Spence Johnson

Spence Johnson

Litigation Attorney at Athens, GA

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Outstanding Attorney

Knowledgeable, Dependable And First-Class Service

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Practice areas

Litigation

33%

I handle complex litigation and arbitrations with large amounts at stake. I represent businesses in contract litigation and employment disputes and everyday problem resolution. We also represent people who have been injured because of someone else's wrongful acts, including auto and trucking accidents, dangerous premises conditions, slander, defamation, and other wrongs.
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21 years, 200 cases
Business

25%

Resolving business disputes helps me counsel small to mid sized companies in resolving everyday legal problems, including drafting and enforcing noncompete/nonsolicit covenants, drafting and closing asset sales and stock sales, contract drafting and negotiations, and other business matters. I also have experience negotiating and enforcing separation packages for employers and employees.
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21 years
Debt settlement

25%

My specialties include commercial loan workouts and litigation on the borrower and lender side. I have experience resolving cases with community, regional, and national lenders including deeds in lieu of foreclosure, friendly foreclosure, litigation, and arbitration. Many of the loans I've resolved were for millions of dollars.
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16 years
Partnership

17%

I handle partnership divorces and structuring, including drafting LLC operating agreements and resolving LLC disputes before and after litigation. I've gotten multiple parties out of bad partnerships with stubborn partners, including more than one case where I obtained a seven figure net benefit for my client.
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21 years

Licensed for 20 years

State GA

Status Active Member in Good Standing

Acquired 2002

Updated 11/03/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Spence

Johnson Marlowe LLP

455 Epps Bridge Pkwy

Suite 101

Athens, GA, 30606

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Posted by anonymous | January 1, 2014

Outstanding Attorney

Spence Johnson is an outstanding attorney who guided our corporation through a complex real estate transaction. His attention to details, perseverance, and legal acumen made all the difference to our particular circumstances. The expert counsel we received from Spence was greatly appreciated, and I highly recommend him without reservation.

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Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2011

Knowledgeable, Dependable And First-Class Service

I hired Spence to help ward off the threat that my construction company faced of being snarled in a shareholder dispute between a former general contractor that I worked with and one if its shareholders. Spence got involved, quickly got himself â€œup to speedâ€ on the facts and the law, and initiated prompt communication with the opposing lawyers. He was able to keep me out of the litigation and saved me thousands in legal bills and endless headaches in the process.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Founding Partner
Johnson Marlowe LLP
2013 - Present

Partner
Orr Brown Johnson LLP
2002 - Present

Education

Georgia State University
MBA
2002

Georgia State University
JD - Juris Doctor
2002

University of Georgia
BBA
1998

Legal Cases

Gastroenterology Assoc. of Gainesville, PC, et al. v. Ray
Verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of $512,741

Associations

Creature Comforts Brewing Company
Board of Managers
2012 - Present

Western Circuit Bar Association
Member
2007 - Present

American Association for Justice
Member
2004 - Present

Chattahoochee American Inn of Court
President
2011 - 2013

Athens Twilight Foundation
Board of Trustees
2010 - 2013

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Vice President - District 10
2009 - 2012

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyers
Law & Politics Magazine
2014

Super Lawyer Rising Star
Law & Politics Magazine
2013

On The Rise
Fulton County Daily Report
2013

Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
2012

AV Preeiminent Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2010

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Speaking Engagements

Lorman Seminar for HR Professionals
Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Covenants
2013

Real Property Foreclosure Seminar
Representation of Borrowers: Hot Strategies, Litigation Options, and Professional Concerns
2013

Athens-Clarke People's Law School
Debtor/Creditor Relations
2012

Glass Ratner Boardroom Challenges Seminar
Lender Liability Issues (Panelist)
2011

General Practice for New Lawyers CLE
Settlement Agreements and Keeping the Deal
2011

Chattahoochee Inn of Court
Social Networking and Its Effect on the Litigation Process
2010

2007 Georgia State Bar Annual Convention
The Art of the Engagement Letter and Closing Letter
2007

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Attorney endorsements

Received (5)

Given (4)

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Jeffrey DeLoach

Litigation Attorney | Aug 03
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Spence is a dedicated attorney that brings common sense and zealous advocacy together to produce great results for clients. I refer clients that I am not able to assist to Spence because I know he will get the job done."

Hubert Hamilton

Personal injury Attorney | Sep 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Cook

Litigation Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Charles Barrow

Litigation Attorney | Aug 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Spence is an experienced civil litigator. With his extensive knowledge and zealous advocacy, any client of his can expect the best possible results."