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About Michael A. Ryder at a glance
Michael A. Ryder is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1988) and Florida (1992). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1987) and University of Florida (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta Bar Association. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael A. Ryder is a lawyer practicing employer rights, insurance, workers' compensation defense
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP in Atlanta, GA
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Michael A. Ryder's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Ryder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael A. Ryder is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael A. Ryder is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael A. Ryder is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Georgia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael A. Ryder is one of 121,912 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 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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