Jeffrey Owen BRAMLETT

1953 - 2016

BRAMLETT, Jeffrey Owen Jeffrey Owen Bramlett, 62, died peacefully at home, July 28, 2016, surrounded by his family. Jeff was born November 13, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan to Melvin Conce and Edith Patrick Bramlett. He graduated from high school in Houston, Texas and graduated from the University of Maryland before working as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill for former Texas Congressman Bob Eckhardt. Jeff then went on to the University of Texas School of Law, graduating in 1980. He clerked for Judge Jerre S. Williams on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and then embarked on a distinguished and rewarding 35-year career with the Atlanta law firm that evolved into Bondurant Mixson & Elmore, LLP. Jeff loved the law and the fellowship of lawyers. He passionately pursued justice for all, recognizing the good in all persons. He balanced his business litigation practice with many hours of pro bono representation of individuals and organizations needing legal counsel. Jeff was an active member of the Atlanta Bar Association, serving as President in 2000, and the State Bar of Georgia, serving on the Board of Governors and, ultimately, as President in 2008. He was a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and was selected as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Jeff was a contributing member of numerous other entities, such as the Appleseed Center of Law and Justice, the Georgia Justice Project, the Georgia Chapter of the American Constitution Society and the Lamar Inn of Court. Of equal importance to Jeff was service in various capacities, including Elder, at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. At leisure, he enjoyed golf, travel, music, political discussions and fine wine, all with equal enthusiasm. He demonstrated his love of family in many ways, notably through his many years of coaching his children's soccer and basketball teams. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, Cynthia (and Tom) Czabala, Melissa Price (and Donal Nichols), Robert (and Megan) Bramlett and Susanna Bramlett; and his grandchildren, John and Catherine Czabala and Charlotte and Gavin Nichols. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2016, at First Presbyterian Church, 1328 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, with a reception to follow. The family welcomes memorial gifts made in Jeff's honor to any charity or good cause, but also recommends either the Military Legal Assistance Program (MLAP), c/o State Bar of Georgia Foundation (Suite 100), or the Georgia Legal Services Program (Suite 250), State Bar of Georgia, 104 Marietta Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743.