Experience
Bar Admissions:
State Bar of Georgia
Admitted to Practice:
Georgia State Courts
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Supreme Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Professional Associations:
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Atlanta Bar Association
State Bar of Georgia (Insurance Law & Workers’ Compensation Law)
Gate City Bar Association
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Emanuel Dressie
Founder & Managing Partner
Since graduating law school, Emanuel has quickly become known as one of the most attentive and effective personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys in Atlanta and beyond. He is not afraid to take on challenging cases and prides himself on providing aggressive representation from day one. The firm’s clients appreciate the constant communication and his passion for helping people, which is evident in each and every case. The firm has recovered in excess of thirty million dollars for its clients.
Emanuel was recently inducted into the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Georgia. Inclusion in this exclusive organization is reserved for lawyers with proven skills and qualifications in their field of law.
Ryan A. Rucker
Partner
Attorney Ryan A. Rucker is an Atlanta native. He graduated from Georgia State University’s College of Law and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Clark Atlanta University, where he studied on a full academic scholarship.
Focused on litigation and advocacy, Ryan began his legal career during law school as an intern prosecutor with the Fulton County Solicitor’s Office. There he conducted numerous hearings and discovered his intense love for the courtroom. Upon graduating, Ryan was immediately offered a position with the Fulton County Solicitor’s Office, where he worked tirelessly with a passion for justice, successfully litigating countless cases while obtaining one of the highest trial success rates seen in the legal community.
A persuasive and aggressive trial lawyer with well over 10,000 cases under his belt, Ryan captures the respect of clients, jurors, opposing counsel and judges alike. In addition to Ryan’s exceptional litigation skills and extensive experience, Ryan possesses an unwavering commitment to obtaining the very best outcome for the clients he so zealously represents. To this end, Ryan has obtained over $40M+ in judgment and verdicts. Understanding that tough circumstances often arise after an innocent person has been injured, Ryan works diligently and closely with each client to ensure that their individual needs are met.
Experience
Bar Admissions:
State Bar of Georgia
Admitted to Practice:
Georgia State Courts
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Supreme Court
Professional Associations:
State Bar of Georgia
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Gate City Bar Association
Experience
Bar Admissions:
State Bar of Georgia
District of Columbia
Admitted to Practice:
Georgia State Courts
Georgia Court of Appeals
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Professional Associations:
American Bar Association
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
State Bar of Georgia
Nathalie Dressie
Senior Associate Attorney
Attorney Nathalie Dressie has spent much of her life in Atlanta, GA and is excited to be living and working here again. Prior to attending law school, Nathalie worked as a legal assistant at a personal injury firm right here in Atlanta.
Nathalie attended Georgetown University Law Center in Washington D.C. where she was an Articles Editor for the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics. While attending law school, she interned with the General Counsel for D.C. Public Schools and built and designed an app that assists domestic violence survivors navigate potential legal options.
After graduating law school, Nathalie worked at one of the nation’s leading complex litigation law firms where she gained valuable experience in various stages of toxic torts and pharmaceutical products liability litigation. She is eager to use her litigation skills and her prior personal injury experience to help Georgians who have been wrongly injured.
Tyler Kahale
Associate Attorney
Tyler is a native Georgian with an unwavering passion for the law. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree in history from Mercer University, Tyler went on to pursue a legal degree at the prestigious Mercer University School of Law. During his time in law school, Tyler’s fervor for advocacy and litigation blossomed as he gained invaluable experience at a thriving boutique personal injury firm. Working tirelessly, Tyler actively immersed himself in every aspect of the litigation process, harnessing the knowledge he acquired to better serve his clients.
Committed to placing his clients’ needs at the forefront, Tyler firmly believes in prioritizing their well-being above all else. His dedication extends beyond offering exceptional legal services; he strives to provide a personalized experience while guiding clients through the most challenging chapters of their lives. Tyler prides himself on his unwavering commitment to each case, faithfully attending to the unique requirements of every client. He relentlessly endeavors to achieve the best possible outcomes for those who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others.
Michelle Maldonado
Firm Administrator
Beatrice Rosales
Senior Paralegal
Beatrice Rosales is a bilingual (Spanish/English) Senior Paralegal at The Dressie Law Firm, LLC. Beatrice is a great team player who truly appreciates and embodies the ethical considerations and implications of performing her job. Beatrice adds almost a decade’s worth of experience in the personal injury and workers’ compensation field to the firm.
She earned her Paralegal Certificate from the University of Georgia. Beatrice thrives on helping others, which is only one of the qualities that makes her a perfect fit for the team. In her spare time, Beatrice enjoys outdoors activities and a little dancing here and there. Most importantly, family is everything.
Norma Onate
Paralegal
Monique Lindsay
Litigation Paralegal
Erica Silva
Case Manager
Erica Silva was born in the beautiful and diverse Mexico City. Erica moved with her family to Atlanta in 1989 looking for the American Dream. With her impeccable 25 years of experience in the hospitality and customer service industry, she makes a perfect team player. She is fluent in Spanish and English. Her professionalism towards El Pueblo Latino and our entire client base has been a tremendous quality enhancement at the firm. Erica is a loving mother of three beautiful children. She earned her Paralegal Certificate from Kennesaw State University’s College of Continuing and Professional Education, and has over 6 years of experience in the personal injury field. Outside the office, Erica enjoys sunsets, mountain views, and traveling to other countries, exploring new cultures.
Daisy Rios
Case Manager
Daisy Rios was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been working with The Dressie Law Firm, LLC since 2022. Daisy is fluent in Spanish and English. As a Front Desk Coordinator, she is the initial point of contact at our firm. Daisy aspires to obtain her Associates Degree in marketing. By doing so, she hopes to increase her skills and better assist the firm. A fun fact about Daisy is that she is a certified EMT. The skills obtained through her EMT career have helped her work under high pressure. Daisy enjoys traveling and loves to try new restaurants with friends and family.
Yuliana Sanchez
Case Manager
Dania Pavon
Case Manager
Johanna Gallegos
Marketing Manager
Born in Mexico City and raised in Georgia from the age of five, Johanna has always believed in “keeping your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground,” a quote by Theodore Roosevelt. With a diverse professional background, she started as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at a senior home, which then transitioned into a role as a property management director for multifamily communities. The experiences Johanna gained as a CNA and property director equipped her with the knowledge and skills to advance as a business administrator at multiple law firms
While in management of a personal injury firm, Johanna discovered her passion for helping injured individuals and their families, leading her to embrace this revelation. She earned her Paralegal Certificate with a focus on personal injury from the University of Georgia – Go Dawgs! – and then worked as a Litigation Legal Assistant at a nationally recognized and respected law firm before joining the team at The Dressie Law Firm, LLC. Her diverse background and commitment to serving others enable her to understand clients from all walks of life and inspire her to strive for the best outcomes for her clients!
She is always finding new trails to hike with her beloved fur kids, Pomeranian Sophie and Pitbull-Doberman Simba. She loves solo trips, outdoor activities, exploring new restaurants and aesthetic coffee shops with a nice book, volunteering, and, most importantly, strengthening her faith and relationship with her creator, YHWH.
Nashiely Michael
Front Desk Coordinator
Haley Baker
Intake Coordinator
With a deep passion for helping people, Haley is dedicated to providing excellent service and support to those navigating complex legal processes. In addition to her professional goals, she is also a foodie at heart, constantly on the lookout for new culinary experiences. Whether it’s assisting clients or exploring new flavors, Haley is always committed to learning and making a positive impact.
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