Atty. Michael D Risley
Michael D Risley is a lawyer practicing appellate advocacy, insurance coverage, bad faith and regulatory litigation and 14 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Murray State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Appellate Advocacy & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Michael D Risley at a Glance
Michael D Risley is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Parker Poe Adams Bernstein Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and litigation. Educated at Murray State University (B.S. Psychology, 1977) and University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. with highest distinction University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. 1983 Kentucky Law Journal University of Kentucky College of Law J.D. Articles Ed (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships American Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association Louisville Bar Association Defense Research Institute (DRI) Kentucky Defense Counsel Kentucky Bar Foundation, Life Member. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D Risley
- Michael D Risley is a lawyer practicing appellate advocacy, insurance coverage, bad faith and regulatory litigation and 14 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Murray State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Michael practices at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP in Atlanta, GA
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Michael D Risley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D Risley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Personal Injury in Atlanta
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.
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Employment Law in Atlanta
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael D Risley is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Atlanta
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Civil Litigation in Atlanta
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
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 venue, 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.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Michael D Risley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael D Risley's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D Risley brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Michael D Risley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Michael D Risley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael D Risley Handles in Atlanta
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