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Overview

Jarrod Burch began working with attorney Ronnie Mabra in 2011 when Mabra began his political career.  Jarrod later joined Mabra Law as an attorney in 2017. Jarrod currently is managing attorney of the firm’s Tifton and Warner Robins, Georgia offices while also maintaining an active Atlanta practice. 

A native of Sylvester, Ga, Jarrod is a proud United States Army veteran. In recognition of his service, he received numerous medals and honors. Prior to joining Mabra Law, Jarrod spent more than a decade as a legal studies professor at St. Leo University. There, he taught and researched in the areas of personal injury law, federal and state courts, and political law. He also worked with several local and state lawmakers, serving as Ronnie Mabra’s chief of staff during his tenure as a Georgia state representative.  In 2005, Jarrod served as aide to the Special Judiciary Committee in the Georgia General Assembly.

Jarrod received his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he competed on the school’s champion Moot Court and Mock Trial teams. He received his bachelor’s degree from Albany State University, where he served as student government president.

Education

  • The University of Georgia School of Law, Juris Doctor
  • Albany State University, Bachelor of Arts

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia

Professional and Community Service

  • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
  • National Bar Association
  • Sylvester-Worth Chamber of Commerce
  • Volunteer, South Georgia Mock Trial
  • United Way VIP
  • Chair, Friends of Ronnie Mabra 
  • Life Member, Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.

Philanthropy

  • Chair, Ronnie Mabra Foundation
  • Board Member, Nic’s Kicks

Honors and Awards

  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Green to Gold Scholarship, United States Army
  • Honor graduate, Army Basic Combat Training Course

Publications

  • Burch, Jarrod, “Simple Campaign Strategies for First-Time Political Candidates,” Fayette County Democratic Committee (2013)
  • Burch, Jarrod, [Textbook Development Team and Reviewer] “Business Law: Principles for Today’s Commercial Environment, ” by Marianne Jennings and David Twomey, Third Edition (2010)
  • Burch, Jarrod, “The Relaxation of Sunday Blue Laws in America, An Analysis of How State Courts and Legislatures Have Gradually Relaxed Enforcement” (2010)
  • Burch, Jarrod, “Law School Admission: From National Rankings to Race-Based Admission to Online Law Schools,” Black College Today, Volume XI No. 4. (2005)

More About Jarrod

  • Joined U.S. Army after high school
  • Second-generation military
  • Proud dad of second-generation UGA law alum

Secret talent:

I can out-fish you

Motivation:

I am motivated by my children

Favorite word:

Duty