Joshua Adam Scoggins, experienced Government, Litigation attorney in Cumming, GA with 6 reviews
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Joshua Adam Scoggins

202 Tribble Gap Road., Cumming, GA

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Craig

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16 Apr, 2024
I perceive Josh to be one of the good guys! A defender of the constitutional, inalienable rights of property ownership and will fight to receive highest and best use value for your property!
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Eric

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30 Jun, 2023
Josh went above and beyond to protect my rights against an overreaching City and solved the problem at the lowest possible level without litigation or even headache. He did a great job of explaining my case to me and listening to my point of view on strategy. I use attorneys for various things regularly, and Josh is definitely one that you can turn loose and just show up for your hearing. I have never seen a more prepared attorney, I will use Josh time and time again.
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Doug

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20 Apr, 2019
The Georgia DOT was about to condemn my property to widen a road. I hired Josh and he took the time to walk me through the condemnation process. He then reviewed the road plans with me and explained exactly what the DOT was taking. Josh answered every one of my questions and I felt a great sense of relief when I left his office after my initial consultation. He really put my mind at ease. Once negotiations started with DOT, Josh had already compiled all of the local sales comps and the DOT’s lawyer knew that Josh was willing to go to court if necsssary to get me the most money for the property that was being condemned. Once it was over Josh had gotten me a settlement of over $800,000!!! Hiring Josh for my condemnation case was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!
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Expertise in navigating complex regulations and working with local government officials to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients
“Josh's expertise in navigating the complex regulations, working with neighboring property owners and negotiating with local government officials for the best possible result has resulted in millions of dollars in profits to my development company.”
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Willingness to go to court to protect client's interests against overreaching local governments
“Unlike many zoning attorneys Josh will not hesitate to go to court to protect his client's interests against local governments who abuse their powers.”
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Personalized attention and care, even for smaller clients
“Although I wasn't his biggest client he treated my case with the same level of attention and care as if I were a large corporation.”
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Comprehensive preparation and deep understanding of client's cases
“I have never seen a more prepared attorney, I will use Josh time and time again.”
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Successful in securing zoning and winning cases against opposing property owners
“He was also successful in winning cases from surrounding property owners who tried to stop and delay my zoning.”
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