Helping Georgia families in their time of greatest need. Houghton Law is a severe injury trial firm.Hire a trucking wreck attorney equipped with the right tools.
John is a native Atlantan and a graduate of Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas where he received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. John earned his Juris Doctorate at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama where he was selected for the Advanced Skills in Trial Advocacy program, while maintaining his academic status on the Dean's List. John additionally earned his 3rd year practice card and worked at the Jefferson County District Attorney's office in Birmingham where he prosecuted numerous criminal cases.
John has been selected as a Super Lawyer - Rising Star for the past three years with featured articles in Atlanta Magazine. Less than 2.5% of the practicing lawyers in the state of Georgia have received such a designation. He has also been selected as one of the Top 40 Under 40 trial lawyers in the State of Georgia by the National Trial Lawyers. He has dedicated his legal career to representing victims of severe and catastrophic personal injury, as well as families who have suffered the loss of loved ones as a result of negligence or wrongdoing of others. He is admitted to practice in all superior and state courts of Georgia, including the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals, as well as all federal courts in the Northern District of Georgia.
In a legal marketplace with many volume practitioners, John limits his practice to a few cases at a time, so he can focus on each client individually. John remains friends with all of his clients, past and present, and brings a unique level of personal attention to each person he represents. Any client of the Houghton Law Firm becomes a friend of John's for life.
John additionally enjoys volunteer work, and has dedicated a considerable amount of his time to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Georgia) and The Shepherd Center. He is an active member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA) and Civil Justice PAC where he serves as a member of the Communications Committee. He additionally serves as Chairman for the steering committee for Walk Like MADD, helping organize this yearly fundraiser in Georgia. John is also a member of Lawyers Club of Atlanta, the Atlanta Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.
John has spoken statewide on a variety of topics including handling motor carrier claims, dram shop liability and punitive damages to name a few. He annually co-chairs a CLE Seminar at the State Bar on Dram Shop Claims, and enjoys helping educate other practitioners.
When not practicing law or spending time with his wife and children, John enjoys jogging, golfing and fishing with his father, and rooting for his Atlanta Braves and Falcons.
John is always available to chat; his direct dial phone number at the office is 404-549-3006. Potential clients should feel free to call for a free consultation anytime, day or night.
Practice areas
Personal injury litigation involves far more than the initial act of negligence and the resulting injury. To appropriately handle PI cases, the right practitioner will guide the client through the process of treatment and ensure that all the correct diagnostics are being done. The initial ER visit only ensures that a client/patient does not have any life threatening injuries. As we have the burden of proof, we work tirelessly to fully understand and maximize the value of every injury sustained.
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Trucking cases are quite unique and most practitioners make the mistake of handling a trucking case like a simple auto wreck case. Punitive conduct can be revealed through extensive discovery requests and well-prepared depositions of the Defendant and Safety Personnel for the Defendant company. The right attorney will work tirelessly to reveal any aggravated conduct by the driver or the company as a whole through the discovery process and will prepare the case to be in a good posture for trial.
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At the Houghton Law Firm, we prepare every single client’s case for jury trial and work diligently to maximize the value of every claim. Under Georgia law, every injury victim is allowed to recover the full value of all economic and non-economic damages suffered as a result of an at-fault driver, including past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages/income, pain and suffering / quality of life diminishment, pre-impact fright, and mental distress and anguish.
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Irresponsible pet owners have increasingly become a problem. Often times, it is the owner’s ignorance of his dog’s temperament that leads to these incidents. Under Georgia law, an owner can be held liable for bodily injuries caused by a dangerous o
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Languages spoken
English
The Houghton Law Firm, LLC
2860 Piedmont Road NE
Suite 250
Atlanta, GA, 30305
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2006 | 04/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 5 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Top 40 Under 40 Georgia Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2012 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal Attorney | The Houghton Law Firm, LLC, Atlanta, GA | 2010 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC, Atlanta, GA | 2008 - 2010 |
Associate Attorney | Rogers & Goldberg, LLC, Atlanta, GA | 2006 - 2008 |
Prosecutor / 3rd year Practitioner | Jefferson County District Attorneys Office, Birmingham, AL | 2006 - 2006 |
Summer Associate | Warshauer Thomas Thornton & Rogers, P.C., Atlanta, GA | 2005 - 2005 |
Summer Associate | Warshauer Thomas Thornton & Rogers, P.C., Atlanta, GA | 2004 - 2004 |
Asbestos Defense | Quilling, Selander, Cummiskey & Lownds, P.C., Dallas, TX | 2002 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Steering Committee, Walk Like MADD Georgia | Chairman | 2012 - Present |
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia (M.A.D.D.) | Steering Committee | 2011 - Present |
Lawyers Club of Atlanta | Member | 2011 - Present |
GTLA Communications Committee | Member | 2009 - Present |
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Civil Justice PAC | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Atlanta Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers Section | Member | N/A |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | N/A |
North Metro Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
MADD Georgia | Member - State Advisory Counsel | 2017 - 2018 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) | Punitive Damages: Admissible Evidence, Practical Considerations, Constitutional / Proportional Challenges | 2017 |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) | Developing Negligent Hiring, Retention, Entrustment Cases: Where to Find the Proof | 2016 |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) | Practical Pointers for Litigating Injury Cases Involving DUI or Alcohol Related Conduct | 2011 |
ICLE Georgia - Plaintiff's Personal Injury | Getting Started as a Plaintiff's Lawyer | 2010 |
Understanding Motor Carrier Claims, 2d edition | Understanding Motor Carrier Claims, Associate Editor | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, AL | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Southern Methodist University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Southern Methodist University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Civil Prosecution of DUI & Dram Shop Cases In Georgia | Punitive Damages: Admissible Evidence, Practical Considerations, Constitutional / Proportional Challenges | 2017 |
Truck Wreck Cases | Developing Negligent Hiring, Retention, Entrustment Cases: Where to Find the Proof | 2016 |
Civil Prosecution of DUI and Dram Shop Cases in Georgia | Practical Pointers for Litigating Injury Cases Involving DUI or Alcohol Related Conduct | 2011 |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia: Plaintiff's Personal Injury | Getting Started as a Plaintiff's Lawyer | 2010 |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education: Common Carrier Liability Seminar | Common Carrier Liability: Welcome and Program Overview | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Confidential: Tractor-Trailer Death Case | $15,000,000.00 |
Confidential - Tractor-Trailer Crash / Wrongful Death | Significant Confidential Settlement |
Confidential - Tractor-Trailer Crash | $375,000.00 |
K.R. vs. C.T., LLC, C.B., et al. - U.S. District Court, Northern District, Atlanta Division | $175,000.00 |
Confidential Truck Wreck | $190,000.00 |
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Alice Benton, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jon Houghton is very knowledgeable and knows how to evaluate a case and is experienced in the courtroom. He is very comfortable and personable with clients.
Michael Geoffroy, General practice Attorney on Mar 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is an experienced, knowledgeable trial lawyer. He is well respected among other lawyers and I highly recommend him.
Alice Benton, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jon Houghton is very knowledgeable and knows how to evaluate a case and is experienced in the courtroom. He is very comfortable and personable with clients.
Michael Geoffroy, General practice Attorney on Mar 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is an experienced, knowledgeable trial lawyer. He is well respected among other lawyers and I highly recommend him.
Nathaniel Hansford, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I endorse John. He is a superb attorney with a great reputation. John looks out for his clients' best interests. He also obtains great results.
Lakota Denton, Personal injury Attorney on May 22, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Casey Stevens, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury 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.
Joshua Madsen, Personal injury Attorney on May 26, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
John is a hard working advocate for his clients. As a trial lawyer, his reputation in our legal community is outstanding. I fully endorse this lawyer and I am grateful that he is there as a resource for me when a tough question comes up.
Anthony Kalka, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 13, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. John s a well skilled lawyer that fights for his client's best interest. John has years of litigation experience, which allows him to obatin successful results for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a friend or love one.
Quynh-Huong Davis, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 15, 2010
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John is a personable attorney who works tirelessly in his clients' best interests.
Michael Smith, Trucking accident Attorney on Mar 14, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is a sharp guy that is not afraid to stand up for the rights of injured victims. Since starting his own firm with a foucs on personal injury and truckig litigation, John is more motivated than ever to obatin full justice for his clients. Just give him a call and you will see in a matter of seconds what I am talking about.
John Hadden, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 12, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is an outstanding trial lawyer and a rising star in the Georgia legal community. He is friendly and outgoing, while at the same time having a strong knowledge of the law, all of which allows him to be a powerful advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend John to someone with a serious personal injury claim.
Evan Jones, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 12, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is a terrific, hard-working attorney.
Steven Thornton, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 11, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is an excellent lawyer and I endorse his work. John is creative, aggressive, and passionate about his work as a trial lawyer on the side of people. John is personable and has an excellent reputation in the legal community for professionalism. I look forward to working with John in the future.
James Roth, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 11, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Endorsement: I have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to see John in action as his compassion for the client really shines through, no matter what phase of lititgation he is in. His depth of knowledge and personal experiences really sets him apart when dealing with tough negotiations. He is a great advocate and I would personally reccomend him to clients, friends and family, as I have done before. I endorse this lawyer's work. He is top notch!! I endorse this lawyer's work.
Glenn Loewenthal, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 11, 2010
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John is a terrific lawyer. I have witnessed his hard work and integrity and would recommend him to anyone.
Bradford Thomas, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 11, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. John is great. Pays attention to detail, thoroughly enjoys working with his clients and very competent. I would not hesitate to hire John to represent me.