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About John M. Stephenson at a glance
John M. Stephenson is a Member based in Albany, Georgia, practicing at Watson Spence LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1984). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Secretary/Treasurer, 1984-1985 President, 2010-2011) State Bar of Georgia (Board of Directors, Younger Lawyers Section, 1991-1994, Dougherty Circuit Bar Association. Serands clients in Albany, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. John M. Stephenson is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, governmental defense, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- John practices at Watson Spence LLP in Albany, GA
Practice Areas Explained
John M. Stephenson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Stephenson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John M. Stephenson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John M. Stephenson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John M. Stephenson 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 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 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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