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About John L. Hammaker at a glance
John L. Hammaker is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at John L. Hammaker, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1976). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1975) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1959). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. John L. Hammaker is a lawyer practicing corporate law, trusts and estates, taxation and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1959, and has been licensed for 50 years
- John practices at John L. Hammaker, P.C. in Atlanta, GA
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John L. Hammaker is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Georgia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John L. Hammaker is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John L. Hammaker is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John L. Hammaker is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John L. Hammaker is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 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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