John H. Baker

John H. Baker

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 23 years

General practice Lawyer at Watkinsville, GA
Practice Areas: General Practice, Personal Injury, Federal Crime

1551 Jennings Mill Rd, Suite 3100B, Watkinsville, GA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

General Practice 50%

civil litigation involving banking, contracts, land disputes

23 years

50%
Personal Injury 40%

civil litigation involving injured clients; trial and appeal

23 years

40%
Federal Crime 10%

All Federal crimes - admitted in Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia as well as the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

19 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 23 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2002

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

John Baker Law

1551 Jennings Mill Rd, Suite 3100B, Watkinsville, GA, 30677

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John H. Baker's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Anita | May 22, 2015 | Litigation

Compassionate well versed in legal nuances.

John was diligent and calm. He was able to direct me in a path that was best suited for my case. I was astounded by his professionalism and ability to mange the courtroom while maintaining the utmost respect for the judge and the forum we were in. He saved me and made me believe that good deeds are s...till a worthy path.

Posted by Emily and Josh | September 11, 2013 | Criminal Defense

No matter what type of legal issue you are up against, Mr. Baker has the knowledge to take care of it.

My husband and I first met John Baker in 2005 when my husband needed legal assistance. It was a very trying and stressful situation, and Mr. Baker kept us up to date on changes in the case. When my husband's probation was revoked in another county, he was arrested on a Sunday morning. I contacted Mr... Baker's office on a Sunday and was able to get the ball rolling so that by Monday afternoon my husband was already free and would not have to spend another night in jail. We never felt like money was the incentive for Mr Baker to be assisting us, and he always was up front about the possible outcomes of the case. Every time another deadline approached he would speak with my husband about the ramifications and what to expect. This was a three year process with many court dates and meetings and deadlines. And every time we hit a wall or setback, Mr Baker would recommend another path we could try. By the conclusion of this case, my husband and I had built a trust with Mr. Baker. We knew wholeheartedly that he had done everything possible to reach a positive outcome. There were no regrets in our experience with Mr Baker and we actually have worked with him a few times since 2005. When we bought a house, we wrote into the closing contract that Mr Baker had to be the lawyer that was used in the transaction. We knew he would make sure that everything was done correctly. And in 2013, after a year of haggling with State Farm over an insurance claim, we informally called Mr Baker for legal advice. He assisted us tremendously in this matter, as we were ready to pull our hair out in frustration. He was able to look at the policy and clearly lay out where things stood. And after a letter from our lawyer, Mr Baker, was sent to State Farm, they immediately became cooperative and attentive to our claim. We are, of course, hopeful that we will not need a lawyer's assistance in the future. But if we do, I have no doubt in my mind that we would again rely on John Hollis Baker for legal assistance.

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John H. Baker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Sweat

General practice lawyer | Dec 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Keenan Howard

Litigation lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Baker is an excellant litigator and the go-to attorney for a range of civil litigation matters in and around the Athens area. I highly recommend that you consult his legal expertise, should the need arrive."

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Markus Boenig

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Oct 01

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"John is as tenacious as they come. I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine Casto

General practice lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a knowledgeable attorney and a true advocate for his clients. He is professional and honest. I highly endorse him as an attorney."

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Glenn Lyon

General practice lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is my first choice when clients and friends have a legal issue in or around the Athens area. I've sent him litigation matters, criminal matters and personal injury claims and all clients have been represented zealously and professionally. I don't hesitate to recommend John."

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Sarah Morang

Litigation lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a diligent and effective attorney who provides a valuable service to his clients. I am happy to have him as a colleague and will continue to refer my litigation matters to him."

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Alec Hodson

Litigation lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Baker is a first class lawyer and a man of the highest personal and moral character. I trust John with my most important clients and with my personal legal matters. I can think of no greater endorsement."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Top Georgia Verdicts, Fulton County Daily Report

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Baker & Slider, LLC

2007 - 2011

Partner, Lavender, Baker & Slider, LLC

2005 - 2007

Associate, Timmons, Warnes & Anderson, LLP

2003 - 2005

Prosecuting Attorney, State Of Georgia

Associations

2013 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Film Athens

Board member

2004 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Attorney Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2014 - 2015

Western Judicial Circuit Bar Association

President-Elect

2005 - 2006

Young Lawyers Association

District Representative

Sample of Legal Cases

Trip and fall matter

confidential settlement

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Education

1999

Georgia College

BBA

N/A

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

State Bar of Georgia Professionalism

Languages

English

Activity

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