Managing Partner

• Jul 2012 - Present

In 2012, I launched a boutique law firm specializing in criminal defense, personal injury, and litigation matters. I manage all business operations, including client relations, employee hiring, benefits coordination and procurement, training, and supervision, development and implementation of policies and procedures, and business development. I direct cases from intake through trial including legal research and writing, drafting pleadings and demand letters, oral arguments, and communications with opposing counsel, insurance firms, and courts. Selected Accomplishments: • Obtained millions of dollars in settlements for clients through pre-trial negotiations, mediation, and trial. • Consistently lowered medical bills and liens for clients by negotiating with insurance and medical providers. • Reduced operating costs by identifying alternate vendors for health insurance and other services. • Played a key role in settling a multi-million-dollar NFL concussion lawsuit, with 12 others in progress. Show less

Magistrate Judge

• Jan 2021 - Present

This is a part-time position where I preside over 50-150 civil and criminal matters per week, including evictions, small claims, abandoned motor vehicles, garnishments, warrant applications, ordinance violations, and more. I review matters, conduct legal research, rule on matters, and issue orders. In addition, I sit by designation as a Superior Court judge to conduct first appearance, preliminary, probation revocation, and bond hearings. As part of this role, I supervise judicial assistants and clerks. Selected Accomplishments: • Dramatically reduced a backlog of eviction and abandoned motor vehicle cases. Show less

Executive Vice President

• Jan 2018 - Present

In this role, I oversee the business operations for a legal education and publishing company, where I maintain website and manage sales order processing. I direct all marketing and advertising, carry out collections, respond to correspondence, and create CLE presentations and course materials. I also schedule classes with venues and develop class curricula. Selected Accomplishments: • Delivered up to 12 seminars per year on Codes of Evidence, Civil Practice Basics, and other areas of law. • Managed the marketing and distribution of multiple publications on Georgia law. Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2015 - Present

I instruct classes in Cross Examination, Jury Selection, Evidence, and Opening/Closing Arguments. My work includes mentoring students and lecturing on Professionalism, Navigating Law School, and Job Search. Selected Accomplishments: • Created the curricula for innovative 1-week courses, with an emphasis on experiential learning. • Improved student interest by utilizing real life jurors and other professionals and leading mock trials. I instruct classes in Cross Examination, Jury Selection, Evidence, and Opening/Closing Arguments. My work includes mentoring students and lecturing on Professionalism, Navigating Law School, and Job Search. Selected Accomplishments: • Created the curricula for innovative 1-week courses, with an emphasis on experiential learning. • Improved student interest by utilizing real life jurors and other professionals and leading mock trials.

Co-Founder

• Jan 2010 - Present

President

• Jan 2007 - Jan 2018

Publisher of three pocketbooks on Georgia law: The Code: Civil, Evidence and Criminal Editions. Publisher of three pocketbooks on Georgia law: The Code: Civil, Evidence and Criminal Editions.

Lobbyist

• Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

I lobbied members of the Georgia legislature on pending legislation and policy initiatives. Also, I drafted updates on current and prospective bills, and led educational sessions on citizen lobbying and ACLU initiatives. I lobbied members of the Georgia legislature on pending legislation and policy initiatives. Also, I drafted updates on current and prospective bills, and led educational sessions on citizen lobbying and ACLU initiatives.

Partner

• Jan 2010 - Jun 2012

During this period, I managed commercial and consumer bankruptcy, real estate, mortgage banking, foreclosure, and eviction litigation cases. I supervised administrative staff and junior attorneys, drafted pleadings, conducted discovery, and represented clients at hearings, trials, and mediations. I also presented at conventions and conferences. Selected Accomplishments: • Served as the Managing Attorney for the National Default Management Department. • Contributed to revenue growth by spearheading business development efforts. • One of the youngest partners ever at the firm, averaging 2,500 hours billed per year. Show less

Litigation Associate

• Oct 2008 - Dec 2009

I was responsible for bankruptcy litigation, real estate, foreclosure, and eviction litigation cases, servicing a commercial client base. As part of this, I prepared and delivered presentations at industry events and supervised outside counsel. Selected Accomplishments: • Obtained consistently favorable results for clients, including several published decisions. • Became a subject matter expert on real estate, mortgage, foreclosure, eviction, and bankruptcy litigation. I was responsible for bankruptcy litigation, real estate, foreclosure, and eviction litigation cases, servicing a commercial client base. As part of this, I prepared and delivered presentations at industry events and supervised outside counsel. Selected Accomplishments: • Obtained consistently favorable results for clients, including several published decisions. • Became a subject matter expert on real estate, mortgage, foreclosure, eviction, and bankruptcy litigation.

Bankruptcy Associate

• Mar 2007 - Sep 2008

I represented clients in consumer bankruptcy hearings and adversary bench trials. Selected Accomplishments: • Sole attorney responsible for handling court hearings. I represented clients in consumer bankruptcy hearings and adversary bench trials. Selected Accomplishments: • Sole attorney responsible for handling court hearings.

Project Attorney

• Oct 2006 - Mar 2007

In this position, I analyzed documents to support discovery and litigation efforts. In this position, I analyzed documents to support discovery and litigation efforts.