Atty. Michael R. Powers

Atty. Michael R. Powers

Michael R. Powers is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, workers compensation defense, school law and 1 other area of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael R. Powers at a glance

Michael R. Powers is an Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at King & Spalding LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on workers comp, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987), Illinois (1988), and Georgia (1994). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1987) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael R. Powers is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, workers compensation defense, school law and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Powers's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael R. Powers is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael R. Powers is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Michael R. Powers is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 R. Powers

Where is Michael R. Powers's law office located?
Michael R. Powers's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is King & Spalding LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Powers handle?
Michael R. Powers focuses on workers comp, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Michael R. Powers practiced law?
Michael R. Powers has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael R. Powers go to law school?
Michael R. Powers earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Michael R. Powers for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1987
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1984

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
Illinois
Admitted: 1988
Georgia
Admitted: 1994

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