Dual-licensed attorney in Kentucky and Florida representing individuals and organizations in state and federal civil and criminal matters.
Former prosecutor and former public defender.
Business developer and creative consultant for entrepreneurs, candidates, companies and nonprofits.
Legal research and writing professional open to contract with other legal practitioners as co-counsel.
Appellate successes and trial experience, as well as business development samples, can be viewed at www. MaggieJo.com/portfolio
Since 2006
2003 - 2005
J.D. (2005) | Law
Honors: Dean’s List, Student Recognition Award, Book Award for Lawyering Process I (Best of Class, Brief Drafting), Comprehensive Law Fellow, Pro Bono Committee, Assistant Student Director, + Student Bar Association - Elected Legislator + Promotions Chair.
1999 - 2003
B.A. (2003) | Journalism & Advertising
Honors: Dean’s List, Most Outstanding Print Advertising Student (Elected by Faculty), Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society, Golden Key National Honors Society, AdFed Essay Competition - 1st Place Winner + Scholarship Recipient, National Advertising Student Competition - 2nd Place Regional Finals, Nashville S.T.A.R. Advertising Design Competition - Silver Award, + Memphis Pushpin Restaurant Design Honorable Mention.
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law