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Richard W. Gerakitis is a Partner; Practice Group Leader based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Troutman Sanders LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981). Educated at Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University J.D. (—) and University of Georgia B.A. magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Richard W. Gerakitis is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, business litigation, class action litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Georgia, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Richard practices at Troutman Sanders LLP in Atlanta, GA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard W. Gerakitis 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.
Richard W. Gerakitis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard W. Gerakitis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Richard W. Gerakitis is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard W. Gerakitis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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