Atty. Bernard Emory Potter
Mr. Bernard Emory Potter is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction law, collections and 5 other areas of law.
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About Bernard Emory Potter at a glance
Bernard Emory Potter is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Hays & Potter, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, construction, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2005). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1991) and Auburn University (B.S. Biochemistry, 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Georgia (Founder and Charter Chair, Section on Creditor Rights) Commercial Law League. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Bernard Emory Potter is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction law, collections and 5 other areas of law
- Bernard received a B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Bernard practices at Hays & Potter, P.C. in Atlanta, GA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Bernard Emory Potter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Bernard Emory Potter is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Georgia →
Bernard Emory Potter is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Bernard Emory Potter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Bernard Emory Potter is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Georgia →
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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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