Atty. Michael Peter Carey

Atty. Michael Peter Carey

Mr. Michael Peter Carey is a lawyer practicing class and derivative actions, broker-dealer litigation, arbitration and regulatory practice, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Peter Carey at a glance

Michael Peter Carey is a Counsel based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, securities, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (2000). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 2000) and Duke University (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael Peter Carey is a lawyer practicing class and derivative actions, broker-dealer litigation, arbitration and regulatory practice, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Michael practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Peter Carey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Peter Carey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael Peter Carey is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Peter Carey

Where is Michael Peter Carey's law office located?
Michael Peter Carey's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Peter Carey handle?
Michael Peter Carey focuses on business, securities, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Michael Peter Carey practiced law?
Michael Peter Carey has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Michael Peter Carey go to law school?
Michael Peter Carey earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Michael Peter Carey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 2000
B.A.
Duke University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Georgia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 2000

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