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Robert L. Mitchell is a personal injury attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Cunningham Bounds. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association (2007) and Georgia, State Bar of Georgia (2024). Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D.) and University of Virginia (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Relentless. Skilled. Prepared. Tenacious. All of these words describe Robert’s work as a trial lawyer. He understands that painstaking preparation, careful analysis, and attention to detail win big cases. In an era when very few cases are decided in a courtroom, Robert takes pride in trying cases to a jury whenever and wherever defendants are unwilling to accept full responsibility for their wrongdoing. Robert’s skill and tenacity have been widely noted.
He is board-certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the American Board of Trial Advocacy. He has also been elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell. He is listed in Best Lawyers of America®. He is listed in Benchmark Plaintiff’s ranking of Alabama attorneys as a “Future Star.” He has been repeatedly recognized in Super Lawyers magazine as one of Alabama’s top attorneys.
Accolades aside, Robert has an unwavering passion for representing those who have been seriously injured or killed. His passion is proven by his results. In the courtroom, Robert has served as lead and co-lead counsel in obtaining numerous 7-figure and 8-figure verdicts in extremely challenging cases.
A few of Robert's verdicts, include:
- $40 million jury verdict in defective seatbelt case;
- $35 million jury verdict for wrongful death caused by medical negligence at Springhill Medical Center;
- $14.8 million jury verdict for wrongful death and personal injury in a natural gas explosion in one of the most conservative venues in the United States;
- $6.5 million jury verdict in auto collision crash;
- $3 million jury verdict for personal injuries suffered in a crash with a tanker rig;
- $2 million jury verdict for sheriff’s deputy hit by 18-wheeler;
- $1.78 million jury verdict for personal injuries suffered in a fall at a national chain restaurant;
- $1.725 million jury verdict for personal injuries suffered in a fall at a retail facility;
- $1.7 million jury verdict for personal injuries suffered in an industrial site accident.
By aggressively preparing cases for trial, Robert has also obtained numerous multi-million dollar settlements for his clients. These cases involve everything from 18-wheeler crashes to defective consumer products to industrial site injuries.
Away from the office, Robert and his wife take great pleasure in raising their three children. Robert has also served on the Board of Directors for Via, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting senior citizens in need, on the Senior Bowl Charitable Committee, and most recently on the Board of Ambassadors for the American Cancer Society. When not practicing law or spending time with his family, Robert enjoys exploring the Mobile River Delta.
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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.
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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 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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