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About Michael R. Smith at a glance
Michael R. Smith is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at King & Spalding LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1983). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1983) and University of Georgia (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael R. Smith is a lawyer practicing business litigation, securities & investment fraud, antitrust & trade law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from University of Georgia in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Michael practices at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta, GA
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Michael R. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael R. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Michael R. Smith is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael R. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Michael R. Smith is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 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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