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Brian Joel Aplin
THE APLIN FIRM, LLC
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EDUCATION:
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law (2017)
- 1st Place - Widener University (Delaware) Moot Court Competition
- Student Bar Association
Mercer University - College of Liberal Arts (2007)
- Major: Biology
- Minor: Chemistry
LICENSURES:
- Georgia - Superior, State, and all lower courts (2017)
- Georgia - Court of Appeals (2018)
- Georgia - Supreme Court (2018)
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT:
Bibb County Public Schools (2007-2014)
- High School Science Teacher & Coach
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Municipal Law
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Government Contracts, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- White Collar Crime
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Education Law
- Environmental Law
Additional Practice Areas
- General Practice
- Litigation
Fees
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Free Consultation
Standard consultation fee of $250 may be waived by the Firm (case dependent). Please contact us for more information. -
Credit Cards Accepted
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover). A convenience fee of 5% will be added to all credit/debit card payments. The following payment options will not be assessed additional fees: cash, check, money order, Cash App, Venmo, and Zelle.) Wire transfers are required for all payments of $5,000 or more, on which a fee of $20 (or more) will be assessed by the financial institution. -
Contingent Fees
We take clients on contingency fee agreements depending upon the type of case and likelihood of potential recovery. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Standard hourly rate: $250.00. Retainer amount is determined on a case-by-case basis. Alternative arrangements, payment plans, and reduced-fee options MAY be available.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Georgia
- State Bar of Georgia
- ID Number: 966525
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney / Principal
- THE APLIN FIRM, LLC
- - Current
- Solo practitioner, trial attorney, and litigator. Experienced in criminal defense (misdemeanor & felony), domestic relations (divorce, child custody, etc.), business disputes, creditor/debtor relations, landlord/tenant matters, wills & estates, probate and administration.
- Asst. PD
- Georgia Public Defender's Council
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- Brunswick Judicial Circuit Glynn County Office Assistant Public Defender and Felony Drug Court Counsel
- Associate Attorney
- Buzzell, Graham & Welsh, LLP
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- Plaintiff's firm specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, SSDI claims, and medical malpractice. Worked as law clerk prior to associate position offer.
Education
- Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
- J.D. (2017) | Law
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- Honors: 1st Place - 29th Annual Ruby R. Vale Interschool Corporate Moot Court Competition, Widener University's Delaware Law School (March 2017)
- Activities: - Student Bar Association (class representative) - Attorney General's Legal Food Frenzy (co-chair) - Second Amendment Society
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- Mercer University
- B.S. (2007) | Biology; Chemistry
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- Activities: - Kappa Alpha Order - Beta Beta Beta (BBB) Biology Honors Society - Young Life Macon (volunteer leader) - Ocmulgee River Initiative
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Professional Associations
- State Bar of Georgia # 966525
- Member
- Current
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