Atty. Terrence McQuade
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Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Terrence McQuade at a Glance
Terrence McQuade is a Retired Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Withrow, McQuade & Olsen, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1985). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1985) and University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia Lawyers Club of Atlanta. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Terrence McQuade
Awards
AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About AwardsClient Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale Peer Awards
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Terrence McQuade got this award in 2021
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Awards
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Client’s Choice: The Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
Practice Areas Explained
Terrence McQuade's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terrence McQuade handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Terrence McQuade is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Civil Litigation in Atlanta
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Terrence McQuade is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Mediation & Arbitration in Atlanta
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Terrence McQuade is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
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.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Terrence McQuade
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Terrence McQuade's practice in the field of business, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Terrence McQuade brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and adr, Terrence McQuade can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Terrence McQuade attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Terrence McQuade Handles in Atlanta
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