Brian Joel Aplin

EDUCATION:

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law (2017)
- 1st Place - Widener University (Delaware) Moot Court Competition
- Student Bar Association

Mercer University - College of Liberal Arts (2007)
- Major: Biology
- Minor: Chemistry

LICENSURES:
- Georgia - Superior, State, and all lower courts (2017)
- Georgia - Court of Appeals (2018)
- Georgia - Supreme Court (2018)

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT:
Bibb County Public Schools (2007-2014)
- High School Science Teacher & Coach

Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law

J.D. (2017) | Law

2014 - 2017

Honors: 1st Place - 29th Annual Ruby R. Vale Interschool Corporate Moot Court Competition, Widener University's Delaware Law School (March 2017)

Activities: - Student Bar Association (class representative) - Attorney General's Legal Food Frenzy (co-chair) - Second Amendment Society

Mercer University

B.S. (2007) | Biology; Chemistry

2003 - 2007

Activities: - Kappa Alpha Order - Beta Beta Beta (BBB) Biology Honors Society - Young Life Macon (volunteer leader) - Ocmulgee River Initiative

Attorney / Principal

THE APLIN FIRM, LLC

2018 - Current

Solo practitioner, trial attorney, and litigator. Experienced in criminal defense (misdemeanor & felony), domestic relations (divorce, child custody, etc.), business disputes, creditor/debtor relations, landlord/tenant matters, wills & estates, probate and administration.

Asst. PD

Georgia Public Defender's Council

2018 - 2019

Brunswick Judicial Circuit Glynn County Office Assistant Public Defender and Felony Drug Court Counsel

Associate Attorney

Buzzell, Graham & Welsh, LLP

2016 - 2018

Plaintiff's firm specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, SSDI claims, and medical malpractice. Worked as law clerk prior to associate position offer.

State Bar of Georgia  # 966525

Member

Current

Georgia

State Bar of Georgia

ID Number: 966525

Since 2017

• Free Consultation
  Standard consultation fee of $250 may be waived by the Firm (case dependent). Please contact us for more information.
• Credit Cards Accepted
  We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover). A convenience fee of 5% will be added to all credit/debit card payments. The following payment options will not be assessed additional fees: cash, check, money order, Cash App, Venmo, and Zelle.) Wire transfers are required for all payments of $5,000 or more, on which a fee of $20 (or more) will be assessed by the financial institution.
• Contingent Fees
  We take clients on contingency fee agreements depending upon the type of case and likelihood of potential recovery.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Standard hourly rate: $250.00. Retainer amount is determined on a case-by-case basis. Alternative arrangements, payment plans, and reduced-fee options MAY be available.

• General Practice
• Litigation