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Jacob Edwards, Appellate Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

focused on Appellate, Business, and Construction

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Jacob Edwards is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Construction. Currently practicing at Krevolin & Horst LLC.

Based in
Atlanta, GEORGIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Appellate · Business · Construction
  • Handles Appellate, Business, and Construction matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).

About Jacob Edwards: Jacob Edwards is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Construction. Currently practicing at Krevolin & Horst LLC.

Areas of practice

Jacob's practice areas in Atlanta

Jacob concentrates on appellate, business, construction, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jacob handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jacob takes appellate matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jacob agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jacob takes business matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jacob agrees to represent you.

Construction cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jacob takes construction matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jacob agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jacob takes litigation matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jacob agrees to represent you.

Biography

Jacob Edwards, appellate attorney serving Atlanta

Jacob Edwards is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Construction. Currently practicing at Krevolin & Horst LLC. Jacob works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on appellate matters across the region.

Jake is native Georgian from Forsyth County who represents plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of civil litigation, including breach of contract, fraud, construction litigation, and other business disputes. He has also briefed or argued appeals in state and federal courts of appeal, including the United States Supreme Court.

Before joining the firm, Jake clerked for Judge Adalberto Jordan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Miami, Florida and practiced civil litigation in the Atlanta offices of two international law firms.

While attending law school at the University of Georgia, Jake was an Editor of the Georgia Law Review and was a member of the moot court and mock trial teams, winning the Talmadge Moot Court Competition, the South Texas Mock Trial Team Challenge, the England Mock Trial Tournament, and the J. Ralph Beaird Closing Argument Competition. He also represented clients working in the Child Endangerment and Appellate Litigation Clinics.

Jake was named a Rising Star by Georgia Super Lawyers (2023) and One to Watch by Best Lawyers in America (2024). He is also a member of the Atlanta Lawyers Club, was inducted into the National Order of Barristers (2017), and was selected to serve as a Barrister in Atlanta’s Lumpkin Inn of Court and Bleckley Inn of Court.

How Jacob handles appellate matters

Jake is native Georgian from Forsyth County who represents plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of civil litigation, including breach of contract, fraud, construction litigation, and other business disputes. He has also briefed or argued appeals in state and federal courts of appeal, including the United States Supreme Court. Before joining the firm, Jake clerked for Judge Adalberto Jordan of…

The kind of cases Jacob takes

Jacob reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and construction matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Jacob studied and practices

  • University of Georgia

    J.D. · 2017

Jacob studied at J.D. in University of Georgia.

Law school and academic background

Jacob completed J.D. in University of Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jacob runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Jacob's legal honors and published work

Jacob has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026).

Locations

Jacob Edwards's office in Atlanta

Jacob's primary office is at 1201 West Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Krevolin & Horst LLC

1201 West Peachtree Street, NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jacob Edwards — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jacob usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jacob charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jacob's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jacob will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jacob

Jacob discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jacob confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jacob's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jacob Edwards

  • How much does it cost to hire Jacob for a appellate case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jacob walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jacob offer a free consultation?

    Jacob charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jacob's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Jacob's current terms during booking.

  • How long do appellate cases in Georgia typically take?

    Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jacob gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jacob take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    Jacob is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jacob will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jacob?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jacob will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jacob accepting new appellate clients right now?

    Jacob's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia

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