$ 325-525 per hour
For many years I've had the pleasure of working with residential and commercial builders and land developers of all sizes to turn their project visions into reality. Regardless of whether I'm representing large publicly traded companies like Lennar, Pulte, DR Horton, Meritage and Beazer, national banks, insurance companies, REITs and private equity funds or small local builders like SR Homes and Edward Andrews Homes, I work tirelessly to ensure that all of my clients' needs are satisfied and their goals achieved in the quickest most cost effective manner possible.
Although my practice primarily focuses on zoning and land use matters before local government bodies in the Northeast Georgia area, my clients know that I will not hesitate to go to court to defend my clients' property rights against abuse by local governments or State and Federal agencies in zoning matters, condemnation cases and regulatory compliance matters.
The dedication and attention given to clients by me and the other lawyers in our firm is second to none!
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$ 325-525 per hour
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202 Tribble Gap Road., Suite 200, Cumming, GA, 30040
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Posted by William/Bobbie | March 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
We hired 2 different local attorneys to help us with keeping our ESA’s on our property, we were still being harassed by the County’s attorney even after moving to another location. After being referred to Josh Scoggins by a retired attorney in Atlanta all that changed. The case has now been dismissed...
Posted by Craig | April 16, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I perceive Josh to be one of the good guys! A defender of the constitutional, inalienable rights of property ownership and will fight to receive highest and best use value for your property!
Posted by Eric | June 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Josh went above and beyond to protect my rights against an overreaching City and solved the problem at the lowest possible level without litigation or even headache. He did a great job of explaining my case to me and listening to my point of view on strategy. I use attorneys for various things regula...
Posted by Doug | April 20, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
The Georgia DOT was about to condemn my property to widen a road. I hired Josh and he took the time to walk me through the condemnation process. He then reviewed the road plans with me and explained exactly what the DOT was taking. Josh answered every one of my questions and I felt a great sense of r...
Posted by George | October 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I hired Josh to litigate a denied zoning from a county government. Also, he assisted in guiding me through the zoning process and finding potential buyers for my property once he successfully secured my zoning. He was also successful in winning cases from surrounding property owners who tried to stop...
"Josh is a knowledgeable attorney and a strong representative for his clients. His understanding of local laws in the region is a major benefit to those he represents. He is a skilled negotiator and always works towards what will be most beneficial to his clients."
"Josh is a fantastic attorney across almost all areas of property law, including land use and zoning matters. Josh has successfully rezoned property in multiple jurisdictions and for several different zoning categories. Additionally, Josh is a very skilled litigator when litigation is required to protect the property rights of his clients."
"Josh is without question one of the finest Land Use and Zoning attorneys in Georgia. Whether your need is rezoning a piece of property, or litigation for a land use matter that has gone awry, Josh is the attorney you want representing you. I have personally witnessed some of the miraculous results he has championed, and I would unequivocally and without hesitation recommend him."
"Josh is excellent. He is detailed and thorough. His calm demeanor helps assure clients. Calm does not mean passive or not tough. Josh is not afraid to go on the offensive to protect the rights of his clients."
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2010
CALI Award for Administrative Law, Georgia State University
2005
Highest Cumulative GPA - College of Business, University of North Georgia
2025 - Present
Managing Partner, Underwood Scoggins, LLC
2015 - 2025
Partner, Miles Hansford & Tallant, LLC
2011 - 2014
Partner, Lipscomb Johnson, LLP
2006 - 2010
Law Clerk, Lipscomb Johnson, LLP
2011 - Present
State Bar of Georgia
2011 - Present
Forsyth County Bar Association
Successfully negotiated a settlement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for 4 times the original offer totaling $800,000.
Obtained reversal of trial court's decision.
Summary judgment granted to my client.
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
2004
Associates Degree
2017
Zoning Law Update
2017
Land Use for the Commercial Real Estate Professional
2016
Rezoning of Large Scale Mixed Use Development
2013
Rezoning of Large Scale Mixed Use Development
2017
2016
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