JOHN E. UNDERWOOD

John E. Underwood
678.987.2281 direct
junderwood@tokn.com



Mr. 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. Mr. Underwood has been a welcome addition to the firm.

Prior to his work as an attorney, Mr. Underwood spent ten years working as a registered professional engineer in places such as Saudi Arabia 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, Mr. Underwood was the head of litigation for Gwinnett County.

Areas of Practice
Government Law
Government Contracts
Civil Rights
Personal Injury
Driving While Intoxicated
Divorce
Family Law
Constitutional Law
Business Law
Landlord and Tenant Law
Administrative Law
Regulatory Law

Education
B.A., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1976
J.D., Georgia State University, 1987

Admitted
Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Member
Gwinnett County Bar Association
State Bar of Georgia


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