Atty. Joel Steven May

Atty. Joel Steven May

Mr. Joel Steven May is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate & incorporation, business law and 4 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Steven May at a glance

Joel Steven May is a formation, estate planning, employment, business, and bankruptcy attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2006). Educated at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joel Steven May is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate & incorporation, business law and 4 other areas of law
  • Joel has been licensed for 20 years
  • Joel practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Steven May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Steven May handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Joel Steven May is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Joel Steven May is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joel Steven May is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Joel Steven May is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel Steven May

Where is Joel Steven May's law office located?
Joel Steven May's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Steven May handle?
Joel Steven May focuses on formation, estate planning, employment, business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Joel Steven May practiced law?
Joel Steven May has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Joel Steven May go to law school?
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Education

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2006

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