Overview
Practice Areas
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6% Litigation
10 years, 200 cases
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5% Lawsuits / Disputes
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5% Mediation
6 years, 350 cases
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4% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
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3% Debt Collection
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3% Trucking Accident
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2% Slip and Fall Accident
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2% Insurance
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2% Landlord / Tenant
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2% Contracts / Agreements
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2% Motorcycle Accident
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1% Defective / Dangerous Products
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1% Brain Injury
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1% Construction / Development
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1% Land Use / Zoning
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1% Wrongful Death
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (25%-45%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($150-$250/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
Photos (5)
Videos (6)
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John has Spent His Legal Career Fighting for His Clients Throughout Georgia and Gainesville, Hall County (whether it be an auto accident, criminal charge or... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Chris,
2011-08-02
6 months ago.
Client Review:
John is the type of attorney that takes your case to heart. He will listen to your situation and give you the advise that needs to be heard. He is...
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Posted by:
Lindsey,
2011-03-10
11 months ago.
Client Review:
John helped me with a small legal matter recently, but I was never treated like a small client. John is extremely professional and very good at his...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Melissa Bowen
, Alpharetta (GA), 7 months ago
John is a rising star in the DUI field. I have noticed that John is willing to go the extra mile by learning as much as he can from all aspects of...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Douglas McDonald
, CORNELIA (GA), 8 months ago
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Résumé
License
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10 years since John Gage Breakfield was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Georgia |
Active Member in Good Standing
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2001 |
01/13/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Founding Partner at
Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys
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2011–present
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Adjunct Professor at
Gainesville State College
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2009–present
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Founding Partner at
Breakfield & Dean, LLC
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2009–2011
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Partner at
Medium Size Firm in Gainesville, Georgia
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2008–2009
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Associate at
Medium Size Firm in Gainesville, Georgia
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2002–2008
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Summer Associate at
Downey & Cleveland
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2000–2000
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Law Clerk at
Bibb County State Court
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1999–1999
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General Manager at
Taco Bell
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1995–1998
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Clerk at
McKinney & Givens
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1990–1990
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
2001 |
| Wofford College |
English |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1995 |
| Mediation |
General Civil Education |
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| Mediation |
Domestic Mediation |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Donor |
Run for Recovery |
2010 |
| Silver Donor |
Chicopee Woods Trillium Trek |
2010 |
| Donor |
CASA |
2009 |
| YLD Leadership Academy Participant |
Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia |
2007 |
| Alumni of the Year |
Pi Kappa Phi (Zeta Chapter) |
1996 |
| Dean's List |
Mercer Law School |
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| CALI Award Criminal Procedure (Litigation) |
CALI |
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| Dean's List |
Mercer Law School |
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| Dean's List |
Mercer Law School |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2010-present
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| Member |
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association |
2010-present
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Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Georgia Verdict Editorial Committee |
2010-present
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| Member |
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Trucking Section |
2010-present
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| Member |
Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce |
2009-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Georgia, Dispute Resolution Section |
2009-present
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| Barrister |
Inn of Court |
2008-present
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State Bar of Georgia, Dispute Resolution Section |
2004-present
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| Member |
Northeastern Judicial District Bar Association |
2002-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Georgia |
2001-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law Section |
2001-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Georgia, General Practice and Trial Law Section |
2001-present
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State Bar of Georgia, Tort and Insurance Practice Section |
2001-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Georgia, Eminent Domain Section |
2007-2009
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| Board Member |
YMCA After School Board |
2007-2009
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1998-2009
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 10
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Cases
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Outcome: Obtained Settlement for Family Injured by Truck
Outcome: DUI Case Reduced to Too Fast for Conditions
Outcome: Heir at Law-Acquitted
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Understanding Indemnity, Subrogation and Contribution |
Understanding Personal Injury Law |
2008 |
| Review of Important Laws and Cases |
Understanding Georgia Personal Injury Law |
2008 |
| Computers for the Legal Profession |
Adjunct Professor |
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