Commercial, labor and employment law attorney with 6+ years representing companies in litigation and pre- and post- litigation. Specialist in approaching each problem as a new challenge to reach a favorable and creative solution for clients keeping in mind the culture and public relations concerns for each client. Master at implementing aggressive strategies on client’s behalf litigating the enforceability of restrictive covenants, seek maximum recovery for breach of contracts against employees, vendors, third parties, and employers, defending against alleged violations when needed and appropriate. Experienced in handling mediations, arbitrations, and litigation in both state and federal courts in both Georgia and Florida I. Areas including defending against Fair Labor Standards Act, Florida’s Civil Rights Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act claims. Engaged in consultation and advice with HR professionals in investigations and personnel changes including corporate reorganizations.

Employment and business contract advisor and litigator for entities of all sizes.

- Manage the Cobb office of the firm including five employees and over 100 cases at all points in litigation.- Litigate a variety of civil lawsuits including family law litigation, probate litigation, and business litigation. - Responsible for starting the consumer advocacy branch of the firm focusing on debt defense in credit card litigation.

As an associate with Michael Coker, I engage in all stages of litigation on behalf of clients from client consultations to jury trials. Mr. Coker is looking to expand the firm while preserving a close and hands on relationship with our clients. I have the opportunity to handle my own cases ensuring that when our clients need to speak to an attorney, they can always reach me.

My responsibilities include:- Meet with potential clients and education them on what services we offer, and how we could best assist them.- Research, Draft, and File litigation pleadings on behalf of client.- Advise clients on the risk and benefits to litigation and the steps involved in litigation setting client expectations early in the process.- Negotiate on behalf of client any settlements the client's wishes to extend to the opposing party, communicate counteroffers to the clients, and advise on the risks and benefits associated with he offers.- Attend hearings on behalf of client in Magistrate, State, and Superior Courts.- Engage in trials on behalf of client in Magistrate, State, and Superior Courts.- File Appeals and Federal Lawsuits in the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Northern District of Georgia.

Met with clients for initial intake, drafted correspondence, pleadings, and other litigation documents on behalf of client, conducted legal research and writing for clients, shadowed senior attorney to Court with clients in a multitude of family law cases including juvenile deprivation, divorce, legitimation, modification of child custody, modification of child support, and domestic violence proceedings.

Meet with potential clients to assist with filing an Complaint for an Order for Protection. Represent the client in all court proceedings, advocate the client's interests with various governmental agencies including the Lake County Prosecutor's Office, negotiate victim settlements, draft pleadings, briefs, and conduct research on client's behalf.

Assisted in drafting and researching client estate planning documents.Researched and briefed various issues in elder law for the partners.Shadowed the partners to meetings with clients, court appearances, and client meetings.

*Communicated with clients regarding their cases status*Drafted pleadings, correspondence, and emails to clients*Shadowed the partner, Keith Williams, to hearings

Drafted documents on behalf of Judge Robert Thacker, Circuit Court Judge White County.Assisted in coding legal pleadings for the county. Attended and observed court proceedings.