Adam Klein Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga

I litigate on behalf of consumers against credit reporting agencies, debt collectors, banks, mortgage servicers, telemarketers, and those who engage in unfair business practices.

I have built and maintained a thriving practice which handles a variety of areas of law, including:- Business matters such as incorporation, drafting contracts and putting together business agreements- Bankruptcy and debt collection issues- Federal Civil Rights (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, etc.) claims- Civil litigation in state and federal court- Landlord/tenant, consumer protection, and Real Estate matters- Criminal defense encompassing a wide variety of charges, from… Show more I have built and maintained a thriving practice which handles a variety of areas of law, including:- Business matters such as incorporation, drafting contracts and putting together business agreements- Bankruptcy and debt collection issues- Federal Civil Rights (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, etc.) claims- Civil litigation in state and federal court- Landlord/tenant, consumer protection, and Real Estate matters- Criminal defense encompassing a wide variety of charges, from traffic violations and DUIs to serious felonies.Appellate litigation before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Show less

- Political campaign for Georgia State Court Judge- Managed the campaign's technology strategy (e.g. tracking campaign funds, analyzing demographic data and voter trends, selecting key precincts to target- Worked with the candidate and campaign manager to develop campaign strategy and message.

- Political campaign for Georgia Superior Court Judge- Managed the campaign's technology strategy (e.g. tracking campaign funds, analyzing demographic data and voter trends, selecting key precincts to target- Worked with the candidate and campaign manager to develop campaign strategy and message.

Assistant Public Defender (Felony Intake, Deposit Account Fraud, and Recorder's Court Divisions) - Was pre-arraignment lead counsel for over 1,000 felony defendants; was sole counsel for 600 felony preliminary hearings - Represented 3 felony defendants as lead trial (post-arraignment) counsel, bringing each case to satisfactory resolution - Drafted, argued, and won a habeas corpus petition, based on untimely First Appearance hearings; secured two other - consent releases through… Show more Assistant Public Defender (Felony Intake, Deposit Account Fraud, and Recorder's Court Divisions) - Was pre-arraignment lead counsel for over 1,000 felony defendants; was sole counsel for 600 felony preliminary hearings - Represented 3 felony defendants as lead trial (post-arraignment) counsel, bringing each case to satisfactory resolution - Drafted, argued, and won a habeas corpus petition, based on untimely First Appearance hearings; secured two other - consent releases through habeas filings - Was the sole public defender in Deposit Account Fraud (Bad Check) Court for over a year; won 3 of 3 bench trials - Was the sole public defender in Recorder's Court; won dismissals in 35% of cases and reduced fines, and drivers' license consequences for nearly all others Show less

- Attended and assisted in negotiations with Scientific Atlanta’s strategic partners; - Prepared and edited contracts for approval by corporate counsel; - Compared successive versions of agreements to advise corporate counsel of the legal significance of any changes made

- Impulse is a top-tier Internet marketing company which directs over 7 million visitors per month to its customers’ Web sites. - Was brought in as an outside consultant to assist and supervise the in-house development team, streamline and update the software development process, and prepare key Web sites for immediate launch.

- The Board of Regents provides support and funding for Georgia's thirty-four public colleges and universities. - Worked with educational experts from across the Board of Regents to maintained and developed Internet software for the University System's Web services division.

Fred Pryor Seminars is a national corporate training company; eTrain was their online division. - I was the project lead, working with Fred Pryors testing experts to determine project requirements and managing a team of seven developers which designed, developed, and deployed E-train's e-commerce and assessments applications. - My responsibilities included team leadership, consulting, requirements gathering, application design and development, data modeling, documentation, and… Show more Fred Pryor Seminars is a national corporate training company; eTrain was their online division. - I was the project lead, working with Fred Pryors testing experts to determine project requirements and managing a team of seven developers which designed, developed, and deployed E-train's e-commerce and assessments applications. - My responsibilities included team leadership, consulting, requirements gathering, application design and development, data modeling, documentation, and testing. Show less

- Definition 6 has become a top Internet consulting firm in Atlanta since it launched in 1997. - Designed and built software applications for Definition 6's corporate clients. I also served on a committee to create and implement programming standards for the programming department. - Was often responsible for consulting with executives of our client companies to determine how best to suit their needs. - Was awarded the Programmer of the Year award in 1999.

J.D. With Honors, Law

Activities and Societies: Activities and Societies: Graduated With Honors; Dean’s List (4 of 6 semesters); Recipient, Emory College.

B.A., Political Science

Activities and Societies: Recipient, Sam Bredow Memorial Scholarship