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John David Hipes

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  • Alpharetta, GA
  • Licensed for 32 years
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About John

Business litigation attorney with over 32 years of experience providing goal oriented and cost effective represenation in state and federal courts for small and large sized businesses.

Areas of practice include business litigation, insurance coverage, construction, employment, real estate, debtor/creditor, landlord/tenant, and shareholder/partnership disputes.

Practicing in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek, Cumming, Canton and throughout the metro Atlanta area including Fulton, Forsyth, Cherokee, Gwinnett, Cobb and DeKalb Counties. 

LinkedIn information at http://www.linkedin.com/in/georgialawyer. 

Practice areas

OtherConstruction and developmentEmployment and laborLawsuits and disputesInsurance
  1. Insurance: 50%

    32 years

  2. Lawsuits and disputes: 25%

  3. Employment and labor: 10%

  4. Construction and development: 10%

  1. Business: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

178 South Main Street
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Hipes & Belle Isle, LLC

178 South Main Street
Suite 250
Alpharetta, GA, 30009

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
GAActive Member in Good Standing 198811/19/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Sheffield Leadership AwardRotary District 69002009
Rotarian of the YearRotary Club of Alpharetta2005
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Member / AttorneyHipes & Belle Isle, LLC2013 - Present
Member / AttorneyBach, Dewberry & Hipes, LLC2004 - Present
PrincipalHipes & Norton, P.C.1996 - 2004
PrincipalJohn D. Hipes, P.C.1993 - 1996
AssociateMorris Manning & Martin1991 - 1993
AssociateSmith Gambrell & Russell1988 - 1991
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
City of AlpharettaCity Councilman2018 - Present
Alpharetta Public Safety FoundationBoard of Directors2013 - Present
North Fulton Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
Rotary Club of AlpharettaMember1997 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember1988 - Present
North Fulton Bar AssociationPast President2011 - 2012
Rotary Club of AlpharettaPast President2008 - 2009
Leadership North FultonMember1999 - 2000
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Georgia ICLEFraud in the Application1999
Georgia State Univ. L. Rev., Vol. 3, 1987Abusive Litigation in Georgia1987
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Georgia State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1988
Wake Forest UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1981
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
GAPIA Fall ConferenceRecent Developments and Trends in Insurance Law2020
GAPIA Fall ConferenceRecent Developments and Trends in Georgia Insurance Law2019
GAPIA Fall ConferenceProtective Safeguards Endorsement2018
GAPIA Spring ConferenceInsured Settlement Options: Measuring the Loss2017
GAPIA Fall ConferenceLoss Payment Conditions: Proofs of Loss and Examinations Under Oath2017
GAPIA Annual MeetingOwnership, Residency and Vacancy2016
GAPIA Annual MeetingUpdate on Georgia Insurance Coverage Law Affecting Public Adjusters2015
GAPIA Annual MeetingRecent Developments and Trends in Georgia Insurance Law2014
Insurance Law InstituteFraud in the Application1999
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Admiral Ins. Co. v. Cresent Hills ApartmentsSummary judgment for insurance agency affirmed
Cohran v. State Bar of GeorgiaMotion to dismiss granted
Greene v. WrightJury verdict for defendant affirmed
Barber v. H & H Muller Enterprises, Inc.Summary judgment for defendant affirmed

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“I have worked with John on a personal legal matter which he handled with exceptional ability. John listened very well to the dispute at hand and demonstrated a tremendous ability to see all sides of the case. John has a solid legal foundation. He is strategic, well prepared and represents his clients to the maximum of his abilities. I am happy to recommend John to my partners and clients as one of the top attorneys in Atlanta. John is who you want on your side of the table.”

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J. Salata, Business Attorney on Feb 29, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. John makes it look easy. He is a talented lawyer and provides excellent representation in complex litigation matters.

E. Dewberry, Litigation Attorney on Mar 16, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer because I have seen him handle complex matters as well as relatively simple litigation matters and I know that he is honest, responsible, thorough and fair in his treatment of his clients. He has a wide range of experience in litigation especially in business and insurance matters.