South Georgia ADR Service, LLC

JIM ELLIOTT

Jim Elliott' is a partner in the law firm of Elliott, Blackburn, Barnes & Gooding, P.C. in Valdosta, Georgia.  His practice includes state and federal court litigation, employment law, family law, and insurance law. He also serves as a mediator. Jim received his undergraduate degree from Davidson College in 1982 and his law degree from the University of Georgia in 1985. He was previously a partner in the Savannah firm now known as Ellis, Painter, Ratterree &Adams.

Jim is a former Chairman of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association's Annual Trial Academy and has served on that association's Board of Directors.

University of Georgia, J.D., 1985

Davidson College, B.A., 1982

Jim is a member of Christ Episcopal Church, where he has twice served as Senior Warden of the Vestry. He also serves as Chancellor for the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. He is a member of the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America Alapaha Area Council and is also a member and past director of the Valdosta North Rotary Club.

Jim and his wife, Susan, have three children, Gus, Alex and Carter.