“My aim is to do right by every person I come in contact with, whether client or colleague, regardless of any factor that may make that person different from me.”

 

That service may take the form of helping a mother who has worked to overcome substance abuse issues reunite with her children, advocating for juveniles who have been accused of crimes, clearing past criminal records to afford a client new opportunities for housing, education and employment, or a variety of other services. Whatever the service, she works hard to connect with her client on a human level and offer support beyond information and representation.

 

“During times of crisis, an attorney’s compassion may be just as essential as his or her legal know-how.” 

 

For Ms. Jones, that means avoiding a high-volume practice. She keeps her caseload manageable to ensure that she has the time and mental energy to fully devote herself to each client and provide the best service possible. While many attorneys are perpetually super busy and seem to have one eye on the clock, Ms. Jones has built her practice around being able to be there for her clients, even if they just need to talk through an issue to be confident in their decisions.

 

“As a woman of color, I understand the frustrations that many people of color, who disproportionately fill our courtrooms, feel as they are forced to navigate our legal system.” 

 

Barbara I. Jones is a graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Law and holds a Masters’ degree from Regent University in Communication. She is the author of Think Long Term and A Woman’s Gotta Do What a Woman’s Gotta Do.

 

To learn more about how Ms. Jones's unique, compassionate, experience-based legal practice may be able to help you, schedule a consultation right now.