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.

17 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.

17 years

20%
Probate 20%

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

17 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.

17 years

15%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

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

17 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

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Posted by Diana | October 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

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 02, 2025

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

Posted by Baker | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Outstanding Attorney

I had the pleasure of working with James Clifton to settle a difficult issue with a tenant who was in arrears on rental payments. From start to finish, James demonstrated a deep understanding of landlord-tenant law, and his approach was both professional and efficient. He quickly assessed the situ...ation, provided clear legal guidance, and took decisive action to resolve the issue. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we were able to reach a favorable settlement, ensuring the tenant's obligations were met without unnecessary complications. I highly recommend James Clifton for anyone seeking a knowledgeable, reliable, and effective attorney. His communication skills and commitment to getting results are truly exceptional!

James Clifton

Replied last February 26, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Posted by James | November 21, 2024 | Tax

Property Tax Appeal

James Clifton Law Firm appealed my Fayette County Property Taxes and was able to get me a Reduction that is Locked In for 3 Years. I Highly Recommend The James Clifton Law Firm for any of your Legal Needs! Thanks Again!

James Clifton

Replied last November 21, 2024

It was a pleasure. Thank you for the opportunity!

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Great attorney!

James is very attentive and very detailed oriented. This is why he does most of my legal work. He’s done my will and medical directive. He was my closing attorney on my house. He also handled my car accident which resulted in a 6 figure settlement. He’s a bulldog in the courtroom and the nicest guy. ...If you want someone who will fight for you and get things done, this is the attorney for you. He does it all.

James Clifton

Replied last November 21, 2024

Thank you for trusting me with all of your legal needs!

Posted by Tammy | October 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Car accident

James Clifton is in the process of handling my car accident. Doing a great job for me . I have total confidence in him to get me what I deserve .

James Clifton

Replied last November 21, 2024

We will make sure you are well taken care of.

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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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