Atty. James T. Brieske
James T. Brieske graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law, Cum Laude in 1990.
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James T. Brieske is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Gray, Rust, Moffett & Brieske, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, business, workers comp, construction, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1990), U.S. District Court (1994), and Supreme Court of Georgia (2003). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Georgia State University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Georgia, Member Atlanta Bar Association, Member Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, Member Atlanta Chairs Association, 2007 – 2008, Legislative Committee Chair Atlanta Chairs Association, 2008 – 2009, Education Committee Chair. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James T. Brieske graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law, Cum Laude in 1990
- Since that time, he has maintained a defense oriented trial practice in the State of Georgia in both state and federal courts
- Mr. Brieske’s areas of practice are insurance defense litigation, insurance coverage advice and litigation, premises liability, commercial litigation, homeowner’s liability litigation, and employer and insurer workers’ compensation defense
- Since 1992, Mr. Brieske has tried and mediated numerous cases in these areas and has obtained favorable results for his clients
- Mr. Brieske has also provided coverage advice, drafted reservation of rights and coverage disclaimer letters for several insurance companies with respect to pending litigation
- For example, Mr. Brieske and his partner, Michael Rust, served as southeastern coverage counsel and provided coverage advice and drafted reservation of rights and disclaimer letters to one of the firm’s insurance clients as to its potential liabilities arising out of insurance policies provided to funeral homes who had been sued as a result of the North Georgia TriState Crematory litigation
- Mr. Brieske also has provided coverage advice to several of the firm’s insurance and business clients for their liability under both homeowners, business and law enforcement policies concerning their obligations arising out of litigation involving sexual abuse, harassment, molestation and other intentional torts
- Last, Mr. Brieske currently serves as Georgia coverage and bad faith counsel for a national insurance client specializing in homeowners and automobile liability insurance coverage
- Mr. Brieske heads our firm’s workers compensation defense team and litigates claims on behalf of employers and insurers through the State of Georgia
- Mr. Brieske has also taught and chaired seminars on insurance coverage, defense of automobile liability claims, ethics, workers compensation and uninsured motorist coverage and litigation
- Mr. Brieske has lived in Atlanta, Georgia since the age of 5 and attended St. Pius X High School
- Mr. Brieske and his wife, Cindy, currently live in the Northlake area of DeKalb County and have a son and daughter, Georgia and Nathan
- Mr. Brieske is also active in the Atlanta Bar Association, sports leagues, and has been a member of Atlanta Bar Association’s championship teams in flag football and softball
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James T. Brieske's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James T. Brieske handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James T. Brieske is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James T. Brieske is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
James T. Brieske is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Georgia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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