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Michael L. Berger is a Member based in Athens, Georgia, practicing at Michael L. Berger. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on estate planning and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Florida (1970), North Carolina (1978), District of Columbia (1978), and Georgia (1982). Educated at University of Georgia (B.S., 1967) and University of Miami J.D. 1970 and LLM University of Miami J.D. 1972 in Taxation (—). Serands clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael L. Berger is a lawyer practicing estate planning, bankruptcy
- Michael L. received a B.S. degree from University of Georgia in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Michael L. practices at Michael L. Berger in Athens, GA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael L. Berger is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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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