About John
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 24 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2015
Judicial Nominating Commission, Governor Appointment
2014
State Properties Commission, Lt. Governor Appointment
2014
Georgia Building Authority, Lt. Governor Appointment
2013
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2010
Donor, Run for Recovery
2010
Silver Donor, Chicopee Woods Trillium Trek
2009
Donor, CASA
2007
YLD Leadership Academy Participant, Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia
2000
Dean's List, Mercer Law School
2000
CALI Award Criminal Procedure (Litigation), CALI
2000
Dean's List, Mercer Law School
1999
Dean's List, Mercer Law School
1996
Alumni of the Year, Pi Kappa Phi (Zeta Chapter)
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Member, Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission
2014 - Present
Member, Georgia State Properties Commission
2014 - Present
Member, Georgia Building Authority
2012 - Present
Solicitor, Part-time, Gainesville Municipal Court
2009 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Gainesville State College
2009 - Present
Founding Partner, Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys
2009 - 2011
Founding Partner, Breakfield & Dean, LLC
2008 - 2009
Partner, Medium Size Firm in Gainesville, Georgia
2002 - 2008
Associate, Medium Size Firm in Gainesville, Georgia
2000 - 2000
Summer Associate, Downey & Cleveland
1999 - 1999
Law Clerk, Bibb County State Court
1995 - 1998
General Manager, Taco Bell
1990 - 1990
Clerk, McKinney & Givens
Associations
2015 - Present
Greater Hall Chamber of CommerceVice President Chairman Government Affairs
2015 - Present
Judicial Nominating CommissionCommission Member
2014 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaLaw School Outreach Program Committee Member
2014 - Present
Georgia Building AuthorityAuthority Member
2014 - Present
State Properties CommissionCommission Member
2013 - Present
Greater Hall Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall CountyBoard Member
2012 - Present
Safe Kids Gainesville/ Hall CountyAdvisory Board
2009 - Present
Greater Hall Chamber of CommerceMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Dispute Resolution SectionMember
2008 - Present
Inn of CourtBarrister
2004 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Dispute Resolution SectionMember
2002 - Present
Northeastern Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law SectionMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Tort and Insurance Practice SectionMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, General Practice and Trial Law SectionMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2012 - 2013
Greater Hall Chamber of CommerceAssociate Director
2011 - 2014
Family Ties/ Prevent Child AbuseBoard Member
2010 - 2012
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Georgia Verdict Editorial CommitteeMember
2010 - 2012
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Trucking SectionMember
2010 - 2012
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - 2012
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - 2009
State Bar of Georgia, Eminent Domain SectionMember
2007 - 2009
YMCA After School BoardBoard Member
1998 - 2009
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Obtained Settlement for Family Injured by Truck
DUI Case Reduced to Too Fast for Conditions
Heir at Law-Acquitted
Criminal Trespass and S. Battery Reduced
Favorable Settlement Settlement with County
Mistrial Granted (Pending Appeal)
Land Owner Obtains favorbale settlement from DOT
Land Owner obtains favorable settlement from DOT
Injured Driver Receives Settlement at Mediation
Driver Receives 2 X Limits, and Attorneys Fees
Magistrate Court
Education
2015
2009
2006
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Leadership for Youth
2014
Judicial Process
2014
Overview of Common Legal Violations
2014
Leadership Principles
2013
Leadership for Youth
2013
Judicial Process
2013
Overview of Common Legal Violations
2012
Judicial Process
2012
Overview of Common Legal Violations
2008
Understanding Indemnity, Subrogation and Contribution
2008
Review of Important Laws and Cases
N/A
Advance Research and Writing
N/A
Law Practice Management
N/A
Computers for the Legal Profession
Publications
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2011
2011
2011
2011
2010
2009
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
How to finish pretrial intervention program without risking extension by probation officer.
30 Jan 2015
What does it mean to be unindicted for misdemeanor driving under the influence in cobb county?
22 Oct 2014
Is a DUI for Drugs worse than a DUI for Alcohol in Georgia?
26 Oct 2014