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About Joseph M. McLaughlin at a glance
Joseph M. McLaughlin is a Member based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, practicing at Joseph M. McLaughlin Attorney and Counselor at Law. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1982). Educated at Woodrow Wilson College of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Georgia (B.F.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Atlanta, Gwinnett County and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers Association State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Lawrenceville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joseph M. McLaughlin is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, personal injury law and 5 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.F.A. degree from University of Georgia in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Joseph practices at Joseph M. McLaughlin Attorney and Counselor at Law in Lawrenceville, GA
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Joseph M. McLaughlin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph M. McLaughlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Joseph M. McLaughlin is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Georgia →
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.
Joseph M. McLaughlin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Joseph M. McLaughlin is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Joseph M. McLaughlin is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
Joseph M. McLaughlin is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption 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 Lawrenceville 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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