Overview
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Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
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I grew up in East Tennessee/Southwest Virginia in a small twin city, Bristol. After graduating from Bristol Tennessee High School in 1981I attended The... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Commercial client,
2009-08-01
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Callison helped my company, Polymath, Inc. immensely on a matter that was pivotal to the success of our business.
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Peer Endorsements
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Rusty is an intelligent, hard working and determined attorney who zealously represents his clients.
Endorsement from lawyer:
John Hamlin
, Sunrise (FL), Over 1 year ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. Orion is an outstanding lawyer who does great work. He has a strong woirk ethic, a keen grasp of the law, and he knows...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Douglas Jeffrey
, Miami Lakes (FL), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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23 years since Orion Gray Callison III was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Alabama |
Authorized to practice law
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1988 |
06/30/2009 |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1994 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Of Counsel at
Henkel & Cohen P.A.
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2011–present
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Of Counsel at
Silver Garvett & Henkel, P.A.
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2010–present
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Principal/shareholder at
Callison Law Firm P.A.
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2009–present
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Partner at
Panza, Maurer & Maynard P.A.
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2007–2009
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Senior Associate at
Berman, Kean & Riguera, P.A.
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2005–2007
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Partner at
Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP
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2002–2004
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Shareholder at
Zack Kosnitzky, P.A.
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1995–2002
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Associate at
Zarco & Associates
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1994–1995
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Associate at
Gilbride, Heller & Brown
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1993–1994
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Associate at
Burr & Forman
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1988–1993
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Summer Associate at
Burr & Forman
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1987–1987
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Research Assistant to Prof. Susan Rose-Ackerman at
Columbia University School Of Law
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1986–1986
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Columbia University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1988 |
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main) |
Philosophy, English - Minor Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1985 |
| Bristol Tennessee High School |
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Diploma |
1981 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2011 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2007 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2006 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2005 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2004 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2003 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2002 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2001 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2000 |
| Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
1999 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1999 |
| Member, Columbia Human Rights Law Review |
Columbia University School of Law |
1986 |
| Graduated with highest honors |
University of Tennessee |
1985 |
| Dean's List |
University of Tennessee |
1985 |
| Phi Kappa Tau Foundation Scholar |
Phi Kappa Tau |
1985 |
| Member, Phi Beta Kappa |
Phi Beta Kappa |
1985 |
| Bacon-Beard Scholar in Philosophy |
University of Tennessee |
1985 |
| Member, Mortar Board |
Mortar Board Honor Society |
1984 |
| Member, Phi Kappa Phi |
Phi Kappa Phi |
1984 |
| Member, Omicron Delta Kappa |
Omicron Delta Kappa |
1984 |
| Member, Gamma Beta Phi |
Gamma Beta Phi |
1983 |
| Member, Golden Key National Honor Society |
Golden Key National Honor Society |
1983 |
| Member, Phi Eta Sigma |
Phi Eta Sigma |
1983 |
| Member, Dean's Student Advisory Council |
University of Tennessee |
1983 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Columbia University Club of South Florida |
2011-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar, Business Law Section |
2011-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar, Education Law Committee |
2010-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar, Labor and Employment section |
2007-present
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| Admitted to practice |
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit |
2006-present
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| Admitted to practice |
United States District Court for Colorado |
2005-present
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| Member |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
1999-present
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| Member |
United States Supreme Court Bar |
1996-present
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| Admitted to practice |
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit |
1995-present
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| Admitted to practice |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
1995-present
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| Member |
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida Trial Bar |
1995-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar |
1994-present
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| Admitted to practice |
United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama |
1992-present
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| Member |
Alabama State Bar |
1988-present
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| Member |
Columbia University Alumni Association |
1988-present
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| Member |
Columbia University School of Law Alumni Association |
1988-present
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| Admitted to practice |
United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama |
1988-present
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| Member |
University of Tennessee Alumni Association |
1985-present
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| Life Member |
Phi Kappa Tau |
1982-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar, Solo and Small Firm Section |
2009-2010
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| Member |
Miami Lakes Bar Association |
2009-2010
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| Member |
Florida Bar, City, County and Local Government Law Section |
2008-2009
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| Member |
Broward County Bar Association |
2007-2009
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| Member |
Cuban American Bar Association |
2003-2004
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| Member |
Dade County Bar Association |
1995-2002
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| Member |
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division |
1994-1999
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| Member |
Florida Bar, Federal Court Practice Committee |
1997-1998
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| Member |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
1995
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| Advocate |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, National College of Advocacy |
1993
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| Member |
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association |
1990-1993
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1988-1993
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| Member |
American Bar Association, Litigation Section |
1988-1993
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| Member |
Birmingham Bar Association |
1988-1993
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Cases
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Outcome: Summary judgment affimed in client's favor.
Outcome: Affirmance in client's favor of venue motion
Outcome: Administrative Order quashed in favor of client.
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Foreclosure Defense Update |
Florida Bar Conference |
2010 |
| Advanced Legal Writing |
Advanced Legal Writing Instructor |
2002 |
| Taking and Defending Depositions |
In house seminar, "Taking and Defending Depositions" |
1998 |
| Voting Rights and Reapportionment |
63rd Annual Convention of the International Municipal Lawyers' Association |
1998 |
| Current Accounting Issues In Litigation |
CPA Club Meeting |
1997 |
| Mock Trial Competition |
Presiding Judge, University of Miami School of Law Mock Trial Competition |
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| Client Counseling |
Judge, University of Miami School of Law Client Counseling Competition |
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| Mock Trial Competition |
Judge, American Trial Lawyers Association Mock Trial Competition |
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