Will Rooks, a seasoned litigator and business advisor, brings a powerful combination of global legal experience and deep local roots to his practice. After starting his career at a global law firm and later serving as in-house counsel, Will shifted his focus to what matters most to him—standing up for individuals and fighting for justice on their behalf.

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Will’s connection to the state and the law runs generations deep. His great-grandfather was an attorney, and his family has called Atlanta home for decades. That sense of place and purpose continues to shape his approach to the law today.

Will’s journey to becoming an attorney was one of grit and determination. He put himself through college while working at Pep Boys, then went on to earn a Master’s in Public Administration before serving a United States Member of Congress. These experiences gave him a firsthand understanding of how public policy and the law intersect—and how legal systems can impact everyday lives.

Will has remained committed to service throughout his career, including his time on the Atlanta Legal Aid Society Service Council. When he’s not advocating for clients, Will loves spending time with his family exploring the outdoors—biking, hiking, and camping are regular weekend favorites. He’s also a devoted dad joke enthusiast, always ready with a pun or two (whether his audience groans or laughs is beside the point).

Consumer Protection & Financial Services Litigation

Will’s practice includes representing clients in matters involving unfair and/or deceptive business practices, protecting consumers’ rights to fair and equitable access to credit, defending against aggressive and/or unlawful debt collection tactics, protecting clients from unwanted telemarketing and automated communications, and advocating for consumers facing financial hardship. He has experience handling a full spectrum of consumer protection statutes, including: 

• Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act
• Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and Consumer Protection Act
• Electronic Funds Transfer Act
• Equal Credit Opportunity Act
• Fair Credit Reporting Act
• Fair Debt Collection Act
• Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
• Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (Sale-Leasebacks) 
• Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
• Telephone Consumer Protection Act
• Truth in Lending Act

Landlord / Tenant Law

Will represents both landlords and tenants in a wide range of residential and commercial rental disputes. His experience includes negotiating lease terms, resolving disputes related to nonpayment of rent, property damage, security deposits, habitability issues, and enforcing or defending against eviction proceedings. Will takes a practical, solution-focused approach to landlord/tenant matters, aiming to protect his clients’ rights while working toward fair and efficient resolutions. Whether it’s drafting legally sound leases or litigating complex disputes, he is dedicated to helping clients navigate the often challenging dynamics of rental relationships.

Contract Drafting / Review

Will provides strategic and detail-oriented contract services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and small businesses. He drafts, reviews, and negotiates a variety of contracts—including service agreements, leases, purchase agreements, partnership contracts, and more—ensuring each document is clear, comprehensive, and legally enforceable. With a strong understanding of risk mitigation and practical business concerns, Will helps his clients avoid pitfalls, protect their interests, and establish strong contractual foundations for their personal and professional endeavors.

Will has represented clients navigating complex legal issues related to consumer rights, financial services, real estate matters, and general business disputes. As a dedicated advocate, he has successfully handled complex cases involving commercial litigation, the full spectrum of consumer protection statutes, employment discrimination, and many other legal issues. With a deep understanding of the litigation process, Will has represented clients in high-stakes litigation before state and federal courts nationwide. He has experience handling:

• Complex business disputes
• Class action litigation
• Federal regulatory compliance matters
• Multi-jurisdictional litigation
• Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration
• Contract review / drafting

• Member of the Georgia Bar
• Admitted to practice in all Georgia state courts and U.S. District Court for Northern District of Georgia

• J.D., Georgia State University College of Law, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
• M.P.A., The University of Georgia
• B.A., The University of Georgia

Jason Gordon is a seasoned business attorney with experience in transactional matters, business dispute resolution, and corporate planning. Whether resolving complex cases or delivering business structuring advice, Jason brings a strategic approach that is tailored to each client’s individual goals. With a reputation for diligent, client-centered service and a proven ability to navigate a wide range of legal challenges, Jason is committed to delivering effective solutions and achieving favorable outcomes for individuals and businesses alike.

• Business Transactions
• Regulatory Compliance
• Commercial Litigation

Jason’s experience includes:

• US Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps
• Business dispute litigation
• Business Planning & Structuring
• Regulatory Compliance
• Business Funding & Transactions

• GA Bar (2011)
• SC Bar (2006)

• L.L.M., Business Transactions, University of Alabama School of Law
• M.B.A., Entrepreneurship, Emory University Goizueta Business School
• J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law
• B.A., Spanish, College of Charleston

• Creating and Intra-Governmental Entrepreneurship Center Partnership: How Once Public College Launched and Regional Entrepreneurship Center and Enhanced Community Engagement During a Pandemic. Business Education Innovation Journal 13(2) (2021). (Co-author Prof. Phillip Hartley and Prof. Brett Young)
• Fiduciary Duty Within the Parent-Adolescent Entrepreneurial Relationship, Cumberland Law Review, 51(1) (2021). (Co-authors Prof. Ben Akins and Prof. Jennifer Chapman)
• Law and Entrepreneurship Education: A Proposed Model for Curriculum Development J. LEGAL STUDIES EDUC. 34(3) (2017) (Co-author Prof. Vlad Bursuc)
• Creating an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Higher Education (Proceedings: U.S. Association of Small Business Enterprise, Annual Conference, January 18-21, 2017 (Co-authors Profs. Phillip Hartley & Brett Young)
• The Risk-Shifting Effect of Business Bankruptcy: A Statutory Solution to Provide Additional Protections for Personal Guarantors of Debts by Closely-held Business Ventures, 32 (1) EMORY BANKR. DEV. J. 67-85 (2015) (Co-author Dr. Robert. J. Landry, Asst. Prof. Jacksonville State University)
• Perception, Trust, and Control: The Value Effect of Venture Capital Term Sheet Provisions as Risk Allocation Tools, 4 MICH. BUS. & ENTREPRENEURIAL L. REV. 195 (2015)(Co-author David Orozco, Ass. Prof. Florida State University).
• Bitcoin Mining Pools: Regulation Under Securities Law, VA. J. LAW & TECH. (Spring 2015) (Co-authors Benjamin Akins, Asst. Professor and Jennifer Chapman, Assoc. Professor, Georgia Gwinnett College)
• A Whole New World: Taxation Consideration in the Bitcoin Economy, 12 PITT. TAX. REV. 1-32 (2014) (Co-written with Prof. Benjamin Akins and Prof. Jennifer Chapman of GGC School of Business) (Lead Article).
• Entrepreneurial Law Programs and Legal Needs, (Proceedings: Emory’s Fourth Biennial Conference on Transactional Education, June 6-7, 2014), 15(3) TRANSACTIONS: TENN. J. BUS. L. 727 -754 (2014)  (Co-authors Prof. Richard Benham, Prof. Elizabeth Farrell-Clifford, and Prof. Steve Black).
• A Shield of Disadvantage: Legal Entity Status within Guardian-Adolescent Entrepreneurial Ventures, 9(1) OHIO ST. ENTREPRENEURIAL BUS. L. J. 1-32 (2014) (Lead Article).
• The Role of Mindfulness in Entrepreneurial Market Analysis (2014), J. RES. MKTG. & ENTREP. Vol. 16. No. 1, (Co-written with Dr. Tracey King Schaller, Asst. Prof. Georgia Gwinnett College ) (Lead Article).
• Disparity in State Court Application of the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act to Child Custody Proceedings: 2008 Amendment, AM. J. FAM. LAW. Volume 3, No. 23 (Fall 2009).
• Legal Assistance: The John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 and Protecting Soldiers Against Predatory Lending, THE ARMY LAWYER, (April 2008) at 30.