Candis Jones is a seasoned attorney and partner in the Atlanta office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the General Liability Practice, where she specializes in defending businesses, insurance carriers, hospitals, independent medical providers, and transit authorities in complex litigation matters. 

Throughout her career, Candis has successfully represented clients in a variety of industries, focusing on areas such as catastrophic injury accidents, medical malpractice defense, negligent security, and personal injury claims. Her comprehensive approach to case management includes thorough investigations, strategic planning, and effective negotiation techniques, which have led to numerous favorable outcomes for clients.

Candis is committed to providing personalized legal services, understanding that each client’s situation is unique. She works closely with clients to develop tailored legal strategies that align with their business objectives.  

In addition to her litigation practice, Candis is a Past President of the Gate City Bar Association, Vice President of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, and Vice President of Membership for the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, illustrating her commitment to both the practice of law and the betterment of the community. She is frequently called upon to speak to clients, industry groups, and her peers, sharing her insights on emerging trends in defense strategies and legal reforms.

When not advocating for her clients, Candis enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.

Published Opinions

Pro Bono & Philanthropy

Professional Presentations

• The Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Tripartite Relationship: The Relationship between Plaintiff’s Attorneys, Doctors and Funding Companies - Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, June 2019
• Women Shattering General Liability Stereotypes- Lewis Brisbois' General Liability Seminar, June 2019

Admissions

• State Bar Admissions
  • Georgia
• United States District Courts
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
• United States Courts of Appeals
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Admissions

Georgia

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Associations

• Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
• Gate City Bar Association
• Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

Awards & Honors

• Atlanta’s Top 500 Leaders for 2021-2023, Atlanta Magazine (Read Lewis Brisbois' announcement about this accolade here)
• Listed in Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" 
  • 2023-2026 - Insurance Law
  • 2024-2026 - Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • 2024-2026 - Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
• Lawyer “On the Rise” by the Daily Report, Georgia Law Awards, 2021
• "Nation’s Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers under 40," National Bar Association, 2021
• Georgia Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2019—2023
• Lawyers of Color “Hot List” for the Southern Region as an attorney excelling in the legal profession, 2014

Education

Georgia State College of Law

Juris Doctor, with honors, 2010

• Moot Court Board
• ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition

Spelman College

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, 2006

• Dean’s List