John P. Farrell is an Estate Planning Attorney with Farrell Law where he serves clients in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas through the firm’s Marietta, Georgia office. John is a native Georgian and currently lives in Marietta with his wife and two sons. He was born and raised in Calhoun, Georgia and moved to the Atlanta area twenty-eight years ago to attend Kennesaw State University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He received his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta. John has practiced law since 2003 and is licensed in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. He practices solely in the areas of estate planning, estate settlement, and probate administration and has been featured in U.S. News & World Report. He is the author of Estate Planning for the Modern Family: A Georgian’s Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Additionally, John has served as a Part-Time Magistrate Judge in Cobb County, Georgia.
Practice areas
John helps parents and grandparents provide a legacy or an inheritance to their children and grandchildren through the creation of Wills, Trusts, and powers of attorney.
We ensure the Wills of our clients are as detailed and clear as possible so they can provide specific instructions on how their property is to be divided, and have the peace of mind that comes with having an estate plan in place.
Languages spoken
English
The Farrell Law Firm, P.C.
316 Alexander St., SE, Ste. 3
Marietta, GA, 30060
The Farrell Law Firm, P.C.
200 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Ste. 1000
Chattanooga, TN, 37402
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2018 | 05/28/2022 |
TN | Active | 2014 | 06/29/2022 |
GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2003 | 04/17/2022 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | The Farrell Law Firm, P.C. | 2014 - Present |
Part-time Judge | Magistrate Court of Cobb County | 2017 - 2017 |
Of Counsel | Lazega & Johanson, LLC | 2013 - 2014 |
Of Counsel | Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC | 2010 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Cobb County Bar Association, Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Section | 2015 - Present | |
Cobb County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Independently Published | Estate Planning for the Modern Family: Your Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney | 2019 |
U.S. News & World Report | Should You Make a Free Will Online? | 2019 |
Independently Published | Estate Planning for the Modern Family: A Georgian's Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney | 2018 |
Bright Side Community Newspaper | Estate Planning Documents | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Georgia State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
Kennesaw State University | B.A. | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Estate Planning Seminar at Brookstone Country Club | Estate Planning for Parents with Minor Children | 2017 |
Cobb County Bar Association | Small Firm Expansion | 2017 |
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Thomas Fafinski, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 27, 2020
Relationship: Other
John is a thoughtful and highly effective leader on a national stage amongst estate planning attorneys. He provides guidance, direction and insight to me and other members of a national estate law firm study group where we investigate trends, nuances and strategy.
Victor Valmus, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 11, 2017
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. I have know John for several years going back to college. He is a great person and excellent attorney.
Marc Thomes, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is an excellent attorney whose professionalism and integrity is of the highest character. I recommend John to my own clients, business associates and friends for their Georgia estate planning needs.
Roy Reagin, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 1, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known John for 20 years as coworker and client. John is smart, works hard and is always prepared. He has done outstanding work for me as an attorney and I highly recommend him.
Daniel Perry, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 28, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
John is a great estate planning and probate attorney that truly cares about his clients and is always willing to go the extra mile. I would recommend John to any of my clients or their family members needing estate planning in Georgia.
Preston Delashmit, Probate Attorney on Jun 16, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse John Farrell. He is a terrific lawyer, who is active in our community and our Cobb County Bar Association. John is an experienced jurist and litigator, who has encountered and conquered the toughest of challenges. I am honored to call John my colleague, but blessed to call him my friend.
Jason Treadaway, Wills and living wills Attorney on Jun 14, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. As a part-time judge in the Magistrate Court of Cobb County, John understands the system from the inside out. His results speak for themselves. Period.
Michael Waddington, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 15, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
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