Law Office of
D. Kent Shelton
a professional corporation
305 Lawrence Street
Marietta, Georgia 30060
678-945-7550 Office
678-820-8529 Text
kent@kentsheltonlaw.com
About
Since 1993, I have helped people resolve their legal issues and I am happy to help you.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Attorney, 1993 to present
PRACTICE AREAS
Estate Planning
Wills & Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Medical Directives
Probate of Estates
Probate Litigation
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EDUCATION
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The McCallie School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Diploma, 1984
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Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, Bachelor of Arts, 1988 History & Anthropology, Sigma Chi Fraternity
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Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia, Juris Doctor, 1992, Vice President Student Bar Association
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U.S. Army Judge Advocate General: JAG Officer Basic Course, 2001; JAG Officer Advanced Course, 2009; U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer’s Course, 2019
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
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State Bar of Georgia
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Georgia Supreme Court & Georgia Court of Appeals
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United States Federal District Court, Northern District of Georgia
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United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
ASSOCIATIONS
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State Bar of Georgia, Military-Veterans Law Section, 2004 to present, Chair 2004-2012
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State Bar of Georgia, Military Legal Assistance Program, Charter Member 2008 to present
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Cobb County Bar Association
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The Phoenix Institute for Adolescents, Board of Directors, 1996-1997
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Mercer Law School, Alumni Board of Directors 2004-2006
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Coach George E. Ford Board, City of Powder Springs, 2004-2006
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City of Powder Springs Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission, Chair, 2017 to 2019
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Development Authority of City of Powder Springs, Member, Vice Chair 2020 to 2022
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
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United States Army Reserve (USAR), Judge Advocate (JAG) Officer, September 2000 to present
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Current Rank and Assignment: Lieutenant Colonel, 213th Legal Operations Detachment, Fort Novosel, Alabama Team Chief
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Veteran / Active Duty:
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XVIII Airborne Corps, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Bragg, NC 2003-2004: Environmental Law Specialist, Administrative Law Attorney, Legal Assistance
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335th Signal Command, East Point, Georgia 2018: Deputy Staff Judge Advocate (Acting)
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Units:
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2125th Garrison Support Unit
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213th Legal Operations Detachment
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926 Engineer Brigade
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642nd Regional Support Group
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4th Brigade / 94th Training Division
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Military Awards:
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Meritorious Service Medal
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Army Commendation Medal (w/ three Oak Leaves),
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Army Achievement Medal (w/ two Oak Leaves)
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Overseas Training Ribbon
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Army Service Ribbon
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Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (w/ Silver Oak Leaf)
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National Defense Service Medal
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Armed Forces Reserve Medal (w/ Mobilization Device and Bronze X Device)
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Global War on Terror Service Ribbon
ENTREPRENEUR:
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Georgia Examiner, LLC, Founder
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Lawyers Digital Publishing, LLC, Founder