Richter Head has defended employers, insurance companies, self-insured employers, and third-party administrators in Georgia workers’ compensation matters since 1998. With a statewide practice and a team of experienced litigators, the firm is known for delivering strategic, cost-effective defense representation focused on early claim evaluation, proactive communication, and practical resolution strategies that protect our clients’ interests.
Our attorneys handle all aspects of Georgia workers’ compensation litigation, including catastrophic injury claims, medical and indemnity disputes, fraud investigations, subrogation issues, and appellate matters. Clients rely on Richter Head for responsive counsel, aggressive defense strategies, and a deep understanding of the Georgia workers’ compensation system.
The firm’s attorneys are recognized leaders within the Georgia workers’ compensation community. Our partners have served in leadership roles with the Workers’ Compensation Sections of both the Atlanta Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia, as well as advisory and steering committees for the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Firm attorneys regularly lecture at continuing education and industry programs for attorneys, adjusters, employers, and risk management professionals throughout the state.
Richter Head’s team brings decades of focused workers’ compensation defense experience, including insight gained from prior service within the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Through decades of focused practice, industry leadership, and client service, Richter Head has earned a reputation as one of Georgia’s premier workers’ compensation defense firms.
Anna P. Cook is an associate of the firm. Anna graduated magna cum laude, with Honors, from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1996…. read more
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Matt Cumper is a partner at Richter, Head, Shinall, White & Slotkin LLP who has over a decade of experience in representing the interests of employers, insurers, and third-party administrators… read more
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Alex C. Devilliers is an associate at Richter, Head, Shinall, White & Slotkin, LLP. After receiving his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Auburn University in 2016, Alex received his J.D. from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
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Kevin Gaulke joined the firm in December of 2024 as a partner specializing in workers’ compensation insurance defense. He has represented self-insured employers, insurance companies and third-party administrators throughout the… read more
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Audrianna Harris is an associate attorney at the firm focusing her practice on representing employers, insurers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation matters. She attended Georgia State University where she… read more
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Patrice Jarvis is an Associate Attorney at the firm. Originally from Virginia, Patrice earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a minor in Leadership from Hampton University. She… read more
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Hastings H. Johnston joined the firm in September 2022 as Partner in the Workers’ Compensation Department. She concentrates her practice on the defense of employers and insurers in workers’ compensation… read more
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Kent graduated from Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska with a B.A. in Literature and earned his Juris Doctorate from the Georgia State University College of Law. Kent focuses his… read more
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Zachary D. Kunz is a partner at the firm. He graduated summa cum laude while receiving his B.A. in Business Management from Piedmont University’s Walker School of Business. He also… read more
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Leanna Marino is an associate at the firm. Originally from New York, Leanna started moving south when she attended Liberty University. She graduated in 2015 with a B.S. in History…. read more
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Morgan McFall joined the firm in December 2022 as an Associate Attorney in the Workers’ Compensation Department. She concentrates her practice on the defense of employers and insurers in workers’… read more
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Andrea R. Mitchell re-joined Richter, Head, Shinall, White & Slotkin as a Partner in 2025 after spending 14 years as an Administrative Law Judge with the State Board of Workers’… read more
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After clerking with the firm during law school and after graduation, Mallorie N. Mitchell joined Richter, Head, Shinall, White & Slotkin, LLP as an Associate Attorney in September 2025. Mallorie… read more
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Matthew Nash is an associate attorney at the firm. He concentrates his practice in representing employers, insurance companies, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation matters. Matt brings with him years… read more
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Olivia Salter is an Associate Attorney at the firm. She earned her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Georgia, with a minor in Sociology and a certificate in Public… read more
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Josh is an attorney at the firm. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and his Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law. He practices… read more
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Rahul Sheth is a partner at the firm, and joined the firm in 2022. He specializes in representing employers and insurers under Title 34, the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act. Rahul’s primary… read more
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Kevin O. Skedsvold was born in Williston, North Dakota on August 20, 1963. He was raised in Augusta, Georgia and moved to Atlanta in 1985. He earned his bachelor’s degree… read more
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Bert Slotkin is a partner at the firm. He earned his Bachelors of English (cum laude) from the College of Charleston in 1997. He then earned a Master’s of Public Administration in 2000, from the Georgia State University-Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. This was followed by a Juris Doctorate in 2001 from Georgia State University’s College of Law.
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Bryant Speed has practiced law for nearly 40 years. A proud native of Alabama, he began his legal career there as a prosecutor in the Attorney Generals Office and then… read more
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Maria Susko is an associate attorney at the firm. She attended Clemson University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. Maria… read more
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Angie Tartline joined Richter, Head, Shinall, White & Slotkin, LLP as a partner in September 2022. Her practice focuses in the area of Workers’ Compensation Defense. Prior to joining Richter,… read more
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David White is a partner of the firm and a native of Atlanta, born on April 2, 1969. He attended the University of Georgia graduating in 1994 magna cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science. He graduated from the Georgia State College of Law in 1994 having served as President of the Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity and two terms as President of the Federalist Society.
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