Biography
John M. Godwin is an associate attorney at Snow Jensen & Reece, focusing his practice in the areas of business and commercial law, municipal governance, and water rights.
John is licensed in Utah and Georgia, and has developed extensive experience in representing clients in both state and federal courts for administrative proceedings and review hearings. He is certified in the management, application process, and compliance requirements governing Utah water rights through the certification program offered by the Rural Water Association of Utah in partnership with the Utah Division of Water Rights.
This technical expertise, combined with his background in governmental administrative reviews, allows him to confidently guide clients through regulatory landscapes. Whether handling foundational business matters or complex multi-party disputes, John is committed to delivering clear, decisive, and effective legal solutions.
- Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, Atlanta, Georgia
- J.D. – 2015
- Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia
- M.P.A. – 2006
- Major: City/County Management
- Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia
- B.A. – 2002
- Major: History
- Utah, 2022
- U.S. District Court District of Utah, 2022
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 2020
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 2020
- Georgia Court of Appeals, 2020
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 2015
- Georgia, 2015
- Utah State Bar, 2022 – present
- Southern Utah Bar Association, Member, 2022 – present
- State Bar of Georgia, 2015 – present
- Swenson & Shelley PLLC, 2022 – 2024
- The Dinoff Law Group LLC, 2020 – 2022
- Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency/Disability Adjudication Services, 2016 – 2020
- Associate Attorney