Jeffrey R. Harris

Jeffrey R. Harris is a Georgia trial lawyer and founding partner who represents individuals and families in high-stakes civil litigation. His practice includes catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, automotive product liability, and commercial and business tort disputes. He has tried complex cases to verdict for more than two decades and is frequently retained as lead trial counsel in significant jury trials involving serious injuries, corporate conduct, and disputed responsibility.

Jeffrey earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Mercer University School of Law, graduating first in his class and receiving the Woodruff Medal. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the Mercer Law Review and participated in moot court. He also earned an M.B.A. from Mercer University and a B.A. from the University of Georgia. His academic background supports detailed case analysis, persuasive writing, business understanding, and courtroom strategy in complex civil disputes.

Jeffrey has handled landmark matters involving product liability, medical negligence, wrongful death, commercial litigation, and safety failures. His work has included cases addressing dangerous products, serious medical errors, and conduct that caused catastrophic harm. He studies jury decision-making, behavioral science, and cognitive psychology to understand how jurors evaluate credibility, assign responsibility, and reach consensus. He applies those principles when presenting complicated evidence and developing trial themes designed for clear jury understanding.

Jeffrey R. Harris is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. He has been recognized among Georgia Super Lawyers’ Top 100 and inducted into the Georgia Verdicts Hall of Fame. His professional service includes the American Association for Justice Board of Governors and leadership with the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. His career reflects sustained trial advocacy, professional leadership, and representation of clients in consequential civil cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Harris Lowry Manton LLP
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Board of Governors, American Association for Justice
• Board Member, Southern Trial Lawyers Association
• Vice President, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Atlanta Bar Association
• Member, Savannah Bar Association
• Member, International Society of Barristers

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Mercer University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of Georgia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)