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About J. Wayne Pierce at a glance
J. Wayne Pierce is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Pierce and Dunkelberger. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, employment, workers comp, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1972), U.S. Tax Court (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1972) and Wofford College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia Lawyers Club of Atlanta. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. J. Wayne Pierce is a lawyer practicing elder law, consumer law, criminal law and 7 other areas of law
- J. received a B.A. degree from Wofford College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- J. practices at Pierce and Dunkelberger in Atlanta, GA
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J. Wayne Pierce's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Wayne Pierce handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
J. Wayne Pierce is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
J. Wayne Pierce is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
J. Wayne Pierce is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
J. Wayne Pierce is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
J. Wayne Pierce is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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