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Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz, Business Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Environmental, and Real Estate

Atlanta, GA

Practicing business in Atlanta since 1973.

53+
Years practicing
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Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz is an attorney based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and Real Estate. Jay has over 53 years of legal experience.

Based in
Atlanta, GA
Experience
over 53 years
Known for
Business · Environmental · Real Estate
  • Handles Business, Environmental, and Real Estate matters from Atlanta, GA.
  • Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz: Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz is an attorney based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and Real Estate. Jay has over 53 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz

Jay concentrates on business, environmental, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jay handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jay takes business matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jay agrees to represent you.

Environmental cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jay takes environmental matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jay agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jay takes real estate matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jay agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz — Over 53 years of Georgia business experience

Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz is an attorney based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and Real Estate. Jay has over 53 years of legal experience.

Mr. Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real estate law, corporate law. Jay Richard Gentry received a B.A. degree from Yale in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years. Jay Richard Gentry practices in Atlanta, GA.

Working with Jay on a business matter

Mr. Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real estate law, corporate law. Jay Richard Gentry received a B.A. degree from Yale in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years. Jay Richard Gentry practices in Atlanta, GA.

Who Jay represents

Jay reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, environmental, and real estate matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of New Mexico

    J.D. · 1972

  • Yale

    B.A. · 1967

Jurisdictions

Jay's state bar admissions

  • Georgia

    1991 · ACTIVE

  • Tennessee

    1982 · ACTIVE

  • Missouri

    1978 · ACTIVE

  • New Mexico

    1973 · ACTIVE

Jay studied at J.D. in University of New Mexico and B.A. in Yale.

Law school and academic background

Jay completed J.D. in University of New Mexico and B.A. in Yale. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jay runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz's office in Atlanta

Jay's primary office is at 1000 Buckingham Cir., N.W., Atlanta, GA, 30327-2704. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1000 Buckingham Cir., N.W.

Atlanta, GA 30327-2704

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jay usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jay charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jay's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jay will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jay

Jay discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jay confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jay's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jay Richard Gentry Ortiz

  • How much does it cost to hire Jay for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jay walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jay offer a free consultation?

    Jay charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jay's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Jay's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Georgia typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jay gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jay take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    Jay is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jay will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jay?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jay will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jay accepting new business clients right now?

    Jay's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia

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