John M. Bovis

Extension 3901

jmb@boviskyle.com

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John Bovis began the practice of law in 1965 with the predecessor firm of Bovis, Kyle & Burch, LLC. Upon his graduation from Emory University Law School in 1965 he joined the law firm, the historical roots of which can be traced to the late 1950s when Judge William C. O’Kelley began practice in Atlanta, Georgia. While serving as a partner in the predecessor firm, the firm was reorganized when Judge O’Kelley was appointed to the Federal Bench in October, 1970. His training and mentoring in both the insurance and corporate business practice came at the hands of Judge O’Kelley who continues to serve as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. John grew up in Kissimmee, Florida. He obtained a B.S. degree from Florida Southern College and served two years in the U. S. Army stationed in Germany. He obtained his law degree from Emory University Law School. While in college and law school, he was a member of Phi Alpha Delta and Omicron Delta Kappa. He is a life loyal Sigma Chi. He has spoken at seminars and has served as an ad hoc professor in litigation at Emory University Law School.

John is admitted to practice law in both the States of Georgia and Florida. He has been admitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 5th and 11th Circuit, the U. S. Supreme Court and the U. S. District Court together with all the courts of the State of Georgia.

He is a member of numerous bar associations with memberships in the corporate and banking, bankruptcy, environmental law, insurance law and fiduciary sections. He practices in the business corporate area, insurance law and environmental law areas. John has represented numerous multinational entities and has handled transactions for them throughout many states and foreign countries.

John lives in East Cobb County, a suburb of Atlanta, with his wife of more than 38 years. He has two daughters who are married and who live in Florida and Texas. John has always been active in his church life, having taught Sunday school, served as a deacon, and church boards and foundations. He has recently completed a two-year term as President of Atlanta Country Club. You can reach John via e-mail at JMB@boviskyle.com, mail at the firm’s address, or telephone at (770)391-9100, extension 3901.