Donna Overholt Willis, Insurance Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 43 years of legal practice · 4.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AssociateatSharon W. Ware & Associates
Atlanta, GA
Practicing insurance in Atlanta since 1983.
- 43+
- Years practicing
- 4.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Donna Overholt Willis is an associate based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Donna has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sharon W. Ware & Associates. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 43 years
- Known for
- Insurance
- Handles Insurance matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Donna Overholt Willis: Donna Overholt Willis is an associate based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Donna has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sharon W. Ware & Associates. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Donna Overholt Willis
Donna concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Donna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Donna takes insurance matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donna agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Donna Overholt Willis — Over 43 years of Georgia insurance experience
Donna Overholt Willis is an associate based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Donna has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sharon W. Ware & Associates. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Ms. Donna Overholt Willis is a lawyer practicing first party insurance defense, tort & insurance law. Donna received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years. Donna practices at Sharon W. Ware & Associates in Atlanta, GA.
Donna's approach to insurance cases
Ms. Donna Overholt Willis is a lawyer practicing first party insurance defense, tort & insurance law. Donna received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years. Donna practices at Sharon W. Ware & Associates in Atlanta, GA.
The kind of cases Donna takes
Donna reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Donna Overholt Willis's legal education and bar admissions
Emory University School of Law
J.D. · 1983
Emory University
B.A. · 1980
Jurisdictions
Donna's state bar admissions
Georgia
1983 · ACTIVE
Donna studied at J.D. in Emory University School of Law and B.A. in Emory University.
Law school and academic background
Donna completed J.D. in Emory University School of Law and B.A. in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Donna runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Donna Overholt Willis
Donna has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Donna's professional memberships and bar associations
Atlanta (Member, Corporate Counsel Section), Federal and American (Member, Sections on: Tort and Insurance Practice Litigation) Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia (Member, Insurance Law Section) Georgia Association of Women Lawyers
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Locations
Donna Overholt Willis's office in Atlanta
Donna's primary office is at 2400 Century Pkwy., Ste. 200, Atlanta, GA, 30345. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Sharon W. Ware & Associates
2400 Century Pkwy., Ste. 200
Atlanta, GA 30345
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Client reviews of Donna Overholt Willis — 4.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Donna Overholt Willis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Donna usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Donna charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donna's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Donna will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Donna
Donna discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Donna confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Donna's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Donna Overholt Willis
How much does it cost to hire Donna for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Donna walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Donna offer a free consultation?
Donna charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donna's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Donna's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Donna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Donna take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Donna is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Donna will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Donna?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Donna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Donna accepting new insurance clients right now?
Donna's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia
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