No professional misconduct found.
Overview
Practice Areas
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40% Employment / Labor
28 years
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35% Fraud
28 years
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10% Car / Auto Accident
28 years
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15% Unknown
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (25%-50%), Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($250-$300/hour), Pro Bono (3%), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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Personal interests include professional and athletic volunteer work, ballroom dancing, social fishing, reading an travel. Commencing law practice in 1985 after... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
CATHY,
2010-06-22
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Roper handled a car purchase that was fraudulently done by a car dealership for me. He went above and beyond what was expected to ensure that I...
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Posted by:
matt,
2010-05-25
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Mr roper did a great job for me he helped me get out of a failure to move over ticket and saved me from loosing my license..Supurb lawyer would use...
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Résumé
License
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29 years since John W. Roper was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Georgia |
Active Member in Good Standing
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1983 |
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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Principal at
John W. Roper, Esq
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2001–present
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Senior Partner at
Roper & McPherson
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1993–2001
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Managing Partner at
Carter, Roper & McPherson
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1991–1993
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Partner at
Carter & Roper
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1987–1991
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Attorney at
Araguel, Carter & Roper
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1985–1987
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See all 5 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Atlanta Law School |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1981 |
| Georgia Southern University |
Marketing |
BBA |
1968 |
| Columbus State University |
General Business Administration |
A.S. |
1966 |
| University of Georgia |
Education |
MS Curriculum-ABT |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Special Service Recognition |
CSU Athletic Hall of Fame |
2009 |
| EJournal Contribution of the Week |
American Bar Association Journal |
2005 |
| Ejournal Contribution of the Week |
American Bar Association Journal |
2004 |
| Alumni Service Award |
Columbus State University |
1998 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
National Association of Consumer Advocates |
2007-present
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| Past presiident |
Mr. and Mrs. Club of Columbus |
1999-present
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| Memer |
State Bar of Georgia |
1983-present
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| Member |
Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity |
1981-present
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| Member-Past Staff-Parish/Finance |
St. Mark United Methodist Church |
1981-present
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| President |
CSU Athletic Hall of Fame |
1995-2006
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| Distinguished Toastmaster-Past Pres and Area Gov |
Toastmasters International |
1974-2002
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| Int. Svc. Director, Club Service Director, Treasurer |
East Columbus Rotary Club |
1984-1991
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| President |
Georgia Collectors Association |
1978-1985
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| District Scouting Chairman |
Boy Scouts of America |
1974-1976
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Cases
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Outcome: Court awarded Plainriff $516,228.20
Outcome: Defense summary judgment reversed on appeal. Confidential resolution.
Outcome: Court awarded Plaintiff $3,788,421.00 including $2,500,000 punitive damages
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Consumer Rebel Law Blog |
Firm Website |
2010 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Recognzing Credit Card Scams |
News Special |
2010 |
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