Full Name:
James W. Clifton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
05/24/1982
Birth Place:
Fayetteville, GA
Home City:
Brooks, GA
Religion:
Christian
JD, Florida Coastal School of Law, 2008
BA, Political Science, University of Georgia, 2003
BS, Psychology, University of Georgia, 2003
Candidate, Georgia State Senate, District 16, 2014
No caucus information on file.
Managing Attorney, The Clifton Law Firm, Limited Liability Company, 2010-present
Notary Public, State of Georgia, 2006-present
Partner, The McCann Law Group, Limited Liability Partnership, 2011-2014
Managing Attorney, Albertelli Law, 2008-2010
Intern, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, 2008
Mortgage Closer, Primary Capital Mortgage, 2005
Member, Kiwanis Club, 2014-present
Member, Bar of the United States Supreme Court, 2012-present
Member, Fayette County Board of Realtors, 2011-present
Member, Fayette Women's Council of Realtors, 2011-present
Member, Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors, 2011-present
Member, The District of Columbia Bar, 2011-present
Pro Bono Attorney, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, 2010-present
Member, The State Bar of California, 2010-present
Member, The State Bar of Texas, 2010-present
Member, Atlanta Bar Association, 2009-present
Member, Fayette County Bar Association, 2009-present
Member, The Florida Bar, 2009-present
Member, American Bar Association, 2008-present
Executive Council Member - Young Lawyers Division, The State Bar of Georgia, 2008-present
Awards:
HOPE Scholarship Recipient, Governor's Merit Scholarship Recipient
Favorite Quote:
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. - Ronald Reagan