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About Patsy Y. Porter at a glance
Patsy Y. Porter is a State Ct. J. based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1984). Educated at Woodrow Wilson College of Law (J.D., 1981) and Georgia State University (B.S., 1976). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Hon. Patsy Y. Porter is a lawyer practicing judicial, employment / labor, construction / development and 2 other areas of law
- Patsy received a B.S. degree from Georgia State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Patsy practices in Atlanta, GA
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Patsy Y. Porter's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patsy Y. Porter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Patsy Y. Porter is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Patsy Y. Porter is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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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