Leon S. Jones - Atlanta, GA
Attorney at Jones & Walden, LLC
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Atlanta, GA
699 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30308
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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38
Years
Experience
Atlanta Bankruptcy Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy
- Creditor Rights
- General Business Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Leon’s practice has focused on bankruptcy, creditor rights, and general business litigation.
Before forming Jones & Walden, LLC, Leon worked at such Georgia firms as the Macon office of Arnall, Golden & Gregory; Burton & Anderson; and Lawson, Davis, Pickren & Seydell. He has served as lead counsel in numerous commercial trials and evidentiary hearings. Leon also has extensive experience in post-judgment collection matters. In addition to his law practice in the courts of the State of Georgia, Leon has litigated in the Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia. Leon has lectured extensively regarding bankruptcy and related litigation, and he speaks often to various trade groups on issues involving bankruptcy related topics. Leon has a particular focus on individual Chapter 11 cases and fraudulent transfer law. Leon S. Jones graduated from the University of Georgia in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1988. While in law school, Leon served as Executive Chairman of the Moot Court Board, as a member of Grey’s Inn Moot Court Team, and as a member of the Jessup Competitive Moot Court Team. He also served on the editorial board of the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law. He was selected as a member of the Order of Barristers and the Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Inn of court.
Awards and Honors
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Included on the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 1988
J.D.
Law Journal: Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, Editorial Board
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 1988
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Non Legal Education
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University of Georgia , 1985
B.A.
Major: Economics and Political Science
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University of Georgia , 1985
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Arnall, Golden & Gregory
- Burton & Anderson
- Lawson, Davis, Pickren & Seydell
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
Other Affiliations
- Order of Barristers (Member)
- Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Inn of Court (Member)
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Contact
699 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 678-701-9235
Fax: 404-564-9301
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.joneswalden.com
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