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About William S. Sutton at a glance
William S. Sutton is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at McLain & Merritt, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, employment, slip & fall, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1976). Educated at Emory University School of Law (JD, 1976) and University of the South B.A. Emory University (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William S. Sutton is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, premises liability, insurance coverage and 3 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from University of the South, and has been licensed for 50 years
- William practices at McLain & Merritt, P.C. in Atlanta, GA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William S. Sutton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
William S. Sutton is one of 4,423 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Georgia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
William S. Sutton is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
William S. Sutton is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Georgia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
William S. Sutton is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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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