$ 360-360 per hour
John W. Roper
About John
Biography
Personal interests include professional and athletic volunteer work, ballroom dancing, social fishing, reading and travel. Commencing law practice in 1985 after ten tears in business we have been blessed to be able to specialize almost exclusively in representation of clients with righting civil wrongs in the consumer and employment marketplace since 2005.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Consumer Protection
35%
42 years | 3,200 cases
Employment and Labor
25%
42 years | 400 cases
General Practice
20%
41 years | 3,600 cases
Civil Rights
10%
40 years | 35 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-50%
Pro bono
3 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Georgia for 42 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
John W. Roper
The Corporate Center, 233 Twelfth Street Suite 602, Columbus, GA, 31901
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Contracts & Agreements
Posted by CATHY | June 23, 2010 | Contracts & Agreements
LEGAL ANGEL
Mr. Roper handled a car purchase that was fraudulently done by a car dealership for me. He went above and beyond what was expected to ensure that I got the deal I was supposed to get. He made sure all documents were legal and met with my approval. My call to him was was an answered prayer. He made su...
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Brace Luquire
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Hayley Roper
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Experience
Honors
2009
Special Service Recognition, CSU Athletic Hall of Fame
2005
EJournal Contribution of the Week, American Bar Association Journal
2004
Ejournal Contribution of the Week, American Bar Association Journal
1998
Alumni Service Award, Columbus State University
1978
Distinguished Toastmaster, Toastmasters International
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Principal, John W. Roper, Esq
1993 - 2001
Senior Partner, Roper & McPherson
1991 - 1993
Managing Partner, Carter, Roper & McPherson
1987 - 1991
Partner, Carter & Roper
1985 - 1987
Attorney, Araguel, Carter & Roper
Associations
2007 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2007 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia)Member
1999 - Present
Mr. and Mrs. Club of ColumbusPast presiident
1983 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMemer
1982 - Present
Lower Chattahoochee Direct Service Corp.Board Chairman
1981 - Present
Delta Theta Phi Legal FraternityMember
1981 - Present
St. Mark United Methodist ChurchMember-Past Staff-Parish/Finance
1995 - 2006
CSU Athletic Hall of FamePresident
1984 - 1991
East Columbus Rotary ClubInt. Svc. Director, Club Service Director, Treasurer
1978 - 1985
Georgia Collectors AssociationPresident
1974 - 2002
Toastmasters InternationalDistinguished Toastmaster-Past Pres and Area Gov
1974 - 1976
Boy Scouts of AmericaDistrict Scouting Chairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Joseph Demarest v. Team Kevlacat, Inc.
Court awarded Plainriff $516,228.20
Hankinson V Thomas County School System
Defense summary judgment reversed on appeal. Confidential resolution.
Johnathan Askew v. Arvind D. Patel and Sharad, Inc.
Court awarded Plaintiff $3,788,421.00 including $2,500,000 punitive damages
Education
1981
Atlanta Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
Georgia Southern University
BBA
1966
Columbus State University
A.S.
N/A
University of Georgia
MS Curriculum-ABT
Speaking Engagements
2010
News Special
Recognzing Credit Card Scams
Publications
2010
Firm Website
Consumer Rebel Law Blog
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides