Attorney Cortney M. Stuart
Cortney M. Stuart's legal background began with the Superior Court of Athens, Georgia, where she interned while studying as an undergraduate at the University of Georgia, from which she graduated with Bachelors in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Political Science. She later graduated from the Florida Coastal School of Law, cum laude, receiving her Juris Doctor in May of 2011, subsequently sitting for the Georgia and Tennessee Bars in July of 2011. She was admitted to both in November of 2011, to the Florida Bar in 2012, and to the Washington, D.C. Bar in December 2012. She is currently serving as the City of McCaysville, Georgia City Attorney.
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Bar Admissions & Education
- The Georgia Bar, admitted November 2011
- The Tennessee Bar, admitted November 2011
- The Florida Bar, admitted 2012
- The Washington, D.C. Bar, admitted December 2012
- Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida
Juris Doctor, cum laude, May 2011
Class Rank: Top 8% of Class (3.34/4.00)
Honors:- 1L Best Oral Argument
- 2008 Outstanding Oral Advocate Award
- Magister (President) Phi Delta Phi, Legal Honor Fraternity
- Dean's List Fall 2009 and Dean's Scholar, multiple semesters
- Book Awards for highest grade in Georgia Practice and Procedure, Persuasive Legal Writing, and Pretrial Litigation Drafting
- Legal Research, Writing, and Drafting Certificate
- Pro Bono Certificate (over 120 hours)
- Family Law Certificate
- University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, cum laude, May 2007; Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, cum laude, December 2007
Grade Point Average: 3.55/4.00
Honors:- President, Phi Sigma Pi Alpha-Gamma Class
- Alpha Phi Sigma, National Criminal Justice Honor Society
- Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Honor Society
- Mortar Board, International Honor Society
- Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society
- Redcoat Marching Band, Rank Leader
Legal Experience
- City of McCaysville, Georgia
City Attorney, current - John P. Tucker, Attorney at Law, Blue Ridge, Georgia
Law Clerk, December 2009, Summer 2010, December 2010, and September 2011 - Mollie Garrett, Attorney at Law, Fernandina Beach, Florida
Law Clerk, January 2011 - May 2011 - Professor Wenona Whitfield, Florida Coastal School of Law
Teaching Assistant, August 2009 - May 2011 - Florida Coastal Housing Rights Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
Certified Legal Intern, August 2010 - December 2010 - Angela Stewart DeLorme, Attorney at Law, Blue Ridge, Georgia
Law Clerk, May 2010 - August 2010 - David E. Ralston and Amanda H. Mercier, Attorneys at Law, Blue Ridge, Georgia
Law Clerk, December 2008 - January 2009 - State Representative Timothy Bearden, Georgia General Assembly
Legislative Aide, January 2008 - May 2008 - Honorable Steve C. Jones, Superior Court Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Intern, August 2007 - December 2007
Personal Life
Cortney Stuart grew up in Blue Ridge, Georgia, and still lives there today. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her dog, a three-year-old lab mix named Sugar, whom she rescued.
Cortney's rescued dog, Sugar
Cortney is a Georgia Bulldogs fan, a love she developed during her time attending the University of Georgia, particularly as a member of the Redcoat Marching Band.
