J. Skye WellesleyShareholder

Primary Office

2100 Powers Ferry Road
Suite 215
Atlanta, GA 30339

Phone

470.881.3054

Professional Profile

J. Skye Wellesley is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Atlanta (GA) office. His practice focuses on defending matters of general litigation, transportation, construction, aviation, retail and hospitality and premises liability. Skye maintains an active practice in Georgia in both state and federal courts representing individuals, corporations and insurers in significant injury cases.

As a trial lawyer, Skye aims to provide top-notch legal services to his clients. He has handled cases in all stages of litigation from claim investigation to initial pleading, discovery and trial or arbitration. Skye has orchestrated cases involving products liability, aviation, construction, negligent security and premises liability, environmental, trucking and fire loss. He has also been recognized by Super Lawyers® as a top-rated civil litigation attorney in Georgia. Skye brings extensive first-chair trial experience and has tried numerous cases to verdict with a high level of success.

Skye earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history and his Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Presbyterian College (SC). He then earned his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Tulane University School of Law (LA).

In his free time, Skye enjoys fly-fishing, golf and watching college football.

Practice Areas

Admitted to Practice

Alabama

Georgia

Georgia Court of Appeals

Georgia Supreme Court

US District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia

US Court of Appeals, Eleventh District

Education

BA/BS, Presbyterian College (SC)

JD, Tulane University School of Law (LA), cum laude

Affiliations

Atlanta Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

Georgia Defense Lawyers Association

Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta

Recognitions

Georgia Super Lawyers®, 2023-2026

News

Carr Allison Earns Best Law Firm Recognition for 2027

Carr Allison has been named one of the Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers® for 2027. This recognition is based solely on peer review from leading lawyers within the same geographic and legal practice areas.  Congratulations to our attorneys who continue to dedicate so much time and effort to provide […]

Swanson Obtains Summary Judgment

Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office obtained summary judgment in Fulton County (GA) on behalf of a restaurant client in a lawsuit stemming from a customer-server altercation. The plaintiffs brought 12 claims, ranging from battery and false imprisonment to negligent hiring and emotional distress. The court dismissed the […]

Zwilling to Present Webinar on Navigating AI Liability and E&O Exposure in the Age of Automation

Course Description: Is your client’s chatbot giving legal advice?  Is their algorithm making underwriting decisions?  Welcome to the brave new world of AI liability-where a single hallucinating bot can trigger a million-dollar E&O claim. Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how professional services are delivered, but it’s also creating a minefield of […]


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