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About J. Robert Persons at a glance
J. Robert Persons is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1972). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1972) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. J. Robert Persons is a lawyer practicing professional liability, insurance coverage, products liability and 3 other areas of law
- J. received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- J. practices at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in Atlanta, GA
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J. Robert Persons is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
J. Robert Persons is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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.
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