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John Paul Farrell
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Biography
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.
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Licensed in Tennessee for 12 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 22 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 7 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
The Farrell Law Firm, P.C.
316 Alexander St., SE, Ste. 3, https://thefarrelllawfirm.com/, Marietta, GA, 30060
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John Paul Farrell's Reviews
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Posted by Steven | February 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estate Planning
Mr. Farrell prepared wills, advanced directives, and financial powers of attorney for my wife and for me. I found him to be very knowledgeable, helpful, clear and reasonable and would strongly recommend him to anyone in need of estate planning services.
Posted by Lori | January 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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John Farrell
We have such peace of mind now that our Estate is taken care of. After dealing with my mom's issues trying to get Medicaid and then her estate( she only had a basic "do it yourself will") we decided we needed to do something to get our affairs in order. I research many attorneys but John Farrell offe...
Posted by gwen | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
creating a will
I needed a will and the various documents concerning decisions on end-of-life healthcare. I was very impressed with Mr. Farrell and his staff. Preparing a will can be a bit unpleasant but Mr. Farrell was very easy to work with and helped me make the decisions that was best for my situation. His as...
Posted by Pete | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Top notch
John and his team set up some estate stuff for my wife and myself it was such a comfortable experience IO can't say enough about John and his crew. They are so caring and professional it really puts me at ease.
Posted by Anna | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Recommended
I hired John to represent me in a post-judgment matter and he handled it professionally and efficiently. He kept an open line of communication and kept me up to date on the progress of my matter. John will always be my first call for any legal matter because if he doesn't work in the area I need, h...
John Paul Farrell's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know John for several years going back to college. He is a great person and excellent attorney."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, The Farrell Law Firm, P.C.
2017 - 2017
Part-time Judge, Magistrate Court of Cobb County
2013 - 2014
Of Counsel, Lazega & Johanson, LLC
2010 - 2013
Of Counsel, Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC
Associations
2015 - Present
Cobb County Bar Association, Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Section
2014 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
Education
2003
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Kennesaw State University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2017
Estate Planning Seminar at Brookstone Country Club
Estate Planning for Parents with Minor Children
2017
Cobb County Bar Association
Small Firm Expansion
Publications
2019
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?
2018
2016
Bright Side Community Newspaper
Estate Planning Documents
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I need to get my property deed changed because my spouse passed away?
27 Apr 2018
Q&A
I am the executor of my Uncle's will and lost my copy?
30 May 2017
Q&A
I haven't heard from my Attorney in Months. What should I do ?
22 Sep 2015