JaNelle L. Dennard graduated from Spelman College in 2000 receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. She graduated from Howard University School of Law upon completion of a Juris Doctor degree in 2003. After graduation, JaNelle practiced personal injury litigation in Arizona and was also an adjunct professor teaching Business Law at Mesa Community College.
JaNelle is admitted to practice law in the states of Arizona and Georgia. She is also licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
JaNelle has practiced all aspects of personal injury litigation including premise liability, medical malpractice, auto accidents, product liability, and wrongful death. JaNelle takes pride in treating all her clients as if they are family members. She works closely with clients to develop case strategies and obtain successful results. She has a sincere passion to help others, not just as part of her job, but outside of work as well. JaNelle is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She also enjoys volunteering with such organizations as the Junior League of Atlanta and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. JaNelle was also a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune".
Admissions
State Bar of Arizona, 2004
S. District Court for the District of Arizona, 2009
State Bar of Georgia 2010
S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, 2012
S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 2013
Education
Spelman College, B.A., 2000
Howard University School of Law, J.D., 2003
Languages
English
The Law Office of Robert M. Johnson, Jr. was established to serve individuals that need aggressive and comprehensive legal representation. My firm prides itself on personalized service. With 20 years of experience practicing law in both the public and private sectors I am well equipped to handle your legal problems. Whether they are criminal charges, traffic charges or you have been injured by someone else's negligence. The Law Office of Robert M. Johnson, Jr., will guide you through your difficult situation. We service the legal needs of individuals and families in Baltimore, MD & surrounding counties. Our practice areas include Auto Accidents, Criminal Law and Serious Traffic Violations.
Practice Areas
Criminal DUI and Traffic Offenses Driving With Suspended License Auto Accidents Avoid License Suspension
Jazmin G. Caldwell, Esq. is a Partner and Attorney at Elder Law & Estate Planning Solutions of the Piedmont, where she focuses her practice on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related real property and business matters. With more than a decade of legal experience, Jazmin is known for providing thoughtful, practical guidance designed to protect clients, preserve legacies, and bring clarity to complex legal issues.
Prior to co-founding Brown & Caldwell Attorneys, PC d/b/a Elder Law & Estate Planning Solutions, Jazmin was the owner and sole proprietor of The Law Office of J.G. Caldwell, PLLC, which she established in 2013. Throughout her career, she has advised individuals and families across North Carolina on wills, trusts, probate and estate administration, asset protection strategies, deed preparation, and small business formation. She is also well-versed in contract law and real property matters, offering clients comprehensive and forward-looking legal solutions.
Jazmin approaches her work with a deep commitment to service and education. She believes that informed clients are empowered clients, and she prioritizes clear communication, honest advice, and compassionate representation. Her goal is not only to address her clients' immediate legal needs, but also to ensure they and their families are protected now and well into the future.
In addition to her legal practice, Jazmin is a certified mediator through the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission and conducts court-ordered mediations and conflict-resolution trainings through her mediation practice. She also regularly presents estate planning and estate administration seminars for community organizations, churches, and professional groups, and has served as a CLE-style presenter and community legal educator.
Jazmin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Juris Doctor from the Florida A&M University College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Professional Commitment
Jazmin maintains active involvement in numerous professional organizations, including the North Carolina State Bar, Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Cabarrus County Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. She has also been affiliated with the Charlotte Estate Planning Council and has participated extensively in pro bono initiatives, including Wills for Heroes clinics and Legal Services of the Southern Piedmont.
Her dedication to service has been recognized by her inclusion on the North Carolina Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll since 2016 and continues to this day.
Community Involvement
Community service is a cornerstone of Jazmin's professional identity. She has been a member of the Concord Rotary Club since 2015, serving in multiple leadership roles including President and Board Member. She has also served on boards and committees for organizations such as the Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation, Cabarrus Arts Council, United Way of the Carolinas Legal Advocacy Panel, Habitat for Humanity of Cabarrus County, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, and the Concord-Cabarrus Business and Professional Women's Club, where she has held several statewide leadership positions. She is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) News Editorial Board.
Jazmin was a recipient of the 2016 Young Careerist Award from the North Carolina Business and Professional Women's Club and has been featured in the Independent Tribune for her professional and community leadership. She also performed during the 2019 Cabarrus Arts Council- Dancing for the Arts program, where she and her partner were crowned “Judges Choice” Award for best performance. She continues to give back through volunteerism, mentorship, and public service initiatives throughout the region.
A dedicated fighter in the battle against injustice, Attorney Shean Williams is a masterful litigator who prides himself on his strong work ethic and tenacity. Mr. Williams simply doesn’t give up, and he always puts his clients first. For the last 20 years Mr. Williams has been committed to fighting for injured people and their families in the areas of trucking litigation, auto accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, premises liability, civil rights litigation, and products liability.
His jury verdicts and settlements are in excess of $80 million. Mr. Williams is proud to have obtained many multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his injured clients. Specifically, Mr. Williams was one of the lead attorneys who obtained a $20 Million wrongful death verdict in Clayton County, Georgia, and a $17.5 Million verdict in Fulton County, Georgia. Mr. Williams’ specialty is the unique way he connects with members of his jury panel, making complex themes more relatable to the everyday person.
Shean has his finger on the pulse of his community donating time, talent, and money to many diverse civic groups including New Mercies Christian Church, Project Destiny, Inc., Green Pastures Christian Church, The Winning Circle, and Star Struck Foundation. Mr. Williams shared a special bond with Founding Partner Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Their relationship went beyond the typical mentor-mentee relationship.; they were more like father and son. Mr. Williams is reminded daily of the lessons and wisdom that Mr. Cochran imparted, and that inspiration is a driving force for him to continue Mr. Cochran’s legacy today.
Honors & Awards
- Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame
- Lawyer of the Year Award, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Atlanta, 2019
- Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia, National Trial Lawyers, 2011 – 2018
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale - Hubbell Law Directory
- Clarence Darrow Award
- Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. Award, National Bar Association
- Best Lawyers in America, 2015 - 2019
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Georgia Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Gate City Bar Association
- National Bar Association
- The Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Education
- B. S . – Miami University of Ohio
- J.D. – Georgia State University
Bar Admissions
Georgia
Justin Floyd advises global asset management and private equity firms on the formation, offering, closing and ongoing operation of private investment funds, including buyout, venture, funds-of-funds and special focus funds. Justin also represents investment advisers on Advisers Act and other compliance matters, along with internal operational and governance issues. He has additional experience representing a broad spectrum of institutional investors in negotiating fund terms and other considerations relating to their participation in private investment funds, separately managed accounts and other structured investment vehicles. In 2015, Justin spent several months on secondment to a preeminent global asset manager in its institutional and alternative investments group. He gained insights into the day-to-day operations and concerns of asset managers, which inform his practice and approach to address client needs.
PRACTICES
- Private Investment Funds Hedge Funds Asset Management
EDUCATION
- LLM (Specialization in Commercial Law), University of Cambridge, first class degree, 2014; St. Edmund's College Tutorial Prize
- JD, Harvard Law School, 2013
- BBA (Economics), cum laude, University of Miami, 2007
ADMISSIONS / QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualifications: New York, 2014