John David Blair Esq.
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John David Blair Esq.
Biography
Persuasive and creative team player with nearly 6 years legal experience, 12 years total work experience, and solid interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills that move others beyond positions to results. Works well unsupervised while maintaining client goals and adhering to rigid deadlines. Quick, resourceful, and enjoys new challenges.
My practice areas: as required by the rules of the Georgia State Bar and other state bars, I do not claim "specialization" in any area. However, I have practiced extensively in the following areas:
Insurance representation/defense in the areas workers' compensation, litigation and tort cases, longshore cases, and premises/commercial liability matters. Employment law matters. Drafting/negotiating contracts; corporate and non-profit representation involving matters of governance, compliance (including HIPAA), and risk reduction; litigation of business, contract, tort/personal injury, insurance, probate, and property matters; estate planning for Medicaid, tax, and special needs cases.
Should you want to know more about me personally, feel free to check out the websites and profiles on the right.
Practice Areas
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Health Care Law
Workers' Compensation
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Maritime Law
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Education Law
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Collections
Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Sorry, but I do NOT presently work on a contingent-fee basis. I bill for my time expended on the client's case at an agreed-upon hourly rate, and an advance retainer is required for all new clients referred through this site.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Levy, Thompson, Sibley + Hand, LLC
Year: 2009 - Current
Description: Partner, Junior.
Attorney Echols Law Group
Year: 2006 - 2009
Description:
Extern Norfolk Public Defender's Office
Year: 2004 - 2005
Description:
Asst. District Attorney Houston County, District Attorney's Office
Year: 2005 - 2006
Description: Prosecution of Felonies & High-Aggravated Misdemeanors.
Intern Greene County Prosecutor's Office
Year: 2002 - 2002
Description:
Manager/Sales The Walking Company
Year: 2003 - 2005
Description:
Professional Associations
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Attorney Coach, Mock Trial Team (2006 - 2009)
Georgia State Bar Member (2005 - Current)
Federalist Society Member (2002 - Current)
Georgia Tech Presiding Judge, 2009 Mock Trial Competition (2009 - 2009)
Education
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Wright State University B.A. (2002) | Political Science (Major); History (Minor)
Year: 1999 - 2002
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Honors student, Golden Key Honor Society. Activities: Campus Crusade for Christ, Wright Outdoors.
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Wilmington College PSEO | Advanced General Studies
Year: 1996 - 1997
Honors: Began college full-time at age 16.
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Regent University School of Law J.D. | Law; Dispute Resolution
Year: 2002 - 2005
Honors: Top 25% of class.
Certifications
- Admitted.: All Georgia State Courts
- All Georgia Federal Courts.:
Augusta Office
2803 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 15-343, Augusta, GA 30909
(877) 284-4034
Atlanta Office (Please SEND ALL MAIL/CORRESPONDENCE TO PO BOX)
3131 E. Shadowlawn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305
(877) 284-4034
Savannah Office (All mail to ALBANY PO Box)
5500 Abercorn Street, Suite 32, Savannah, GA 31405
(877) 284-4034
Albany Office
P.O. Box 71668, 415 Pine Avenue, Suite 250, Albany, GA 31708-1668
(877) 284-4034
Columbus Office
1100 Brookstone Centre Parkway, Suite 201, Columbus, GA 31904
(877) 284-4034