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John R Coleman

Gainesville, GA

Licensed for 32 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

John Robert “Bob” Coleman, Jr. is a founding partner of the law firm of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP.  Bob and his family reside in Gainesville and he is well-known and respected in the community and throughout the State of Georgia.Over the past two decades, Bob has been the attorney for clients in cases involving: car accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, product liability, slip and fall, work related injuries, nursing home abuse, Dram shop cases, family law matters and more. He started his career defending claims on behalf of Insurance Companies. He has tried Personal Injury, Contract, Divorce, and Criminal cases to Jury verdict.When Bob and his partner, Rob Chambers, founded their firm, currently known as Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP, in 1997, Bob initially started and built the Family Law Department.  Since that time, he has represented thousands of clients and assisted with their family law needs such as divorce, custody and adoption, and ultimately earned the honor of being recognized as “Super Lawyer” in 2006 2019-2020. During that time Bob also served as a Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) and served as a SAAG from 1992 until March of 2009. He has tried countless deprivation (now dependency), and termination actions in Juvenile Court where he presented cases to protect abused and neglected children.  As a result of his efforts, he has been named the Special Assistant Attorney General of the Year in 2002 and 2005.Throughout Bob’s legal career, he has dedicated himself to the betterment of his community and profession.  Unfortunately, Distracted Driving has led to the dramatic increase in single car accidents and many tragic deaths.  In 2016, Bob effectuated the firm’s partnership with Enddd.org, an organization to bring awareness to and end distracted driving.  Bob took on the role as a speaker and has presented the End Distracted Driving program to over 3000 students in Hall, White, and Lumpkin Counties.Currently, Bob’s primary focus is our Personal Injury Department.  As a lead attorney, Bob and his team help clients that have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or intentional act.  Bob is diligent in his representation of bringing justice to those who have been injured or have lost a loved one as a result of an accident. The firm pursues compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills and, if allowed, pursuit of damages designed to deter or punish the other person or entity for their actions. Bob is a registered court mediator and is authorized to mediate all types of disputes arising from domestic, car wrecks, business, contracts, debt collection issues, insurance defense issues and numerous other areas of the law. Likewise, Bob is trained in Arbitration and can either help other parties resolve their matter or attend hearings on behalf of his clients.Due to Bob’s wide range of experience and history of working with medical facilities, forensic accountants, CPA’s and business evaluators, Bob has the knowledge and contacts needed to handle complex business matters involving large assets or multiple business entities. Bob’s practical approach and experience assists him in challenging cases involving multiple defendant’s business entities and trucking companies. He will enlist the services of engineers, forensic accountants, toxicologist, accident reconstructionist, neurologists, economist, therapists, private investigators, etc. as needed and will take the necessary steps to push your case forward and to maximize the results.Bob Coleman, along with the attorneys and staff of Coleman, Chambers and Rogers, LLP have the knowledge and skills for your legal needs in Real Estate, Business, Criminal, Family Law, Personal Injury and Estate Planning matters.Bob is active in his community through the Chamber of Commerce, Prevent Child Abuse Gainesville and other civic organizations and frequently speaks at seminars, schools and other events throughout Georgia on a variety of topics.During the course of his legal career, Attorney Bob Coleman has assisted numerous clients in various counties, including: our own Hall County (Gainesville), Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Lula, Lumpkin County (Dahlonega), White County (Cleveland), Dawson County (Dawsonville), Gwinnett County ( Lawrenceville, Duluth, Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee), Fulton County (Atlanta, Roswell, Alpharetta) Jackson County (Braselton, Jefferson, Maysville, Hoschton, Commerce), Rabun County (Clayton, Young Harris), Clarke County (Athens, Watkinsville), Barrow County (Winder), Pickens County (Ellijay, Blue Ridge), Cobb County (Marietta), Banks County (Homer), Union County (Blairsville), Towns County (Hiawassee), Habersham County (Cornelia, Clarkesville), and throughout Georgia.If you are looking for a well-respected lawyer for your Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, or Mediation case, please contact attorney Bob Coleman via e-mail or at our office in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia.

Practices Areas

Car Accident

Personal Injury

Divorce and separation

Motorcycle accident

Trucking accident

Language

English

Contact

1370 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 300Gainesville, GA, 30501

Office: (678) 928-9650

Website: N/A

Reviews

Lucio
December 3, 2019

After my car accident, the other driver's insurance company played games at every turn, claiming their insured was not at fault, or that they could not pay the claim because they could not contact or locate the other driver. Bob Coleman cut to the chase and filed a suit. After several low ball offers, Bob continued to push back until I received a settlement that was way over anything I had anticipated. I am ecstatic with the outcome. Bob's paralegal, Cathy, was a pleasure to work with as well, and always kept me in the loop. If you have been injured in an accident, I would definitely recommend Bob Coleman.

anonymous
November 20, 2019

I retained Bob Coleman as my attorney when I was rammed in the rear of my Honda CRV while I was stopped at a traffic light with 3 cars stopped in front of me by a young man driving a large pickup truck. After filing a claim with my insurance company, the company called me to ask if I had retained an attorney and I said no. Did I intend to hire an attorney, they asked. I replied, “Only if I have to.” They then made a small offer for a settlement which I rejected immediately. I was undergoing medical treatment already as my injuries necessitated months of physical therapy and I suffered great pain in my back, neck and upper torso. I decided I had to retain an attorney and began research to find the right one. In my professional life before retirement I had worked with numerous attorneys and knew what I was looking for, so I made an appointment to see Bob Coleman. Bob listened carefully, asked pertinent questions and agreed to represent me. This was a fortunate move on my part. Bob worked hard to protect my interests and get my settlement increase that paid all my medical bills and left a 100% increase over what I had initially been offered by the insurance company for my settlement for pain and suffering. I was also fortunate in having Bob’s paralegal, Diane Brown, working on my case. Diane is extremely competent and was persistent in staying in contact and keeping me informed every step of the way as my case progressed. As the medical bills mounted, I was concerned that my excellent credit score would be impacted by unpaid bills. She contacted them all and arranged deferred payment until settlement. She was a miracle worker whose negotiating lead to significantly lower final payments of all the medical bills. I am truly grateful for Bob and Diane for their stellar work. I have made two good friends as well as having a great legal firm if I need legal advice in the future. I would certainly again retain Bob Coleman to represent me.

anonymous
November 19, 2019

I highly recommend this Lawyer. Diane Brown did a Awesome Job with my case. They work well together.

Judith
September 18, 2018

Bob Coleman and his associates, especially Diane Brown, all worked as an excellent team in providing services for my husband and me regarding a personal injury case. They were always responsive to our questions and concerns and communicated with us on a regular basis. Everyone was very personable and made us feel comfortable through the entire process. I would highly recommend their firm.

molly
November 14, 2017

Bob Coleman was our attorney on a two-year child custody case. Thanks to him, we "won" the case due to his capable, clear presentation of the circumstances involved in our case. Bob is extremely thorough, professional and ethical. One of the other attorneys even referred to bob's performance as "The Bob Show" based on how well he did in court. He was patient and supportive with us during the whole process. His ability to keep track of facts and tie things together is more than impressive. He kept us focused and organized, even when we would get burned out and tired. We can't recommend him enough!

Jennifer
February 27, 2017

I hired Bob in 2011 to help with my divorce proceedings. He & Diane, his paralegal, went above & beyond to get the settlement that I was entitled to. I ended up with a hefty alimony & child support package thanks to them. I also used them within the next couple of years when my oldest son chose to live with me instead of having to go to his father's house every other weekend. Fast forward to November 2016. My ex-husband hit me with accusations of being mentally unstable & verbal & mental abuse to my 4 children. We ended up having to go through a full blown custody evaluation with psychological evaluations for myself & my ex-husband. This was no fun, as you can probably imagine. Bob & Diane were there every step of the way, encouraging me & giving me strength to keep going forward. Bob was always very honest & straight up with me. There was no fluff about it. I appreciated that he did that. Many times I would ask him what he would do in the same situation with his family. He was very open & honest, which put a very personal touch to the situation. He never made me feel like I was unimportant. He or Diane would always talk to me when I called the office, if they were in. If I had to leave a message, they were always very prompt in getting back in touch with me. They even called me after hours sometimes if they didn't get to talk to me during normal business hours. Diane would even go out of her way to meet me sometimes after work so I wouldn't have to drive to Gainesville to sign paperwork. We just finished our case & didn't have to go to court. Thank goodness! It was a long process & I'm so very thankful for Bob & Diane. I, once again, came out on top with gaining even more time with my children, more decision making authority & about $3500 per month in child support. (No mental issues either, but I already knew that :). I couldn't have asked for better representation than I received from the two of them. I highly recommend Bob for anyone who has any kind of legal issues. He & Diane are a wonderful team & I'm glad that I had them on my side. I hope that I don't have to engage attorneys again, but if I do, I will be calling Bob.

Linda
January 26, 2017

If you want an honest, supportive legal team, this is the team for you. Divorce is a challenging time. Mr. Coleman and his paralegal Diane Brown made this process as easy as it could be. Mr. Coleman was very gracious as to my financial circumstances and did his best to work within my budget. What I appreciated most about the process is that they were always looking out for my son’s best interest as well as mine. They managed my case with great integrity. There are not enough words to express my gratitude to them.

Amy
September 6, 2016

I lost my husband and best friend when he was killed by a drunk truck driver who had a history of driving related offenses and was over-served alcohol at a restaurant. Bob Coleman, Cale Rogers and their team of paralegals took on seven to ten insurance company lawyers and won. Nothing will bring my husband back to me, but this team of professionals were with me every step of the way. I have known them for years and they are aggressive and attentive but compassionate. I highly recommend this firm to anyone who has a family member or a friend who has been injured or killed in an accident. A. T.

anonymous
September 6, 2016

Personally, I am not comfortable dealing with any law issues. Bob and Diane helped me understand. They were patient and listened to each concern I had. They represented me and handled my modification case with professionalism.

Katie
September 22, 2015

Bob Coleman and Natalie Testin are the best attorneys and Gina is the best paralegal in GA. They went above and beyond and settled my case for 100 percent of what I was asking for plus the opposing party has to reimburse my legal fees!

Lucio
December 3, 2019

After my car accident, the other driver's insurance company played games at every turn, claiming their insured was not at fault, or that they could not pay the claim because they could not contact or locate the other driver. Bob Coleman cut to the chase and filed a suit. After several low ball offers, Bob continued to push back until I received a settlement that was way over anything I had anticipated. I am ecstatic with the outcome. Bob's paralegal, Cathy, was a pleasure to work with as well, and always kept me in the loop. If you have been injured in an accident, I would definitely recommend Bob Coleman.

anonymous
November 20, 2019

I retained Bob Coleman as my attorney when I was rammed in the rear of my Honda CRV while I was stopped at a traffic light with 3 cars stopped in front of me by a young man driving a large pickup truck. After filing a claim with my insurance company, the company called me to ask if I had retained an attorney and I said no. Did I intend to hire an attorney, they asked. I replied, “Only if I have to.” They then made a small offer for a settlement which I rejected immediately. I was undergoing medical treatment already as my injuries necessitated months of physical therapy and I suffered great pain in my back, neck and upper torso. I decided I had to retain an attorney and began research to find the right one. In my professional life before retirement I had worked with numerous attorneys and knew what I was looking for, so I made an appointment to see Bob Coleman. Bob listened carefully, asked pertinent questions and agreed to represent me. This was a fortunate move on my part. Bob worked hard to protect my interests and get my settlement increase that paid all my medical bills and left a 100% increase over what I had initially been offered by the insurance company for my settlement for pain and suffering. I was also fortunate in having Bob’s paralegal, Diane Brown, working on my case. Diane is extremely competent and was persistent in staying in contact and keeping me informed every step of the way as my case progressed. As the medical bills mounted, I was concerned that my excellent credit score would be impacted by unpaid bills. She contacted them all and arranged deferred payment until settlement. She was a miracle worker whose negotiating lead to significantly lower final payments of all the medical bills. I am truly grateful for Bob and Diane for their stellar work. I have made two good friends as well as having a great legal firm if I need legal advice in the future. I would certainly again retain Bob Coleman to represent me.

anonymous
November 19, 2019

I highly recommend this Lawyer. Diane Brown did a Awesome Job with my case. They work well together.

Judith
September 18, 2018

Bob Coleman and his associates, especially Diane Brown, all worked as an excellent team in providing services for my husband and me regarding a personal injury case. They were always responsive to our questions and concerns and communicated with us on a regular basis. Everyone was very personable and made us feel comfortable through the entire process. I would highly recommend their firm.

molly
November 14, 2017

Bob Coleman was our attorney on a two-year child custody case. Thanks to him, we "won" the case due to his capable, clear presentation of the circumstances involved in our case. Bob is extremely thorough, professional and ethical. One of the other attorneys even referred to bob's performance as "The Bob Show" based on how well he did in court. He was patient and supportive with us during the whole process. His ability to keep track of facts and tie things together is more than impressive. He kept us focused and organized, even when we would get burned out and tired. We can't recommend him enough!

Jennifer
February 27, 2017

I hired Bob in 2011 to help with my divorce proceedings. He & Diane, his paralegal, went above & beyond to get the settlement that I was entitled to. I ended up with a hefty alimony & child support package thanks to them. I also used them within the next couple of years when my oldest son chose to live with me instead of having to go to his father's house every other weekend. Fast forward to November 2016. My ex-husband hit me with accusations of being mentally unstable & verbal & mental abuse to my 4 children. We ended up having to go through a full blown custody evaluation with psychological evaluations for myself & my ex-husband. This was no fun, as you can probably imagine. Bob & Diane were there every step of the way, encouraging me & giving me strength to keep going forward. Bob was always very honest & straight up with me. There was no fluff about it. I appreciated that he did that. Many times I would ask him what he would do in the same situation with his family. He was very open & honest, which put a very personal touch to the situation. He never made me feel like I was unimportant. He or Diane would always talk to me when I called the office, if they were in. If I had to leave a message, they were always very prompt in getting back in touch with me. They even called me after hours sometimes if they didn't get to talk to me during normal business hours. Diane would even go out of her way to meet me sometimes after work so I wouldn't have to drive to Gainesville to sign paperwork. We just finished our case & didn't have to go to court. Thank goodness! It was a long process & I'm so very thankful for Bob & Diane. I, once again, came out on top with gaining even more time with my children, more decision making authority & about $3500 per month in child support. (No mental issues either, but I already knew that :). I couldn't have asked for better representation than I received from the two of them. I highly recommend Bob for anyone who has any kind of legal issues. He & Diane are a wonderful team & I'm glad that I had them on my side. I hope that I don't have to engage attorneys again, but if I do, I will be calling Bob.

Linda
January 26, 2017

If you want an honest, supportive legal team, this is the team for you. Divorce is a challenging time. Mr. Coleman and his paralegal Diane Brown made this process as easy as it could be. Mr. Coleman was very gracious as to my financial circumstances and did his best to work within my budget. What I appreciated most about the process is that they were always looking out for my son’s best interest as well as mine. They managed my case with great integrity. There are not enough words to express my gratitude to them.

Amy
September 6, 2016

I lost my husband and best friend when he was killed by a drunk truck driver who had a history of driving related offenses and was over-served alcohol at a restaurant. Bob Coleman, Cale Rogers and their team of paralegals took on seven to ten insurance company lawyers and won. Nothing will bring my husband back to me, but this team of professionals were with me every step of the way. I have known them for years and they are aggressive and attentive but compassionate. I highly recommend this firm to anyone who has a family member or a friend who has been injured or killed in an accident. A. T.

anonymous
September 6, 2016

Personally, I am not comfortable dealing with any law issues. Bob and Diane helped me understand. They were patient and listened to each concern I had. They represented me and handled my modification case with professionalism.

Katie
September 22, 2015

Bob Coleman and Natalie Testin are the best attorneys and Gina is the best paralegal in GA. They went above and beyond and settled my case for 100 percent of what I was asking for plus the opposing party has to reimburse my legal fees!