Richard L. "Rick" Sizemore

Richard L. "Rick" Sizemore

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024
Awarded Practice Areas
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Macon.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Richard L. "Rick" Sizemore
Richard L. "Rick" Sizemore
Macon, GA
Works at
Clark, Smith & Sizemore LLC

3 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Richard “Rick” Lamar Sizemore is a civil litigator at Clark, Smith & Sizemore LLC in Macon, Georgia. He represents individuals and businesses in complex tort and business litigation, including catastrophic injury, medical negligence, defective products, equipment failure, and insurance subrogation matters. Rick has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for clients in cases involving serious injuries and other losses.

Rick began his legal career representing corporations in personal injury and product liability cases. This experience informs his approach to representing plaintiffs who have been injured or harmed through no fault of their own. He develops case strategies tailored to the facts, legal issues, and goals of each client.

His practice includes plaintiff representation in medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability matters. Rick’s recognized practice areas include:

Before joining Clark, Smith & Sizemore LLC, Rick practiced with Gautreaux & Sizemore, King & Spalding, L.L.P., and Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, L.L.P. He also was a partner with Logan, Jolly & Smith, L.L.P. in Anderson, South Carolina, before returning to his hometown of Macon.

Rick is admitted to practice law in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, and he routinely handles cases throughout these states. He taught Advanced Legal Writing at Mercer Law School for three years. Outside of his legal practice, Rick enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Works at
Clark, Smith & Sizemore LLC

3 Best Lawyers awards

Clark, Smith & Sizemore LLC logo

Locations

Education

  • Furman University, B.A. in History and Political Science
  • Mercer University, J.D., graduated 2001

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association
  • South Carolina, South Carolina Bar
  • Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, 2001

Court Admissions

  • Federal Law Clerk for the Honorable Jack T. Camp, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
  • S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • S. District Court, District of South Carolina
  • S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
  • S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
  • S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • North Carolina Supreme Court
  • North Carolina Court of Appeals
  • South Carolina Supreme Court
  • South Carolina Court of Appeals
  • Georgia Supreme Court
  • Georgia Court of Appeals

Affiliations

  • State Bar of Georgia - Member
  • South Carolina Bar - Member
  • North Carolina State Bar - Member
  • Macon Bar Association 2019-2020 - President
  • Macon Bar Association - Executive Committee 2014-present
  • William A. Bootle Inn of Court - Member
  • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association - Co-Editor Trial Practice Manual 2020
  • Middle Georgia Trial Lawyers Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Macon (2027)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Georgia Super Lawyer, 2018 – 2023

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