Jack Clay | Photograph taken in our parking with the Douglas County Courthouse in the background
“We are serious about our work. I run an efficient and diligent law firm that gets the job done by taking care of our clients and getting good results. Most of our clients come to us after being referred by people they trust such as clients of our firm, people in the community, fellow attorneys, or medical professionals. Our reputation speaks for itself.” – Jack Clay
The Following Is a Brief Listing of Mr. Clay’s Credentials and Affiliations
Current Chairman, West Metro Trial Lawyers Association
Current Vice President, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Current Board Member, Georgia Legal Foundation
Featured as a Rising Star in Atlanta Magazine & Georgia Super Lawyers Magazine, 2009. Only 2.5% of lawyers under the age of 40 are nominated in this rigorous process.
Graduate, Leadership Douglas
Mentor, State Bar of Georgia’s Attorney Mentoring Program
Former Board Member & Newsletter Editor, Douglas County Bar Association
Former Board Member, SHARE House, Inc. – Family Violence Crisis Center
Author, Georgia Law Blog
Member, State Bar of California (2000)
Member, State Bar of Georgia (2001) Torts & Insurance Law & Workers’ Compensation Sections
Member, American Association of Justice
Member, Christian Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Workers’ Compensation Claimants’ Lawyers (GTLA)
CURRENT POSITION
Owner, Law Office of Jack Clay, LLC. Mr. Clay’s law firm is a litigation law firm representing clients throughout Metro Atlanta & West Georgia. Mr. Clay has been lead counsel in hundreds of personal injury cases and workers’ compensation claims, including all phases of litigation from initial filing through judgment.
PRACTICE AREAS
Mr. Clay limits his practice to cases involving litigation and trial work, mostly involving serious personal injury and wrongful death, including workers’ compensation. He also handles other special matters such as election law and campaign consulting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Attorney, Edwards, McLeod & Money, P.C.
Partner, Murphy & Clay, LLC
COURT ADMISSIONS
Admitted, California Supreme Court
Admitted, Georgia Supreme Court
Admitted, Georgia Court of Appeals
Admitted, United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted, United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia
PUBLICATIONS & CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION TEACHING
Think Before you Click: What You Need To Know Before Giving Legal Advice In Different States, San Diego Lawyer Magazine
The Results of Grassroots Work, Verdict Magazine
Author, Georgia Law Blog – Contains various articles on personal injury and workers’ compensation law
Continuing Legal Education Instructor, 2008 Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation Annual Education Seminar
BIRTHPLACE:
San Diego, CA
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science – University of California, Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.) – 1997
Juris Doctorate – Southwestern University School of Law – 1999
Editor, Southwestern Journal of Law & Trade in the Americas
Tom Bradley Scholar
American Jurisprudence Award for Academic Excellence – Corporations
American Jurisprudence Award for Academic Excellence – Criminal Procedure
PERSONAL
Interests include golf, fishing, guns, electronics, and politics.
Husband, father, and resident of Douglas County.
Active in church, Christian ministries, and local politics
