Meet Anthony Jones, II, Esq. | Trial Lawyer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Anthony Jones, II, Esq. and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Anthony, how do you think about risk?
Years ago, while vacationing in Florida, I purchased a mug that states, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” I still drink out of that mug every morning. It serves as a reminder to me that being uncomfortable means I’m growing and learning. Growth is what risk taking is all about. As an attorney, it is very easy to get complacent, and complacency eventually breeds contempt. I don’t shy away from risks. My assistant and I often joke about me being the first to have to do something at my firm, whether it be a new legal issue or a new client request. I embrace being the first to ever try something. So much of life is unpredictable, so we should never let our careers become predictable. I often find that the times when I think outside of the box are the times when I am most rewarded.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am the Senior Associate Attorney at the Millar Law Firm. Bruce Millar started our firm in 1993 with one goal – to create a law firm that would protect the rights, finances, and interests of those who are injured or killed by the negligent acts of others. It has been our singular focus. We are a small firm with a big presence. I joined the Millar Law Firm in 2014 as a litigation attorney. I get up every morning knowing that I am going to work to fight for the little guys. Oftentimes, we get people at the worst moments of their lives, and they want us to help them get answers and hold the responsible parties to account. I am most proud of the fact that I have never questioned if I am on the right side of the fight. I’ve told the story before of how I’ve wanted to be trial lawyer since I was seven years old. Not many people can say that their job is their life’s calling, but I sincerely feel that way.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
This is a great question. Whenever I have visitors from out of town, I definitely make sure we spend some time on the Beltline. I’m a big fan of New Realm Brewing. It’s a great place to do some Saturday people watching, plus they have the best macaroni and cheese in the city. Sticking to the Beltline, we would walk down to Ladybird for a drink, then head over to Pour Taproom. Visitors always enjoy the self-serve concept of Pour Taproom, and it’s a good way to try a variety of beers. Atlanta is a city of neighborhoods, so usually once you pick a neighborhood, you tend to stick to that area for the rest of the night. Virginia Highlands is a great area for a Friday night. I would take them for dinner at Atkins Park, then walk over to Neighbors Pub for drinks after dinner. My friends and I love the atmosphere at Neighbors and their fantastic patio. Atlanta is also a great city for breweries. I would be sure to give my visitors a little brewery tour. Scofflaw Brewing Company, Orpheus Brewing, and Monday Night Brewing are some of my favorites. Grabbing a picnic table at one of those breweries after work during a sunny Spring or Summer day is a must. Lastly, I’m a resident of Midtown, so of course it has my heart. We would definitely have to spend one evening taking a stroll through Piedmont Park – maybe even grab a drink and dinner at Park Tavern.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The person that have had the biggest impact on my life was my late grandmother, Patrician Brandon. My grandmother was a remarkable woman. She nurtured my love of school and reading, even when others thought it was weird. My grandmother is the person that encouraged me to audition and test for the magnet high school I graduated from. She’s the person who told me about the history of Morehouse College, and I loved making her dream come true when I got accepted there. When I was a freshman at Morehouse, my grandmother would send me a $25 check every week that was always dated for that Friday, just so I could have some money to hang out with my friends for the weekend. It was all she could afford, and it meant the world to me. I still tear up when I think about it. My grandmother passed away my senior year at Morehouse, so she never got to see me graduate nor see me become a lawyer, but I take comfort knowing she saw that I was well on my way.

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