John Caldwell is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell and  concentrates his practice on transportation litigation and general liability defense. He routinely manages transportation and commercial automobile liability matters for regional and national logistics companies, rideshare entities, and other transportation and delivery companies. He advises clients through all stages of litigation from pre-claims to post-verdict appellate matters in all state and federal courts across Georgia. John has extensive research and motion writing experience, often alleviating the need for lengthy litigation. As a member of the Firm’s transportation rapid-response team, he provides valuable protective accident investigations and offers quick and early claim evaluations.

Prior to joining CSVL, John gained experience in both civil and criminal litigation as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in three different Georgia jurisdictions. Through his service in district attorney offices, John received various honors and special recognition awards, including Attorney of the Year, Crimes against Women and Children Division. John’s previous investigative experience affords him a unique perspective in defending transportation and wrongful death claims in his current practice. John also represented clients in various civil matters ranging from contract disputes to labor and employment matters. Overall, John is a seasoned litigator with over 50 jury trials in his experience.  

In 2004, John earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia, and subsequently received a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University. In his spare time, John enjoys spending quality family time with his wife and two daughters and watching or attending sporting events—especially college football.