Jacob H. Sussman

Also known as Jake Sussman
Jacob H. Sussman

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas
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  • 80% Criminal Defense
  • 15% Civil Rights
  • 5% Lawsuits / Disputes

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Contact Information
  • Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC
    301 East Park Avenue
    Charlotte, NC 28203
    Office: 704-338-1220
    Fax: 704-338-1312
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In 2005, Jake Sussman was appointed along with his former law partner Henderson Hill to represent Brian Nichols on capital murder charges in Fulton County, Georgia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPzP3B54Wro
In 2005, Jake Sussman was appointed along with his former law partner Henderson Hill to represent Brian Nichols on capital murder charges in Fulton County, Georgia.
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Michael S. Waddington

I endorse Jacob. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Waddington , Evans (GA), 8 months ago
Carole Melissa Owen

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Carole Owen , Charlotte (NC), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

10 years since Jacob H. Sussman was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 2003 05/21/2011
North Carolina Authorized to practice law 2003 05/04/2013
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC 2011–present
Partner at Ferguson Stein Chambers Gresham & Sumter, PA 2003–2010
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
New York University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2002
Wesleyan University History BA - Bachelor of Arts 1997

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyers in America Naifeh & Smith 2013
Legal Elite - Criminal Defense Business North Carolina 2010
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Mecklenburg County Bar Association 2003–present
Member Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2003–present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Unlimited Innocence: Recognizing an Actual Innocence Exception to AEDPA's Statute of Limitations NYU Review of Law & Social Change 2001
Suspect Choices: Lineup Procedures and the Abdication of Judicial and Prosecutorial Responsibility for Improving the Criminal Justice System NYU Review of Law & Social Change 2001

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
(Re)Active Investigation: How Not to Be a Potted Plant NDIA: Annual Conference 2012
First Amendment Issues: Privacy & Protest NCAJ: Law Enforcement Misconduct 2012
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