Joseph E. Spires - Augusta, GA
Attorney at Ward & Spires, LLC
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Augusta, GA
445 Walker Street Augusta, GA 30901
- Free Consultation
Augusta Bankruptcy Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy
- Personal Injury
- Workers Compensation
- Social Security
Litigation: 20%
Attorney Information
Overview
Founding partner, Joseph Spires is a Georgia native with over two decades of legal experience. He specializes in Worker's Compensation, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury. From 2002-2008 Joseph was appointed by the Georgia Attorney General to represent the interest of the State of Georgia as a Special Assistant Attorney General in the area of Workers' Compensation. He has experience litigating Plaintiff's cases as well as defending cases in Workers' Compensation hearings which gives him the experience to foresee the Employer's defense to a claim and to assist an injured employee with obtaining the benefits he or she is entitled.
Joe has filed hundreds of bankruptcy petitions and prides himself on working with clients to make the bankruptcy process be as smooth and dignified as possible. His father was a mill worker with Graniteville Company for over 40 years and he understands that individuals can work hard, but still be in financial crisis. Joe has also worked extensively with Social Security Claims, primarily focused on Social Security Disability claims.
He has filed numerous lawsuits in Richmond and Columbia Counties for personal injury clients who were not offered a fair and reasonable amount for their personal injury claims. Joe has solid trial experience in personal injury claims and is not afraid to bring your case to trial and fight for you; he knows how to maximize the value of your claim and get the outcome you deserve.
Joe and his wife attend Warren Baptist Church and enjoy spending time together with their two children. Joe enjoys soccer and has coached for over 25 years and led his teams to several state championships. He is dedicated to developing leadership skills in youth throughout the community.
Education
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Legal Education
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Atlanta's John Marshall Law School,
Atlanta,
Georgia
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
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Atlanta's John Marshall Law School,
Atlanta,
Georgia
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Non Legal Education
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Augusta College,
Augusta,
Georgia, 1992
B.S.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Mathematics
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Augusta College,
Augusta,
Georgia, 1992
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Leiden & Associates, Paralegal-Law Clerk, 1992 - 1996
- Leiden & Leiden, Associate Attorney, 1997 - 2000
References
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H.C.C.U.
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First Bank
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AT & T Publishing
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American Express
Languages
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English
Pro Bono Activities
- Augusta College Soccer Team, 1988 - 1992
Representative Clients
Georgia Attorney General
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1997
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, 1997
- Georgia Court of Appeals, 1997
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 1997
Other Affiliations
- Augusta Bar Association, 1997 - Present (Member)
- Young Lawyers of Augusta, 1997 - Present (Member)
- Georgia Bar Association, 1997 - Present (Member)
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Contact
445 Walker Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: 706-250-7797
Fax: 706-724-2642
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon-Fri - 8:30 - 5:00, Saturday - By Appointment only
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