Atty. Richard C. Mitchell

Atty. Richard C. Mitchell

Mr. Richard C.

Atlanta Atlanta 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard C. Mitchell at a glance

Richard C. Mitchell is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Mitchell & Shapiro LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh and Fifth Circ (1981), District of Columbia (1986), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1992). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1981) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, Aviation Section, 1988) The District of Columbia Bar American Association for Justice Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (Chairman, Professional Liability Section, 2001-2003, Atlanta Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Richard C. Mitchell is a lawyer practicing personal injury, aviation accidents, automobile accidents and injuries and 10 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Richard practices at Mitchell & Shapiro LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard C. Mitchell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard C. Mitchell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Richard C. Mitchell is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Georgia →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Richard C. Mitchell is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Georgia →

Wrongful Death

Richard C. Mitchell is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →

Personal Injury

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.

Richard C. Mitchell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard C. Mitchell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard C. Mitchell

Where is Richard C. Mitchell's law office located?
Richard C. Mitchell's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Mitchell & Shapiro LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard C. Mitchell handle?
Richard C. Mitchell focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Richard C. Mitchell practiced law?
Richard C. Mitchell has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Richard C. Mitchell go to law school?
Richard C. Mitchell earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Richard C. Mitchell for a consultation?
You can contact Richard C. Mitchell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard C. Mitchell received?
Richard C. Mitchell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1981
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh and Fifth Circ
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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