Insurance Defense Law & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Howard M. Lessinger at a Glance
Howard M. Lessinger is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at McLain & Merritt, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1977). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1977) and University of Georgia (B.B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard M. Lessinger
- Mr. Howard M. Lessinger is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, premises liability, toxic torts and 1 other area of law
- Howard received a B.B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Howard practices at McLain & Merritt, P.C. in Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas Explained
Howard M. Lessinger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard M. Lessinger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Personal Injury in Atlanta
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Howard M. Lessinger is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Atlanta
Howard M. Lessinger is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Georgia →
Insurance Law in Atlanta
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Howard M. Lessinger is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
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 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.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Howard M. Lessinger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Howard M. Lessinger's practice in the field of personal injury, slip & fall, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard M. Lessinger brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, slip & fall, and insurance, Howard M. Lessinger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Howard M. Lessinger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Howard M. Lessinger Handles in Atlanta
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