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Jonathan Lee Schwartz
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Biography
Jon Schwartz represents clients in state and federal courts on a range of environmental and land use issues, including Clean Water Act suits, storm water runoff, industrial permit appeals, historic preservation, protection of wildlife and habitat, road construction, polluted property, and injuries caused by exposure to toxic substances.
Jon also handles cases involving construction defects, contract disputes, claims against insurance companies, and real estate litigation.
Jon was selected to the Georgia Super Lawyers list in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
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Licensed in Georgia for 28 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jonathan Lee Schwartz
1170 Peachtree St., N.E., Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Posted by Robert | March 24, 2010 | Environmental and Natural Resources
A terrific lawyer!!!
Jon did a phenomenal job for us in a situation that required multiple actions at both the Federal and State level. His expertise and counsel in environmental law was priceless. He is a creative, thoughtful attorney who does not assume he alreadys knows the answer but takes the time to listen to the...
Jonathan Lee Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Craig Knowles
Environmental and natural resources lawyer
Lisa Perlstein
Real estate lawyer
Robert Jackson
Environmental and natural resources lawyer
Kimberly Sturm
Environmental and natural resources lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1995
Grant Recipient, Emory Public Interest Committee
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Jon L Schwartz, Attorney at Law
1997 - 2004
Associate, Stack & Associates, PC
Associations
2006 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2008 - 2012
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationLegislative Committee
2005 - 2012
American Association for JusticeMember
1999 - 2001
Georgia ForestWatchPast Board Member
1994 - 1997
Emory Public Interest CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Pratt v. General Insurance Company of America
Recovered complete compensation and attorney's fees
John Draper et al. v. H. Roberts Family, LLC,
Court found defendants in violation of Clean Water Act
Smart Growth-Forsyth County v. Dep't of Planning and Development
Big-box store complied with design standards
Smart Growth-Forsyth County v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P.
Corps asserted jurisdiction over streams and Wal-Mart decided not to build a SuperCenter
K.C. v. United States
The court held that the U.S. did not have sovereign immunity under the Federal Tort Claims Act
Education
1997
Emory University
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Tulane University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2002
Office of State Administrative Hearings Operations
Challenging EPD Permits
Publications
2004
Environmental Law Newsletter
The Interplay of Environmental Land Use and Zoning Laws for the Protection of Georgia Coastal Resources
Languages
English
Activity
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What should i do if my landlord refuses to fix an electrical issue that is a fire hazard?
03 Feb 2025
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My neighbor installed a 4” rain drain pipe in her yard that opens up in the middle of of the side yard (on her property).
02 May 2021
Q&A
Is neighbor responsible for water draining to my yard?
07 Jun 2020