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About Mr. John Gage Breakfield

John has Spent His Legal Career Fighting for His Clients Throughout Georgia and Gainesville, Hall County (whether it be an auto accident, criminal charge or general litigation). Additionally, John is a Registered Court Mediator and Helps Parties Resolve Their Disputes via Mediation.

Plaintiff's Personal Injury:
Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia attorney John Breakfield represents those that need a lawyer because of an auto accident, car wreck, trucking accident, tractor trailer wreck (18 wheeler), property damage, a DUI driver, negligence, intentional torts, slip and fall or helping the family of a wrongful death victim.

John, as a lawyer in our Hall County law firm, knows the process and has assisted clients by dealing with insurance companies, insurance adjusters and insurance defense lawyers on important issues like: lost wages, pain and suffering, fair compensation for injuries and damages, accident reports, photos, witnesses, police reports, medical bills, medical records and trial or settlement.

Criminal Defense:
Additionally, John Breakfield, as a criminal defense lawyer has represented numerous clients through out all of Georgia, Hall County and Gainesville.

John, as a criminal defense attorney in our Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia office informs clients of the options in their case, whether it be a jury trial, bench trial, a negotiated plea, a motion to attack the case on legal grounds or alternative sentencing options (such as drug and alcohol counseling), First Offender Act, Nolo Plea, conditional discharge or pretrial diversion.

If you need a lawyer anywhere in Georgia and have been charges with possession of marijuana, cocaine, meth, underage possession of alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor, shoplifting, burglary, possession with intent, manufacturing, DUI/ D.U.I. (Driving Under the Influence), assault, battery, Family Violence Act (FVA), or any other crime, please understand that you have rights and the presumption of innocence.

Mediator/Mediation:
After seeing the large number of cases being fairly and efficiently resolved in mediation, attorney John Breakfield decided to take the training to become a registered mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and the local office of the 9th District.

As a mediator, based in Gainesville, Georgia, John understands that his job is not to simply pass dollar amounts back and forth, but to listen to each party and to engage the parties in a meaningful discussion about the strengths and weakness of both sides of the case. If both parties can agree upon a reasonable resolution, then a formal written agreement can be reached in order to resolve the matter without the need for further court or trial.

Likewise, attorney Breakfield can also assist our clients through out Georgia that have Business Litigation, Real Estate Litigation or Eminent Domain/ Condemnation/ Government Taking cases.

Please visit our website to learn more: www.GainesvilleGeorgiaLawyers.com

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Professional Experience
ExperienceYears
Founding Partner, Breakfield & Dean, LLC2009-Current
In an effort to provide personal attention to our clients, we founded our own firm with a focus on customer service.
Attorney, Medium Size Firm-Gainesville, GA2002-2009
After working at a 8 lawyer firm in Gainesville, Georgia, John Breakfield and his partner Amanda Dean decided to open a firm that is responsive to our clients' need and always available and accessible.
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law - Mercer UniversityJ.D. (2001)2001
Awards
AwardOrganizationYear
Dean's List-Three Time RecipientMercer Law School
Criminal Procedure-Litigation PhaseCALI Award-Mercer Law School
Leadership AcademyYLD-State Bar
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Member, Georgia State Bar2001-Current
Member, Great Hall Chamber of CommerceCurrent
Member, Gainesville Bar AssociationCurrent
Member, Inn of CourtCurrent
Board Member, YMCA-After School Advisory Board2007-2009

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