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Jonathan Andrew Pope
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Biography
Jon Pope graduated from The Citadel in 1992 and received his law degree from Georgia State University in 1995. Jon began his legal career with the Atlanta law firm of Chambers, Mabry, McClelland & Brooks (now Mabry McClelland). Jon focuses his trial practice on a wide range of personal injury matters, including wrongful death, automobile and tractor trailer accidents, and medical negligence.
Along with his brother and partner, Tom Pope III, Jon received the firm’s first million dollar jury verdict in the matter of Flippen v. AGL Resources, Inc. before the Honorable John Mather in the State Court of Fulton County in January of 2009.
In March of 2009, Jon was named a “Rising Star” for the second time by his peers in Atlanta Magazine’s “Superlawyers” edition. Jon was also named was of Georgia “40 under 40” by Georgia Trend Magazine in 2004.
Jon is a former President of the Young Lawyers Division and Executive Committee member of the State Bar of Georgia. Jon currently serves on the State Bar’s finance committee, advisory committee on legislation, and communications committee.
Jon is a former two-term President of the Blue Ridge Circuit Bar Association and a trustee of the Georgia Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Jon also holds memberships in the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Gainesville-Northeastern Circuit Bar Association, Atlanta Lawyers Club, Old Warhorse Lawyers Club, Georgia Bar Foundation, and Gridiron Secret Society.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
33%
31 years | 500 cases
Trucking Accident
33%
Wrongful Death
33%
Other
1%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2023 2019
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Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 30 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Garrett | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Got the job done!
A year ago from this September, I decided to let somebody drive my car. Well you guessed it, he wrecked it and I got injured. So I contacted the office of Hasty Pope. I spoke with Jon and he was more than happy to take on my case! During this year Jon and his paralegals have been very helpful and hav...
Posted by Rob Fields | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
He gets fifty-five Stars
Not only did I get a phenomenal attorney to represent me in my case, but I also got a step by step education on how the legal process actually worked. I was encouraged to ask questions and be an informed client. I was never treated like a "case." I truly felt like the advice and recommendations he ...
Posted by Michelle | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
HANDS DOWN THE MOST INCREDIBLE ATTORNEY OUT THERE
I was in a terrible auto accident.. After enduring a horrible year with an attorney that never returned phone calls, I only spoke with his assistant when she decided to return calls, never had updates, file was a mess.. However, I then found Jonathan Pope.. Even though I came to them with a huge pil...
Posted by jessica | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
My Experience
I never thought there would be a time where I would need a lawyer, but the time came once I was in a bad car accident that was not my fault. I heard about Hasty Pope from a friend and how well they treated him after his accident. I had no idea how to handle everything that goes along with a car accid...
Posted by Blake | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer!
My experience with Jonathan Pope has been wonderful. He has been very honest with me in terms of all legal actions that have taken place. He has also done a very good job on my case and I feel as if no other attorney could do as well as him. I recommend Jon to anyone.
Jonathan Andrew Pope's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jon and I have worked together on several matters. He is one of the best trial lawyers that I have ever worked with. He is respected by both sides of the bar and the bench and his clients always get the best from Jon. I would never hesitate to refer a friend or family to Jon and his firm."
"Jonathan is an excellent attorney and a strong advocate on behalf of his clients. I have seen Mr. Pope take numerous depositions and he presents very well."
"I endorse this lawyer for his practice in personal injury!"
"Jon Pope is a skilled litigator who goes the extra mile to advocate for his clients. Jon stays abreast of the most cutting edge trial techniques and utilizes these skills to obtain great results for his clients. He handles himself ethically and treats his clients with compassion, empathy, and respect. If you are in need of an experienced civil litigator for your personal injury matter, I highly recommend that you hire Jon Pope."
"Jon is a tireless advocate, always exploring new ways to maximize the recovery of his clients in their fight against insurance companies. I strongly endorse Jon as a trial advocate for any personal injury matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. When it comes to personal injury, no one has the years of experience nor reputation that Jonathan Pope has. He is one of the best!"
"I endorse Jonathan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Jonathan Pope is an outstanding attorney. He and his firm are simply the best in the area for serious injury cases. There is nobody I recommend more than him. If you have a serious injury claim you need a lawyer with skill, dedication, experience and understanding.....you need to hire Mr. Pope."
"Jon Pope’s desire to help the injured members of his community is commendable. His extensive experience and hard work has lead to several substantial verdicts for his clients. Jon has been recognized as a “Rising Star†and “Legal Eliteâ€, both fitting accolades for this diligent attorney. Jon also takes the time to answer questions on avvo.com helping to educate the public. I am proud to endorse Jon Pope. Howard Spiva www.spivalaw.com"
"John is an excellent attorney. He is knowledgeable and has an eye for the details. He simply gets the best results for his clients."
"Jon Pope is an excellent lawyer and has been a role model for myself and many younger lawyers. Jon's best traits include his intelligence, wit, professionalism and fierce advocacy for his clients."
"Jon is a great lawyer and a great guy. He and his brother fight for their clients. When ever I think of a big cases, I think or their firm."
William Early
Personal injury lawyer
R. Shane Lazenby
Personal injury lawyer
Curtis Dickinson
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Michael Geoffroy
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2014
Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2013
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2013
Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell and ALM
2010
Rising Star - Superlawyers edition, Atlanta Magazine
2010
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2009
Rising Star - Superlawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2004
Georgia’s 40 under 40, Georgia Trend Magazine
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Partner, Hasty Pope LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Hasty Pope LLP
Associations
2003 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationRegional Vice-President
State Bar of Georgia-Blue Ridge Circuit Bar Association
Two-term president
American Association for Justice
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Lawyers Foundation of Georgia
Member
Bank of North Georgia, Advisory Board
Member
Leadership Cherokee
Graduate and former member steering committee
Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Trustee
Old Warhorse Lawyers Club
Member
Lawyers Club of Atlanta
Member
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Gainesville-Northeast Georgia Bar Association
Member
2006 - 2007
Chief Justice Commission on ProfessionalismMember
2006 - 2007
State Bar of Georgia—Young Lawyers DivisionPresident
2006 - 2007
Georgia Bar FoundationFellow
2005 - 2008
State Bar of Georgia—Young Lawyers DivisionExecutive Committee Member
1997 - 1997
Cherokee County YMCABoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Headley v. Joiner
1.150 million dollar resolutio
Buice v. Coast Dental of Georgia
2.8 million dollar verict
Flippen v. AGL Resources
Verdict for Plaintiff - $1,017,000.00
Little v. Meadows Heating & Air
$1,000,000
Flippen v. AGL Resources
Jury Verdict totaling $1,017,836.94
Education
1995
Georgia State University
JD
1995
The Citadel
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
The Citadel
BA
Speaking Engagements
2012
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Don't Let Defense Counsel Turn You Into a Cat Herder
2011
Jury Trial
Opening Statements
2009
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Rural Jury Trials
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If i fire a personal injury attorney before any suits are filed or negotiations started...can he still charge me fees or a lien
11 Jan 2015
Q&A
Is it possible to get the medical expenses in a Personal Injury case paid to me in the settlement ?
17 Jan 2014
Q&A
I got hit by a drunk driver, what am I entitled to?
10 Dec 2009