John Watkins Lovett

John Watkins Lovett

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 25 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

755 Adair Ave, Atlanta, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 18 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

Suspended - Administrative

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 25 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2001

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

The Lovett Law Firm LLC.

755 Adair Ave, Atlanta, GA, 30306

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John Watkins Lovett's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Meisam | June 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEST Attorney in Georgia

Divorced is a painful process. Mr. Lovett connected with my concerns from day 1, one of the many qualities he has, and in mind the most important one, is his Integrity, he does not just buy your story and go with it (like many other attorneys out there), he digs deep to ensure he is representing you ...accurately in court. Thank you for your continued support and representation.

Posted by Alex | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The best advocate I could have asked for

During his prior role at a regional family law concern, John Lovett deftly handled my challenging, long, insidious, and somewhat unusual divorce and custody case, where many elements that normally zig for a male plaintiff instead zagged. I found a kindred spirit in John as well as an invaluable force... in my corner; erudite, responsive, diligent, and highly engaged, but exuding the wisdom and calm temperament of an experienced strategist with a keen eye to the long game. He is clearly well-liked and respected in the local legal community, and brings both a deep network of relationships and esoteric local-colour knowledge to bear on his cases in a palpable way. While I felt an affinity for John's rigourous and incisive approach--as well as his disarming and affable manner--from day one, as I've gained some layperson's understanding of this field and other litigants' experience in it, I came to appreciate how much I really lucked out that he handled my case. John brings to any client an exceptionally valuable combination of experience, realism, patience, restraint, social capital, and deep technical-procedural grounding in the world of family law. Vitally--and this is something I had more opportunity to reflect upon in hindsight--John sees clearly the importance of an advisory role for clients in a litigation space fraught with emotion: to see the forest for the trees, to keep perspective, and to gently moderate frustrated parties' impulses to stray from the central objective. He is particularly adept at chiseling laypeople's positions, without unnecessary compromises, into something legally adequate, something with conceptual integrity and surface features consumable to the sometimes pitiless logic of the family court grinder. In sum, I wholeheartedly recommend John Lovett, without reservation or qualification, as a veteran divorce and family law professional for a case of any complexity.

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John Watkins Lovett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Simon

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"In my frequent and continuing interactions with John, I've found him to be thoroughly engaging and knowledgeable, both interpersonally and professionally. The care with which he approaches each case speaks volumes as to his character, and his concern for his clients' needs and interests is readily apparent."

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Adam Stein

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"John Lovett is an experienced, competent attorney whose calming personality is of great benefit in the emotional world of family law litigation. His ability to focus on his client's long term goals and not the desired shakespearean "pound of flesh" and bringing his client's focus towards those goals has served his clients in ways they come back to thank him for months after there case is settled."

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Steven Shewmaker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse John Lovett. I recently resolved a high conflict divorce case with some "unique personalities". John and I worked together to get this matter done. John is thorough, trustworthy and always a consummate professional. I would have John represent my family and closest friends without reservation. John is among the highest order of attorneys."

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W.Phillip Mccurdy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently had the opportunity handle a case with Mr. Lovett on the other side of the table. I found him to be an able opponent and a pleasure to work with. His client was well represented and he was both courteous and professional at all times. I happily endorse Mr. Lovett."

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Samuel Siemon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"John is an Excellent Attorney."

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Logan Rider

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lydia Sartain

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We were opposing attorneys on a divorce case. John was always very courteous and professional. He promptly responded to my calls and requests."

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Shawna Woods

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Lovett is an excellent advocate and counsel for his clients. He brings an incredible sense of calm to the most difficult situations, at the same time able to aggressively advocate for the client. I am very proud to endorse Attorney Lovett."

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Douglas Hassinger

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure to know John for quite some time, and had the opportunity to work both sides of the proverbial table with him. He is always prepared, knowledgeable, calm and practical."

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Todd Henningsen

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. John is insightful and extremely well versed in the law. I have known him personally for nearly 20 years and he is a zealous advocate for his clients. Honest and Hardworking!!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2001

Jurisprudence Award for Evidence, University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, The Lovett Law Firm

2012 - 2020

Partner, The Siemon Law Firm

2006 - 2008

Associate, Warner, Mayoue, Bates & McGough

2003 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Forsyth County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Georgia

Member

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Member

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce

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Education

2001

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD

1998

Wake Forest University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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