Atty. John J O'Connell
John J O'Connell is a lawyer practicing accidents automobile accidents, automobile negligence, bodily injury and 52 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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John J O'Connell is a CEO/Attorney based in Decatur, Georgia, practicing at Smith, Schroeder & O'Connell. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Montana (Inactive) (1985) and Georgia (1992). Educated at Western State University College of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Arizona (B.A., 1979). Active member of State Bar of Georgia State Bar of Montana American Bar Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Decatur, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John J O'Connell is a lawyer practicing accidents automobile accidents, automobile negligence, bodily injury and 52 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
- John practices at Smith, Schroeder & O'Connell in Decatur, GA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
John J O'Connell is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Georgia →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
John J O'Connell is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Georgia →
John J O'Connell is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Georgia →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John J O'Connell is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Georgia →
John J O'Connell is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →
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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 Decatur 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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