Atty. Michael J. Rust
Michael Rust graduated from Emory University in 1980 and Emory University School of Law in 1983 where he was Notes and Comments editor of the Emory Law Journal (Law Review). Since that time, he has maintained an active trial practice in the state of Georgia both in State and Federal Courts, representing corporations and insurers in significant injury cases.
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Michael J. Rust is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Gray, Rust, Moffett & Brieske, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1983). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1983) and Emory University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Rust graduated from Emory University in 1980 and Emory University School of Law in 1983 where he was Notes and Comments editor of the Emory Law Journal (Law Review)
- Since that time, he has maintained an active trial practice in the state of Georgia both in State and Federal Courts, representing corporations and insurers in significant injury cases
- Michael Rust’s areas of practice primarily concern wrongful death and catastrophic injury litigation, construction litigation, insurance coverage litigation and products liability litigation
- Since 1983 Mr. Rust has handled numerous cases in each of these areas and obtained favorable results for his clients
- Along with his partner, Matt Moffett, Mr. Rust authored the Agency Section of West Publishing’s Georgia Employment Law Treatise
- Mr. Rust has received AV rating (the highest rating) from Martindale-Hubbell and since 1999 has been voted a Georgia Super Lawyer
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Michael J. Rust is one of 28,053 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 J. Rust is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael J. Rust is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Michael J. Rust is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Georgia →
Michael J. Rust is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 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.
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