1.
J. Scott BellTitle: Associate
Law School: American University - Washington College of Law, J.D., 1993
College: University of Texas, B.A., 1988
Admitted: American University - Washington College of Law, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: General Liability(25%); Complex Commercial Litigation(25%); Automobile Liability(25%); Construction and Construction Defect Litigation(15%); Premises Liability(10%)
Membership:
2.
William P. Lee, IVTitle: Associate
Law School: Georgia State University College of Law, J.D., 2011
College: Georgia State University, B.A., 2005
Admitted: Georgia State University College of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area:
Membership: Atlanta Bar Association; State Bar of Georgia.
3.
Ian Neil MatthesTitle: Attorney
Law School: The University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1997
College: Georgia State University, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 1994
Admitted: The University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: General Liability Defense, SIU/Fraud
Membership:
4.
Negin K. PortiventTitle: Attorney
Law School: Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: University of Georgia, B.A., Political Science, 2009
Admitted: Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area:
Membership:
5.
Annette M. FreemanTitle: Associate
Law School: Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2003
College: Arkansas State University, B.A., 1994
Admitted: Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Workers Compensation(100%)
Membership:
6.
Jeffrey Paul RaaschTitle: Member
Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1983
College: University of Virginia, B.A., History/Government, 1979
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation
Membership:
Atlanta Bar Association State Bar of Virginia State Bar of Georgia Lawyers Club of Atlanta.
7.
Ms. Michelle Rae LeGaultTitle:
Law School: University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Class of 1999, J.D., summa cum laude
College: Luther College, Class of 1988, B.A., cum laude, , University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Class of 1992, M.A.
Admitted: University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Class of 1999, J.D., summa cum laude
Practice Area: Appellate Practice, Child Protection & Advocacy, Family Law, Insurance Law, Labor & Employment Law, School & College Law
Membership:
8.
Ms. Ashley MaconeghyTitle:
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Probate Administration/Estate Planning
Membership:
Georgia Bar Association since 2015, Gwinnett County Bar Association 2015-2018.
9.
Joel R. CopeTitle: Associate
Law School: Mercer University, Walter E. George School of Law, J.D., 1996
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., Political Science, 1991
Admitted: Mercer University, Walter E. George School of Law, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Trial Work
Membership:
10.
Ashley N. GowderTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: University of Georgia (B.S.; B.A., 2007)
Admitted: University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: General Insurance Defense Litigation; Automobile Liability (PD/BI/UM); Premises Liability; Common Carrier Liability; Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Liability
Membership: State Bar of Georgia; Georgia Young Lawyers Division; Georgia Association of Women Lawyers.
11.
Kevin T. ShiresTitle: Attorney
Law School: Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D., 1998
College: University of Georgia, B.A., History, 1992
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Railroad Litigation; Medical Malpractice Defense; Products Liability; Premises Liability; Commercial Vehicle Liability; Personal Injury; Commercial Banking; General Practice
Membership: Birmingham and American Bar Associations; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.
12.
Tamar Oberman FaulhaberTitle: Attorney
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles Law School, J.D., 1993
College: Lafayette College, B.A., 1990
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles Law School, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Family Law, Adoption, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Mediation, Domestic Relations Litigation, Juvenile Law, Appeals
Membership: Atlanta Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section, 2001-2003); State Bar of Georgia; State Bar of California; State Bar of Arizona; American Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section, 1994-2003); Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
13.
Mr. Thomas Cameron MacDiarmidTitle:
Law School: Vanderbilt University School of Law, Class of 1983, J.D.
College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Class of 1980, B.S., Political Science
Admitted: Vanderbilt University School of Law, Class of 1983, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Defense
Membership:
14.
James G. JacksonTitle: Associate
Law School: Emory University, J.D., 1976
College: Clemson University, B.S., 1972
Admitted: Emory University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area:
Membership:
15.
Robert J. Hammers, Jr.Title: Associate
Law School: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: University of Georgia, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: General Insurance Defense Litigation(90%); SIU/Fraud(10%)
Membership: Atlanta and American Bar Associations.
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Vernis & Bowling. The number of lawyers in Vernis & Bowling is 80.