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About Michael J. McCleary at a glance
Michael J. McCleary is a Member based in Athens, Georgia, practicing at Fortson, Bentley and Griffin A Professional Association. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1999). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Western Circuit Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael J. McCleary is a lawyer practicing eminent domain, real estate, leases and leasing and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1990, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Michael practices at Fortson, Bentley and Griffin A Professional Association in Athens, GA
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Michael J. McCleary's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. McCleary handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael J. McCleary 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.
Michael J. McCleary is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
Michael J. McCleary is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Georgia →
Michael J. McCleary is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Athens 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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