Atty. John A. Draughon
John A. Draughon is a member of the Macon Civic Club, the Gridiron Secret Society and Vineville United Methodist Church.
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John A. Draughon is an Of Counsel based in Albany, Georgia, practicing at Cooper, Barton & Cooper. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on contracts, criminal defense, employment, business, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1975) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia U.S. Supreme Court (1975). Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1975) and Emory University (B.B.A. Georgia, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Former President, Georgia Chapter, Macon, Bibb County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia American Board of Trial Advocates - ABOTA. Serves clients in Albany, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John A. Draughon is a member of the Macon Civic Club, the Gridiron Secret Society and Vineville United Methodist Church
- Mr. Draughon is past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Medcen Community Health Foundation
- He is presently serving as Chairman of the Robert Burns Society, Idle Hour Chapter
- Other civic and charitable activities have included President of the Macon SAE Alumnae Society, President of the Webb Fellowship Class, President of the Macon Youth Foundation, Member Board of Directors Macon Civic Club and Idle Hour Country Club and Committee Member of the American Cancer Society Macon Chapter and Macon Chamber of Commerce
- Mr. Draughon has tried approximately 30 civil jury trials to conclusion in courts of general jurisdiction and in federal court
- He has tried one felony criminal trial to conclusion
- Certified by the Georgia Supreme Court as a Neutral (ADR)
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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 Albany 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 venue, 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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