Ted Speaker
Ted Speaker opened up his practice in 1978. He has handled all areas of personal injury, business, criminal and family law with an emphasis on litigation. He has litigated thousands of cases on behalf of his clients in State, Superior and Federal Courts.Ted graduated from Omaha University with a BA degree, University of Southern California with a Masters in Business, Chicago Institute with a Public Accounting degree and attended Southwestern University of Law, becoming a member of the Georgia Bar in 1978.
He is very active throughout their community. He served as president of the church council at Redeemer Lutheran Church. He has also served on committees with Kiwanis International, Rotary, and has served on numerous boards at Cherokee Town and Country Club.
Organizations
American Arbitration Association Kiwanis, President 1995-96 Trial Lawyers of Georgia Masonic Club & Shriner American Bar Association Lutheran Church of the Apostles Atlanta Bar Association Redeemer Lutheran Church Cherokee Town and Country Club Buckhead Fifty President Church President Sheriff Reserve Fulton County
MILITARY EDUCATION
Infantry Officer's Candidate School, 1961 Emergency Medical Care Training, 1961 Aviation School, 1962 Aviation Safety School, 1965 Procurement Officer Program, 1967 Infantry Advanced Course, 1969 Defense Procurement Management Course, 1969 Army Aviation Command and Staff, 1969 Aviation Staff Officer, 1969 Top Management Seminar, 1970 Army Maintenance Management System Course, 1971 Research and Development Officer Program, 1971 Drug Abuse Orientation, 1971 Command General Staff College, 1976 Negotiation Labor Agreements, 1978 Inspector General Orientation Course, 1979 Personnel Management Officer Course, 1979 Army Installation Management Course, 1979 Federal Income Tax Seminar, 1980 Club Management Directorate Workshop, 1981
MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS
Infantry Unit Commander, 1961 Rotary Wing Aviator, 1962 Aviation Safety Officer, 1965 Training Officer, 1966 Procurement Officer, 1968 Program Officer, 1969 Program Budget, 1969 Program Administrative Officer, 1969 Procurement Officer, 1970 Battalion Advisor, 1970 Special Assistant to Commander, 1971 Comptroller, 1971 Commander, 1972 Executive Officer, 1973 Aide-de-Camp, 1974 Special Assistant to Division Commander, 1976 Inspector General, 1977 Deputy Chief of Staff, 1978 Special Assistant to Chief of Staff, 1979 Director of Personnel and Community Activities, 1981
MILITARY DECORATIONS
National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Commemorative Medal Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Five Overseas Bars Good Conduct Medal Senior Aviation Badge Armed Forces Medal Purple Heart - 1st Oak Leaf Cluster Bronze Star Medal - 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster Distinguished Flying Cross Army Commendation Medal - 1st Oak Leaf Cluster Air Medal - 21 Oak Leaf Clusters Air Medal With Valor Meritorious Service Medal - 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster Army Service Medal
Andrew Speaker
Andrew Speaker is a licensed member of the State Bar of Georgia. He attended the United States Naval Academy and went on to receive his undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Georgia as well as his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. After working with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office and the Oconee County District Attorney’s office, he chose to go into private practice so that he could represent injured people in personal injury cases. He concentrates his practice in personal injury litigation and family law.Special Recognition-
Shepherd Spinal Center Junior Committee volunteer of the year award- 2001 American Bar Association National Criminal Mock Trial Champion- 2003 American Trial Lawyers Association Regional Finalist- 2003 Inn Of Court Representative for University Of Georgia School Of Law American Trial Lawyers Association nominee for University of Georgia Law University of Georgia Mock Trial Competition Finalist
Organizations-
Brookhaven Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors- 1999-2001 Shepherd Spinal Center American Bar Association American Trial Lawyers Association Southern Trial Lawyers Association Georgia Trial Lawyers Association- Regional Meeting Representative Buckhead Business Association Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity University Of Georgia Alumni Association University Of Georgia School Of Law Alumni Association