E. Jason Atkins529 Metcalfe Drive, Edgewood, Kentucky H: (859) 426-8116 | C: (859) 750-6700 | jatkinslaw@gmail.com

Professional SummaryResults-driven attorney with more than 16 years of experience in various aspects of construction, real estate, healthcare, and employment law seeking to assist in client growth and development through litigation, contract and risk management counseling. Hardworking and highly-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing environments and demands.

Professional ExperienceHemmer DeFrank Wessels PLLC March 2001 to PresentAttorney / Member Ft. Mitchell, KY

Provide litigation, employment and business consulting services to firm clients ranging in size from sole proprietorship to multinational corporations.

Participate in all aspects of trial and appellate advocacy before state courts in Kentucky and Ohio, as well as federal courts sitting in the Eastern District of Kentucky and Southern District of Ohio.

Implement cost-effective measures at pre-trial, trial and appellate stages of litigation to obtain optimal results for firm clients.

Facilitate the growth and management of firm litigation department, focusing on the establishment of client relationships in areas of construction, real estate, automotive and health care industries.

Counsel emerging and established businesses on state and federal legal issues relating to contract, human resource, employment, and corporate operations.

Analyze existing employment policies for purposes of ensuring compliance with various state and federal laws including the FLSA, ADAA, FCRA, and FDCPA.

Sutton, Hicks & Lucas PLC May 1998 to March 2001Attorney / AssociateFlorence, KY

Perform legal research and prepare memoranda in order to assist in development of case strategies.

Take and defend client depositions. Represent clients before state and federal agencies including the

Kentucky Office of Employment and Training and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Draft and argue motions before state courts in Kentucky and Ohio as well as the Eastern District of Kentucky.

United States Senator, Mitch McConnell June 1994 to August 1994Legislative InternWashington, D.C.

Legislative liaison responsible for researching and replying to constituent requests and issues tied to domestic and financial policies.

Author tribute to Toyota Motor Manufacturing; published in 103rd Congressional Record (Pgs. S7720-S7721)

Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis, LLP May 1993 to July 1993Law ClerkCincinnati, OH

Summer clerkship focused on assisting firm with file management and deposition defense (medical malpractice).

Legal Licenses and AffiliationsKentucky Supreme CourtOhio Supreme CourtU.S. District Court for the Eastern District of KentuckyU.S. District Court for the Southern District of OhioU.S. Sixth Circuit Court of AppealsKentucky Bar AssociationCincinnati Bar Association