Atty. Teri A. Simmons
Teri A. Simmons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law.
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Teri A. Simmons is a immigration attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Business (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Teri A. Simmons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law
- Teri A., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2009
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Teri A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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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