Gregory D. Jay

Gregory D. Jay is a member of Chandler, Britt & Jay, LLC in Buford, Georgia. He concentrates his practice on local government law, estate planning, and probate, while also assisting businesses with entity formation, transactions, and commercial litigation. His work includes advising public entities, landowners, companies, individuals, and families on legal matters involving property, governance, business operations, and long-term planning.

Jay earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he served as Notes Editor for the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law. He also received a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the University of Georgia, graduating summa cum laude with highest honors. His legal and financial education supports his ability to evaluate government, business, property, and estate matters with careful analysis and practical judgment.

Jay joined the firm following its inception in 1993. As city attorney for Braselton, Buford, and Suwanee, he advises on zoning and land use, personnel matters, public finance, eminent domain, and utility regulation. He also serves as counsel to the Buford City School System and has represented other local governments in metropolitan Atlanta. His practice further includes helping families create individualized estate plans, administering estates, litigating probate disputes, and representing landowners in property acquisition matters.

Gregory D. Jay is active in professional and community leadership throughout Gwinnett County. He serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and is a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett. He also participates in the International Municipal Lawyers Association, the Council of School Board Attorneys, the Gwinnett County Bar Association, and the Buford-North Gwinnett Rotary Club. His broad experience helps clients address public, private, and family legal needs with practical guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Chandler, Britt & Jay, LLC
• Member, International Municipal Lawyers Association
• Member, Council of School Board Attorneys
• Member, Buford-North Gwinnett Rotary Club
• Member, Gwinnett County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• University of Georgia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Georgia
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)