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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

ProbateTrustsWills and living willsEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 70%

    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.

  2. Wills and living wills: 10%

    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.

  3. Trusts: 10%

  4. Probate: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

316 Alexander St., SE, Ste. 3
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The Farrell Law Firm, P.C.

316 Alexander St., SE, Ste. 3
Marietta, GA, 30060

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The Farrell Law Firm, P.C.

200 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Ste. 1000
Chattanooga, TN, 37402

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 201807/22/2020
TNActive201406/25/2020
GAActive Member in Good Standing 200307/02/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Legal answers15
Legal guides1
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerThe Farrell Law Firm, P.C.2014 - Present
Part-time JudgeMagistrate Court of Cobb County2017 - 2017
Of CounselLazega & Johanson, LLC2013 - 2014
Of CounselWeissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC2010 - 2013
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Cobb County Bar Association, Sole Practitioner/Small Firm SectionN/A2015 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember2014 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember2014 - 2015
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Independently PublishedEstate Planning for the Modern Family: Your Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney2019
U.S. News & World ReportShould You Make a Free Will Online?2019
Independently PublishedEstate Planning for the Modern Family: A Georgian's Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney2018
Bright Side Community NewspaperEstate Planning Documents2016
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Georgia State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2003
Kennesaw State UniversityB.A.1998
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Estate Planning Seminar at Brookstone Country ClubEstate Planning for Parents with Minor Children2017
Cobb County Bar AssociationSmall Firm Expansion2017

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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.
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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 offered exactly what we were looking for. He helped answer all our questions with sensitivity and caring. His advice was so helpful when we were confused. We couldn't be happier with his services.
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creating a will

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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 assistant was easy to work appointments and prepared a most complete binder that will make it very easy to complete and leave for my next of kin. Thanks for the help,
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Top notch

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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.
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Highly Recommended

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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, he knows the right person who will. I highly recommend John.
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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, Family 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, General practice Attorney on Aug 9, 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

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, Mergers and acquisitions 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, Criminal defense 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, Military law Attorney on Oct 16, 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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