Atty. John R. Grimes

Atty. John R. Grimes

Mr. John R.

Atlanta Atlanta 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (770) 863-8903 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John R. Grimes at a glance

John R. Grimes is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Lefkoff, Duncan, Grimes, McSwain & Hass, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, creditor rights, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1972). Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1972) and Mercer University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta, Gwinnett County and American. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John R. Grimes is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate title, real estate litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Mercer University in 1970, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at Lefkoff, Duncan, Grimes, McSwain & Hass, P.C. in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Grimes's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John R. Grimes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Construction Law

John R. Grimes is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Georgia →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John R. Grimes is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Georgia →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John R. Grimes is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate 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 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 R. Grimes

Where is John R. Grimes's law office located?
John R. Grimes's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Lefkoff, Duncan, Grimes, McSwain & Hass, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Grimes handle?
John R. Grimes focuses on business, real estate, construction, creditor rights, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John R. Grimes practiced law?
John R. Grimes has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John R. Grimes go to law school?
John R. Grimes earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact John R. Grimes for a consultation?
You can contact John R. Grimes 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 R. Grimes received?
John R. Grimes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mercer University
- 1972
A.B.
Mercer University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1972

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