Christopher Shaun Polston
Partner
Atlantic Station
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
shaun.polston@nelsonmullins.com
Shaun focuses his practice in the area of general litigation.
Shaun focuses his practice in the area of general litigation.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2014, 2015)
- Research Assistant, Associate Professor Harlan Cohen, University of Georgia School of Law (2014-2015)
- Litigation Practice Assistant, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2011-2013)
Educational Activities
- University of Georgia School of Law
- Federalist Society
Education
-
University of Georgia School of Law,
JD,
magna cum laude
(2016)
- Articles Editor, Georgia Law Review Vol. 50
- State Bar of Georgia Environmental Law Section Award (2016)
- Received CALI Award in Property
- University of Georgia, BS, Psychology (2010)
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2014, 2015)
- Research Assistant, Associate Professor Harlan Cohen, University of Georgia School of Law (2014-2015)
- Litigation Practice Assistant, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2011-2013)
Educational Activities
- University of Georgia School of Law
- Federalist Society
Media
Shaun focuses his practice in the area of general litigation.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2014, 2015)
- Research Assistant, Associate Professor Harlan Cohen, University of Georgia School of Law (2014-2015)
- Litigation Practice Assistant, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (2011-2013)
Educational Activities
- University of Georgia School of Law
- Federalist Society
Education
-
University of Georgia School of Law,
JD,
magna cum laude
(2016)
- Articles Editor, Georgia Law Review Vol. 50
- State Bar of Georgia Environmental Law Section Award (2016)
- Received CALI Award in Property
- University of Georgia, BS, Psychology (2010)
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
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