We help you find the peace of mind that comes from taking care of your family and property. You want to protect your assets and save them for those you love. We are all mortal, and planning now for bad health or even sudden death allows you live your life to the fullest. My current practice combines experience in real estate law with estate planning and elder law. I am administrator of my late mother's affairs and guardian for my disabled older brother. My father, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, lives with me. I own properties in Alabama and Georgia, including timber lands. I have a wife, a daughter, and a dog named Scipio. Please call me if I might help you, and if I cannot, I'll try to find someone who can.
Since 2011
Since 2001
2014 - Current
James B. Griffin, LLC
Help clients find the peace of mind that comes from taking care of family and property through estate planning, healthcare planning, elder law, probate law, real estate law, property law, and business succession planning. Focus directly on the clients and do not worry about the billable hours.
2011 - 2014
Bishop Colvin Johnson & Kent, LLC
Represented cities, school boards, and state agencies in land use, land acquisition, code enforcement, zoning, employment, annexation, civil rights, constitutional, and intergovernmental relations matters. Litigated appellate matters and land-use matters. Advised public officials on privacy, open records, employment, civil rights, statutory, and constitutional issues.
2002 - 2011
Law Offices of Wm. Thomas Craig
Represented county commission, development authority, and sheriff in fast-growing Atlanta metro area; litigated land-use, environmental, civil rights, and zoning matters. Acquired dozens of parcels of property for roads, public facilities, and water reservoirs. Advised elected officials on wide variety of legal matters.
2001 - 2002
Morris Manning & Martin, LLP
Practiced in real estate group of large Atlanta firm working on large commercial developments, land sales, leases, and timber leases. Assisted with defense in litigation of a Fortune 500 company facing shareholder suits.
1998 - 2001
J.D. (2001) | Law
Honors: Associate Editor, Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law Phi Delta Phi
1986 - 1990
M.A. (1990) | History
Studied European and American history; wrote thesis on religion and constitutional development during the Revolutionary and Republican periods.
1980 - 1984
B.A. (1984) | Economics & History
Wrote economics thesis on the impact of land-use regulations on housing markets (which became one of my practice areas in law) and a history thesis on John F. Kennedy's effectiveness as chief executive.
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
