Atty. John Jay McArthur
Mr. John Jay McArthur is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, zoning, business litigation and 3 other areas of law.
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John Jay McArthur is a Member based in Athens, Georgia, practicing at McArthur, McArthur & Overend, L.L.P.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1977). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1977) and Georgia Southern College (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Jay McArthur is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, zoning, business litigation and 3 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from Georgia Southern College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- John practices at McArthur, McArthur & Overend, L.L.P. in Athens, GA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Jay McArthur handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
John Jay McArthur is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John Jay McArthur is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Jay McArthur is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
John Jay McArthur is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Jay McArthur is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Athens 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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