Atty. J. Jeffrey Helms
Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Beta Kappa. Member: The Order of Barristers; Jessup Moot Court Team; Gray's Inn Moot Court Team; National Moot Court Team.
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About J. Jeffrey Helms at a glance
J. Jeffrey Helms is a Member based in Homerville, Georgia, practicing at The Helms Law Firm. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on discrimination, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1986) and Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northe (1986). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1986) and University of Georgia (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Homerville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Phi Beta Kappa
Member
- The Order of Barristers
- Jessup Moot Court Team
- Gray's Inn Moot Court Team
- National Moot Court Team
- Legal Studies Teaching Assistant, University of Georgia School of Business, 1985-1986
- Author, "Removing Racial Prejudice from Jury Selection: What You Need to Know About Batson in a Civil Trial," 17 The Verdict 6 (Nov.-Dec. 1992)
- Barrister, Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Inn of Court, 1987-1989
- Georgia Super Lawyers 2007 - 2009
- Best Lawyers In America 2008-2009
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J. Jeffrey Helms's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Jeffrey Helms handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
J. Jeffrey Helms is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Georgia →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
J. Jeffrey Helms is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Georgia →
J. Jeffrey Helms is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
J. Jeffrey Helms is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
J. Jeffrey Helms is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
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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 Homerville 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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