Atty. Bernard Knight

Atty. Bernard Knight

Mr. Bernard Knight is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, litigation, appeals.

Atlanta Atlanta 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Bernard Knight at a glance

Bernard Knight is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Bernard Knight, Attorney at Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1980). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1980) and Michigan State University (B.S., 1978). Active member of Decatur-DeKalb Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Bernard Knight is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, litigation, appeals
  • Bernard received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Bernard practices at Bernard Knight, Attorney at Law in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard Knight's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernard Knight handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Bernard Knight is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Georgia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Bernard Knight is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bernard Knight

Where is Bernard Knight's law office located?
Bernard Knight's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Bernard Knight, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard Knight handle?
Bernard Knight focuses on litigation, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Bernard Knight practiced law?
Bernard Knight has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Bernard Knight go to law school?
Bernard Knight earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact Bernard Knight for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1980
B.S.
Michigan State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1980

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