Atty. Michael R. Powers

Atty. Michael R. Powers

Michael R. Powers is a lawyer practicing environmental law, general practice & trial law, tort & insurance law.

Atlanta Atlanta 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (678) 729-8398

Profile Summary

About Michael R. Powers at a glance

Michael R. Powers is a Counsel based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at King & Spalding LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988) and Georgia (1994). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1988) and University of Missouri-Columbia (B.A., 1985). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael R. Powers is a lawyer practicing environmental law, general practice & trial law, tort & insurance law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 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.

Civil Litigation

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

Michael R. Powers is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Michael R. Powers is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Georgia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael R. Powers is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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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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 litigation, environmental, insurance. 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 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michael R. Powers go to law school?
Michael R. Powers earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Michael R. Powers for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1988
B.A.
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
Georgia
Admitted: 1994

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