Caycie D. Dix, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Stone Mountain, Ga

Presides, by appointment of the local Superintendent, over local level Due Process hearings to ensure compliance with state and local regulations. Administers district-level consequences to students for violation(s) of the Code of Student Conduct, when necessary. Trains and advises school administrators on the Code of Student Conduct, local school laws, and other relevant statutory rules and regulations. Determines appropriate placement for students returning to school from incarceration or detention, who have been convicted of or adjudicated with a designated felony, or who have been expelled or suspended from another school district. Actively participates in and serves as the district-level representative in "Journey", a mental health treatment/diversion program for young girls in the DeKalb County Juvenile Court.

Provides zealous representation to clients throughout metro Atlanta in the areas of wills and estates, family law, and criminal misdemeanors. Serves as a court-appointed attorney in Rockdale County State Court. Drafts and prepares legal documents. Conducts legal research and develops legal strategies for handling cases. Conducts pre-trial negotiations and arraignments.

Developed and managed partnerships with local elected officials in DeKalb County, community and faith-based organizations, businesses, schools, media-outlets, and other grassroots entities. Conducted workshops, seminars, and presentations at local city council meetings and to large groups such DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, DeKalb County Public Schools, GA Head Start Association, etc. Supervised Partnership Assistants and delegated tasks as necessary. Adhered to strict and sudden deadlines. Maintained and provided periodic reports. Served as the liaison between the Decatur Local Census Office and the Atlanta Regional Office.

Managed several filed cases involving claims for personal injuries due to auto accidents and/or dog bites. Consulted with clients regarding the status of their cases. Drafted answers to Discovery documents. Researched various issues related to personal injury claims.

Reviewed various Motions filed with the Court. Researched applicable Georgia statutes and case law for a variety of issues, such as products liability, negligence, medical malpractice, and breach of contracts. Conducted legal analysis and reasoning and made recommendations as to the appropriate ruling. Reviewed jury charges submitted by the parties. Assisted the Case Manager during Plea and Arraignment hearings for criminal misdemeanors.

Researched various political issues regarding Lansing and the State of Michigan. Monitored campaign contributions, which totaled over $35,000, to ensure that statutory contribution limits were not exceeded. Recorded all contributions and campaign expenditures and forwarded necessary information to the Campaign Finances Consultant. Reconciled monthly bank statements.

Jd, Litigation

Activities and Societies: ABA/LSD, 6th Circuit Lt. Governor of Student Bar Assoc. Student Bar Association, Vice President and past Class.

Bba, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Iota Sigma Chapter, SPR '00)