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.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Michael J. Rust at a Glance
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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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Michael J. Rust's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Rust handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Wrongful Death in Atlanta
Michael J. Rust is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →
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.
Michael J. Rust is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Employment Law in Atlanta
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael J. Rust is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Construction Law in Atlanta
Michael J. Rust is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Georgia →
Product Liability in Atlanta
Michael J. Rust is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
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 J. Rust
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 J. Rust's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, employment, construction, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J. Rust 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 wrongful death, personal injury, and employment, Michael J. Rust 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 J. Rust 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 J. Rust Handles in Atlanta
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael J. Rust has experience with under Georgia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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