Background
Cole, Thomas M. was born on February 5, 1953 in Buffalo, New York, United States.
Cole, Thomas M. was born on February 5, 1953 in Buffalo, New York, United States.
Augusta College; University of Georgia (Juris Doctor, 1978).
Worked at Whelchel & Dunlap (Gainesville, Georgia) specializing in General Practice in State and Federal Courts. Corporation, Real Estate, Insurance and Probate Law. Trials and Appeals.
Admitted to the bar, 1978, Georgia.
Assistant District Attorney, Northeastern Judicial Circuit, 1978-1981.
Member: Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association. State Bar of Georgia.
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association. The firm of Whelchel, Dunlap & Gignilliat was formed in 1960 as successor to Dunlap & Dunlap which had been in existence since the early 1900"son
The firm name was changed in 1995 to Whelchel & Dunlap.
The firm is engaged in the general practice of civil law with concentration in civil trials, including insurance defense, negligence and business trials, appeals in federal and state courts, business, corporate, health care, real estate and tax law. The firm"s practice serves Northeast Georgia.
Member: Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association. State Bar of Georgia. Georgia Defense Lawyers Association.