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.

Education

Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law

J.D. (1989)

1986

Auburn University

B.A. | Psychology

1982

Experience

Partner

Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP
1997

Partner

Hunt, Coleman, Vaughn & Chambers
1992

Associate

Smith, Gillam & Williams
1989

Accepted Jurisdictions

Georgia

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court · Admitted 1989
Georgia Court of Appeals State Appeals Court · Admitted 1991
Supreme Court of Georgia State Supreme Court · Admitted 1995

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Family Law Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appeal

Professional Associations

American Bar Association

has membership Current

Chattahoochee Inn of Court

has membership Current

Northeastern Judicial District Bar Association

has membership Current

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA)

has membership 2009 - Current

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

has membership 2004 - Current

Georgia State Bar

has membership 1989 - Current

Northeastern Judicial District Bar Association

President 2010 - 2011

Northeastern Judicial District Bar Association

Vice President 2009 - 2010

Northeastern Judicial District Bar Association

Treasurer 2008 - 2009

Prevent Child Abuse-Gainesville

President 2002 - 2003

Hall County Chamber of Commerce

Executive Board has membership 2001 - 2003

Prevent Child Abuse-Gainesville

has membership, Board of Directors 1999 - 2003

Leadership Hall County Class

has membership 1992 - 1993

Hall County Chamber of Commerce

Associate Director 1990 - 1991

Phi Delta Phi

President 1988 - 1989

Office Locations

Main Office

 1370 Thompson Bridge Rd Suite 300 Gainesville GA 30501