Atty. Robert R. "Bobby" Potter
Seasoned attorney Robert “Bobby” R. Potter is a Swift Currie partner who focuses his practice on workers' compensation and government affairs.
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Robert R. "Bobby" Potter is a workers comp attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers LLP. Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Seasoned attorney Robert “Bobby” R. Potter is a Swift Currie partner who focuses his practice on workers' compensation and government affairs
- In his over 40 years as a lawyer, Bobby has handled thousands of cases for insurers and self-insurance groups
- In addition, he has built long-term relationships with national insurance companies
- Bobby has experience dealing with the Georgia Department of Insurance which has helped him effectively work on behalf of his clients
- He has also served as chair of the Legislative Committee of the Chairman's Advisory Committee for Workers’ Compensation for more than 10 years and a member of the committee for a couple of decades
- Bobby has served as the chairman of the Workers' Compensation Section of the State Bar of Georgia and is a member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- He also is a coauthor of the Georgia Workers' Compensation Law and Practice, which has been updated annually since its original publication in 1981
- He has authored and coauthored numerous law review articles and frequently appears as a speaker both on workers' compensation and legislative topics
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, 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 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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