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Jefferson L. Adams
Education
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Juris Doctor
Dean's List
Advanced Evidence Workshop
Law Office Management Workshop taught by former Governor
Street Law Inner City Youth Enrichment Program
Trial Journal Invitee
1989 - 1994 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Business Administration
Dean's List
Pre-Law Society
Professional experience
2004 - 2008, Present Jefferson L. Adams, Attorney Jackson, GA
Owner/Sole Practitioner
Lead Defense Counsel in all aspects of various criminal/civil trials in
Superior, State, Municipal and Juvenile Courts
Negotiation with Clients, Law Enforcement, Opposing Counsel, and Judges in all
areas of practice
Supervision of employees, investigators, interpreters, paralegals
Coordination with and lead counsel for clients in Drug Court and Mental Health
Court
2008 - 2010 Henry County Public Defenders Office McDonough,
GA
Assistant Public Defender
Lead Defense Counsel for all aspects of felony criminal defense including
trials, motions, hearings,
negotiations, and appeals
2003 - 2004 The Windham Law Firm, P.C. Stockbridge, GA
Associate Closing & Litigation Attorney
Preside over real estate closings
Draft corporate, contract, and estate (wills, etc.) documents and counsel
clients in all aspects
2002 - 2003 Power & Futch, P.C. [Dissolved] McDonough, GA
Associate Attorney
Lead Counsel for Family, Corporate & D.O.T. Law cases including research,
documentation, trials
2001 - 2002 Henry Co. Solicitor General McDonough, GA
Senior Asst. Solicitor General
Lead Counsel for the State in all aspects of various cases in State and
Municipal Courts
2000 - 2001 Dawson Co. District Attorney Dawsonville, GA
Asst. District Attorney
Prosecution of misdemeanor/felony cases in State/Superior Court