Atty. Christopher Michael Riser

Atty. Christopher Michael Riser

Mr. Christopher Michael Riser is a lawyer practicing asset protection, estate planning, limited liability company (llc) and 4 other areas of law.

Athens Athens 29 Years Experience 29 year

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About Christopher Michael Riser at a glance

Christopher Michael Riser is a Member based in Athens, Georgia, practicing at Riser Adkisson LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, and insurance. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1997), U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1998), England and Wales (Solicitor) (2001), and Georgia (2005). Educated at University of Miami (LL.M. Estate, 1998) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (A.B., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Christopher Michael Riser is a lawyer practicing asset protection, estate planning, limited liability company (llc) and 4 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Christopher practices at Riser Adkisson LLP in Athens, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Michael Riser's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Michael Riser 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.

Christopher Michael Riser is one of 452,854 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.

Christopher Michael Riser is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Athens 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 venue, 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 Christopher Michael Riser

Where is Christopher Michael Riser's law office located?
Christopher Michael Riser's law practice is located in Athens, Georgia. The firm is Riser Adkisson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Michael Riser handle?
Christopher Michael Riser focuses on estate planning, business, tax, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Christopher Michael Riser practiced law?
Christopher Michael Riser has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Christopher Michael Riser go to law school?
Christopher Michael Riser earned their education at (LL.M. Estate, 1998); (A.B., 1992).
How can I contact Christopher Michael Riser for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher Michael Riser 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 Christopher Michael Riser received?
Christopher Michael Riser's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Estate
University of Miami
- 1998
A.B.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1998
England and Wales (Solicitor)
Admitted: 2001
Georgia
Admitted: 2005

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