Attorney

DEXTER J. YOUMANS

**** ********* **.

Roswell, GA 30076

Cell: 404-***-****

******.*******@*****.***

EDUCATION

Florida Coastal School of Law Jacksonville, Florida

Juris Doctor, December 2008

Florida A & M University Tallahassee, Florida

Bachelor of Science, May 2005 Magna Cum Laude, in Political Science

Presidential Distinguished Scholars Award, w/ stipend 2001-2005

Dean’s List

Presidential Distinguished Scholars Award, w/ stipend 2001-2005

Who’s Who Among American Collegiate Students, 2002-2003

Inducted into Golden Key International Honor Society, January 2005

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award 2005, Dept. of History and Political Science

EXPERIENCE

The Law Office of Dexter J. Youmans, LLC. Atlanta, Georgia

Attorney at Law June 2014 - Present

Handle all complex legal matters and projects as well as ensure the legality of commercial transactions and estate matters and advise on legal rights and duties.

Research, structure, draft and review reports and documents and consult and handle all legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, agreements, lawsuits, patents).

Brings and pursues lawsuits, including drafting/arguing pre-trial motions, handling depositions, participating in trial with and without a jury.

Proficient in legal research to ensure that clients are in compliance with the most recent rules and regulations.

Skilled negotiator that resolves legal disputes and guide in the business affairs to clients.

Draft and review reports and other legal documents to ensure accuracy.

Handle numerous claims to include personal injury, real estate, criminal defense, contract disputes, employment and family law.

Fulton County District Attorney’s Office Atlanta, Georgia

Assistant District Attorney March 2011 – June 2014

Complaint Room screening and charging live cases, and advising law enforcement officials in the field on real time issues.

Non-Complex division handling non-violent felony offenses, argued various motions, conducted various hearings.

1st chair trial experience, awarded the 2011 Attorney of the Year award for the Non-Complex division.

Trial Division Complex Unit for the Honorable Judge Christopher Brasher handling all felony offenses except homicide and sex offenses, 2012 - 2014.

Maintained a 100% conviction rating and an undefeated trial record.

Keith Adams & Associates, LLC. Summer 2006, 2007, & 2008

Legal Intern

Worked under the direct supervision of Attorney Keith Adams. Assisted in preparation for hearings and trials, observed numerous hearings and performed legal research for pending cases.

INTERESTS

Chess, playing the piano, basketball, tennis, and quality time with family.

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