KEVIN ROSS, ESQ
LAW PRACTICE
Specializing in Civil Litigation, Commercial Arbitration, Local Government Law, Strategic Consulting, General Counsel - Small Businesses, Nonprofit Organizations, Public Broadcasting, Small - Medium Estates
PRACTICE
AREAS
CIVIL LITIGATION
Representing clients in civil and business litigation in municipal, state and federal courts.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW
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Representing clients before city and county governments in wide variety of matters, including procurement, land use, and advocacy matters.
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GENERAL COUNSEL- SMALL BUSINESS
General Counsel to several small business organizations.
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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Representation of nonprofit organizations in various matters.
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PUBLIC BROADCASTTING
General counsel to public radio and television broadcasting organization.
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KEVIN ROSS
LAW FIRM
FIRM PRINCIPAL
Kevin Ross has been a member of the Georgia Bar since 1980. During the first two decades of his career, he practiced with Long, Aldridge & Norman; Hurt Richardson Garner Todd & Cadenhead; and Hunton & Williams. Since 2002, he has practiced law in his firm, strategically affiliating or co-counseling with other law firms on various legal and commercial matters, including Bryan Cave; Greenberg Traurig; Law & Moran; and Maynard, Nexsen.
Mr. Ross practices in the following areas: civil litigation; commercial arbitration; and local government law. His practice has included serving as general counsel to various entities, including ten years to the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority (during which time the Olympic Stadium, Turner Field and Philips Arena were developed) and thirty years to WABE, Atlanta’s public radio and television stations. His practice also includes representation of nonprofit organizations and small to medium-sized estates.
Mr. Ross has held various leadership positions in the community, including service on service on municipal, county and state entities. He chaired the 1994-95 City of Atlanta Charter Review Commission, which produced the charter under which Atlanta is still governed. Throughout the years he has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including longstanding service as a board member and officer of Public Broadcasting Atlanta (twice receiving recognition for distinguished board service). Currently, he serves as a board member and officer of John Marshall Law School; Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence; and Atlanta Victim Assistance. He was the Donald L. Hollowell Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law, teaching courses in Civil Rights and Election Law for five years. He is also a past president of the Gate City Bar Association.
Mr. Ross’ activities have also included successful management of numerous political campaigns, including mayoral, county executive, congressional, judicial and referenda authorizing funding for municipal infrastructure and educational projects. He has led several governmental transition committees.
Mr. Ross is an alumnus of Emory University School of Law (awarded the Distinguished Alumni award in 2000) and an Ivy League graduate of Dartmouth College.
RECOGNITIONS & LEADERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL
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Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Rated Attorney Since 1989
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Former Managing Partner, Hunton & Williams – Atlanta Office
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First lawyer of color that served on Hunton & Williams Executive Committee
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Gate City Bar Association – Past President
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ACADEMIC
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Emory University School of Law – Distinguished Alumnus
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Emory University School of Law – Donald L. Hollowell Professor of Law
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Emory University Board of Visitors
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Emory Law Journal
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Dartmouth Alumni Council
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Nominee of Dartmouth Alumni Council to stand for election to College Board of Trustees
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Board member and current Vice Chair – Atlanta John Marshall Law School
CIVIC
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Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence Champions for Change Co-Awardee
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Dr. Louis Sullivan Distinguished Board Service - Public Broadcasting Atlanta (twice awarded)
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Outstanding Atlanta Alumnus
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Board member and current Vice Chair – Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence
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Board member and current Vice Chair – Atlanta Victim Assistance
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Chair, CEO Search Committee, Atlanta Victim Assistance
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Chair (twice), CEO Search Committee, Public Broadcasting Atlanta
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Chair (twice), Strategic Planning Committee, Public Broadcasting Atlanta
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Chair, Executive Compensation Committee, Public Broadcasting Atlanta
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Chair, Executive Compensation Committee, Atlanta Victim Assistance
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WABE – Counsel Eximius
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
GOVERNMENT
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Chairman, City of Atlanta Charter Review Commission
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Charter Review Consultant – City of East Point
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City of Atlanta, Mayoral Inauguration Chair
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Chair, Transition Committee for Fulton County District Attorney’s Office
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Transition Consultant – Mayoral Transition – Baltimore, Maryland and Chief Executive Officer Transition, DeKalb County, Georgia
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General Counsel, Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority
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Fulton County Housing Authority – Board Member
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State Licensing Board – Used Car Dealers – Board Member
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Co-chair, National Conference of Black Mayors, Annual Conference
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Chair, City of Atlanta Task Force on Labor Pools
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POLITICAL
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Campaign Manager of Winning Atlanta Mayor Races (3 times); Georgia Congressional Races (2 times); Superior Court Judge; County Executive; City Council; County Commissioner and Referenda for Municipal Infrastructure and K-12 Educational Special Projects.
CONTACT
KEVIN ROSS LAW PRACTICE
OUR ADDRESS
2255 Cumberland Parkway
Building 700, Suite B
Atlanta, GA 30339​
Email: info@krosspa.com
Tel: 404-841-7811
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