Elizabeth Pelypenko

Elizabeth Pelypenko is an Atlanta catastrophic personal injury lawyer with decades of experience representing injured clients in Georgia. She is respected by her peers and known for strong results in complex cases. Her practice centers on serious injury and wrongful death claims, where careful preparation and clear strategy are essential.

Elizabeth earned her B.A., Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, Honors: With Honors, Honors: Dean’s List, Major: Political Science. She then received her J.D. cum laude, University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia. She has been admitted to the Georgia bar since 1988.

Elizabeth focuses on plaintiffs’ medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, nursing home negligence and pharmacy negligence. She handles matters involving brain and spinal injury, as well as Truck Accidents, Misfilled Prescriptions, Premises Liability and Negligent Security. Her work often involves complex medical records and expert testimony, requiring detailed review and careful case development.

Elizabeth has written for Verdict Magazine, including articles such as “What is the Prognosis for Misdiagnosis Cases in Georgia,” “Discovery Strategies in Medical Malpractice Cases: Thinking Outside the Box,” and “Georgia’s Affidavit Rule in Medical Malpractice Cases.” She has also presented seminars on topics like HIPAA, Daubert and medical malpractice litigation strategies.

Elizabeth has received honors including Georgia Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine, 2005 – Present; Who’s Who in American Law, Marquis, 2005 – Present; Who’s Who in America, Marquis, 2005 – Present; Who’s Who of American Women, Marquis, 2005 – Present; and Registry of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, 2005 – Present. She is active in professional organizations such as the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, State Bar of Georgia, Litigation Counsel of America, Melvin M. Belli Society and Million Dollar Advocate Forum.

Elizabeth Pelypenko continues to advocate for individuals and families facing life-changing injuries, guiding them through the legal process with experience and determination.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, The Pelypenko Law Firm, PC
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Chair, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
• Fellow, Litigation Counel of America
• Fellow, Melvin M. Belli Society
• Member, Million Dollar Advocate Forum
• Member, Southern Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Atlanta Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice (AAJ)
• Member, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
• Member, Roscoe Pound Institute
• Member, American Bar Association
• Fellow, Lawyers Foundation of Georgia
• Member, United States Fencing Association
• Member, Lotus Fencing Academy

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• University of Georgia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northwestern University
  BS in Political Science with Cum Laude

Awards & Badges