John A. Draughon

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John A. Draughon

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Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 50 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Albany, GA
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Lawsuits & Disputes, Mediation ... +7 more

345 W Broad Avenue, Suite 306, Albany, GA

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Biography

John A. Draughon is a member of the Macon Civic Club, the Gridiron Secret Society and Vineville United Methodist Church. Mr. Draughon is past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Medcen Community H...

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Business 10%

10%
Construction and Development 10%

10%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

Business Law and Litigation

45 years

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

10%
Employment and Labor 10%

10%
Health Care 10%

Debt Collection Against 3rd Party Payors such as Healthcare Insurers and Liability Insurers

45 years

10%
Land Use and Zoning 10%

10%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

Eminent Domain, Hospital Law, and Business Litigation

51 years

10%
Litigation 10%

10%
Mediation 10%

Certified by the Georgia Supreme as a Neutral

25 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 140-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 50 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1975

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Cooper, Barton & Cooper

345 W Broad Avenue, Suite 306, Albany, GA, 31701

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"John is an outstanding trial attorney. He has the rare ability to take complex topics and matters and explain them in very simple terms that jurors understand. Based on his longstanding record of success in the courtroom, it is clear that John keeps the jury focused on the forest, without meandering too far and getting lost in the trees. John is always aware of the client's goal in each case, and he is vigilant in working towards the client's success in every matter. He is not dissuaded or discouraged by discovery disputes, and he is not intimidated by others' bullish conduct. John's honesty and integrity is never in doubt. He is always responsive to his clients and their needs throughout the entirety of litigation, and he never fails to respond to clients or to opposing counsel in a timely manner."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1998

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1975

Cum Laude, Mercer University School of Law

1975

Highest (1st in Class) in Bankruptcy Law, Mercer University School of Law

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Cooper, Draughon & Cooper

1981 - Present

Special Assistant Attorney General, Department of Transportation

1975 - Present

Partner, Sell & Melton, L.L.P.

1900 - Present

Of Counsel, Cooper, Barton & Cooper

Associations

2004 - Present

MedCen Community Health Foundation

Former Chairman and Present Member of Board of Trustees

2003 - Present

Robert Burns Society

Chairman

2002 - Present

Gridiron Secret Society

Member

2002 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

2002 - Present

Supreme Court of the United States of America

Member

1998 - Present

Macon SAE Alumnae Society

President

1977 - Present

Macon Civic Club

Member

1975 - Present

Vineville United Methodist Church

Member

1975 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1975 - Present

11th Circuit Court of Appeals (And Its Predecessor)

Member

1975 - Present

Bibb County Superior Court and US District Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Department of Transportation v. JRR Managment Company (Wendy's), Bibb Superior Court

The jury awarded substantially less than JRR sought to recover from the DOT.

Southern Hills Plantation, LLC v. Pulaski County Board of Tax Assessors

The jury found in favor of the golf club/property owner by lowering the assessment and awarded costs and attorney’s fees against the County.

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Education

1979

Georgia College and State University

MA - Masters

1979

Georgia College

MBA

1975

Mercer University-W. George L.S.

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1969

Emory University

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2008

Department of Transportation/Special Assistant Attorney General's Seminar

Litigation/Disputes - Eminent Domain Seminars

2008

Department of Transportation SAAG Seminar

Litigation/Disputes - How to Obtain Discovery from the Condemnee: CPA Section 37 Can be a Weapon

2007

DOT SAG Seminar

Litigation/Disputes - Litigation Summaries: What's the Big Deal

2006

DOT/SAAG Seminar

Litigation/Disputes - How to Make and Respond to Daubert Attacks Against Your Expert Witness

2005

DOT SAAG Seminar

Litigation/Disputes - Litigating the Mineral Rights Case

Publications

2008

Department of Transportation SAAG Seminar Litigation/Disputes - How to Obtain Discovery from the Condemnee: CPA Section 37 Can be a Weapon

2008

DOT SAAG Seminar Litigation/Disputes - Eminent Domain Seminars

2007

DOT SAAG Seminar Litigation/Disputes - Litigation Summaries: What's the Big Deal

2006

DOT/SAAG Seminar Litigation/Disputes - How to Make and Respond to Daubert Attacks Against Your Expert Witness

2005

DOT SAAG Seminar Litigation/Disputes - Litigating the Mineral Rights Case

Languages

English

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