Atlanta, GA – June 2, 2025 – Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is pleased to announce that Johannes S. Kingma (Joe), a nationally respected litigator and trusted advocate in the legal community, has joined the firm as General Counsel effective June 2, 2025.
Joe brings more than four decades of litigation experience, having represented accounting and law firms in high-stakes professional liability cases, as well as businesses in complex commercial disputes. With over 45 appellate decisions reported by Westlaw and 100 reported trial court decisions, Joe’s legal footprint is both deep and distinguished.
His practice spans a broad range of issues, including audits, corporate governance, trusts and estates, tax, and real estate. In recent years, he has gained particular recognition for his work in class and mass action litigation stemming from investments in tax shelters.
Joe has successfully represented auditors before major federal agencies, including the SEC, FDIC, and IRS, and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the profession’s most prestigious honors.
“We are honored to welcome Joe to Mauldin & Jenkins,” said Hanson Borders, Managing Partner. “Joe has been our outside attorney for many, many years and a trusted advisor on legal and governance matters. We are thrilled that we will now have his experience, wisdom and guidance in-house as we continue to grow and expand our service offerings, continued Borders.”
Professional Affiliations & Community Engagement
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Former Member, ABA Lawyers’ Professional Liability Committee
- Member, Atlanta Bar Association and State Bar of Georgia
- Board Member, Intown Collaborative Ministries (2014–2018)
- Member, Druid Hills Golf Club
- Member, Westminster Presbyterian Church
Education
- J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1983
- B.A., Grinnell College, 1978 (4-Year Varsity Basketball Player)
Recognitions
- Named one of Atlanta’s Top 100 Lawyers – Five-Time Honoree
- Named Georgia Attorney Malpractice Defense Lawyer of the Year, most recently in 2023
With his deep knowledge, seasoned courtroom presence, and unwavering commitment to client advocacy, Joe’s addition to Mauldin & Jenkins marks a significant step forward in the firm’s continued growth and excellence.
About Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC Mauldin & Jenkins is annually recognized as a Top 100 Certified Public Accounting firm by Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today and provides clients with assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services. Founded in 1918, the Firm serves clients in a range of industries including agribusiness, government, banking, technology, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, not-for-profit, financial services, film & entertainment, private client services, and higher education. For additional information, please visit mjcpa.com
