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John Andrew Houghton

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Trucking Accident
  • 20% Car / Auto Accident
  • 10% Personal Injury
  • 10% General Practice

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (20%-45%)

Contact Information

  • The Houghton Law Firm, LLC
    One Alliance Center
    3500 Lenox Road, Suite 500
    Atlanta, GA 30326
    Office: 404-549-3006
    Office: 404-214-7481
    Fax: 404-592-6471
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (9)

Videos (0)

John at the scene of an accident reconstruction.
Preparation prior to trial of case involving a pedestrian who suffered catastrophic brachial plexus injury and compound fracture to his femur.
John with Georgia's Lt. Governor Mark Taylor at a fundraiser
Article about John's law practice which appeared in 'Atlanta Magazine' as well as 'Super Lawyers.'

John is a native Atlantanand a graduate of Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas where he received his Bachelorof Arts in History and Political... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Truck wreck injury - Helped me out a ton, great settlement”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: John began working on my case after dead end negotations with the insurance adjuster over my injuries. He filed suit, and discovered a number of... more
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5 star rating

“John Houghton reviewed my hit and run case diligently and produced the amount owed to repair my car, rental car included”

Posted by: Alex, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: A few years ago my car was hit by an acquaintance of a friend who left the scene of the accident and subsequently denied any wrongdoing. After... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements


Joshua Karlin Madsen

John is a hard working advocate for his clients. As a trial lawyer, his reputation in our legal community is outstanding. I fully endorse this... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Madsen , Jonesboro (GA), About 1 year ago
Anthony Charles Kalka

I endorse this lawyer's work. John s a well skilled lawyer that fights for his client's best interest. John has years of litigation experience, which... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Anthony Kalka , Atlanta (GA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

6 years since John Andrew Houghton was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2006 04/11/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal Attorney at The Houghton Law Firm, LLC, Atlanta, GA 2010–present
Associate Attorney at Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC, Atlanta, GA 2008–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, AL Law JD - Juris Doctor 2006
Southern Methodist University History BA - Bachelor of Arts 2002
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Super Lawyers 2012
Rising Star Super Lawyers 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Lawyers Club of Atlanta 2011-present
Steering Committee Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia (M.A.D.D.) 2011-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Practical Pointers for Litigating Injury Cases Involving DUI or Alcohol Related Conduct Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) 2011
Getting Started as a Plaintiff's Lawyer ICLE Georgia - Plaintiff's Personal Injury 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Practical Pointers for Litigating Injury Cases Involving DUI or Alcohol Related Conduct Civil Prosecution of DUI and Dram Shop Cases in Georgia 2011
Getting Started as a Plaintiff's Lawyer Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia: Plaintiff's Personal Injury 2010
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