John P. Jett

John Jett represents clients in complex civil litigation in state and federal court. He has served as first chair in both jury trial and appellate settings. Although he has been involved in a wide variety of cases, he focuses his practice on disputes arising out of the telecommunications, commercial real estate, and credit reporting industries.

Mr. Jett is active in the firm's pro bono efforts. He serves as general counsel to the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, volunteers with the Anti-Defamation League's Charles Wittenstein summer program, and has represented indigent persons in proceedings across Georgia in matters ranging from federal civil rights to DUI defense. He was named the firm’s Pro Bono Associate of the Year in 2012.

Mr. Jett is also involved in the bar and the community. He is a 2010 graduate of the State Bar of Georgia's Younger Lawyers Division's Leadership Academy, and he is a past co-chair of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Georgia's Younger Lawyers Division. He serves on the executive boards of the Atlanta chapters of the Federalist Society and Federal Bar Association.

Mr. Jett was recognized in 2013 and 2014 as a Georgia "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers magazine. He is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Class Actions, 2) Complex Business Litigation and 3) Subprime & Credit Markets Litigation
Law School The University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 2008)
Admitted Year 2008
Education Stanford University (B.A., 2005)
Bar Member / Association Georgia State Bar Association
Most recent firm Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
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