Atty. David N. Rainwater

Atty. David N. Rainwater

Phi Alpha Delta. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Estates.

Cordele Cordele 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (229) 805-2426 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David N. Rainwater at a glance

David N. Rainwater is a Member based in Cordele, Georgia, practicing at Rainwater, Gibbs & Wright LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of Georgia and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University (J.D., 1973) and Mercer University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cordele Circuit and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Cordele, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Alpha Delta
  • Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Estates
  • Winner of C & S National Bank Will Drafting Contest
  • President, American Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Club, 1972

Author

  • "Georgia's New Collateral Source Rule," Mercer Law Review, 1987
  • "Annual Survey of Georgia Law, Trial Practice," Mercer Law Review, 1988

Practice Areas Explained

David N. Rainwater's Areas of Practice

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

Truck Accidents

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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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 Cordele 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 David N. Rainwater

Where is David N. Rainwater's law office located?
David N. Rainwater's law practice is located in Cordele, Georgia. The firm is Rainwater, Gibbs & Wright LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David N. Rainwater handle?
David N. Rainwater focuses on truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has David N. Rainwater practiced law?
David N. Rainwater has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did David N. Rainwater go to law school?
David N. Rainwater earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact David N. Rainwater for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David N. Rainwater received?
David N. Rainwater's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University
- 1973
B.A.
Mercer University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of Georgia and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977

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