Corporate Counsel & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Patrick J. McKenna at a Glance
Patrick J. McKenna is a Georgia Instit. of Tech. based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, education, and internet. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1977). Educated at Emory University (J.D. LL.M., 1977) and Emory University (LL.M., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J. McKenna
- Mr. Patrick J. McKenna is a lawyer practicing corporate counsel, school & college law, privacy and technology law
- Patrick received a degree from Emory University in 1983, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Patrick practices in Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick J. McKenna's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. McKenna handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick J. McKenna is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Education Law in Atlanta
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Patrick J. McKenna is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Georgia →
Internet & Cyber Law in Atlanta
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Patrick J. McKenna is one of 17,826 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
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.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Patrick J. McKenna
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick J. McKenna's practice in the field of business, education, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick J. McKenna brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, education, and internet, Patrick J. McKenna can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Patrick J. McKenna attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Patrick J. McKenna Handles in Atlanta
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Patrick J. McKenna directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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