Atty. Bruce L. Whitmer

Atty. Bruce L. Whitmer

Mr. Bruce L.

Atlanta Atlanta 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Estate Planning & Probate

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 & Corporate Law

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 Law

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 →

Securities Law

Bruce L. Whitmer is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Georgia →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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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 Bruce L. Whitmer

Where is Bruce L. Whitmer's law office located?
Bruce L. Whitmer's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Bruce L. Whitmer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce L. Whitmer handle?
Bruce L. Whitmer focuses on estate planning, business, tax, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Bruce L. Whitmer practiced law?
Bruce L. Whitmer has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Bruce L. Whitmer go to law school?
Bruce L. Whitmer earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1964).
How can I contact Bruce L. Whitmer for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce L. Whitmer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bruce L. Whitmer received?
Bruce L. Whitmer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1971
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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