Harry D. Revell Augusta, Georgia
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Since he began his legal career 20 years ago Harry Revell has earned a reputation for committing himself totally to the best interests of his clients. Although comfortable with all aspects of civil litigation, Mr. Revell's particular expertise is in the areas of consumer class actions, serious and catastrophic injury cases and business and commercial litigation. He has achieved several multi-million dollar verdicts & settlements in class action cases that resulted in substantial cash payments and other benefits to millions of consumers throughout the country.
Mr. Revell was born and raised in the small town environment of nearby Louisville, Georgia. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1976 and joined the Georgia Power Company shortly after graduation. At Georgia Power Mr. Revell progressed through various management positions and ultimately relocated to Washington D.C. where he became a Director for the U.S. Committee for Energy Awareness. Following completion of his legal education at the George Mason University School of Law and the Woodrow Wilson College of Law, Mr. Revell returned to Augusta in 1987 and joined what later became the Burnside, Wall, Daniel, Ellison & Revell law firm. In August 2004 he joined with Sam Nicholson to form Nicholson Revell LLP.
Harry is an active member of the Augusta Bar Association, having served as President in 2005 and a member of the Executive Committee from 2003-2006. He is also a member of the State Bar of Georgia,the American Bar Association, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.In 2006 & 2007 the Georgia Supreme Court appointed Harry as a mentor in the Transition into Law Practice Program sponsored by the State Bar of Georgia. Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System recognizes Harry with its "AV" rating, the height of professional excellence based on skill and integrity.
Harry is married to Sheila Dixon Revell, his wife of 25 years. They have three children, Hunt, Dixon and Eleanor. Harry is an active member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church where he has served as a ruling Elder & Deacon. He has been involved in various community activities, including serving on the Board of United Cerebal Palsey, Augusta Ballet, The Family Y, the Lakeside Panther Athletic Association, & the Columbia County Greenspace Committee.
- Areas of Practice:
- Bad Faith Insurance
- Consumer Protection
- Contracts
- Franchising
- Class Actions -- Plaintiff
- Eminent Domain
- Construction Contracts
- Housing & Construction Defects
- Complex Litigation
- Federal Appellate Practice
- Federal Trial Practice
- State Appellate Practice
- State Trial Practice
- Animal Bites -- Plaintiff
- Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Premises Liability -- Plaintiff
- Property Damage -- Plaintiff
- Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff
- Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff
- Machinery & Tools
- Medical Products & Devices
- Motor Vehicle Defects
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Medical Malpractice
- Condemnation
- Land Use & Zoning
- Municipal Liability
- Bar Admissions:
- Georgia, 1987
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 1988
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, 1988
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 2005
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1988
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1993
- Education:
- Woodrow Wilson College of Law, Atlanta, Georgia,
1986
J.D. - George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, Virginia
1985-86 - University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA,
1976
B.B.A.
Major: Management
- Representative Cases:
- Hooters of Augusta, Inc. v. American Global Ins. Co., 272 F.Supp.2d 1365 (S.D. Ga 2003)
- Powell v. Norman Elec. Galaxy, Inc., 225 Ga App 407 (2002)
- Hooters of Augusta, Inc. v. Nicholson, 245 Ga App 363 (2000)
- Dunaway v. Columbia County, 213 Ga App 840 (1994)
- SJT, Inc. v. Richmond County, 215 Ga App 73 (1994)
- Fleet Finance v. Jones, 263 Ga 228 (1993)
- Richmond County v. 0.153 acres of land, 208 Ga App 208 (1993)
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Augusta Bar Association, 2005
- President
- Past Employment Positions:
- Burnside, Wall, Daniel, Ellison & Revell, Partner, 1987 - 2004
- U.S. Committee for Energy Awareness, Membership Director, 1985 - 1987
- Georgia Power Co., Various, 1976 - 1985
- Fraternities/Sororities:
- Sigma Chi















