CORPORATE AND BUSINESS - Formation, Ongoing Operation, Contracts, Buying, and Selling
Attorney Brian King is an experienced corporate and business lawyer. His practice is focused on business transactions and advising business owners. Mr. King assists clients with business planning, company formations, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and raising capital through private securities offerings and other means. Mr. King's extensive commercial litigation experience gives him a unique and invaluable perspective when drafting and evaluating important agreements.
Mr. King is located in Augusta and Atlanta, GA, and represents clients throughout Georgia and South Carolina. Mr. King recently served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President to two growing companies in Augusta. Before that, he was a partner for 10 years at his own firm in Augusta, and represented hundreds of business owners.
Prior to moving to Augusta, Mr. King worked for prominent law firms in Washington, DC, where he specialized in complex business litigation, including antitrust, securities, and other types of corporate litigation. He also handled several appellate matters. While in law school, he served as law clerk for Chief Justice Robert Benham of the Georgia Supreme Court and for Judge Jeffrey Bagley in the State Court of Forsyth County. He also interned with BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. and the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. After law school, he clerked for Chief Judge Richard Schell in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. During his federal clerkship, Mr. King served as a clerk on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit when Judge Schell was chosen to preside by designation on that court.
Mr. King, is the author of two published law review articles: The State Political Processes Theory of the Eleventh Amendment, 19 Rev. Litig. 355 (2000), a journal of the University of Texas School of Law; and Jurisprudential Analysis of Justiciability Under Article III, 10 Kan. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y 217 (2001).
Mr. King is admitted to practice in Georgia, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to numerous state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, in Political Science from Clemson University in 1997. He received his J.D. degree from Emory University School of Law in 2000.
Practice areas
Business transactions, securities, and tax
Buy-sell, non-compete, purchase agreements, and many others
Formation and ongoing operation
Buying or selling a business
Helping clients protect their intellectual property
Languages spoken
English
J. Brian King, Business Attorney
2918 Professional Parkway, Suite 275
Augusta, GA, 30907
J. Brian King, Business Attorney
3379 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 555-J
(Buckhead)
Atlanta, GA, 30326
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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SC | Good Standing | 2009 | 05/01/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 2001 | 02/09/2021 |
GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2000 | 04/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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General Counsel and Senior Vice President | CallingPost Communications, Inc. | 2019 - 2020 |
General Counsel and Senior Vice President | Perfect Health Always on Call, LLC | 2017 - 2019 |
Attorney | Donsbach and King, LLC | 2007 - 2017 |
Attorney | Covington & Burling | 2005 - 2006 |
Attorney | Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, LLP | 2003 - 2004 |
Attorney | Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky LLP | 2001 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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South Carolina Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Bar Association of the District of Columbia | Member | 2001 - Present |
Georgia State Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
American Bar Association, Business Law Section | Member | N/A |
Clemson Alumni Lawyers Society | Member | N/A |
Leadership Columbia County Class of 2015 | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce | Board of Directors | 2013 - 2018 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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10 Kan. J.L. & Pub. Pol'y 217 | Jurisprudential Analysis of Justiciability Under Article III | 2001 |
19 Rev. Litig. 355 | The State Political Processes Theory of the Eleventh Amendment | 2000 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Emory University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Clemson University | BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Small Business and Entrepreneur Conference | Organizing Your Business for Growth | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Mershon v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc., 2014 U.S. Dist. Lexis 151206 (S.D. Ga. 2014) | Settlement approved by court |
Ford v. Reynolds, 315 Ga. App. 200 (2012) | Summary Judgment, Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed |
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Christopher Clark, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Sep 22, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I routinely refer a wide range of corporate matters to Brian - he is an excellent attorney who is detailed oriented and always looking to serve his clients in the most effective way. Has provided excellent advice.
Andrew Dickens, Unknown Attorney on Mar 31, 2017
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I am impressed with Mr. King's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!
Christopher Clark, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Sep 22, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I routinely refer a wide range of corporate matters to Brian - he is an excellent attorney who is detailed oriented and always looking to serve his clients in the most effective way. Has provided excellent advice.
Andrew Dickens, Unknown Attorney on Mar 31, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am impressed with Mr. King's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!
Somair Alam, Appeals Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
J. Brian King is an excellent attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alex Brown, Business Attorney on Aug 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brian is a zealous advocate for his clients. I endorse this attorney.
Michael Waddington, Business Attorney on Aug 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Brian. He is the top business law lawyer in the CSRA.
Troy Lanier, Employee benefits Attorney on Aug 25, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I previously worked as co-counsel with Brian on a substantial FLSA claim for unpaid overtime wages. He has a great deal of experience, and he did a very good job on our case. Troy
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