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In 1986, Jeff enlisted in the United States Navy as a Nuclear Electrician. From 1989 to 1992, Jeff attended Auburn University where he earned a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree. In 1993 Jeff received his Commission in the U.S. Navy where he served as a Submarine Officer for nearly two decades until his retirement in 2008. During his career in the U.S. Navy, Jeff held a Top Secret – SCI security clearance, was certified by the Naval Reactors Division of the U.S. Department of Energy as a Nuclear Engineer, helped develop computer models to simulate future wars, served as the submarine liason to NATO, acted as the NATO MediterraneanForce Protection Officer, helped develop the follow-on to the Trident II Nuclear Submarine, and developed cases against Guantanamo Bay detainees. Jeff also holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Jacksonville University and a Juris Doctor from the Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia. Jeff joined the practice in 2009.

Education

• Graduate Naval Nuclear Power School (1987 (Enlisted), 1993 (Officer))
• Auburn University (Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Cum Laude)
• Jacksonville University (Master of Business Administration – Finance)
• Walter F. George School of Law (Juris Doctor)
• Dean's List
• Moot Court
• Legal Writing Certificate

Admitted

• Georgia
• Georgia Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Professional Organizations/Activities

• American Bar Association
• Macon Bar Association
• State Bar of Georgia
• Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
• American Association for Justice
• Federalist Society

Personal Awards

• Defense Meritorious Service Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3)
• Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal

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