About Jeffrey Andrew
Jeffrey Andrew Bekiares followed a steady path into the law. He grew academically rooted in international studies before turning to American law schools for his legal training.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2002. After several years of undergraduate study beginning in 1998, he moved on to legal studies at the University of Florida, receiving his J.D. in 2006.
Bekiares began his legal career as an associate in 2006 at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. Early in his practice he worked at that Atlanta-based firm, taking on responsibilities typical for junior associates and gaining exposure to the demands of a full-service law office. Those early years provided a foundation in day-to-day law practice and client work.
He is licensed to practice in the state of Georgia and has spent his career working in that jurisdiction. Over time he transitioned out of the large firm environment and into other roles in the private sector. The record shows his current office affiliation as Founders Legal.
Colleagues and legal peers describe him as methodical and steady in approach. He favors direct communication and clear analysis. He is comfortable handling written advocacy, negotiating matters at the client level, and advising on procedural steps in state court practice. His training in international studies also informs his perspective on cross-border issues when they arise in domestic matters.
His educational background ties together an interest in broader geopolitical contexts and the practical mechanics of American law. That combination shaped the kind of counsel he offers: practical, anchored in procedure, and attentive to clients’ immediate legal needs.
Today he practices at Founders Legal. He handles matters in Georgia courts and provides counsel to clients on state-law issues.
