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John Andrew Houghton

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John Andrew Houghton
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About John

Helping Georgia families in their time of greatest need. Houghton Law is a severe injury trial firm.

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.

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Practice areas

Animal and dog bitesCar accidentTrucking accidentPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 50%

    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.

    14 years

  2. Trucking accident: 25%

    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.

    14 years

  3. Car accident: 20%

    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.

    14 years

  4. Animal and dog bites: 5%

    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

    14 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The Houghton Law Firm, LLC

2860 Piedmont Road NE
Suite 250
Atlanta, GA, 30305

Website
http://www.houghtonlawfirm.com 

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      GAActive Member in Good Standing 200605/22/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers0
      Legal guides5
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2019
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2017
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2017
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2016
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2016
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2016
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2015
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2015
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2014
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2013
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2013
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2013
      Top 40 Under 40 Georgia Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2012
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2012
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2011
      Bar Register of Preeminent LawyersMartindale-Hubbell2010
      Bar Register of Preeminent LawyersMartindale-Hubbell2009
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Principal AttorneyThe Houghton Law Firm, LLC, Atlanta, GA2010 - Present
      Associate AttorneyFried Rogers Goldberg LLC, Atlanta, GA2008 - 2010
      Associate AttorneyRogers & Goldberg, LLC, Atlanta, GA2006 - 2008
      Prosecutor / 3rd year PractitionerJefferson County District Attorneys Office, Birmingham, AL2006 - 2006
      Summer AssociateWarshauer Thomas Thornton & Rogers, P.C., Atlanta, GA2005 - 2005
      Summer AssociateWarshauer Thomas Thornton & Rogers, P.C., Atlanta, GA2004 - 2004
      Asbestos DefenseQuilling, Selander, Cummiskey & Lownds, P.C., Dallas, TX2002 - 2003
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Steering Committee, Walk Like MADD GeorgiaChairman2012 - Present
      Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia (M.A.D.D.)Steering Committee2011 - Present
      Lawyers Club of AtlantaMember2011 - Present
      GTLA Communications CommitteeMember2009 - Present
      Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
      Civil Justice PACMemberN/A
      American Bar AssociationMemberN/A
      Atlanta Bar AssociationMemberN/A
      Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers SectionMemberN/A
      State Bar of GeorgiaMemberN/A
      North Metro Trial Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
      American Association for JusticeMemberN/A
      MADD GeorgiaMember - State Advisory Counsel2017 - 2018
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)Punitive Damages: Admissible Evidence, Practical Considerations, Constitutional / Proportional Challenges2017
      Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)Developing Negligent Hiring, Retention, Entrustment Cases: Where to Find the Proof2016
      Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)Practical Pointers for Litigating Injury Cases Involving DUI or Alcohol Related Conduct2011
      ICLE Georgia - Plaintiff's Personal InjuryGetting Started as a Plaintiff's Lawyer2010
      Understanding Motor Carrier Claims, 2d editionUnderstanding Motor Carrier Claims, Associate Editor2007
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, ALJD - Juris Doctor2006
      Southern Methodist UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2002
      Southern Methodist UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2002
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Civil Prosecution of DUI & Dram Shop Cases In GeorgiaPunitive Damages: Admissible Evidence, Practical Considerations, Constitutional / Proportional Challenges2017
      Truck Wreck CasesDeveloping Negligent Hiring, Retention, Entrustment Cases: Where to Find the Proof2016
      Civil Prosecution of DUI and Dram Shop Cases in GeorgiaPractical Pointers for Litigating Injury Cases Involving DUI or Alcohol Related Conduct2011
      Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia: Plaintiff's Personal InjuryGetting Started as a Plaintiff's Lawyer2010
      Institute of Continuing Legal Education: Common Carrier Liability SeminarCommon Carrier Liability: Welcome and Program Overview2007
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Confidential: Tractor-Trailer Death Case$15,000,000.00
      Confidential - Tractor-Trailer Crash / Wrongful DeathSignificant 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
      Confidential$1,375,000.00
      M.M. v. S.R.$100,000.00
      J.B. v. B.G.L., Inc., et al.$200,000.00
      T.W. v. K.T., Inc., et al.$150,000.00
      P.F. vs. S.S.I.C., Inc., A.C., Inc.$167,500.00
      J.W. v. O.F., Inc., et al.$220,000.00
      A.B. vs. G.B.M.$175,000.00
      N.J. v. M.A.$650,000.00 jury verdict
      K.C. vs. T.B.$82,078.38
      L.B. vs. A.M.$161,799.04
      Confidential vs. S.J., Inc. d/b/a T.M. & J.F.$1,000,000.00
      Confidential vs. J.R., et al.$100,000.00
      C.H. v. B.D.T., Inc.$125,000.00
      T.J. vs. R.W.$75,000.00
      Confidential v. C.H.$65,000.00
      ConfidentialConfidential
      S.D. vs. C.B.C.A., Inc.$300,000.00
      G.M. & K.M. v. L.E., LLC, et al.$245,000.00
      K.E. vs. P.D.$85,500.00
      J.E. vs. A. Inc. & S.M.$149,500.00
      D.S. vs. S.V.$100,000.00
      J.J. vs. M.A.$225,000.00
      D.F. v. E.L.$200,000.00
      M.E. vs. J.J.$32,500.00
      J.G. v. L.P., LLC$50,000.00
      J.S. vs. Confidential Commercial DefendantConfidential Settlement
      S.V. v. E.P.$75,000 - Policy limits of both liability and UM coverage
      S.B. v. R.W.Policy Limits of all coverage
      D.P. v. C.O.M. (municipality)$135,000.00
      B.S. v. R.R.$168,009.25
      D.W. v. M.H.C., LLC$65,000.00
      B.G. and K.G. v. J.S., Jr.$20,000.00 jury verdict
      B.S. v. C.L.T., Inc.$85,000.00
      L.S. v. G.H.$100,000.00
      Confidential - Wrongful Death Pedestrian Truck Collision$1,100,000.00
      R.S. v. A.R. & G.W.C.C., et al.$225,000.00
      M.M. v. Red Oak Sanitation, Inc., et al.$55,000.00
      M.E. v. E.W.$75,000.00
      S.L. v. Delta Express, LLC, et al.$30,000.00
      P.H. v. Confidential Commercial Defendant$95,000.00
      M.W. v. R.P. Jr$150,000.00
      C.G. & L.G. vs. Pack$215,000.00
      V.P. vs. Auto Truck Transport, et al.$61,500.00
      S.M. vs. Sysco Atlanta, LLC$35,000.00
      F.L. & D.L. vs. C.R.$50,000.00
      A.S. v. Jackson$90,000.00
      ConfidentialConfidential amount
      S.M. v. S.W.$58,500.00
      J.W. v. Lanta Kitchen & Bath Ltd.$150,000.00 judgment in Cobb County State Court
      Nelson v. Muldoon$1,106,165.02 jury verdict in Forsyth County
      M.G. v. Bell$90,000.00

      Reviews

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      Knowledgeable and Responsive-John Houghton represented my best interest with dilligence and compassion.

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      I was involved in a car accident that resulted injuries and an overnight stay in the Hospital. To compound the already extreme stress and anxiety that resulted from my injuries, my health insurance provider subrogated my claim and refused to pay the in-network hospital. John took on both my health insurance company and the hospital (I was billed over $10,000 despite their network status with my insurance company) and, with a resolved focus and determination, settled all matters within weeks of his notification.

      Truck wreck injury - Helped me out a ton, great settlement

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      John began working on my case after dead end negotations with the insurance adjuster over my injuries. He filed suit, and discovered a number of problems about the driver's conduct in causing the wreck. He obtained many times more than was ever previously offered and pushed the case to the brink of trial before getting the right settlement for me.

      car accident and injuries

      Posted by

      John took my case from another group of Lawyers worked thru it and we received a settlement in Mediation before trial. He investigated the driver and his findings resulted in the settlement of the case. Very thorough attorney.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      John Houghton reviewed my hit and run case diligently and produced the amount owed to repair my car, rental car included

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      A few years ago my car was hit by an acquaintance of a friend who left the scene of the accident and subsequently denied any wrongdoing. After fruitless efforts to confront the acquaintance myself and demand payment to repair the car, I hired John Houghton. Over the course of a few weeks, John tracked the individual down, sought payment for the repairs (including rental car fees) and had the money quickly in my hands. Throughout the ordeal, John handled the work and correspondence professionally, with confidence and integrity, and kept me informed every step of the way.

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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.

      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
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Casey Stevens, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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.

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        20%-45%
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