Atty. Gregory Lynn Riggs

Atty. Gregory Lynn Riggs

Mr. Gregory Lynn Riggs is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, corporate ethics and compliance law, department management and 18 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Gregory Lynn Riggs at a glance

Gregory Lynn Riggs is an Emory Univ. Sch. of Law based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, employment, immigration, and business. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1979), U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1985). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Oxford University, Oxford, England (B.A. Jurisprudence, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Gregory Lynn Riggs is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, corporate ethics and compliance law, department management and 18 other areas of law
  • Gregory received a B.A. degree from Oxford University, Oxford, England in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Gregory practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Gregory Lynn Riggs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory Lynn Riggs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Employment Law

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Immigration 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 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 Gregory Lynn Riggs

Where is Gregory Lynn Riggs's law office located?
Gregory Lynn Riggs's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gregory Lynn Riggs handle?
Gregory Lynn Riggs focuses on criminal defense, family law, employment, immigration, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Gregory Lynn Riggs practiced law?
Gregory Lynn Riggs has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Gregory Lynn Riggs go to law school?
Gregory Lynn Riggs earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. Jurisprudence, 1976).
How can I contact Gregory Lynn Riggs for a consultation?
You can contact Gregory Lynn Riggs 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 Gregory Lynn Riggs received?
Gregory Lynn Riggs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 1979
B.A. Jurisprudence
Oxford University, Oxford, England
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1986

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