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About David K. Getachew-Smith at a glance
David K. Getachew-Smith is an Off. of Fulton Co. Dist. Atty. based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on juvenile and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1980). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1980) and Yale University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David K. Getachew-Smith is a lawyer practicing juvenile, appeals
- David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- David practices in Atlanta, GA
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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