John Andrew Houghton
About John
Biography
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. Potential clients should feel free to call for a free consultation anytime, day or night.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
19 years
19 years
19 years
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-45%
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Licensed in Georgia for 19 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
The Houghton Law Firm, LLC
2860 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 250, Atlanta, GA, 30305
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John Andrew Houghton's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
car accident and injuries
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.
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2010
Truck wreck injury - Helped me out a ton, great settlement
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...
Posted by Alex | September 21, 2009
John Houghton reviewed my hit and run case diligently and produced the amount owed to repair my car, rental car included
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 trac...
Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2009
Knowledgeable and Responsive-John Houghton represented my best interest with dilligence and compassion.
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 i...
John Andrew Houghton's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"John is an experienced, knowledgeable trial lawyer. He is well respected among other lawyers and I highly recommend him."
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"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."
"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."
"John is a personable attorney who works tirelessly in his clients' best interests."
"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 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."
"John is a terrific, hard-working attorney."
"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."
"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."
"John is a terrific lawyer. I have witnessed his hard work and integrity and would recommend him to anyone."
"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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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 40 Under 40 Georgia Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Principal Attorney, The Houghton Law Firm, LLC, Atlanta, GA
2008 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC, Atlanta, GA
2006 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Rogers & Goldberg, LLC, Atlanta, GA
2006 - 2006
Prosecutor / 3rd year Practitioner, Jefferson County District Attorneys Office, Birmingham, AL
2005 - 2005
Summer Associate, Warshauer Thomas Thornton & Rogers, P.C., Atlanta, GA
2004 - 2004
Summer Associate, Warshauer Thomas Thornton & Rogers, P.C., Atlanta, GA
2002 - 2003
Asbestos Defense, Quilling, Selander, Cummiskey & Lownds, P.C., Dallas, TX
Associations
2012 - Present
Steering Committee, Walk Like MADD GeorgiaChairman
2011 - Present
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia (M.A.D.D.)Steering Committee
2011 - Present
Lawyers Club of AtlantaMember
2009 - Present
GTLA Communications CommitteeMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
2017 - 2018
MADD GeorgiaMember - State Advisory Counsel
Sample of Legal Cases
$15,000,000.00
Significant Confidential Settlement
$375,000.00
$175,000.00
$190,000.00
$1,375,000.00
$100,000.00
$200,000.00
$150,000.00
$167,500.00
$220,000.00
$175,000.00
$650,000.00 jury verdict
$82,078.38
$161,799.04
$1,000,000.00
$100,000.00
$125,000.00
$75,000.00
$65,000.00
Confidential
$300,000.00
$245,000.00
$85,500.00
$149,500.00
$100,000.00
$200,000.00
$225,000.00
$32,500.00
$50,000.00
Confidential Settlement
$75,000 - Policy limits of both liability and UM coverage
Policy Limits of all coverage
$135,000.00
$168,009.25
$65,000.00
$20,000.00 jury verdict
$85,000.00
$100,000.00
$1,100,000.00
$225,000.00
$55,000.00
$75,000.00
$30,000.00
$95,000.00
$150,000.00
$215,000.00
$61,500.00
$35,000.00
$50,000.00
$90,000.00
Confidential amount
$58,500.00
$150,000.00 judgment in Cobb County State Court
$1,106,165.02 jury verdict in Forsyth County
$90,000.00
Education
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2016
2011
2010
2007
Publications
2017
2016
2011
2010
2007
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
GUIDE TO PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN GEORGIA
23 Aug 2018
Georgia Spoliation Law: Can the Defendant Just Destroy Evidence and Get Away With it?
21 Aug 2018
Should That Trucker Be On The Road? Negligent Hiring & Retention in Georgia Truck Accident Cases
14 Aug 2018