Robert A. Mullins

Phone: 706.724.1357

Fax: 706.724.0453

Email: ram@themullinslawfirm.com

In 2002, Robert A. Mullins established the Mullins Law Firm in Augusta. He provides legal services for clients in Georgia and throughout the Southeast. Mr. Mullins concentrates his practice in the areas of Environmental Law, Construction Law, Intellectual Property and Business Law.

Previous Work

Prior to forming his own firm, Mr. Mullins was a partner with the Augusta, Georgia law firm, Hull, Towill, Norman, Barrett and Salley, and was also a partner with Hunter Maclean, Exley & Dunn, P. C. in Savannah, Georgia.

Bar and Court Admissions

Georgia State Bar, 1991
South Carolina State Bar, 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia, 1991

Professional Organizations

Augusta Bar Association
American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Environmental Law, Public Contract Law)
State Bar of Georgia (Member, Sections on: Entertainment and Sports Law; Environmental Law, Intellectual Property)
South Carolina Bar

Law Review Articles, Presentations and Recognitions

The Aftermath of Key Tronic Corporation: Implications for Attorney Fee Awards," 24 Environmental Law 1513 (1994)

"The Recoverability of Attorney Fees as Response Costs Under CERCLA," 3 S.C. Environmental Law Journal 1 (1993)

“Leaking Pipeline May Subject Owner to RCRA Citizen Suit,” Friday, September 1, 1995, the Business Journal of the Central Savannah River Area, Anniversary Issue

“Environmental Compliance Audits: Federal & State Guidance,” Wednesday, November 1, 1995, the Business Journal of the Central Savannah River Area

“Attorney Fee Awards In CERCLA Private Party Response Actions,” Friday, August 20, 1993, Environmental Litigation Committee Newsletter, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Vol. 5, No. 2 (1993)

“Title V Air Permit – Overview of Legislation,” Thursday, April 13, 1995, Presented at Title V Air Permit Seminar, Augusta, Georgia, April 13, 1995

“Trademark Law 101,” The CSRA Business Observer (May-June 2005)

"RCRA Remedies for Leaking Underground Storage Tanks."

"Georgia Superfund (HSRA) Developments." Panel discussion leader at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education's 1999 Environmental Law Seminar.

Robert A. Mullins is listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, comprised of select lawyers who have earned the AV Peer Review Rating. An AV rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

Civic Involvement

Robert Mullins is currently President of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, and belongs to the Georgia Lawyers for the Arts. He is also a member of the National Academy of Recordings Arts & Sciences.

In 2005, Mr. Mullins served as the Chairman of the Columbia County Greenspace Advisory Board. He was President of the Richmond County Exchange Club from 1995-1996, and Secretary/Treasurer from 1993-1994. He received the Club's Service Award for 1993-1994. From 1994-1996, Mr. Mullins served as a member of the Augusta Players Business and Professional Alliance.

Education

University of Oregon, J.D., Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Statement of Completion, 1991
Emory University, M.S., Political Science, 1988
Presbyterian College, B.S., cum laude, Political Science, minor Chemistry, 1986

Beyond the Bar

A love of music has inspired Mr. Mullin’s promotion of world music through Sunday Girl Entertainment, and establishing his company, Red Drum Records. Mr. Mullins is a current sponsor of the Blind Willie Blues Festival in Thomson, Georgia, and the Southern Soul and Song Concert series at the Imperial Theatre in Augusta, Georgia.

The Mullins Law Firm is also a proud sponsor of the Augusta Green Jackets, a minor league team of the San Francisco Giants, and is a 2007 sponsor of area disadvantaged youth nights at Lake Olmstead Stadium.

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