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Derek H. Jones is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at The Law Office of Derek H. Jones. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, employment, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1976). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1976). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Derek H. Jones is a lawyer practicing administrative law, insurance law, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
- Derek has been licensed for 50 years
- Derek practices at The Law Office of Derek H. Jones in Atlanta, GA
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Derek H. Jones's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek H. Jones handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Derek H. Jones is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Derek H. Jones is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Derek H. Jones is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Derek H. Jones is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Derek H. Jones is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →
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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