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Bernard V. Kearse, III, graduated from Wofford College in 1972, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Mr. Kearse received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1976, where he served as an editor for the South Carolina Law Review, and received a master’s degree in Estate Planning from the University of Miami in 1977. Prior to starting his own firm, he practiced with national law firms and served as the Employee Benefits Counsel for a Fortune 200 company with approximately 30,000 employees worldwide.. A member of the Georgia, Illinois, South Carolina, Virginia and American Bar Associations, Mr. Kearse’s firm has been recognized since 2006 in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He is also a Lifetime Fellow of The American Bar Foundation (ABF), an organization limited to 1/3 of 1% of the attorneys in America. Founded in 1955, the Fellows of the ABF is an honorary organization of attorneys, judges and law professors whose professional, public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession.. His experience includes designing and drafting wills and trust documents associated with estate planning and elder law, designing and drafting pension, deferred compensation, severance, self-funded medical and other benefit plans (including ESOPs), and representation of clients regarding formation of limited liability companies.
Ben Fink, a shareholder in Berman Fink Van Horn P.C., concentrates his practice in business and commercial litigation with a particular emphasis on non-compete, trade secret and other competition-related disputes.. With nearly 25 years in practice, Ben has handled cases in Georgia’s state and federal courts as well as state and federal courts in more than 15 other states. He has also handled disputes in arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).. Ben’s non-compete and unfair competition practice includes representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving non-compete, non-solicitation of customers, non-recruitment of employees and non-disclosure/confidential information agreements as well as disputes involving trade secrets, tortious interference with business and contractual relations, breach of fiduciary duty and/or duty of loyalty, unfair and deceptive trade practices, business defamation, trade name and trade dress infringement, Computer Systems Protection Act violations, Economic Espionage Act/Defend Trade Secrets Act claims, Electronic Communications Privacy Act claims, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act claims and Stored Communications Act claims.. Ben also represents both plaintiffs and defendants in all types of other business and commercial disputes including contract disputes, business torts, partnership, shareholder and other internal corporate disputes, shareholder derivative lawsuits and securities fraud claims.. Given his extensive experience in the area of non-competes, Ben testified before a joint committee of the Georgia House and Senate tasked with studying proposed legislation relating to restrictive covenant agreements. Ben also served as a member of the State Bar of Georgia Special Legislative Study Committee on Restrictive Covenants which served as a resource for the Georgia Legislature as it considered the legislation.. Ben is experienced in drafting agreements that can be instrumental in protecting the competitive edge of his client’s businesses and in avoiding unfair competition, including agreements containing non-competition, non-solicitation, non-recruitment, confidentiality and trade secrets and computer use provisions.. Ben is a well-respected writer and lectures regularly on non-competes, trade secrets and related topics, as well as other topics involving competition-related legal issues and other legal issues facing businesses. He co-authored a chapter on Restrictive Covenant Litigation for Georgia Business Litigation, a book published in 2013 by Daily Report Books, a division of ALM Media, LLC. Ben has been a member of the Labor and Employment Section Board of Directors of the Atlanta Bar Association since 2011 and served as Chair (2014-2015). Ben has also been named a Super Lawyer in Atlanta Magazine annually since 2005 in the area of Employment Law and was selected by Georgia Trend magazine as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite since 2012. Since 2013, Ben has been named a Top 100 Georgia Super Lawyer. He has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2015 and 2016.. Since 1999, Ben has served on the board of Conexx: America Israel Business Connector. He is currently Chairman of the Board and serves on the Executive Committee for the organization. From 2004 to 2012, he served as Chairman of the Professional Committee.. Since 2000, Ben has served on the Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee for Duke University. He has also served on the alumni board of Emory Law School since 2015.. After graduating from Duke University, Ben obtained his law degree from the Emory University School of Law and has lived in Atlanta since 1989. Ben is married to Robin Young Fink and has a son Henry and a daughter Elizabeth. When not practicing law, Ben enjoys kayaking, bicycling, playing golf and being an enthusiastic spectator at Henry and Elizabeth’s various athletic and recreational activities.
Ben Alper is an experienced litigator with experience that includes: U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia, the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Justice Division, and the Northern Virginia Capital Defender’s Office. As a Research Assistant for Emory University School of Law, he is accredited for his valuable contribution to writing law review articles in the areas of criminal procedure and corporate crimes.. Prior to attending Emory’s School of Law, Ben graduated with Honors from Washington University in St. Louis after spending two years at the United States Military Academy at West Point where he earned Dean’s list honors every semester.. Knowing all too well that clients are often confused and frustrated in contending with the particulars of an impending criminal investigation or charges, Ben possesses exceptional communication and people skills which help to alleviate fear and confusion that most clients often undergo during the legal process.
Before representing victims of injury, Attorney Brett Miller spent the first 10 years of his career defending insurance companies. With this experience comes an understanding of how these companies operate and the strategies they use to downplay their client’s liability. He now uses these strategies against them to fight for the fair compensation his clients deserve. From the moment a client enlists his services, Brett begins preparing their case for trial. While he can often resolve cases through a settlement before trial, he believes it is important to always be prepared for the possibility.. Brett views his role in the client-attorney relationship as a counselor. He is straightforward and discusses the positive and negative aspects of their cases so that they can start making preparations for the future. He strongly believes that keeping clients informed through every step of the process leads to more strategic decisions and better outcomes.. Personal injury cases are often a lengthy process, and Brett stresses the importance of patience to his clients. Do not expect an immediate payout from this situation. Your primary concern should be your recovery. When you hire Brett, he will handle the work of preparing your case.
Before founding Mazursky Constantine in 1992, Don headed the Employee Benefits Department of a major Atlanta law firm. His practice encompasses most areas of employee benefits and executive compensation with a particular focus on:. Don graduated with highest academic achievement in his class from Emory University and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center, where he served on the Editorial Board of The Tax Lawyer. Don has been named a “Georgia Super Lawyer” by his peers in the Employee Benefits/ERISA practice areas.. Don is a member of the Southern Employee Benefits Conference. He has served as a member of the Atlanta Bar Association Tax Section Board of Directors.
Backed by over 10 years of experience, Attorney Jennifer Harbaugh is an aggressive personal injury attorney that can bring relentless representation to her clients’ sides of the courtroom. She is passionate about helping clients obtain maximum financial compensation for any physical harms, emotional distresses, medical expenses, and lost wages they may face as a result of their injuries. While Attorney Harbaugh has a firm grasp on all areas of personal injury law, she focuses most of her practice on cases involving premises liability, product liability, tractor-trailer accidents, and medical malpractice. No case is too complex for Attorney Harbaugh.. Prior to practicing law as a fulltime career, Attorney Harbaugh attended Mercer University where she graduated magna cum laude honors with her Bachelor of Arts degree. Following her undergraduate studies, she enrolled directly into the law school program and earned her Juris Doctorate shortly after. During this time, she served as a member for the Moot Court Team and Law Review.. Currently, Attorney Harbaugh is permitted to practice law in Georgia and Arkansas. She is a member of various associations including the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association, the Arkansas Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, and the Order of the Barristers and Brainerd Currie Honor Society.
AVVO's #1 rated employment attorney. Thank you for visiting my profile. I represent people (predominately employees) who have issues with their employers. This involves discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, overtime claims, whistleblowers, false claims act, qui tam, EEOC matters and other employment related matters. I also handle personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims.. Additionally I represent parties in Georgia Department of Labor unemployment compensation appeals throughout the State of Georgia. Also, I have an active practice in the field of mediation throughout the country.. I have a very client related practice and treat my clients the way I want to be treated. That is with a friendly, professional, and responsive manner in everything I do to ensure that I provide excellent service to my clients who are honoring me by engaging my services and trusting me to help them.. My training in mediation includes:. Completed Negotiation Theory and Practice Course, Harvard Law School Summer Program of Instruction for Lawyers (Professor Roger Fisher, internationally-recognized authority on conflict resolution)
AttorneyKazuma Sonoda, Jr. has devoted his legal career to the defense of thoseaccused or charged with criminal offenses. His practice has taken himto federal andstate courts throughout . Sonoda is known for his zealous advocacy on behalf ofevery client. Mr. Sonoda has successfully defended individuals chargedwith a wide variety of offenses from minor traffic violations and drugcharges to sex crimes and violent felonies.. Named one of Georgia's Top Young Lawyers, he also has achieved SuperLawyers Rising Star status. Mr. Sonoda has appeared in Atlanta Magazine, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and was named one of Georgia's Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine.. Mr.Sonoda is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal DefenseAttorneys and a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College inMacon, GA. He is also an active member and on the Board of Directorsof the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association.. Mr. Sonoda received his Juris Doctor degree in 2000 from the Emory University School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy and Spanish from Duke University where he was a member of the Chi Psi Fraternity.
Attorney Tarek Aleem has successfully handled thousands of personal injury accident cases in his career, recovering over $20 million dollars for his cliens. He is the founding member of The Aleem Law Firm, which has successfully handled claims throughout Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Massachusetts. Attorney Aleem approaches each case with a proactive, hands-on strategy to maximize the value of each of his clients’ cases.
Attorney Safiya Byars is a native of Kingston, Jamaica. As the managing partner of the Byars Firm she oversees the Firm's immigration, family law, and estate planning practice. Prior to creating the Byars Firm Ms. Byars worked as a senior associate with law firms in Alabama and Georgia. Now with her own practice, Ms. Byars strives to provide her clients with a personable experience. Ms. Byars is diligent with her work and she strives on providing her clients with the best legal representation while educating her clients on the best strategies to win their case.. Attorney Byars entered the United States as an international student to attend college where she was the first international student. Ms. Byars has successfully made the transition from a temporary student visa to permanent immigration status. Ms. Byars now uses her extensive expertise to assist her clients with their immigration, family, and estate planning needs. Ms. Byars currently serves as the chair of the family immigration continuing legal education program and the vice-chair of the immigration law section of the State Bar of Georgia.. In addition to her practice Ms. Byars routinely hosts legal workshop on legal topics that are beneficial to Atlanta immigrant community. While at the University of Alabama School of Law Ms. Byars followed her passion for community outreach by providing pro bono legal services and volunteer community service to the residents of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. At graduation Ms. Byars was presented with the Dean's Community Service Award and the Order of the Samaritan Award. Ms. Byars is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Montevallo.
Attorney Ross Moore, founder of Ross Moore II, P.C., is a passionate advocate on behalf of those who have been injured by the negligence or sheer recklessness of others. Ross takes an aggressive stance on behalf of his clients. He is dedicated to upholding his clients’ rights and not letting insurance companies take advantage of them. Due to his tenacity, diligence, and personal approach to each case, Ross has secured millions of dollars for his clients in verdicts and settlements.. In high school in Springfield, Tennessee, Ross first discovered his love for the law. In fact, Ross was one of the leaders who helped his high school’s Mock Trial Team rank in the state’s top five – the first time it had been accomplished in that school’s history.. Ross completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee. He became a Kappa Alpha Order founding father, Pi Chapter, and was elected as Student Senator. In May of 2012, Ross graduated from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School with his Juris Doctorate.. Ross is not afraid to become deeply involved in his clients’ cases. He maintains a thorough understanding of his clients’ cases on all fronts, meticulously investigating the accident scene and taking the time to meet with his clients’ physicians so that he understands the damages they have sustained.. Should a case not settle quickly for a just amount of compensation, Ross has the skill, knowledge, and experience necessary to take the case to court. Ross is no stranger to trying cases, arguing motions, and appealing decisions that he believes are unjust.
Attorney Reginald A. Greene received his Bachelor of Arts Degree, magna cum laude, from Howard University in 1989 at age 20 and his Juris Doctor Degree, cum laude, in 1995 from Howard University School of Law.. Attorney Greene has developed an expertise in protecting the rights of injury victims and their families. If you were injured in an accident or due to the fault of another person, company or municipality, he can help you get paid. Your recovery, emotional stability and financial security are important.. Attorney Reginald Greene has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. He handles personal injury claims involving such matters as:. Assault and Battery, Auto Wrecks and Motorcycle Accidents, DUI Auto Accidents, Food Poisoning/Foreign Object in Food/Tainted Food, General Negligence, Intentional or Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, Negligently Maintained Roadways, Police Brutality, Premises Liability, Punitive Damages, Slip & Fall, Tractor Trailer and Truck Accidents, and Wrongful Death.
Attorney Nicholas Schnyder is devoted and committed to protecting the rights of the injured and their families. His own family was injured by medical error in 3 separate incidences so his personal experience, resolve, determination, and compassion for his clients compels him to fight for what is right.. He is a member of the Georgia Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Cobb County Bar Association. Nick Schnyder Law Firm represents victims of:. He is also an experienced Catastrophic Injury Lawyer, representing those whose injuries are life-changing, severe or a case of permanent disablement. It would be a pleasure to represent you and your family.
Attorney Michelle Cross is well known state-wide as a tenacious criminal defense attorney. Michelle specializes in traffic tickets, DUI, drug charges, battery, and serious felony cases. Her dedication and compassion for her clients is unparalleled. Michelle makes herself available to her clients 24/7 by providing her personal cell phone number. Thus, Michelle's clients can rest assured that she will be there when needed. Michelle always explores every avenue to ensure that her clients get the best possible outcome for their case. If you would like Michelle's skill and dedication to work for you and your case, contact her at Atlanta's Law Firm today.. • NHTSA Certified Field Sobriety Testing
Attorney Matthew C. Hines founded Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines back in October of 2004. This was the same date that he passed his bar exam and has never looked back since. The law firm has been helping Atlanta Residents defend their rights in civil and personal matters.. Mr. Hines is a graduate at Clemson University and worked in various law firms until her gained a fundamental understanding of the various areas of law.. He is passionate about personal injury cases, litigation and other types of trial work, criminal defense and family law.. Taking an individual who is in a dificult situation and empowering them with a good legal defense presentation is something he enjoys the most.. In his spare time he loves being outdooors, enjoys martial arts and traveling with his family.
Attorney Lee Morin founded Morin Legal in 2013 and has grown the Firm over the last 12 years into a pre-eminent small business and entertainment boutique firm. Morin Legal has routinely served independent small business owners in the creative and creative-adjacent sectors helping them to achieve their dreams of freedom and independence.. Attorney Morin is uniquely talented in copyright law, trademark law, small business law, corporations, and contracts, having taught complex subjects to non-lawyer pupils as an adjunct professor for her alma mater, Georgia State University College of Law. When she is not representing copyright holders, trademark owners, or small businesses or financiers, she aids producers and production companies in content creation and taps into affiliated contacts at premier talent agencies, consulting and production companies to develop, package, and pitch shows for streaming, broadcast, or theatrical release.. In 2023, Attorney Morin added a Small Business Commercial Litigation practice to her firm and is presently reviewing prospective clients with active or pending lawsuits in the State of Georgia. Attorney Morin is also an accomplished writer, having penned articles for the American Bar Association and other publications, and publishes a newsletter read by entertainment business professionals, called Good Tidings.
Attorney Kevin Majeske attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 2001.. After years of teaching, Kevin decided it was time to move towards his ultimate career goal of practicing law. The brother of a successful Atlanta attorney, Kevin always had a passion for civil rights and individual liberties. After years of closely following his brother’s career, Kevin then attended John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, and graduated in 2013.. Kevin has experience in all State Court matters, having interned at the Fulton County Solicitor's office, and has honed his skills in felony maters very successfully as Of Counsel to Ghanayem and Rayasam.. Kevin has assisted in the trial and preparation of nationally recognized criminal matters, Supreme Court briefs, and complex criminal motions.. Kevin has amassed a wealth of experience in his short time being licensed. Ghanayem and Rayasam immediately recognized Kevin's skill set and have brought him on as Of Counsel to their firm, to which he excelled and provided valuable expertise.. A native of Michigan, and a longtime resident of Washington D.C. Kevin has the skills and ability to handle all criminal matters.
Attorney K. Douglas Cook is a leading personal injury attorney in Dunwoody and the founding partner at the Law Offices of K. Douglas Cook. He has over 22 years of experience helping clients recover the compensation they deserve. He has settled over 3,000 claims. His success stems from his personal involvement with clients. He works directly with individuals, rather than allowing a paralegal or case manager run a suit. When you hire Attorney Cook, you can rest assured that you are being represented by someone who truly cares. He is compassionate in person and a staunch advocate in the courtroom.
Attorney Julie McGhee Howard is a co-founder and managing partner of NowackHoward, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Howard practices community association law and represents condominium and homeowner associations in the Atlanta region and throughout Georgia.. Ms. Howard has extensive experience advising community associations in real estate matters and general counsel issues, including association meetings and parliamentary guidance, assessment collection, construction defect claims, covenant and rule enforcement, developer transition and disputes, Fair Housing Act claims, lien foreclosure, owner bankruptcy, owner dispute resolution, property tax appeals, zoning appeals and other general litigation.. Ms. Howard graduated from Furman University, earned her law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and is licensed as an instructor for the Georgia Real Estate Commission. She gained valuable legal experience by clerking for a judge and practicing as a shareholder and managing partner at another private Georgia-based firm. She has been admitted to practice law in Georgia since 1993.. Using her legal experience and skills to the fullest, Ms. Howard has made significant contributions to the legal profession. She has assisted in the drafting of each amendment to the Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act and the Georgia Condominium Act since 2007, and regularly testifies before the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia State Senate committees on proposed community association laws.. Ms. Howard is a past president and board of trustee’s member for the national Community Associations Institute. She is also a past president and board member, in addition to many other roles, of the Community Associations Institute of Georgia. Ms. Howard is a fellow in the College of Community Association Lawyers, and served on its Board of Governors through 2019. She was 2018 President of the College. Ms. Howard also belongs to the Sandy Springs Bar Association and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta.
Attorney Cheryl D. Kelly is the owner at C. Kelly Law, LLC. With over 15 years of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, and attorney, Ms. Kelly has handled complex litigation matters from every angle, including car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall accidents, and medical malpractice. Her expertise in these areas has enabled her to successfully represent hundreds of clients in their most challenging legal matters involving personal injury law.. A graduate of University of Georgia School of Law, Ms. Kelly founded the law school’s first student organization focused on the practice of family law. Cheryl is a part of many prestigious organizations like Alpha Kappa, Alpha Sorority Inc. She has also been recognized as Superlawyers Rising Star thrice in 2021, 2022 and 2023.. Her approach to representing clients is one of compassion, accuracy, and legal expertise, and she's committed to helping each client become their own advocate through the litigation process.. At C. Kelly Law, LLC., Ms. Kelly is dedicated to providing tailored services that improve each client’s unique situation. Ms. Kelly truly cares about her clients, getting to know them personally and fighting tirelessly on their behalf. When you work with C. Kelly Law, LLC., you can trust that you're in good hands with a team that's dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you.
Attorney Brian Tevis aggressively defends clients charged with serious felonies (Murder, Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking, Aggravated Assault, Felony Drug Possession and Distribution, etc.) as well as misdemeanor offenses like assault, battery, theft, shoplifting, and simple possession of marijuana. You can expect to be informed and have regular contact with Attorney Tevis as he works with you to attack the State's case throughout the entire process from your initial bond hearing to trial.. Brian graduated from the University of Georgia and later obtained his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University's School of Law. Upon returning to Georgia he began working for the Public Defender's Office in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit defending clients charged with serious crimes at the felony level. During his time as a Public Defender, Brian represented more than a thousand clients who were charged with felonies ranging from theft and drug charges all the way up to armed robbery, rape, and murder.. After leaving the PD's office for private practice in 2010, Brian handled all of the criminal defense cases with his law firm in addition to expanding into family law/divorce, contracts cases, general litigation, and personal injury. Having practiced in countless jurisdictions across the state of Georgia, Brian gained invaluable experience and knowledge of various court personnel and procedures as well as getting to know a lot of the prosecutors along the way.. Brian returned to his home in Atlanta in 2012 and started his own practice. His primary focus is still criminal defense with some personal injury, but he still takes clients on a case by case basis in family law/divorce/child support, contract disputes, and general litigation.. When he's not busy fighting for his clients and ensuring they get the best possible representation under the law, He enjoys tailgating at Georgia games, watching SEC games, brewing beer, traveling, hiking/camping, brushing up on the latest changes in the law, and reading a lot of books.
Attorney Amber Saunders' business and estate planning practice focuses on helping families enhance their lives today and secure their futures tomorrow. She excels in guiding her clients through the often-confusing maze of financial, business and legal decisions to create plans that ensure the well-being of their families and the accomplishment of cherished family goals. Her considerable legal expertise includes intellectual property, contract drafting and disputes, family protection, wealth preservation, and values-based planning, as well as planning strategies for unmarried couples and divorced individuals. Amber graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2009 and served as a Judicial Assistant to the Honorable Judge Penny Brown Reynolds on the State Court of Fulton County. While at John Marshall, Amber received the Advocacy Award for her work on the Moot Court Team, served as a Dean’s Fellow because of her legal writing skills, and served on both the local and regional board for the Black Law Students Association. After graduation, Amber started Enrichment Prep, a standardized test preparation company that focused on helping students in marginalized communities excel on college preparation exams. Amber won a start-up grant from 100 Urban Entrepreneurs and worked with the organization for several years helping minority entrepreneurs prepare to pitch their businesses to investors. Amber is the author of Ahead of the Curve: What Parents Need to Know to Get their Kids into College, which was published by Peterson’s in 2014. In 2013, Amber started Saunders Law Group, where she represented high-net-worth families and their businesses in various personal and business matters. Amber is the founding Partner of Naoulo & Saunders, a law firm in Atlanta, Georgia that specializing in providing a new approach to business planning that incorporates tax, succession, business, estate and intellectual property planning into every aspect of the work done for clients.
Attorney Alex Simanovsky has spent his entire legal career advocating on behalf of consumers against the most powerful of entities: the government, insurance companies and auto manufacturers. Alex graduated with honors from the University of Georgia (Mathematics, 1992) and the cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law (JD, 1995) and is a former chairman of the Consumer Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. Alex Simanovsky & Associates, LLC has represented more than 20,000 consumers, helping them deal with important issues that affect their lives.
Attorney Akil Secret is a licensed attorney in the States of Georgia and Nebraska. His practice focuses on Serious Personal Injury Litigation, Wrongful Death Litigation and Major Criminal Defense. Mr. Secret has represented defendants in numerous high profile state and federal cases. He has tried hundreds of cases with extraordinary success. Mr. Secret has represented Lawyers, Doctors, Accountants, Real Estate Brokers and Agents and Corporate Executives. Attorney Akil Secret attended University of Nebraska and transferred to attend Morehouse College where he pursued his undergraduate studies until 1973 with a major in Political Science. He attended Atlanta Law School and earned his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1979. Secret was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1979 and the State Bar of Nebraska in 1983. He has served as Judge Pro Hac Vice in the City Court of Atlanta and City of Atlanta Municipal Court. He has served as Judge Pro Hac Designate in the Superior Court of Fulton County.