Tom D. Weldon Jr. (also known as Thomas Darrell Weldon Jr.) is a seasoned attorney based in Ringgold, Georgia, with over two decades of legal practice and a notable tenure in Georgia’s legislature.

Legal Career

• He is licensed to practice law in Georgia and Tennessee since 2001

• He earned his J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2000 and his B.S. from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1993.

• He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and remains in good standing.

• His areas of expertise include criminal law (including drug crimes, fraud, violent crimes), personal injury (such as car accidents, wrongful death), civil litigation, corporate law, insurance defense, health & hospital law, Human Trafficking, and more.

• His legal practice is conducted under the Weldon Law Firm, serving Ringgold and nearby Chattanooga areas.

• Clients commend his dedication and personalized approach—notes from the firm describe him as “a true Southern Gentleman” who treats clients like family and delivers results..

Legislative Service

• Tom Weldon served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the 3rd District (based in Ringgold), with his first term beginning in 2008.

• He sponsored key legislation, notably the Pain Management Clinic Act in 2013, which aimed to enhance oversight of pain management clinics by requiring background checks on staff and giving more regulatory authority to the Medical Composite Board.

• In 2016, he co-sponsored legislation to amend Ringgold’s city charter—specifically increasing the number of city council votes required to fire a city manager from three to five.

Summary Profile

Education & Credentials

• B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1993)

• J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law (2000)

• Licensed in GA & TN since 2001

Legal Practice

• Over two decades of experience, practicing at Weldon Law Firm in Ringgold, GA

• Focus on criminal defense, personal injury, civil litigation, and more

• Known for a personable, client-centric approach

Public Service

• GA State Representative (3rd District), elected 2008

• Advocated for healthcare regulation

• Engaged in local governance reforms