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About H. Stephen Abernathy at a glance
H. Stephen Abernathy is a Member based in Canton, Georgia, practicing at Abernathy & Associates. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1975). Educated at University of Georgia J.D. (—) and Georgia Institute of Technology B.S. (—). Serands clients in Canton, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. H. Stephen Abernathy is a lawyer practicing criminal, tort & insurance law, workers' compensation and 2 other areas of law
- H. received a B.S. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology, and has been licensed for 51 years
- H. practices at Abernathy & Associates in Canton, GA
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H. Stephen Abernathy's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases H. Stephen Abernathy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
H. Stephen Abernathy is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
H. Stephen Abernathy is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
H. Stephen Abernathy is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
H. Stephen Abernathy is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →
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 Canton 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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