Profile Summary
About J. Christopher Geiger at a glance
J. Christopher Geiger is an Attorney based in Canton, Georgia, practicing at Geiger Legal Group, LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on residential, car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981). Educated at Mercer University J.D. (—) and Mercer University B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Canton, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
Hakkında
- Mr. J. Christopher “Chris” Geiger was born and raised in Savannah, where despite hundreds of great restaurants, the best food can still be found at his Mom’s house
- He earned his BA in English at Mercer University and followed up with his JD at Mercer’s Walter F. George School of Law in 1981
- He began his career in private practice in June of 1981 in Canton
- Chris began to specialize in real estate/secured financing when the real estate boom of the 80’s, spurred by the opening of Interstate 575, transformed the Cherokee County economy from agricultural to suburban
- He represented community banks and mortgage providers in meeting the demands of acquisition and development loans for local developers, construction loans for the home builders, and mortgage loans for the ultimate buyers
- Commercial lending followed the new home economy, and more complex secured financing arrangements between lenders and borrowers were required
- A few recessions over the years brought on the need to address loan workouts, loan modifications, and foreclosure issues with his lender clients
- A more recent expansion on government guaranteed lending by the U. S. Small Business Administration led to a niche specialty in handling the document compliance and loan closings for SBA 7(A) loans, with or without a real property component
- In the last few years, Chris has closed approximately 200 SBA 7(A) loans for community banks throughout the North Georgia and Atlanta metro areas
- Often these loans require preparation of business formation documentation, including Limited Liability Company Operating Agreements, Corporate By-Laws, and Trade Name Registrations in order to assist the small business owner obtain the desired financing
- Chris’ current practice retains a mix of commercial, residential, and SBA closings, as well as simpler, but no less important, buy-sale transactions between individuals, whether for “cash at closing” or through secured seller financing as part of the negotiation
- Chris and his wife, Christie, who assists in the Geiger Legal Group, LLC practice as a pre-closing specialist, live in Canton
- They are currently “empty-nesters,” (not counting the dog, “Buddy”)
- Together they raised three children
- Jamie, a New York based actor and current Director of Global Technology for Underscore Marketing
- Casey, who has recently joined his Dad in practice after a five year stint as an attorney in Denver
- and Caroline, currently the Director of Student Development with Fusion Academy in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia
Practice Areas Explained
J. Christopher Geiger's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Christopher Geiger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
J. Christopher Geiger is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Georgia →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
J. Christopher Geiger is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Georgia →
J. Christopher Geiger is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
J. Christopher Geiger is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
J. Christopher Geiger is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
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 Canton 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.
Looking for additional Georgia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Canton or all attorneys in Georgia.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about J. Christopher Geiger
Where is J. Christopher Geiger's law office located?
What practice areas does J. Christopher Geiger handle?
How long has J. Christopher Geiger practiced law?
Where did J. Christopher Geiger go to law school?
How can I contact J. Christopher Geiger for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has J. Christopher Geiger received?
Uzmanlık Alanları
Eğitim
Ödüller
Bar Admissions
Değerlendirmeler
Henüz değerlendirme yapılmamış.