James (Jake) Evans, ADR Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
focused on ADR, Business, and Construction
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Atlanta, GA
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James (Jake) Evans is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Construction. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Handles ADR, Business, and Construction matters from Atlanta, GA.
About James (Jake) Evans: James (Jake) Evans is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Construction. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
James's practice areas in Atlanta
James concentrates on adr, business, construction, general, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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General
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Litigation
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ADR cases in Atlanta, Georgia
James takes adr 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 James agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia
James 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 James agrees to represent you.
Construction cases in Atlanta, Georgia
James 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 James agrees to represent you.
General cases in Atlanta, Georgia
James takes general 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 James agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Atlanta, Georgia
James takes government 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 James agrees to represent you.
Biography
James (Jake) Evans, adr attorney serving Atlanta
James (Jake) Evans is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Construction. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. James works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on adr matters across the region.
Jake Evans is a first-chair litigator that handles complex, high-stakes disputes across practice areas in courts and arbitrations throughout the United States. Clients trust Jake with their most sensitive and high exposure matters and depend on Jake’s creative approaches and precise execution to pursue positive outcomes in matters involving significant financial, reputational and operational risk.
Jake’s litigation practice focuses on class actions, disputes involving breach of contract and fiduciary duties, residential and commercial real estate, restrictive covenants involving non-compete, non-solicit and confidentiality provisions, business divorces, derivative corporate claims, note defaults and workouts and intellectual property, including copyrights, patents and trademarks. Thriving under pressure, Jake has served as lead counsel in numerous high-profile cases, including those going before the Supreme Court of the United States, entailing national media coverage and making Georgia history.
Drawing on his experience leading Georgia’s State Ethics Commission and his deep involvement with government at every level, Jake also has a robust government and regulatory practice. He represents companies and individuals in investigations by state Attorneys General, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other federal and state agencies. He regularly advises and appears before Georgia state and local governmental bodies- including licensing boards, state commissions, procurement agencies- and has significant experience litigating bid protests. Jake also handles campaign-finance matters, advising candidates, PACs, and independent expenditure committees on compliance, filings, and responses to state and federal complaints.
A strategist at his core, Jake serves as outside general counsel to a range of companies-from emerging businesses to large companies-guiding them through their most consequential legal challenges. He has overseen major mergers and acquisitions, complex contract negotiations, economic-development deals, international-trade issues and a wide variety of regulatory-compliance matters.
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Team Member, 'Georgia Firm of the Year,' Benchmark Litigation, 2025, 2026
•Team Member, a Law360 'Construction Practice Group of the Year,' 2025
•Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Leading Litigators in America,' 2025-2026
•Listed, Georgia Trend magazine, 'Georgia 500,' 2024
•Listed, Benchmark Litigation, “40 & Under - U.S. Edition,” 2024 and 2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Commercial Litigation, 2021-2023
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2018-2026
•Listed, Thomson-Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2025-2026
•Listed, Georgia Trend magazine, “Georgia Legal Elite,” Business Law and general Practice/Trial Law, 2018-2020
•Listed, ALM Daily Report, “On the Rise,” 2018
•Listed, James magazine
•Most Influential Georgians, 2020-2021 and 2025-2026
•Georgia’s Most Influential Politically-Connected Attorneys, 2018-2022
•Listed, Atlanta magazine, “Atlanta 500 Most Powerful Leaders: Professionals”
•Listed, The Legal 500 USA, Government Relations, 2019
•Listed, Atlanta Business Chronicle, “40 Under 40,” 2018
•Selected, Georgia Young Republicans, “Man of the Year,” 2018
•Honoree, Outstanding Atlanta 50 Anniversary, 2018
•Honoree, Outstanding Atlanta Class, 2018
•State Bar of Georgia
•Selected, YLD, Winter Star of the Quarter, 2017
•Selected, YLD Litigation Committee, Outstanding Young Leadership Award, 2015
James's approach to adr cases
Jake Evans is a first-chair litigator that handles complex, high-stakes disputes across practice areas in courts and arbitrations throughout the United States. Clients trust Jake with their most sensitive and high exposure matters and depend on Jake’s creative approaches and precise execution to pursue positive outcomes in matters involving significant financial, reputational and operational…
The kind of cases James takes
James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and construction matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where James studied and practices
University of Georgia School of Law
J.D. · 2012
University of Georgia
B.A. · 2009
James studied at J.D. in University of Georgia School of Law and B.A. in University of Georgia.
Law school and academic background
James completed J.D. in University of Georgia School of Law and B.A. in University of Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
James's professional memberships and bar associations
2022-Present •Graduate, Georgia Bar Leadership Academy, 2014
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Locations
James (Jake) Evans's office in Atlanta
James's primary office is at Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500, Atlanta, GA, 30305. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500
Atlanta, GA 30305
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How to hire James (Jake) Evans — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James'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; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 James
James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about James (Jake) Evans
How much does it cost to hire James for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does James offer a free consultation?
James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple adr 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. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can James take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
James 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 — James 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 James?
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. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is James accepting new adr clients right now?
James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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