond can be heard in the very near future. If you have a loved one in detention, call us to see how we can help you make some progress toward a case disposition.

Citing a decline in the surge of COVID-19 cases, Georgia Chief Justice Harold Melton said Tuesday in a judicial emergency order that jury trials can resume “effective immediately,” provided they can “be done safely” and in accordance with plans developed to protect all involved, The chief ju...

11/12/2020

One unfortunate side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been that defendants in criminal cases are remaining incarcerated for longer periods of time awaiting determination of bond prior to trial. This article discusses an effort by criminal defense lawyers to preserve the liberty of individuals who are presumed innocent until proven otherwise.

If you have a loved one who is currently being held pending trial, be sure you have an aggressive advocate who will push to preserve their liberty at every stage of the process.

Members of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers say Chief Justice Harold Melton should lift his ongoing suspension of the law requiring a bond if a jailed defendant is not indicted within 90 days.

10/29/2020

This story highlights two frequent questions in Georgia Workers' Compensation Law. First, can an employee seek workers' compensation relief for on-the-job injuries sustained due to the criminal acts of others? YES. Second, are there any benefits under workers' compensation for surviving family members/dependents if an employee is killed on the job? ALSO, YES.

As always, call us if you have any questions regarding these types of benefits, or any issue related to Georgia Workers' Compensation.

An employee of a northeast Atlanta nightclub owned by rapper 2 Chainz was shot to death early Thursday following a dispute over the admission price, according to police.

06/29/2020

Here is a friendly reminder from the Georgia Supreme Court that serious criminal charges require a knowledgeable, experienced defense. Do not leave the outcome of a serious case in the hands of just anyone. If your record or your freedom are on the line, you need a passionate and vigorous lawyer in your corner. We're ready to help.

A trial judge can impose a life sentence without the possibility of parole against juvenile offender...

04/09/2020

In theory, these are potential Workers' Compensation cases. Obviously we will have to wait and see how the courts address the COVID-19 cases in the future. But, for argument sake, two big "IF" questions will be:

1) Can you establish that the exposure to COVID-19 happened at work? (and not elsewhere); and

2) Will the medical evidence (doctors) conclude the COVID was, in turn, the cause of death (and not something else)?

As a matter of public policy, Workers' Compensation relief for COVID-19 injuries or death, particularly for our medical and "frontline" workers, would seem desirable for our society. However, as always, the desire to protect these workers will be balanced against company-side concerns regarding costs and practical application.

We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation as these will be new cases for Workers' Compensation courts.

Two workers at the Tyson Foods chicken plant in Camilla recently died after contracting COVID-19, ac...