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About Robert L. Porter, Jr. at a glance
Robert L. Porter, Jr. is a Member based in Douglas, Georgia, practicing at Cottingham & Porter, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, estate litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1978). Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1978) and Georgia College (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Past Director and President, State Bar of Georgia Georgia Academy of Hospital Attorneys. Serands clients in Douglas, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert L. Porter, Jr. is a lawyer practicing corporate counsel, fiduciary law, health law and 4 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from Georgia College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Robert practices at Cottingham & Porter, P.C. in Douglas, GA
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Robert L. Porter, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert L. Porter, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert L. Porter, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert L. Porter, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Robert L. Porter, Jr. is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →
Robert L. Porter, Jr. is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Robert L. Porter, Jr. is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Douglas 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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