Attorney Jones graduated from The American University – Washington College of Law in 2002. He then graduated from Temple University’s prestigious LL.M. in Trial Advocacy program, where he continued sharpening his trial skills. Mr. Jones received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Temple University as well.
Mr. Jones began his legal career with a small firm handling personal injury and criminal matters. He left that firm and worked as a contract attorney for several large firms in the District of Columbia. In 2010, Mr. Jones opened his own practice and has been devoted to fighting for his clients since.
Mr. Jones has represented individuals and corporations in litigation matters his entire career. His experience has led to disputes being resolved in unique cost effective ways. The combination of experience working with large firms and time as a solo gives him an insight into the practice of law at all levels. Mr. Jones provides all clients with high quality representation. The firm does not fear trial, we embrace it.
Mr. Jones was raised in Bromley, New Jersey and graduated from Nottingham High School. Before commencing his legal career, Mr. Jones spent years working in loss prevention management.
Temple University – Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, PA
· LL.M. in Trial Advocacy, May 2004
· Persuasive Speaking
· Effective Deposition
· Technology in the Courtroom
· Organized jury trials
American University – The Washington College of Law, Washington, DC
· Juris Doctor, May 2002
· Civil Clinic – Student Attorney
· National Moot Court Team, Member
· Trial Team, Member
· 2002 ATLA Regional Competition, Participant
· Moot Court Upper Level Competition, Judge
· Law and Government Society, Member
AWARDS
Best in Clinic – Recipient – Highest grade in civil practice clinic
Marshall-Brennan Teaching Fellowship – Recipient
1st place – 2001 William Karchmer Moot Court High School Competition – Coach
Temple University – Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts – Criminal Justice, December 1997
Minor Psychology
COURT ADMISSIONS
United States Supreme Court
New Jersey
District of Columbia
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Association of Justice (AAJ) Formerly Known as Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (2010-current)
2014 AAJ Leadership Academy (member)
Membership Oversight Committee
Co-Chair- Sub-Committee- Table of Eight
Public Affairs Committee – appointed 2 terms
Minority Caucus
Employment Rights Section – Secretary (2016-2017)
District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association (DC-TLA)
Trial Lawyers Association – District of Columbia (TLA-DC)
Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (MWELA)
Legislative Committee (2015-current)
Pound Institute
Fellow
PRO BONO
The Veterans Consortium: Representing US Veterans with appeals; drafting appeal and arguing the same before the Veterans Court of Appeals.
Children’s Law Center: Advocacy for children with special needs in education.
DC Superior Court Family Law Center – Assisting individuals with family law related questions.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Managing Implicit Bias – National Center for State Courts, 2016.
Networking Through Professional Organizations – Washington College of Law, 2016.
Diversity in the Legal Profession – American Association of Justice, Annual Convention, 2017.
Surviving Summary Judgment – American Association of Justice, Annual Convention 2017.
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES
Mr. Jones has studied martial arts for over 25 years. He holds black belts in Aikido and Hapkido. He has studied extensively in Judo, Tae Kwon Do and boxing. During the 90’s, Mr. Jones participated in amateur sparring throughout the east coast.
