Michael McGuffee

"Business owners are hard-working, innovative, optimistic, and inspiring people. I take pride in helping business owners resolve the legal disputes that stand between them and their success.”

Michael watched a childhood friend’s four-person start-up grow into a multi-million dollar success story, and has been inspired by the power of small business ever since. Unlike most attorneys, Michael listens more than he talks. He understands that every business is different, and he achieves better results for his clients by taking the time to analyze their unique objectives.

Michael won his first breach of contract case a month after he was admitted to the Georgia Bar. A short time later, Michael earned a hard-fought victory for a deserving client in a three-day jury trial, and he has been fighting for small business owners ever since.

That said, Michael knows the best solutions for his clients are often earned outside of the courtroom. As a registered mediator, Michael has mediated hundreds of cases and understands the value of the alternative dispute resolution process. Whatever path their case might take, Michael strives to attain excellent results for his clients by committing to fight for them each step of the way.

Georgia State University College of Law

J.D. (2013)

Florida State University - Panama City campus

B.A. (2009)

Trial Attorney

Poole Huffman, LLC

2014 - Current

Attorney

Schenk Smith LLC

2013 - 2014

Legal Assistant

Schenk Smith LLC

2011 - 2013

Legal Intern

Shepherd Law, LLC

2012

Registered Mediator

Fulton County Magistrate Court

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk

The Law Office of Cyrus K. Malekabadi, LLC

2011

Editor-in-Chief

FSView & Florida Flambeau

2008 - 2009

Sports Writer

The Tampa Tribune

2007 - 2008

Public Relations Intern

180 Communications

2007

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Current

Georgia

Since 2013

United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia