Atty. Joseph P. Farrell
Joseph P. Farrell earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Chicago before completing his Juris Doctor, cum laude, at Georgia State University College of Law in 1997.
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About Joseph P. Farrell at a glance
Joseph P. Farrell is a Partner based in Duluth, Georgia, practicing at O'Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on real estate, estate litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1997). Educated at Georgia State University College of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Chicago (B.A. English, 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Duluth, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph P. Farrell earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Chicago before completing his Juris Doctor, cum laude, at Georgia State University College of Law in 1997
- He spent two years in private practice, followed by seventeen years as a partner at a boutique litigation firm
- He now leads the Litigation Section at O’Kelley and Sorohan and serves as general counsel for the firm
- Mr. Farrell concentrates on real estate and commercial litigation, handling boundary and easement disputes, landlord–tenant matters, HOA conflicts, and buyer–seller disagreements, as well as representing national companies that lease single-family residences
- In commercial disputes, he advises small-to-medium enterprises on contract issues, noncompetes, buy-sell agreements, and creditor collections, and he has defended financial institutions and acted as outside counsel to the FDIC during the 2007–2008 Financial Crisis
- A former military member, he previously chaired the Pro Bono Section of the State Bar of Georgia Real Property Section and arranged legal assistance for veterans
Practice Areas Explained
Joseph P. Farrell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph P. Farrell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Joseph P. Farrell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
Joseph P. Farrell is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Joseph P. Farrell is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Duluth 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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