John Jeffries’ practice is concentrated on general liability defense, arson and insurance fraud, arbitration and mediation, premises liability, products liability, professional liability, automobile negligence, insurance coverage, first party insurance disputes, bad faith and UM/UIM claims. He has actively litigated cases throughout North Carolina for over 25 years, representing carriers and civil defendants. John is also certified as a Superior Court Mediator by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.
In today’s business world, clients often need and expect a thorough and accurate answer or a quick solution to a pending legal problem. John strives to provide this by being responsive to his clients and treating each case with the utmost attention and priority. His clients have come to value his sound legal advice, practical and effective strategy and honest answers based largely on his many years of experience in the insurance industry. Clients know that disputes are inevitable and that they can rely upon John to fiercely defend and represent their interests in the courtroom when necessary. He is a frequent speaker at a number of conferences and seminars, and is actively involved in groups that support the insurance industry such as the North Carolina Insurance Crime Information Exchange (NCICIE), of which he has been a member for over 25 years.
Outside of MGC, John treasures spending time with his wife at their favorite beach, and trying to keep up with their three grown children (a PhD candidate in Chicago, an advertising sales rep for the world’s most popular app and an aspiring baseball player in high school). He loves following UNC sports and serving his community through youth athletics. John was recently elected president of the South Park Youth Association, one of the oldest and largest recreational youth sports organizations in Charlotte.
Practice Areas
- Adulterated Food
- Alcohol Liability
- Bad Faith
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction
- Director and Officer Liability
- Governmental Liability
- Insurance Coverage
- Litigation
- Nursing Home Liability
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Professional Liability
- SIU/Arson and Fraud
- Slander/Defamation
- Transportation
- Trucking
Education
- University of North Carolina School of Law (JD)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA)
Professional Memberships
- North Carolina State Bar Association
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- International Association of Arson Investigators
- North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (Former Board of Directors)
- North Carolina Insurance Crime Information Exchange
Certifications
- Certified Superior Court Mediator
Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America© - Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction (2013-2021 and 2024); Litigation - Insurance; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2021 and 2023 - 2024)
- The Best Lawyers in America© Lawyer of the Year - Litigation - Insurance (2022)
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite - Litigation (2022)
- North Carolina Super Lawyers (2017 and 2018)
- North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leaders in Law (2012)
Community Involvement
- SouthPark Youth Association (Board of Directors)
- Dixie Youth Baseball Coach
- Dilworth United Methodist Church Ministries Council