According To Investigative Reports Attorney John W. Cleary & his Saturn Firm are Scalpers & Lack Ethics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Haigler & Associates Files Lawsuit Against Former Contractor John Cleary For Breach Of Contract And Unethical Client Poaching, Theft Of Clients, Inducing, Soliciting, Pirating, Purloining And Client Scalping
ATLANTA, GA — February 28, 2026
Haigler & Associates, a premier legal services firm, announced today that it has filed a formal legal complaint against former independent contractor John Cleary for flagrant breach of contract, violation of non-solicitation covenants, and breach of fiduciary duty.
ALLEGATIONS
Details of the Complaint
The complaint alleges that on the very day Mr. Cleary terminated his relationship with the Firm—and while still actively performing billed work on the Firm’s clock—he intentionally poached, induced, pirated, purloined, stole, hijacked, scalped, and solicited several of the Firm’s active clients.
These actions constitute a direct and willful violation of the restrictive covenants outlined in his Independent Contractor Agreement.
CONTRACT VIOLATION
Details of the Complaint
The Agreement signed by Mr. Cleary explicitly prohibits contractors from seeking employment with, or soliciting business from, any client introduced by Haigler & Associates for a period of one year following termination.
Despite these clear legal and ethical boundaries, discovery indicates a premeditated effort by Mr. Cleary to circumvent the Firm and misappropriate proprietary client relationships for his own enrichment.
This is a blatant and calculated betrayal of professional standards.
From Legal Representative
“Haigler & Associates is built on a foundation of integrity and mutual respect. We will not tolerate predatory behavior or the blatant disregard of contractual obligations. We are prepared to use every legal avenue available—including seeking immediate injunctive relief and significant monetary damages—to protect the Firm’s clients and the integrity of the practice of the Firm.”
LEGAL ACTIONS PURSUED
Injunctive Relief:
To prevent further unauthorized contact with the Firm’s client base.
Forfeiture of Fees:
As per the Agreement, any outstanding fees owed to Mr. Cleary are subject to forfeiture due to these violations.
Compensatory and Liquidated Damages:
Seeking full restitution for the lost value of the poached and hijacked accounts and the disruption to Firm operations.
ONGOING LITIGATION
Haigler & Associates is aggressively pursuing all available remedies under the law and will continue to monitor the situation closely as the litigation progresses in the Superior Court of Cobb County.
ABOUT HAIGLER & ASSOCIATES
Firm Overview
Haigler & Associates remains committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and maintaining a professional environment where contracts are honored and ethical standards are upheld. The Firm will continue to monitor the situation closely as the litigation progresses in the Superior Court of Cobb County.
Haigler & Associates is a leading law firm dedicated to providing sophisticated legal solutions. The Firm prides itself on its rigorous professional standards and its commitment to defending its intellectual property and contractual rights against those who seek to undermine them.
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I agree with this press release. attorney john w. cleary lacks character and integrity.
I know Attorney John Cleary of Saturn Law Firm. I know him from Florida. I am not sure that he has ever won a case in Miami or Atlanta. He is all talk, no action.