Jonathan Schopp Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area

Personal Injury Attorney advocating for clients in both a pre-suit and litigation capacity. I have a referral-based practice so that's not my crafty TV or social media advertisement you saw the other day. Nor am I interested in using LinkedIn as a marketing tool or a lecture space. I will speak for a fee though.

Published hundreds of articles and appeared countless times as a guest on Spartan Nation Radio. A subject matter expert on Big 10 and college athletics, and professional sports as well. 10+ years a credentialed media member. Interviewed dozens of prominent coaches and national sports figures such as Joe Paterno, Urban Meyer, Tom Izzo, Jim Harbaugh, Nick Saban, Brian Kelly, Jim Tressel, Bubba Smith, Rich Rodriguez, Morten Andersen, and Mark Dantonio via teleconferences and in person. Produced numerous stories, feature articles, live broadcasts, radio, and podcast content. Utilized social media and message boards to market broadcast outlets. Posted articles on social media sites, and helped the overall expansion of the brand including its web and multi-media presence to become nationally recognized.

Greater Atlanta Area

Personal Injury Attorney

Alpharetta, Ga

Litigated personal injury cases in: Henry, White, Gwinnett, Walton, DeKalb, Rockdale, Hall, Bartow, Cobb, Pickens, Dawson, Hall, Cobb, Forsyth, Cherokee, Murray, Gilmer, Fulton, Bartow, Jackson, Fannin, Union, and Pickens county court systems.

Atlanta, Ga

Completed a variety of projects at different firms in the metro Atlanta area in: Litigation, Discovery, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Pre-Settlement Negotiations, Alternative Dispute Resolution, E-Discovery, Legal Consulting, Risk Managment, etc.

Atlanta, Ga

Resolved 1,450+ cases in less than 4 years generating $ 4.4+ million fees collected. Interviewed clients; collected data; reviewed reports; created statement-of-the-case-forms; advised personal injury clients on obtaining medical treatment and financial arrangements; interviewed witnesses; organized documents for demand packages; negotiated/advocated on behalf of clients; presented recommendations to settle or file suit; drafted litigation documents; maintained ongoing contact with clients. Results: 95% of cases settled prior to final judgment; client satisfaction produced significant referrals and repeat business. Represented family of 5 that sustained serious injuries in SUV roll-over accident. Identified all collectible insurance policies; researched potential global settlement arrangements; conferred with each client to review case progress; presented options to reach resolution; advocated as fiduciary for each individual; conducted extensive negotiations with 3 insurance companies; negotiated tens of thousands of dollars in reductions of liens and medical bills; recommended out of court settlements. Results: All 5 claims settled out of court for total of $226,500.Created/Updated forms to standardize business practices and expedite case management for law firm. Identified lack of consistency in case folders; created/improved ~30 letters and templates e.g. case expectation letters, statement-of-the-case forms, balance reduction forms, status update reports, demand notification letter, settlement reference letter, settlement statement, litigation expectations outline; designed schedule to implement either internally or to send documents to clients, medical providers, adjusters; developed operational checklists; redesigned demand packages. Results: Clients better informed of case progress; protected law firm’s risk of exposure; sent out 2,000-2,500 demands in over 4 years; had quickest turnaround time in office for action on demands (settle or file suit).

East Lansing, Mi

Drafted litigation documents and conducted research for specialized medical malpractice and tort cases

Okemos, Mi & Savannah, Ga

Acquired Series 7, 63, 65, and Life, Accident, & Health licensesResearched/Analyzed/Developed financial strategies for hundreds of individual and small business clients acquired in Michigan and Georgia to reach investment, protection, retirement and tax management goals. For example:Built trust with Fortune 50 employee approaching retirement who was fearful of reinvesting 401k ($~500,000) with firm after bad experience with prior advisor. Evaluated/Recommended rollover options; developed portfolio to align with investment goals. Results: Garnered account producing largest gross dealer concession for year.Produced financial plan for 2 same-sex clients approaching retirement looking to split residency in MI and FL. Results: Rolled over 401k plans into IRA; rebalanced investments to match risk tolerance and personal goals, implemented asset protection plan, connected clients with estate planning attorney to provide framework for asset security.

Photojournalist, Producer & Reporter: WDIV Local 4; Intern & Photojournalist: Fox 47 News News Intern: WSAV News 3; Deejay & Talk Show Host: Impact 89 FM; Basketball Commentator: WLNZ 89.7 Professional Caddie: Oakland Hills Country Club, Secession Golf Club, Congressional Country Club, Assistant to Director of Wines: Low Country School of Wines

Lansing, Mi

Designed & closed $.6 million in sales for various Home Improvement projects

Jd, Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, Jdoctor (Jd)

Canadian Summer Extern Program Parliament of Canada, MP Hon. Mark Eyking Advocacy Achievements: All School Champion: Alternative Dispute.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Lambda Pit Eta: National Communication Association Honor Society