About John
Practice areas
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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
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Languages spoken
English
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Contact
The Houghton Law Firm, LLC
2860 Piedmont Road NE
Suite 250
Atlanta, GA, 30305
- Office (404) 549-3006
- Office (404) 214-7481
- Fax (404) 592-6471
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2006 | 04/17/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 5 |
Knowledgeable and Responsive-John Houghton represented my best interest with dilligence and compassion.
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
September 16, 2009
Truck wreck injury - Helped me out a ton, great settlement
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
March 11, 2010
car accident and injuries
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
May 7, 2016
John Houghton reviewed my hit and run case diligently and produced the amount owed to repair my car, rental car included
5.0 stars
Posted by Alex
September 21, 2009
Attorney endorsements
(16)
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.
Cost
- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.20%-45%