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Gerald Morris Carr

Gerald Morris Carr

  • Managing Partner
  • Divorce, Child Custody & Support 80%
  • Criminal Defense 10%
  • Probate 5%
  • Personal Injury 5%

Biography

Qualifications Summary

Over 23 years experience in litigation focused on domestic relations and general civil cases. Demonstrated record of success acquiring a book of clients and achieving favorable results. Well-versed at managing multiple and complex cases simultaneously. Adept leader, experienced at managing a team and facilitating effective business operations.

CORE SKILL AREAS:

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit & Client Development
  • Collaboration, Leadership & Teamwork
  • Diverse Legal Expertise
  • Legal Writing, Document Drafting & Analysis
  • Presentation & Communication Skills
  • Case Management

Practice Areas

  • Divorce, Child Custody & Support 80%
  • Criminal Defense 10%
  • Probate 5%
  • Personal Injury 5%

Education

  • Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia
    • J.D. - 1998
    • Honors: Recipient, Villa Van Valkenburg Scholarship
    • Honors: Member, Phi Kappa Phi
  • Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
    • B.A. - 1995
    • Major: Political Science

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia, 2002
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 2002
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2003

Professional Associations

  • Georgia State Bar, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member
  • Macon Bar Association, Member
  • Macon Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2002 to Present
  • Middle Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2009 to 2010
  • Middle Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Treasurer, 2011 to Present

Past Positions

  • Law Offices of G. Morris Carr, Macon, GA, Sole Practitioner, 2009 to Present
  • Shaffer, Raymond & Dalton, Macon, GA, Partner, 2005 to 2009
  • Shaffer, Raymond & Dalton, Associate, 2003 to 2005
  • Law Offices of G. Morris Carr, Macon, GA, Sole Practitioner, 2002 to 2003

Current Employment Position

  • Managing Partner
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