Firm Overview

 I have practiced law for over 10 years  representing clients in a variety of contexts, in multiple jurisdictions both in the  United States and abroad. I spent my first 2 years out of law school working for the Fulton County Office of the Public Defender where I represented indigent  criminal defendants in several categories of criminal matters.  I represented clients at the trial level and on appeal before the Georgia State Supreme Court.                                                                                   

After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, I litigated civil matters for the Atlanta law firm of Drew, Eckl & Farnham, LLP.  As a senior litigation associate, I represented firm clients in all types of civil litigation and in some criminal matters.  Most of my work during this time period involved defending clients in premises liability, construction, real property and trucking accident matters. While the majority of my undertakings were for the defense, I believe this experience is crucial in now being able to help plaintiffs successfully present their claims. The old adage is always true- know your enemy!                                   

Following a short stint in Seattle, Washington representing hospitals and physicians, I took a position with Island Jamaica Limited in Kingston, Jamaica as the Director of Legal Affairs. Island is an entity affiliated with the famed independent record label, Island Records, founded by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Chris Blackwell.  Most of us know Island Records as the label that brought us some of the greatest music of the last 50 years.  My time with Island was spent primarily in an advisory position related to the development of GoldenEye Villas & Spa on the grounds of James Bond writer Ian Fleming’s Jamaican estate.  In this capacity, I was responsible for reviewing contracts and insurance matters for the in country hotels and the New York based marketing entity that represents all of the Island Outpost properties world-wide.

I am currently focused on representing clients in civil and criminal matters in Georgia.  I regularly advise Georgia companies on general counsel matters while at the same time maintaining a firm foothold in litigation.  Please feel free to contact me for a free consultation regarding your legal matters.                                                                                                                     Clay Parks