About John R. Coleman Jr.
John Robert "Bob" Coleman Jr. is a founding partner at Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP, located in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing law in Georgia since 1989, specializing in personal injury, family law, and alternative dispute resolution. The firm, situated at 1370 Thompson Bridge Road, Suite 300, serves clients throughout Northeast Georgia and beyond. Bob earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University's Walter F — George School of Law in 1989. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Auburn University in 1986.
His legal career began with defending claims on behalf of insurance companies — This gives a knowledge of both sides of personal injury cases. Over the years, he has represented clients in various matters, including car accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, product liability, slip and fall incidents, work-related injuries, nursing home abuse, and family law issues. In 1997, Bob co-founded Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP with his partner, Rob Chambers. Initially, Bob established and built the firm's Family Law Department, handling cases such as divorce, custody, and adoption. His dedication to family law earned him recognition as "Super Lawyer" in 2006. Additionally, he served as a Special Assistant Attorney General from 1992 until March 2009, representing the state in various legal matters.
His efforts in protecting abused and neglected children were acknowledged with the Special Assistant Attorney General of the Year award in 2002 and 2005. Bob is an active member of several professional organizations, including the State Bar of Georgia, the American Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Hall County Chamber of Commerce. He has held leadership roles within the Northeastern Judicial District Bar Association, serving as Vice President from 2009 to 2010 and as President from 2010 to 2011. His commitment to community service is evident through his involvement with Prevent Child Abuse-Gainesville, where he served as President from 2002 to 2003, and his participation in Leadership Hall County. Throughout his career, Bob has been recognized for his legal expertise and community contributions. He was named a "Super Lawyer" in 2006 and again from 2019 to 2026.
His dedication to the legal profession and his community shows his commitment to justice and service. For those seeking legal representation in personal injury, family law, or alternative dispute resolution, Bob Coleman offers experience and a proven track record of success. His firm, Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP, continues to provide dedicated legal services to clients across Georgia.