He has been in numerous leadership posts and has been given some of the highest accolades in the industry. John is the Past President of the Bar Association for Athens-Clarke County and Oconee County. He is from Sparta, Georgia, and his practice areas include Athens-Clarke County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Franklin County, Elbert County, Jackson County, Madison County, Greene County, Watkinsville, Madison, Danielsville, Winder, Commerce, and Elberton.