Atty. John Wesley Spears, Jr.
Mr. John Wesley Spears, Jr. is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, estate litigation and 9 other areas of law.
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John Wesley Spears, Jr. is a Member based in Decatur, Georgia, practicing at Spears & Spears, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1976), U.S. Supreme Court (2003), and North Carolina (2019). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1976) and Duke University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Decatur, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Wesley Spears, Jr. is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, estate litigation and 9 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
- John practices at Spears & Spears, P.C. in Decatur, GA
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John Wesley Spears, Jr. is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Georgia →
John Wesley Spears, Jr. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Wesley Spears, Jr. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →
John Wesley Spears, Jr. is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Georgia →
John Wesley Spears, Jr. is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate 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 Decatur 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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