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Jim Rockefeller/Columnist

James Rockefeller, Esq. has been a member of the Georgia Bar Association since 1995, the Florida Bar Association since 1989, and the Supreme Court since 2005. A Chicago native, Jim received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1984 and a law degree from John Marshall Law School in 1989.

Jim has been involved in a wide variety of successful litigation experiences in various states and venues, including Assistant State’s Attorney in Miami/Dade County, Florida. Jim’s successful trial experience has equipped him to manage any kind of case successfully – from high profile criminal cases to wrongful death and automobile wrecks to domestic disputes.

In 2004, Jim founded Families Against Methamphetamine Abuse, Inc. (FAMA), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Central Georgia families cope with drug abuse, primarily methamphetamine abuse.

Jim is a proud husband and father. His lovely wife, Ana, manages the Rockefeller Law Center, and together they have two beautiful girls and two beloved pets which round out their family. And, of course, Go Cubs Go!

Jim's Latest Articles

Erosion of trust

Kilmer Abreǵo Garcia’s life has devolved into a novella.

Fraying contracts

Our state and federal Constitutions are social contracts between our government and us. 

Youthful offenders

We pass laws to criminalize aberrant behavior. One size does not fit all.

A gerrymandering extravaganza

Thanks to the United States Supreme Court, “gerrymander” is a word we all need to study up on. 

Preserving voting rights

Early voting starts this week.

Medical malpractice

Attempts have been made in Georgia to make it harder to sue and be compensated for your losses.

Professionalism in college athletics

“March Madness” used to be one of my favorite times of year.

A new tech world

I am old enough to remember switchboard calls on rotary dial phones.

Containing the drug crisis

Gluttony – overindulgence in food or drink – is the fifth of the “Seven Deadly Sins.”

What are we doing?

Article 2(4) of the UN Charter restricts unprovoked attack on a sovereign state except for invasion, an imminent threat of attack, or as authorized by the UN Security Council.

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