Atty. Baxter P. Jones
BAXTER P. JONES, born Atlanta, Georgia; admitted to Bar, 1982, Georgia, and U.S.
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About Baxter P. Jones at a glance
Baxter P. Jones is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Johnson & Ward. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D. Vrije, 1982) and Emory University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- BAXTER P. JONES, born Atlanta, Georgia
- admitted to Bar, 1982, Georgia, and U.S
- District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- 1987, U.S
- Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
- 1990, U.S
- Supreme Court
Education
- Emory University (B.A., 1979)
- University of Georgia (J.D., 1982)
- Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium (LL.M., 1983)
- Research Editor, Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law, 1981-1982
Member
- Atlanta, Decatur-Dekalb and American Bar Associations
- State Bar of Georgia
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta
- Assistant County Attorney, Dekalb County, 1986-1987
Languages
French
Practice Emphasis
- Copyright and Trademark (including litigation, registration, and transactions)
- His clients include authors, screenwriters, software companies, toy designers, and visual artists
- Mr. Jones has handled numerous successful trademark registrations, and advises clients on copyright issues
- Mr. Jones is active in Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, and also serves on the boards of several Atlanta arts organizations
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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