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About R. Chris Phelps at a glance
R. Chris Phelps is a Member based in Elberton, Georgia, practicing at Phelps Law, LLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court, Middle, Southern, Northern Districts of Georgia and Supr (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1976) and West Georgia College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Elberton, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Hon. R. Chris Phelps is a lawyer practicing personal injury, probate, corporate law and 5 other areas of law
- R. received a B.A. degree from West Georgia College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- R. practices at Phelps Law, LLC in Elberton, GA
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R. Chris Phelps's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Chris Phelps handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
R. Chris Phelps is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Georgia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
R. Chris Phelps is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
R. Chris Phelps is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
R. Chris Phelps is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
R. Chris Phelps is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Elberton 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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