John Terry Brown

Born in Toccoa, I have been a Georgian all of my life.  I received a debate scholarship to the University of Georgia.  I was an active participant on the University of Georgia  Debate Team  throughout my undergrad years, and I became the Captain of the debate team my Junior and Senior years.  I received my B.A.  from the University of Georgia graduating with honors in 1970.  After receiving my bachelor's degree, I enrolled in the University of Georgia School of Law and received my J.D. in 1973.

While in law school, I became a Lieutenant in the JAG program in the United States Navy and became an active Lieutenant after passing the Georgia Bar in 1973.  I began my local law career working for a general practice law firm in Toccoa, Georgia in 1973.  I also became an Adjunct Professor of Government and taught at Truett McConnell College in 1973.  In 1974, I moved to Lyons, Georgia where I was an Associate for an insurance defense law firm, Sharpe, Hartley & Newton.  While in Lyons, Georgia, I had another Adjunct Professor of Government position at Brewton Parker Junior College.  Since 1975, I have had my own practice, The Brown Law Office which is located in Commerce, Georgia.

My practice is over 85% litigation.  I continue to focus on General Civil Litigation cases but since 1992,  I have specialized in Family Law matters such as Divorce, Custody, and Child Support. 

I have a wife, Ann,  whom I met in Commerce, Georgia.  We have been married since 1970.  We have four children:  Andrew, Jennifer, Ashley and Benjamin.