Atty. Michael Carestia
Michael P. Carestia founded his own firm in 2006 after several years representing high-profile insurance carriers.
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About Michael Carestia at a glance
Michael Carestia is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at The Law Office of Michael P. Carestia, LLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2001). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 2001) and Cornell University (B.S., 1995). Active member of State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Michael P. Carestia founded his own firm in 2006 after several years representing high-profile insurance carriers
- Having once defended insurers against personal injury claims, he intimately understands how they evaluate, negotiate, and litigate these matters
- He now uses that insider knowledge to champion injured clients, securing millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on their behalf
- That consistent success has cultivated a loyal client base and a thriving referral network
- In recognition of his skill and results, Atlanta Magazine has honored Mr. Carestia on its Super Lawyers list—a distinction reserved for only the top five percent of attorneys in the state
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael Carestia is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Georgia →
Michael Carestia is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael Carestia is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Michael Carestia is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Georgia →
Michael Carestia is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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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