Background
Spears Walker, Laine was born on April 1, 1961 in Warner Robins, Georgia, United States.
Spears Walker, Laine was born on April 1, 1961 in Warner Robins, Georgia, United States.
Mercer University (Bachelor of Arts, English, 1983. Juris Doctor, 1986); University of Florida (Master of Laws in Taxation, 1987).
Worked at Jackson & Tyler, Limited liability partnership (Atlanta, Georgia) specializing in International Transactions and Trade including representation of foreign companies and nationals doing business in the United States. Admitted to the bar, 1986, Georgia and United States. Tax Court.
Phi Delta Phi.
Special Counsel: Metro Atlanta Stroke Council.
Legal Aid Atlanta. Member: Atlanta Bar Association (Member, Atlanta Legal Aid Services). State Bar of Georgia (Member, Executive Council, Younger Lawyers Section.
Chairperson: Quality of Life Committee. Award of Achievement Committee.
Legal Services Referral and Consultation Committee).
Jackson & Tyler was founded in 1984. The firm consists of six attorneys, including Mr. Jackson and Mr. Tyler.
Bruce Jackson and John Tyler were formerly in practice together since 1979.
Two of the firm"s attorneys have advanced law degrees in taxation (masters in taxation). Both Bruce Jackson and John Tyler served as active duty officers in the United States. armed forces prior to law school.
Mr. Tyler is also a Certified Public Accountant and was a manager with the international accounting firm of Arthur Andersen from 1973 to 1976, was an accountant with the 1976 Carter for President campaign and was a lawyer with the Regional and District Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service from 1977 to 1979.
Member: Atlanta Bar Association (Member, Atlanta Legal Aid Services). State Bar of Georgia (Member, Executive Council, Younger Lawyers Section. Chairperson: Quality of Life Committee.
Award of Achievement Committee.
Legal Services Referral and Consultation Committee).