Clark Karell Jr.
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Memberships and Associations
Member of the State Bar of Georgia
Admitted to practice in all Georgia Superior Courts, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Georgia
Education
Georgia State University, College of Law (GPA 3.41) Atlanta, Georgia
Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude, Top 35% (69 out of 202) May 2016
Student Trial Lawyers Association (Mock Trial)
oAttorney for National Trial Competition 2015 and American Association for Justice 2016
Student Co-Chair Atlanta Bar Association, Litigation Section
oDrafted CLE materials for breakfast meeting concerning Consent Protective Orders
oDrafted article published in Litigation Newsletter “The Litigator”
University of South Carolina, College of Arts and Sciences (GPA 3.58) Columbia, South Carolina
Dual Major Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Experimental Psychology December 2011
Dean’s List Student: Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Fall 2011
Legal Experience
Cuzdey, Ehrmann, Wagner, Stine & Sansalone, LLC Alpharetta, Georgia
Law Clerk March 2016-November 2016
Perform numerous tasks for an insurance defense firm specializing in Workers’ Compensation defense
Research and analyze the current state of the law numerous issues and report findings to partners
Draft various legal documents including but not limited to: Trial and Appellate Briefs, Motions to Dismiss, Independent Medical Examination Reports, Settlement Evaluations, and Legal Memorandums
Cook Leverett PC Atlanta, Georgia
Law Clerk January 2016-March 2016
Perform various tasks for a firm specializing in Plaintiff’s litigation, specifically injured railroad workers
Research and analyze the current state of the law on several legal issues relating to an insurer’s liability
Draft numerous Motions to be submitted to the Court and Legal Memorandums for the partners’ review
Supreme Court of Georgia, Chambers of Presiding Justice Harris Hines Atlanta, Georgia
Judicial Extern August 2015-December 2015
Analyze briefs of Appellants and Appellees then summarized the arguments and the current state of the law
Compile opposing parties’ arguments into a condensed bench brief for the all the Justices to review
Provide opinion on various issues to staff attorneys based on research and review of current state of the law
Rachelson & White PC Atlanta, Georgia
Law Clerk May 2015-August 2015
Perform a variety of legal tasks for a firm specializing in construction law and debt collection
Draft numerous documents and motions including, but not limited to: Notice to Contractor, Notice of Commencement, Motion to Join Parties, Motion to Strike Answer, and Discovery Requests and Responses
Prepare Complaints, Consent Judgments, Default Judgments, and Garnishments to be filed with the Court
Significant Project: Led discovery efforts in contractor sub-contractor dispute, reviewed tens of thousands of documents, created a timeline of events, and created and organized issue specific binders for mediation
The Law Office of Michael L. Neff Atlanta, Georgia
Law Clerk September 2014-May 2015
Perform statutory and case law research on various issues relating to personal injury litigation and draft research Memorandums explaining the current state of the law on specific issues
Review and analyze various industry specific publications, industry standards, agency law, operators’ manuals, and expert reports then drafted Memorandums highlighting and summarizing the most relevant pieces of evidence for trial preparation for personal injury lawsuits
Georgia Public Defender Standards Council Metro Conflict Defender Atlanta, Georgia
Legal Intern May 2014-August 2014
Assist representing indigent clients by drafting documents and preparing Motions, including but not limited to: Motion to Set Bond, Motion to Reduce Bond, Motion to Set Aside Bench Warrant, Motion to Set Aside Bond Forfeiture, and Motion to Compel Discovery
Draft subpoenas, memorandums and file documents with Fulton County Superior Court
Prepare lead attorneys for client meetings, depositions, courtroom hearings, and trial