Atty. David H. Johnson

Atty. David H. Johnson

Author: "The Georgia Prompt Pay Act: New Requirements for Payments to Contractors and Subcontractors," Commercial Litigation Supplement to The Daily Report, November, 1994; 2002 Revisions to State Bar of Georgia Title Standards, Chapter 15, Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens. Speaker: Real Property Law Institute, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1995 and 1998; Residential Real Estate Practice Seminar, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1996; Construction Lien Seminar, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1996; Georgia Construction Lien Law Seminar, Lorman Education Services,

Savannah Savannah 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (912) 556-2145 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David H. Johnson at a glance

David H. Johnson is a Partner based in Savannah, Georgia, practicing at McCorkle, Johnson, & McCoy, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1984), Georgia Supreme Court (1985), Georgia Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeal (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court (1998). Educated at University of Georgia Law School (J.D., 1984) and Washington & Lee University (B.A. English, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Savannah and American. Serands clients in Savannah, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Author

  • "The Georgia Prompt Pay Act: New Requirements for Payments to Contractors and Subcontractors," Commercial Litigation Supplement to The Daily Report, November, 1994
  • 2002 Revisions to State Bar of Georgia Title Standards, Chapter 15, Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens

Speaker

  • Real Property Law Institute, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1995 and 1998
  • Residential Real Estate Practice Seminar, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1996
  • Construction Lien Seminar, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1996
  • Georgia Construction Lien Law Seminar, Lorman Education Services, 1997
  • Construction Mechanics and Materialmen's Liens Seminar, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1999, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2012
  • Fundamentals of Construction Law Seminar, Sterling Education Services, 2004
  • Construction Mediation Seminar, The Mediation Center, 2007
  • Named as a Georgia Super Lawyer by Law & Politics and Atlanta Magazines, 2006-2011

Practice Areas Explained

David H. Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David H. Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Savannah are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David H. Johnson

Where is David H. Johnson's law office located?
David H. Johnson's law practice is located in Savannah, Georgia. The firm is McCorkle, Johnson, & McCoy, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David H. Johnson handle?
David H. Johnson focuses on business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has David H. Johnson practiced law?
David H. Johnson has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did David H. Johnson go to law school?
David H. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. English, 1981).
How can I contact David H. Johnson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David H. Johnson received?
David H. Johnson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia Law School
- 1984
B.A. English
Washington & Lee University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1984
Georgia Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
Georgia Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeal
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2003

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