James William Clifton

James William Clifton

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 17 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at Mcdonough, GA
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Personal Injury, Probate ... +2 more

69 Lawrenceville Street, Mcdonough, GA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Foreclosure 30%

For years, we worked for the banks. Now, we work for you. We are here to help you stand up to these mega-corporations and fight to keep your home.

16 years

30%
Personal Injury 20%

When you have been hurt in an accident, you need an experienced attorney who treats you like a person, not a number.

16 years

20%
Probate 20%

When you have lost a loved one, our team will help alleviate the stress of the probate process.

16 years

20%
Real Estate 15%

The Clifton Law Firm, LLC focuses primarily on real estate related matters including transactions, foreclosures, suits regarding title to land, and partition actions.

16 years

15%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

From simple to complex, we help our clients plan for the futur.

16 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 16 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2009

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Clifton Law Firm, LLC

69 Lawrenceville Street, Mcdonough, GA, 30253

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James William Clifton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Diana | October 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Real Estate Legal Team – James Clifton & Joanna Greene

James Clifton is amazing! He handled a complex real estate matter with incredible skill and professionalism. His paralegal, Joanna Greene, was outstanding—organized, responsive, and attentive to every detail. Together, they made a stressful situation completely manageable. Highly recommend this team!...

James Clifton

Replied last October 2, 2025

It has been such a pleasure working with you. Please let us know if you need anything else.

Posted by Cara | July 10, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly recommended

James took the time to answer all of my questions and never made me feel rushed. He is very knowledgeable and friendly.

James Clifton

Replied last July 11, 2025

It was a pleasure speaking with you.

Posted by Matt | July 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend!

The Clifton Law Firm was fantastic to work with! Their communication was incredibly responsive and timely throughout the entire process. The team was thorough, professional, and truly went above and beyond—finding me thousands of dollars in savings during my closing that others completely missed. I f...elt confident and well taken care of every step of the way. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for top-notch legal support!

James Clifton

Replied last July 1, 2025

Happy to help!

Posted by Kristil | May 6, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Experience!

Great experience during a phone consultation. He listened carefully and provided very valuable information in regards to my issue. Very professional and patient. He was very honest which was very important. Thank you!

James Clifton

Replied last May 7, 2025

It was a pleasure speaking with you. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Posted by Sylvia | May 1, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

What a relief

I would recommend James in an instant! I gave him my issue and he advised me on my next steps. After weeks of searching for any direction, James returned my call and provided absolutely no fluff!

James Clifton

Replied last May 2, 2025

Happy to help. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.

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James William Clifton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Kalamaro

Real estate lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a talented and creative advocate for his clients, and he is an extremely knowledgeable attorney, particularly on real estate matters. I have complete confidence referring people to him on any real estate matter."

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P. Justin Thrailkill

Debt settlement lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know James to be extremely knowledgeable in the area of debt settlement. If I have any questions in this area, James is my first call. I am happy to endorse James Clifton!"

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David Ballard

Real estate lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a diligent and thoughtful attorney. I endorse him without reservation."

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Jeffrey Davenport

Real estate lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James Clifton is an ethical and experienced attorney. He has an impressive knowledge and command of the law, and he always looks out for the best interests of his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2025

Top Contributor, Avvo

2024

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Attorney, The Clifton Law Firm, LLC

2008 - 2010

Managing Attorney of Georgia Operations, Albertelli Law

Associations

2010 - Present

State Bar of California, Real Property Law Section

2010 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section

2010 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Bankruptcy Law Section

2009 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Real Estate Section

2009 - Present

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

2008 - Present

American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

2008 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Real Property Law Section

Fayette County Bar Association

Former President

Sample of Legal Cases

GRANGER et al. v. HOLT

Ruling for Foreclosure Defendant

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Education

2008

Florida Coastal School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2025

Fayette County Bar Association

Real Estate Law and the Economy

2012

Truth in Lending Update

Changes in the Law

Publications

2010

The Clifton Law Firm, LLC A Comprehensive Review of Zoning Regulations in Georgia

Languages

English

Activity

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