Specialties
Since 1953, Hasty Pope, LLP has been helping injured Georgians recover and seek justice after an accident from their offices in Canton, Gainesville, and Atlanta. Their personal injury attorneys have over 130 years of combined experience, which they put to work to help you obtain fair compensation. Hasty Pope, LLP can stand by your side and represent you aggressively to settle your case favorably. Their passionate team will take the time to get to know you, understand the details of your accident, and develop a legal strategy to help you fight for your rights. No matter what type of accident you were involved in Hasty Pope, LLP has handled a case just like yours and can apply their knowledge to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
History
Established in 1953.
Hasty Pope is a family of trial lawyers. Marion Pope, former Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, began his practice of law in Canton, Georgia after serving in World War II and finishing his legal education at the University of Georgia. William Hasty began his legal career in Canton after serving in Vietnam and obtaining his law degree from Mercer University. Jon Pope graduated from The Citadel in 1992 and obtained his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law in 1995. Tom Pope graduated from the University of Georgia, working in politics and the private sector until attending law school at Mercer and graduating in 1998. Jon moved his practice to Canton in 1996 and Tom followed in 2001. Tom and Jon Pope were featured in an article in the Fulton County Daily Report and later in the Top Georgia Verdicts for 2009 in connection with a verdict they received in the case of Flippen v. AGL Resources in January of 2009.
Meet the Business Owner: Jonathan P.
Jon Pope graduated from The Citadel in 1992 and Georgia State University College of Law in 1995. Jon handles all types of personal injury matters, including wrongful death and automobile and trucking accidents.
Jon has been named a "Rising Star" in Atlanta Magazine's "Superlawyers" edition and the "Legal Elite" listing of Georgia Trend.
Jon is a former President of the Young Lawyers Division and Executive Committee member of the State Bar of Georgia.
Jon is a former two-term President of the Blue Ridge Circuit Bar Association and a trustee of the Georgia Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Jon also holds memberships in the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Gainesville-Northeastern Circuit Bar Association, Atlanta Lawyers Club, Old Warhorse Lawyers Club, Georgia Bar Foundation, and Gridiron Secret Society.
Jon lives in Gainesville with his wife, Amy, and his two children, Andrew and Caroline.