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also known as Jeffrey Jones, Jeff Jones
Jeffrey Jones is the sole proprietor of the Law Office of Jeffrey Jones. He has practiced law since 1977, dedicating his practice to providing representation in criminal cases, divorce cases, and injury claims. He is a 1974 pharmacy graduate of the University of Texas, Austin, and a 1977 graduate of the University of Memphis School of Law. While in law school, he practiced as a part-time pharmacist. After law school and a short stint with the Memphis Area Legal Services, he entered private practice.
Mr. Jones has been recognized and selected for the last 6 years as a Mid-South Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes nominations and evaluations by fellow attorneys. Fewer than 5% of practicing attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers. Mr. Jones is board certified as a trial specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization, which is the only legal organization in Tennessee authorized to certify a specialist. Less than 3% of Tennessee attorneys have achieved this designation. The National Board of Trial Advocacy also recognizes his trial specialist designation.
Mr. Jones is married to Dr. Karen Lakin, M.D., Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and a practicing pediatrician specializing in child abuse, child neglect, and sexual abuse. He has three grown children, Christopher P. Jones, Ph.D., who is currently doing post-doctoral research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland; Allison B. Jones, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts; and Elisabeth B. Jones, an accountant and 2014 University of Memphis School of Law Graduate.
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Acquired: 1977
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6540 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN, 38134-3808
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Posted by Kellie | March 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Right Man for the Job.
I hired Jeffrey at the advice of friends who had also hired him. I heard he was the best of the best. He is skilled, professional, knowledgeable, kind and proficient. He is also very personable and comfortable, and while those are great attributes to have, I don't want to distract from what really...
Posted by Perry | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business
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My husband had a very serious business legal problem.During the course of conducting business, I was arrested. Mr. Jones was available immediately and handled my problem efficiently and I felt that my case was in reliable, trustworthy hands. He was able to get my case dismissed and expunged. I would...
Posted by Ryan | August 08, 2014
Outstanding attorney with impeccable character and the client's best interest in mind
Jeff has assisted our family on multiple legal and matters and while they have varied in scope, the constant throughout has been his professionalism, attention to detail, thoroughness and knowing that he always had my family's best interest in mind. We were always presented with multiple options, tho...
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Best Attorney in Shelby County
Mr. Jones handled my divorce under extreme circumstances in the most professional manner while also being sensitive and supportive during this difficult time for me. Unlike my previous experience with an attorney, Mr. Jones responded to all of my messages and phone calls in a timely manner. His ...
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've been opposing counsel on several matters. He's always read the research and has compelling arguments. I regularly refer criminal work to him."
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2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2014
Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2014
Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2014
National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, American Bar Association
2014
Civil Trial Specialist, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
1993
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award, Memphis Bar Association
Member
Member
1977 - 2014
Memphis Bar AssociationMember
not guilty of murder
suspended sentence on terrorist acts
not guilty of meth distribution
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Pharmacy-Registered Pharmacist
2010
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