John James Makowski

John James Makowski

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 28 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bolingbroke, GA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation

P.O. Box 392, Bolingbroke, GA

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Biography

Practice Areas

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28 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 28 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1997

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Makowski Law Firm

P.O. Box 392, Bolingbroke, GA, 31004

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John James Makowski's Reviews

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Posted by Terry | February 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Excellent and Successful Representation.

My wife and I hired John Makowski to represent us in a dispute with my well known insurance company. Last summer, our boat caught fire and sank and my son received second degree burns during the accident. Our insurance company repeatedly denied medical coverage and decimated the value of our boat d...espite the coverage limits that we had in place. John took our case and dealt with our carrier in a firm but professional manner. He pointed out details in our policy that our claims adjuster had missed and assured our adjuster that we would file suit if necessary to get a fair settlement on the value of the boat. Our insurance company quickly rethought their position, paid the medical bills and offered a fair settlement on the value of the boat. Its a shame that insurance companies treat customers this way but fortunately there are lawyers like John Makowski to hold them accountable.

Posted by Bruce | February 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

employer settlement case

Mr Makowski assisted in settling a case I had with my previous employer. He was tactful and professional in his approach and kept me in tow during the months of litigation.

Posted by Michael | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Libel & Slander

Business owner

John got slanderous and in accurate reports made to the Better Business Bureau about my company removed and kept the same A+ rating in place. If he would not have persude this to the full extent of the law I am certain my company would have suffered loss of revenue for many years. It is very easy for... someone to spread false information, but hard for the truth to get in the correct hands. John was able to get this handled.

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John James Makowski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Downey

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is an excellent attorney who works hard for his clients. We have worked together on matters when I practiced insurance defense. John is always one to show respect to each case he handles, and works thoroughly to resolve the matter. I highly endorse his work."

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David Bullard

Insurance lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John for over ten years and have been involved in cases with him during that time. John is a very good lawyer and good person."

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Lisa Edwards

Litigation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known John over 10 years and find him to be a fine lawyer."

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Jason Downey

General practice lawyer

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Lisa Edwards

Personal injury lawyer

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David Bullard

Car accident lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Lead Litigation & Trial Attorney, Makowski Law Firm

2005 - 2014

Litigation Attorney / Partner, Chambless, Higdon, Richardson, Katz & Griggs

1997 - 2005

Litigation Attorney / Associate, Chambless Higdon et al.

Associations

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1997 - Present

Macon Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2010

William Augustus Bootle Inn of Court

Member / Barrister

2004 - 2014

Defense Research Institute

Member

1997 - 2014

Georgia Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1997

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Georgia

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Languages

English

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