Feature #22: Eugene Fuller, Jr., Attorney at Law

 

 

Name: Eugene F. Fuller, Jr., Esq

Current Job Position Title: Attorney at Law

Company Name:

Lister & Holt, LLC
The Fuller Law Firm

Contact Information *OPTIONAL* (Twitter, email...):
attorneyefuller@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/genothelowrider

Special skills:
I am proficient in computers, Microsoft Office, and the legal research databases: Lexis Nexis and Westlaw. I have excellent skills of persuasion; I am a very good problem solver and critical thinker.

Describe your job story:

After passing the GA bar exam, I got this job by applying to their job posting and having a contact on the inside. One of my fellow law school alumni also works for this law firm and I asked him to put in a good word for me. I interviewed twice and was offered the position. IT was definitely a blessing!

As for what it is I do, I am a public defender. I defend indigent clients charged with misdemeanors throughout all aspects of the criminal prosecution (motions, arraignments, trials, etc) in Henry County, GA.

What did you want to be when you were a child/ teenager?

I went through a number of things I wanted to do. I started with a professional football player, then to a Forensic Etymologist, and then Medical Examiner. In high school however, I fell in love with law, particularly Criminal Law and knew that was what I wanted to do. Aspirations I maintained throughout my time at Tuskegee and into law school.

Are doing your dream job?

Yes I am most definitely living the dream right now.

What do you like MOST about what you do?

I love the fact that there is never a dull moment in this profession. I love being in the courtroom and being able to assist people who cannot otherwise afford representation.

What do you like the LEAST?

Indigent clients that I represent seem to be the least grateful.

Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

I see myself as a prominent criminal defense attorney. I also plan to be a professor of law, and eventually getting another doctorate degree, possibly in Psychology. I also want to dive into the Federal aspect of criminal law.

Are you happy with where you are in life?

I am very happy with my current position in life. I wanted to be an attorney by age 25, and I accomplished it.

What more do you want to do with your life?

I want to give back to the community in any way I can. Many of our young people need help and guidance in today’s world.

What drives/motivates you?

The passion to succeed in life, and passion for the practice of law. I have always been one that craves and likes to enjoy the “finer” things in life. So I work hard to obtain what I need, and enjoy what I want. My life motto: “work hard, but play even harder!”

What else do you do?

I am always working to further my own law firm (The Fuller Firm) which I work in my downtime. I love music, I play the piano, guitar and drums along with a host of other instruments. I also love vintage cars (particularly Cadillacs and lowrider vehicles) as well as traveling.

What is your advice to those who are seeking employment and have no hope?

You can never get up hope. The economy is down but there are jobs out there. You must keep your options open. Don’t turn down a job because it is not what you want or not in the location you want. Be willing to relocate if you have to; remember you can always move back later. They key is to break into your field. It’s a lot easier to move around within the field once you have gotten your foot in the door. One the most important part of job searching in my opinion is networking. We live in a world where it’s not WHAT you know but WHO you know. Majority of jobs never even make it to the postings., but are filled through word of mouth and recommendations. Being recommended for a job is PRICELESS. Any chance you can, go to networking events. If you know someone that is working in the field, meet with them, let them know you are looking for a position somewhere and to let you know of something.