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About J. Alexander Porter at a glance
J. Alexander Porter is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Porter & Orrison, LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1971). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1971) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. J. Alexander Porter is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction law, surety law and 1 other area of law
- J. received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1964, and has been licensed for 55 years
- J. practices at Porter & Orrison, LLP in Atlanta, GA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Alexander Porter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
J. Alexander Porter is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Alexander Porter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
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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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