John E. Underwood

John Underwood is Of Counsel to the firm. He handles a variety of litigation for the firm, including government law and contracts, divorce, DUI, family law, Constitutional law, construction law, business law, and Landlord/tenant disputes. His diverse background and qualifications make him a convenient in-house litigator for a variety of client concerns.

 

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Experience

Prior to his work as an attorney, John spent ten years working as a registered professional engineer in places such as Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Alaska. His diverse professional background often gives him an advantage in the courtroom, especially with cases involving construction and building issues. Before opening his private practice, John was the head of litigation for Gwinnett County.

Credentials

  • Admissions 
    • Admitted to practice in Georgia
  • Award
    • AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Education 
    • Georgia State University College of Law, J.D. cum laude 1987
      • Associate Editor, Georgia State Law Review
    • Georgia Institute of Technology, B.A. 1976
  • Community Involvement
    • Gwinnett County Bar Association