1. E. Jason Atkins
529 Metcalfe Drive, Edgewood, Kentucky
H: (859) 426-8116 | C: (859) 750-6700 | jatkinslaw@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Results-driven attorney with more than 16 years of experience in various aspects of
construction, real estate, healthcare, and employment law seeking to assist in client
growth and development through litigation, contract and risk management
counseling. Hardworking and highly-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing
environments and demands.
Professional Experience
Hemmer DeFrank Wessels PLLC March 2001 to
Present
Attorney / Member
Ft. Mitchell, KY
• Provide litigation, employment and business consulting services to firm clients
ranging in size from sole proprietorship to multinational corporations.
• Participate in all aspects of trial and appellate advocacy before state courts in
Kentucky and Ohio, as well as federal courts sitting in the Eastern District of
Kentucky and Southern District of Ohio.

2. • Implement cost-effective measures at pre-trial, trial and appellate stages of
litigation to obtain optimal results for firm clients.
• Facilitate the growth and management of firm litigation department, focusing on
the establishment of client relationships in areas of construction, real estate,
automotive and health care industries.
• Counsel emerging and established businesses on state and federal legal issues
relating to contract, human resource, employment, and corporate operations.
• Analyze existing employment policies for purposes of ensuring compliance with
various state and federal laws including the FLSA, ADAA, FCRA, and FDCPA.
Sutton, Hicks & Lucas PLC May 1998 to March
2001
Attorney / Associate
Florence, KY
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda in order to assist in development
of case strategies.
• Take and defend client depositions.
• Represent clients before state and federal agencies including the Kentucky Office
of Employment and Training and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

3. • Draft and argue motions before state courts in Kentucky and Ohio as well as the
Eastern District of Kentucky.
United States Senator, Mitch McConnell June 1994 to
August 1994
Legislative Intern
Washington, D.C.
• Legislative liaison responsible for researching and replying to constituent requests
and issues tied to domestic and financial policies.
• Author tribute to Toyota Motor Manufacturing; published in 103
rd
Congressional
Record (Pgs. S7720-S7721)
Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis, LLP May 1993 to July
1993
Law Clerk
Cincinnati, OH
• Summer clerkship focused on assisting firm with file management and deposition
defense (medical malpractice).
Legal Licenses and Affiliations

4. Kentucky Supreme Court
Ohio Supreme Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Kentucky Bar Association
Cincinnati Bar Association