Aaron McCullough

About Aaron McCullough

I’m a Georgia litigator with 13 years of experience handling civil cases from intake through trial — including family law, personal injury (plaintiff and defense), probate/estate disputes, and general civil litigation.My happy place is where strategy, advocacy, and problem-solving intersect:give me a messy fact pattern, high stakes, and a client who needs someone to both fight and translate, and I’m in my element.How I tend to operate • I ask “why?” a lot.Not to be difficult, but to make sure we’re solving the real problem, not the loudest symptom. Systems, processes, strategies — I want to understand them, pressure-test them, and improve them. • I own my cases.Once a client is mine, I treat the outcome, the communication, and the experience as my responsibility. I don’t hide behind “that’s just how the system works.” • I think on my feet.Years of hearings, motions, negotiations, and trials have trained me to stay calm, adapt quickly, and advocate clearly when things go sideways in real time. • I translate law into human language.Clients don’t need another lecture; they need clarity. I’m good at turning complex legal issues into straightforward options so people can make real decisions. • I care about the humans attached to the file.Whether it’s injury, divorce, estate issues, or business disputes, the law is rarely just about money. I try to keep the long-term human impact in view.What I bring to a team • Experience managing heavy dockets without losing track of details • Comfort with first- and second-chair roles in court • A bias toward collaboration and mentorship — I like bouncing ideas around, sharpening arguments, and helping others level up • An instinct to fix broken or clunky processes instead of complaining about themWhat I’m looking forI’m interested in litigation-focused roles in the Atlanta / metro area, with a particular interest in civil defense and complex civil matters, in firms that: • Value curiosity, ownership, and integrity • Want attorneys who will improve systems, not just bill time into them • See client experience and strong advocacy as complementary, not competing, goalsIf that sounds like your team — or you’re just curious what it’s like to work with a litigator who loves both the courtroom and the whiteboard — feel free to reach out.

Experience

1. Senior Litigation Attorney

   Barry Trial Practice & Resolution, Llc

   Jan 2026 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Represented clients as a Senior Litigation Personal Injury Attorney, focusing on maximizing claim values. • Negotiated settlements effectively within the Atlanta, GA metro area to ensure client satisfaction. • Collaborated with legal teams to develop strategies for complex personal injury cases.

Education

• Emory University

  Paralegal, Legal

  2007 — 2007

• Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

  JD, Law

  2010 — 2013

• Harding University

  BA, Human Resources

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Torts
• Analytical Reasoning
• Mediation
• Sales
• Legal Research
• Corporate Law
• Family Law
• Quickbooks
• Westlaw
• Civil Litigation
• Legal Writing
• Employee Loyalty
• Litigation
• Human Resources
• Trials
• Public Speaking
• Legal Assistance
• Criminal Law
• Debate
• Dedication to Continuous Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Personal Injury
• Legal Issues
• Management
• Operational Efficiency
• Telepresence
• Document Drafting
• Creative Strategy
• Leadership
• Personnel Law
• Accounting
• Employment Law
• Engaging Public Speaker
• Hearings
• Microsoft Technologies
• Higher Education
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Personnel Management
• Lexis