John McKinley has a diversified civil trial practice, focusing on transportation, utility companies, premises liability, and general liability tort litigation. He represents self-insureds and insured companies in cases involving motor carriers, utility companies, residential and commercial properties, restaurants, and other tort matters.
Mr. McKinley also represents car dealerships on various legal matters, including claims involving express and implied warranties, lemon law, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, fraud, bad faith, and other alleged breaches of contractual and tort obligations.
He regularly speaks to corporations and claims professionals on a variety of risk management, safety, insurance, and tort matters.
Mr. McKinley is a Registered Neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and provides mediation services throughout Georgia. Drawing on his extensive experience as a trial lawyer, Mr. McKinley brings practical insight, strategic perspective, and a results-oriented approach to every mediation. He uses his experience to help parties realistically assess risk, identify strengths and weaknesses, and explore creative pathways to resolution. To schedule a mediation (remote or in person), please contact Mr. McKinley directly at jmckinley@mfllaw.com or 404-845-1954.
Prior to joining the firm as a partner in 2007, Mr. McKinley served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia, practicing in the Environmental and Civil Rights Litigation Sections of the Law Department and was also a partner at another Atlanta law firm.
Mr. McKinley is currently serving as a member of the firm’s Management Committee.
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia
J.D., cum laude – 1996
Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, Managing Board
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
A.B. – Criminal Justice Studies Program
Georgia Super Lawyers, 2015 – 2025
Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2009 – 2011
Georgia Trend, Legal Elite, 2011
Defense Research Institute
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (former chair of Trucking Committee)
National Association of Dealer Counsel
Trucking Industry Defense Association