Attorney Jody D. Peterman has been selected to the 2027 Georgia Super Lawyers list, adding another professional distinction to a legal career spanning more than three decades. Fellow attorneys Stephen D. Delk and Thomas Michael “Mike” Burke Jr. also earned selection for 2027, bringing recognition to all three attorneys at Jody D. Peterman, LLC. Their selections are confirmed in their individual Super Lawyers profiles. Jody Peterman, Stephen Delk, Mike Burke.

Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys through a selection process that combines peer nominations, independent research and peer evaluations. Candidates are assessed using 12 indicators of professional achievement and peer recognition, with only five percent of attorneys in each state selected annually. Super Lawyers selection process.

For Peterman, the recognition marks a milestone in a career rooted in representing people facing serious injuries and difficult legal circumstances. A graduate of Mercer University Law School, he has practiced in Georgia since 1995. According to the firm, he has tried more than 200 jury trials. His work includes catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle and tractor-trailer collisions, medical malpractice, wrongful death and serious criminal defense matters. Peterman’s firm biography.

Delk brings extensive litigation experience to the firm, including years representing trucking carriers and insurance companies. He now applies that background to cases involving injured individuals and families throughout South Georgia. His practice includes trucking accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and premises liability. His 2027 Super Lawyers selection follows recognition on the 2023 Rising Stars list. Delk’s attorney profile.

Burke also brings substantial experience from insurance defense litigation. Licensed in Georgia since 1998, he represents individuals in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, including matters involving nursing home neglect, automobile collisions and unsafe property conditions. His background defending health systems and insurance carriers gives Mr. Burke the necessary insider knowledge to provide elite representation to his clients. Burke’s attorney profile.

The three selections highlight the experience within the Valdosta firm, which serves clients across Georgia. The practice emphasizes personal attention and preparing cases for trial, including those ultimately resolved through settlement.

Jody D. Peterman, LLC is located at 304 North Ashley Street in Valdosta. For more information about the attorneys and their services, visit www.valdostainjurylawyer.com.