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About Bruce L. Whitmer at a glance
Bruce L. Whitmer is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Bruce L. Whitmer. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1971), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1971) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta Bar Association. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Bruce L. Whitmer is a lawyer practicing business law, taxation, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
- Bruce received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1964, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Bruce practices at Bruce L. Whitmer in Atlanta, GA
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Bruce L. Whitmer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce L. Whitmer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Bruce L. Whitmer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Bruce L. Whitmer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →
Bruce L. Whitmer is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Georgia →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Bruce L. Whitmer 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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