John M. Hawkins
About John M. Hawkins
John M. Hawkins is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. John M. Hawkins is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial LLC
Education: Georgia State University, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Atlanta, GA
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