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Three Decades of Excellence

Waldon Adelman Castilla McNamara & Prout (Waldon Adelman) was founded in 1984 by a core group of litigators in Atlanta with a mission to meet the special needs of clients. Over thirty years later, the team at Waldon Adelman continues to achieve their mission of client satisfaction through favorable results, attention to detail and excellent value.

Our lawyers are well-known, respected litigators in Atlanta. In 2024, several of our attorneys were named Georgia Super Lawyers  in Atlanta Magazine. One of our lawyers has been named in the Super Lawyers’ list of Top 100 Georgia attorneys. Our lawyers are regularly invited to speak at seminars and educate other attorneys and industry representatives about important and constantly evolving legal issues. Furthermore, our lawyers have assumed leadership roles in the drafting of legislation and the preparation of appellate briefs at the request of our clients.  The firm has earned an “AV” Martindale-Hubbell rating, which signifies the highest level of excellence for legal ability and ethical reputation.

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The difference is our approach. As leaders in our field, we think progressively and act strategically to find unique solutions to unique legal problems. We understand the importance of utilizing skillful and efficient means to aggressively represent our clients. With this approach, we have been able to establish an unparalleled record of success both in and out of the courtroom.

a client-centered team

We pride ourselves on being accessible to our clients and regularly provide them with status updates. As a client, your concerns and needs are our top priority. Establishing long-standing client relationships is the mission that Waldon Adelman was founded on, and we are proud to uphold that mission every day.

what we do

The lawyers at Waldon Adelman concentrate their practice in insurance defense, motor vehicle liability, trucking litigation, premises liability, construction litigation, insurance fraud, catastrophic injury, and general civil litigation.

Waldon Adelman defends individuals, corporate entities and insurance clients  in the following practice areas:

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation/Arbitration
  • Appellate
  • Bad Faith Litigation
  • Business Litigation
  • Catastrophic Injury Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction, Water Damage and Nuisance Litigation
  • Fiduciary Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Insurance Defense
  • Negligent Security
  • Premises Liability
  • Personal Injury
  • Trucking Litigation

Since its inception, Waldon Adelman has developed one of the most successful insurance defense practices in Georgia. Our attorneys understand how to prepare a case, gather evidence, work with experts and develop a winning case strategy. Our lawyers’ knowledge of Georgia’s evolving laws has allowed us to achieve groundbreaking results and develop creative strategies which minimize the costs of litigation.

Highly regarded as some of the top lawyers in our field, the attorneys at Waldon Adelman have the knowledge and experience to successfully litigate complex cases. We let our trial results  speak for us.

The difference is our approach. As leaders in our field, we think progressively and act strategically to find unique solutions to unique legal problems. We understand the importance of utilizing skillful and efficient means to aggressively represent our clients. With this approach, we have been able to establish an unparalleled record of success both in and out of the courtroom.

We pride ourselves on being accessible to our clients and regularly provide them with status updates. As a client, your concerns and needs are our top priority. Establishing long-standing client relationships is the mission that Waldon Adelman was founded on, and we are proud to uphold that mission every day.

there are no
boxes here

The difference is our approach. As leaders in our field, we think progressively and act strategically to find unique solutions to unique legal problems. We understand the importance of utilizing skillful and efficient means to aggressively represent our clients. With this approach, we have been able to establish an unparalleled record of success both in and out of the courtroom.

a client-centered team

We pride ourselves on being accessible to our clients and regularly provide them with status updates. As a client, your concerns and needs are our top priority. Establishing long-standing client relationships is the mission that Waldon Adelman was founded on, and we are proud to uphold that mission every day.

clients

  • 21st Century Insurance Company
  • AAA Insurance Company
  • Alfa Insurance Companies
  • American Family Insurance Company
  • American International Underwriters Insurance Company
  • American International South Insurance Company
  • AmTrust North America
  • Argo Insurance Company
  • Assurance America Insurance Company
  • Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company
  • Auto Club Group
  • Auto Owners Insurance Company
  • Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
  • Bristol West Insurance Group
  • Canal Insurance Company
  • Country Financial
  • DHL Express (USA), Inc.
  • Direct General Insurance Company
  • Embark Insurance Company
  • Exel, Inc.
  • Farmers Insurance Group
  • First Acceptance Insurance Company
  • Florida Insurance Guaranty Association
  • Foremost Insurance Company
  • Frito-Lay, Inc.
  • Gainsco Insurance Company
  • Gallagher Bassett
  • GEICO
  • Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company
  • Grange Mutual Insurance Company
  • Grocers Insurance Company
  • GuideOne Insurance Company
  • Gwinnett County
  • Hallmark Insurance Co.
  • Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
  • Horace Mann Insurance
  • Illinois National Insurance Company
  • Infinity Auto Insurance Company
  • Insurance Claims Management
  • Kemper Insurance Company
  • Knight Insurance Company
  • Lyft, Inc.
  • Medicus Insurance Co.
  • Mendota Insurance Company
  • MGA Insurance Company
  • New Hampshire Indemnity Company
  • North American Risk Services
  • Omni Insurance Company
  • Progressive Insurance Company
  • Root Insurance Company
  • Sedgwick Claim Services
  • Sentry Insurance
  • Shelter Insurance
  • Skyward Specialty Insurance
  • Southern General Insurance Company
  • Sublimity Insurance
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • The Nation’s Largest Auto Insurance Company
  • Trexis Insurance Company
  • Walmart

there are no
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The difference is our approach. As leaders in our field, we think progressively and act strategically to find unique solutions to unique legal problems. We understand the importance of utilizing skillful and efficient means to aggressively represent our clients. With this approach, we have been able to establish an unparalleled record of success both in and out of the courtroom.

a client-centered team

We pride ourselves on being accessible to our clients and regularly provide them with status updates. As a client, your concerns and needs are our top priority. Establishing long-standing client relationships is the mission that Waldon Adelman was founded on, and we are proud to uphold that mission every day.

recognition accolades

  • Waldon Adelman would like to congratulate all of our 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers and Georgia Rising Stars.
  • Waldon Adelman has been named to the list of AM Best Recommended Insurance Attorneys for 2023.
  • Waldon Adelman would like to congratulate Jonathan Adelman for being named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers for 2023.
  • Waldon Adelman has been recognized as an AV Rated law firm by Martindale Hubbell.

there are no
boxes here

The difference is our approach. As leaders in our field, we think progressively and act strategically to find unique solutions to unique legal problems. We understand the importance of utilizing skillful and efficient means to aggressively represent our clients. With this approach, we have been able to establish an unparalleled record of success both in and out of the courtroom.

a client-centered team

We pride ourselves on being accessible to our clients and regularly provide them with status updates. As a client, your concerns and needs are our top priority. Establishing long-standing client relationships is the mission that Waldon Adelman was founded on, and we are proud to uphold that mission every day.