AARON McCullough
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Accomplished Attorney offering 10-year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors, and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships in the areas of family law, civil defense as well as plaintiff’s work, criminal defense, constitutional/ election law, personal injury, real estate, government administration/ defense, estate planning, probate, and business formation/ acquisition all over the state. I have conducted jury trials and bench trials, along with all that goes on behind the scenes in litigation, from inception to disposition. I pride myself on meeting new challenges and constantly learning new laws and strategies to counsel clients as they deserve and expect. Accomplished Attorney offering 10-year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney
Harding Law Firm
Metro Atlanta
01.2022 - Current
- Plaintiff and Defense Litigation Counsel – General Practice
- Family Law: extensive experience in adoption, divorce, paternity, custody, child support, alimony, and estate division
- Personal Injury: worked on settlement claims for corporate and personal clients
- Contract Litigation: fought for both individuals and companies in complex contract breaches and fraud cases
- Criminal defense: defended cases ranging from murder to misdemeanors
- Real Estate: ran title reports, drafted agreements, and handled eviction issues
- Probate: litigated and fought for families of decedent's
- Business formation/acquisition: represented clients in multi-million-dollar business transactions
- Participated in hearings, depositions, and trials in metro-Atlanta.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements, and proposals.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with $500,000 in counterclaims.
- Provided pro bono services to underrepresented populations within the community, ensuring access to quality legal representation for all individuals regardless of income level or background status.
- Enhanced the reputation of the law firm through active participation in community legal outreach programs.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws while protecting their interests.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
- Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Participated in mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
- Counseled clients on risk management strategies to minimize exposure to litigation liabilities.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful resolutions in high-stakes cases involving multiple parties and jurisdictions.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Attorney
Foster & Smith
Metro Atlanta, Georgia
06.2014 - 11.2021
- Conducted general practice Plaintiff and Defense Litigation
- Advised clients in family law matters
- Initiated litigation in real estate, business contract disputes, probate, tort claims, and arbitration
- Represented the Clayton County Tax Commissioner in tax sales conducting 100+ parcels each month.
- Co-created, administrated, and represented the County Land Bank which held properties in the millions of dollars in value for the County.
- Represented the County Sheriff’s Office in excess force claims.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Attorney
Maddox & Harding
Metro Atlanta, Georgia
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Conducted full client involvement from intake to case resolution
- Handled family law, personal injury, civil defense and plaintiff’s work, criminal defense, probate, and other areas of the law
- Researched case law, represented clients in hearings and trials, prepared discovery requests and responses.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Paralegal
Maddox & Harding
Metro Atlanta, Georgia
01.2008 - 11.2013
- Managed paralegal operations, researched case law, drafted memos and motions, attended hearings and trials, handled client intake and discovery production.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Paralegal
State Bar Of Georgia
Atlanta, GA
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Assisted in Bar complaint investigations and coordinated communications between attorneys and clients.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Education
J.D. -
John Marshall Law School - Atlanta
Atlanta, GA05.2013
PARALEGAL – CERT. -
Emory University
Atlanta, GA01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Harding University
Searcy, AR12.2004
Skills
- Georgia Law
- Federal Law
- Advocacy
- Public speaking
- Client satisfaction
- Legal writing
- Legal research
- Accounting
- Negotiation
- NOTARY PUBLIC
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Client Counseling
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Georgia Bar
- Georgia court of appeals
- Georgia SUPREME court
- Northern District of Georgia
- Middle District of georgia
Professional Philosophies
- Client Passion is Paramount to the Attorney/ Client Relationship
- Advocacy begins with the Client and Doesn’t End in the Courtroom
- Diligent Research is Key to the Answer Being Found in Precedent making the Answer Simpler for Judicial Decisions
- Ethics and Character are Non-Negotiable.
- Tenacity is Contagious
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Coaching Youth Sports
- Adult Softball
- Podcasts
Work Availability
monday
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Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
HybridOn-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hours401k matchWork from home optionPersonal development programs4-day work weekTimeline
Attorney
Harding Law Firm
01.2022 - Current
Attorney
Foster & Smith
06.2014 - 11.2021
Attorney
Maddox & Harding
11.2013 - 06.2014
Paralegal
State Bar Of Georgia
06.2012 - 12.2012
Paralegal
Maddox & Harding
01.2008 - 11.2013
J.D. -
John Marshall Law School - Atlanta
PARALEGAL – CERT. -
Emory University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Harding University