Atty. John T. Dufour

Atty. John T. Dufour

John Dufour is a Carrollton native through and through, bringing an elite legal background back to his hometown. After graduating with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law, he cut his teeth at a prestigious firm in Savannah handling complex class action and ERISA litigation.

Carrollton Carrollton 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About John T. Dufour at a glance

John T. Dufour is a Member based in Carrollton, Georgia, practicing at Law Office of John Dufour. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, car accidents, chapter 13, personal injury, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1996). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Emory University (B.A. Carrollton, 1993). Active member of Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Member State Bar of Georgia, Workers' Compensation section, Member Invited to Join Million Dollar Advocates Forum Invited to Join National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Carrollton, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Dufour is a Carrollton native through and through, bringing an elite legal background back to his hometown
  • After graduating with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law, he cut his teeth at a prestigious firm in Savannah handling complex class action and ERISA litigation
  • Since returning to Carrollton in 1998, he has focused on helping his neighbors navigate personal injury, workers’ compensation, and bankruptcy
  • John’s track record is staggering
  • he has recovered tens of millions of dollars for injured clients and guided over 5,000 cases through the bankruptcy process
  • Whether a case is worth a few thousand dollars or three million, John treats it as a top priority because he knows that for the client, it is the most important thing in their life
  • Beyond the courtroom, John is deeply involved in the community, having served on the Temple City Council and as a guest lecturer at the University of West Georgia
  • When he isn’t advocate for his clients or spending time with his wife, Ginger, and their two daughters, you’ll likely find him at Temple United Methodist Church or pushing his limits running 100-mile ultramarathons
  • He brings that same endurance and dedication to every legal challenge he takes on

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Dufour's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

John T. Dufour is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Georgia →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John T. Dufour is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Georgia →

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

John T. Dufour is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Georgia →

Personal Injury

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 T. Dufour is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John T. Dufour is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Carrollton 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 T. Dufour

Where is John T. Dufour's law office located?
John T. Dufour's law practice is located in Carrollton, Georgia. The firm is Law Office of John Dufour. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Dufour handle?
John T. Dufour focuses on chapter 7, car accidents, chapter 13, personal injury, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John T. Dufour practiced law?
John T. Dufour has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John T. Dufour go to law school?
John T. Dufour earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Carrollton, 1993).
How can I contact John T. Dufour for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia School of Law
- 1996
B.A. Carrollton
Emory University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1996

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