GDCR is a full-service law firm founded on a vision of providing our clients with advice and expertise at the highest levels and developing meaningful relationships for the long-term.
Joe Shelley, a member of GDCR’s litigation practice, represents clients across a broad spectrum of legal matters. His practice focuses on general liability defense and commercial litigation. He has litigated matters in state and federal courts across Georgia, at both the trial and appellate levels. He has also represented clients in arbitration proceedings.
J.D., Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
A.B.J., University of Georgia
Admissions
Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Professional Organizations and Memberships
State Bar of Georgia (Member)
Cobb County Bar Association (Member); Cobb County Younger Lawyers Division
Cobb County Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals
J.D., Mercer University, Walter F. George School of LawA.B.J., University of Georgia
Admissions
Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Mr. Shelley has experience defending business owners in cases involving claims of premises liability and general negligence. He has represented general contractors and subcontractors in construction litigation cases and has represented clients in business disputes involving contract interpretation, trade secret claims, and employment disputes. Mr. Shelley has litigated matters on behalf of both individuals and corporations.
J.D., Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
A.B.J., University of Georgia
Admissions
Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Successfully representing a software development company in a trade secret action in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals;
Winning Summary Judgment for a retailer in a premises liability action and having that decision upheld by the Georgia Court of Appeals;
Successfully representing several national retailers through all stages of civil litigation, including Summary Judgment and negotiation of favorable settlements.
J.D., Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
A.B.J., University of Georgia
Admissions
Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit