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John Story Morgan
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Biography
John is a partner with Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP. His practice areas include Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and general litigation.
John was born in Darien, Connecticut in 1964. He attended Florida Southern College and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Mercer University School of Law in 1990. While at Mercer Law School, John was a member of the Mercer Law Review, a member of the Mercer Law Review Student Writing Editor’s Staff, a member of the Mercer Moot Court Board and the Mercer University Craven Cup Moot Court Team. John was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia as well as the Florida Bar in 1990. Prior to joining the firm, John was a partner with the law firm of Flournoy, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP. Before going into private practice, John was a prosecutor with the Cobb County Solicitor General’s office from 1992 until 1997 where he was selected as the Prosecutor of the Year in 1995. In addition to his duties as a prosecutor with the Solicitor General’s office, John was an instructor at the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy and Cobb County Public Safety and Police Training Center from 1994 to 1997. He began his legal career with a law firm in St. Petersburg, Florida where he practiced general civil litigation.
John is also an associate Judge for the City of Marietta, the City of Powder Springs, the City of Woodstock and a Pro Hac Judge in Cobb County State Court as well as Cobb County Juvenile Court. He is currently a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Cobb County Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Cobb County Trial Lawyers Association, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Cobb County Criminal Defense Section and is a founding member of the Marietta Lawyers Club. John is a board member with the City of Kennesaw Development Authourity.
In addition to the Georgia and Florida Bar, John has been admitted to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and the Middle District of Florida.
John lives in Kennesaw, Georgia with his wife and three children.
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Licensed in Georgia for 35 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 35 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John Story Morgan
278 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA, 30060
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Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent attorney
John defended my daughter in 2 cases. His counsel - advice and guidance - through the legal process was exactly what we needed. He explained the law clearly and helped us make the best decisions for her and her future. She will be able to put this behind her and move on. The first case was 2 yea...
Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Couldn't be happier.
John was extremely beneficial to have on my side when I was facing my 2nd DUI charge. Not only did I feel complete confidence in John from our initial meeting, I also felt well informed of all possible scenarios that we faced as a team. In the end, John got my sentence reduced to a reckless driving. ...
John Story Morgan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer for his practice in personal injury!"
"I have known John since law school in the 1980's. We were on law review together. I also worked with him at the Cobb County Solicitor's Office. John is intelligent, articulate, hard working and ethical. I recommend him in the personal injury area."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know John for many years. He is an excellent attorney and is highly respected by his peers in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. John and I were prosecutors together in the Cobb Solicitor's office. In many ways he was my mentor, his knowledge and experience are unparalleled. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal service."
"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a terrific lawyer who gets amazing results for his clients. He is a lawyer's lawyer in the sense that he knows the law but is also very well liked and very well connected within the legal community. John brings his many years of experience to every case. He is a Top Lawyer!"
"I have known John Morgan for many years and I have seen the great results he achieves for his clients. He has the knowledge, talent, and ability needed to try and win cases. I endorse John Morgan without reservation."
"John is an excellent trial lawyer, a terrific counselor, and a powerful advocate. I would highly recommend him as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is one of the top lawyers in Marietta."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Morgan and know that he is a dedicated, intelligent nad hard working attorney. He has experience in the courtroom, conducting numerous jury-trials, and outside of the courtroom. He is very knowledgeable on the law and whenever I have a question or need advice on a case I call Mr. Morgan. In fact, when I had a personal injury case of my own, Mr. Morgan handle it for me. The results far exceeeded any expectations that I had. You would be wise to hire Mr. Morgan."
"I have known John since shortly after moving my practice here 6 years ago. In that time I have always found him to be professional, respectful to fellow lawyers and judges and knowledgable of the law. I have consulting him on my own cases and would recommend him to family and friends."
"John is one of those lawyers that has really mastered his trade. He is well respected by both lawyers and Judges. He is always up on the law and does and excellent job for his clients. It is without hesitation that I recommend him to anyone."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"John is well respected and liked by all the judges and defense attorneys in the Cobb County legal community for his knowledge of criminal law as well as his professionalism. That point is reflected by the fact that some of the State Court judges in Cobb County ask John to serve as a pro hac on days that they are not able to be in court. John has a very calm and reassuring court demeanor that translates well with both his clients and juries. I have known John for six years as both as a prosecutor who had to go against him and as a fellow defense attorney and it is both my pleasure and honor to endorse John."
"John Morgan is an excellent attorney. He inspires great confidence in his clients and is always prepared. John has a great reputation in the community. He has experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney which serves his client's well. You are in excellent hands with John Morgan as your attorney."
"I have worked with John Morgan both as a prosecutor and as a partner in this law firm. He is one of the most respected attorneys in Marietta, Georgia."
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Experience
Honors
1995
Prosecutor of the Year, Cobb County Solicitor General's Office
1988
Law Review, Mercer Law School
1988
Moot Court Board, Mercer Law School
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Judge - Pro Hac, Cobb County Juvenile Court
2010 - Present
Associate Judge, Municipal Court of Marietta
2010 - Present
Associate Judge, Municipal Court of Powder Springs
2010 - Present
Associate Judge, Municipal Court of Woodstock
2006 - Present
Partner, Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP
1996 - Present
Judge - Pro Hac, Cobb County State Court
1997 - 2006
Partner, Flournoy, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP
1992 - 1997
Assistant Solicitor General, Cobb County Solicitor Generals Office
Associations
2010 - Present
City of Kennesaw Development AuthorityBoard Member
2008 - Present
Marietta Lawyers ClubBoard of Directors
2005 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Cobb Co. Crimianl Defense SectionMember
1998 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1998 - Present
Cobb County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1990 - Present
State Bar of FloridaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Carothers vs. Town Center Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Super 8 Motel, Cobb County State Court, Civil Action No: 05-A-10029-4
Plaintiff's Verdict
Education
1990
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
Juris Doctor
1987
Florida Southern College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1997
Police Training
Criminal Law and Procedure; Constitutional Law
1996
Police Training
Criminal Law
Publications
1990
Mercer Law Review
Taxing Tax-Free Municipal Bonds
Languages
English
Activity
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