Atty. John Howell Williamson

Atty. John Howell Williamson

Mr. John Howell Williamson is a lawyer practicing general practice & trial law, dispute resolution, arbitration and 3 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John Howell Williamson at a glance

John Howell Williamson is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit of California (1991). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Princeton University (A.B., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Howell Williamson is a lawyer practicing general practice & trial law, dispute resolution, arbitration and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

John Howell Williamson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Howell Williamson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Howell Williamson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Howell Williamson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John Howell Williamson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Atlanta 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 John Howell Williamson

Where is John Howell Williamson's law office located?
John Howell Williamson's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Howell Williamson handle?
John Howell Williamson focuses on litigation, insurance, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John Howell Williamson practiced law?
John Howell Williamson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Howell Williamson go to law school?
John Howell Williamson earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B., 1981).
How can I contact John Howell Williamson for a consultation?
You can contact John Howell Williamson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Howell Williamson received?
John Howell Williamson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1991
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit of California
Admitted: 1991

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