Atty. Joel Thomas May

Atty. Joel Thomas May

Joel Thomas May is a lawyer practicing capital markets, m&a, private equity and 3 other areas of law. Joel received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Atlanta Atlanta 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Thomas May at a glance

Joel Thomas May is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Jones Day. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000) and Georgia (2013). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 2000) and Valparaiso University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joel Thomas May is a lawyer practicing capital markets, m&a, private equity and 3 other areas of law
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Joel practices at Jones Day in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Thomas May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Thomas May handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Joel Thomas May is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel Thomas May

Where is Joel Thomas May's law office located?
Joel Thomas May's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Thomas May handle?
Joel Thomas May focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Joel Thomas May practiced law?
Joel Thomas May has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Joel Thomas May go to law school?
Joel Thomas May earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Joel Thomas May for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 2000
B.A.
Valparaiso University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
Georgia
Admitted: 2013

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