J.D. Dean

J.D. Dean: Attorney with Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

J.D. Dean is a partner with the firm. He is a South Georgia native from Ocilla, Georgia. He attended Valdosta State University and graduated in with a bachelor’s degree in History. While at VSU, J.D. was inducted into Phi Alpha Theta and Order of Omega honor societies. He also served as Number 1 and Province Undergraduate Chairman for the Delta Rho chapter of Kappa Alpha Order. J.D. received his Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia. While at John Marshall Law School, J.D. worked at Alston & Bird LLP. J.D. was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2007. He is admitted to practice in the Middle District of Georgia, Southern District of Georgia, Eleventh Circuit of Appeals, and All State and Superior Courts of Georgia.

J.D. serves as an active member of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, Valdosta State University Alumni Board of Directors, Leadership Lowndes, and First Baptist Church in Valdosta, GA. J.D. and his wife Kerri have two boys. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching his sons’ various sports teams and serving as an attorney coach for the Valwood School Mock Trial team.
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • General Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Products Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Vaping/E-Cigarette
  • Transportation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Valdosta State University,, B.A., 2000
Law School Attended:
John Marshall Law School,, J.D., 2003
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
2007, Georgia; All State and Superior Courts of Georgia; Eleventh Circuit of Appeals; Middle District of Georgia
Memberships:

MEMBERSHIPS

•First Baptist Church Valdosta 2000-present
•Leadership Lowndes 2013-present
•Valdosta State University Alumni Board of Directors 2013-present
•Georgia Defense Lawyers Association

ISLN:
917204829

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/26/12 in Insurance Litigation

    Mr. Dean is an excellent litigation attorney who can be relied on to represent his client's interests vigorously while maintaining unimpeachable ethical standards.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/02/12 in Civil Litigation

    John David Dean is a top-notch litigator who also holds fast to high ethical standards. Having known Mr. Dean for a number of years and observed his work in many types of cases, I have found him to be knowledgeable, talented, hardworking, and not onl... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/30/12 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/06/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/02/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/01/12 in Insurance Coverage Defense

    Mr. Dean is a great lawyer and works hard for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/01/12 in Civil Litigation

    JD is one of the finest lawyers with whom I have had the pleasure to work. He brings honor and integrity to the profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/01/12 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/01/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/01/12 in Insurance Coverage Defense

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I was unsure of all the things I needed to do when my son died suddenly{newline}without a will. John David explained everything explicitly and made me feel very comfortable through the process. He...

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Contact Information:

229-554-3622  Phone

229-242-5040  Fax

www.youngthagard.com

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