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Jeremiah N Johns

Insurance Attorney

5.0   2 reviews
  • State Years
    Texas - TX 5 years
    Louisiana - LA 11 years
    Florida - FL 11 years
    Georgia - GA 12 years
  • Licensed for 5 years
    State TX
    Acquired 2018
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 11 years
    State LA
    Acquired 2012
    Status
    Eligible to Practice Law No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 11 years
    State FL
    Acquired 2012
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 12 years
    State GA
    Acquired 2010
    Status
    Suspended - Administrative No misconduct found

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

About Jeremiah

Learn Jeremiah’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Insurance
    80%
    I have represented hundreds of individuals and businesses in claims against their insurance companies with a significant focus on property damage claims and bad faith insurance.

    13 years

  2. Admiralty and maritime
    10%
    I have handled hundreds of maritime cases arising under the Jones Act, LHWCA, and general maritime law.

    13 years

  3. Business
    10%
    Representing businesses in litigation and transactional matters

    13 years

Jeremiah is a trial attorney with significant experience in the fields of insurance, business, civil, and maritime law. Prior to starting this practice, he sharpened his litigation skills while working for several Gulf South law firms where he represented Fortune 500 companies and major insurance companies in casualty, commerical, and maritime litigation. Since starting his firm, he has shifted his focus to assisting individuals and businesses in litigiation and transactional matters. 

A large focus of Jeremiah's practice is spent litigatin property damage and unfair trade practice cases. He routinely he handles property damage claims throughout the Southeast, often in claims involving allegations of bad faith, breach of contract, fraud, and deception. 

Jeremiah has also handled hundreds of maritime cases, including claims arising under the Jones Act, LHWCA, 905(b), OCSLA, and COGSA. He understands the intersection of patchwork of laws and regulations that govern the maritime industry, which he uses for great effect in assisting his clients. 

Jeremiah also provides businesses with advice for entity creation, transactions, and litigation matters. 

 

 

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Reviews

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Posted by Felecia | October 15, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Helpful
My mother became ill and had to be placed in a nursing home, the family was not able to continue paying her mortgage on her home and it went into foreclosure. Mr. Johns was very helpful in discussing the process and explaining what the documents we received meant.
Posted by Alma | October 13, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thorough and professional
I was recently involved in a car accident. Mr. Johns was prompt with assisting me negotiate a settlement agreement with the other party. He was extremely thorough and professional with going over my options and helping to arrange the agreement with the other party. Would recommend to anyone.

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 250-250 per hour
  • Contingency 25%-40%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • The Johns Firm, LLC
  • 2017 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Mouledoux Band Legrand & Brackett
  • 2015 - 2017
  • Attorney
  • Brown Sims, PC
  • 2011 - 2015

Education

  • Tulane University Law School
  • LL.M.
  • 2012
  • Syracuse University College of Law
  • JD (cum laude)
  • 2010
  • Georgia State University
  • BA, BS (magna cum laude)
  • 2007

Legal Cases

  • Americas Insurance Company v. Jarreau
  • Successfully enforced provisions of insurance policy regarding value of homeowner's loss.
  • Bennie Jones v. Americas Insurance Company
  • Court awarded recoverable depreciation and rejected insurer's arguments that recoverable depreciation is only paid as incurred.
  • Johnson v. Volunteer Barge & Transport Inc.
  • Determination that longshoreman who lost a leg while working on a barge was entitled to benefits arising under the LHWCA.
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Associations

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Florida Bar
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Georgia State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • New Orleans Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Attorney endorsements

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Insurance Attorney | Oct 10
Relationship: Co-worker
"Mr. Johns possesses a vast knowledge of property casualty insurance law across multiple states. He has an excellent reputation of maximizing his clients' recovery against insurance companies following catastrophic losses. He cares for each client and treats each case like family's. I highly recommend Mr. Johns."
Workers compensation
Estate planning