Attorney & Mediator
About Janis C. Jones
Attorney & Mediator
Janis Jones is a highly skilled and proficient attorney with over 25 years of experience. She is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services and assisting parties with reaching the best outcome. Ms. Jones has served as a mediator for more than 1,500 cases. She specializes in all family law matters, bodily injury cases, property damage, business disputes, landlord/tenant matters and breach of contract.
Janis Jones also has judicial experience having served as a Judge Pro Hac for the State Court of Fayette County. She handled various civil matters including motions, hearings and trials .
Having attended law school at Temple University, she came to Georgia in 1998 and has continued her practice handling cases in various jurisdictions throughout the state. She received her bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Florida. She is also a proud "Mercer Mom" having a daughter who is graduating from Mercer University. She enjoys hiking, reading, museum visits and spending time with family and friends.
Legal Services
Mediation
Are you involved in a pending lawsuit and want to pursue resolution before going to trial?
Whether you have been ordered to participate in mediation or you are voluntarily seeking to resolve the case, we are available to assist. We offer virtual mediation sessions on the Zoom platform for cases pending throughout Georgia. For parties in family law cases who are without attorneys, we can assist with providing the necessary orders for your custody, visitation and child support arrangements.
Pre-suit Dispute Resolution
You can reach an agreement before filing a lawsuit.
If you and your spouse are talking about divorce or you are having a dispute about custody, visitation or child support, consider pursuing mediation prior to filing suit. You can reduce your litigation costs and streamline the court process by filing with an agreement. We can help you navigate through the process.
Consulation & Case Preparation
Do you need legal guidance but cannot afford the full cost of an attorney to represent you?
We provide detailed consultations that will give you direction and insight on how to proceed with your case. You will be equipped to know what you can expect when you get to court. We can review your legal paperwork and consult with you in preparation for mediation, hearings, and trial.
Wills & Estate Packages
Preparation now will help to avoid family disputes later.
Having a will gives everyone a roadmap to move forward. We can help you think through the different considerations necessary for you to make the best decision for yourself and your family. We offer a basic estate package that includes a will, power of attorney and advance directive for healthcare.