Atty. Joel Thomas May
Joel Thomas May is a lawyer practicing capital markets, m&a, private equity and 3 other areas of law. Joel received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.
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Joel Thomas May is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Jones Day. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000) and Georgia (2013). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 2000) and Valparaiso University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joel Thomas May is a lawyer practicing capital markets, m&a, private equity and 3 other areas of law
- Joel received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Joel practices at Jones Day in Atlanta, GA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joel Thomas May is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Joel Thomas May is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
Joel Thomas May is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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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