Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($295/hour)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
Photos (1)
Videos (0)
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CURRENT POSITIONS
Briskin, Cross Sanford, LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia (formerly Briskin Associates, L.C.)
Attorney. Assist clients in matters... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Business client,
2011-06-30
8 months ago.
Client Review:
He asked for a $500.00 retainer but agreed that I would get a refund if the work did not cost that much. He did a fill in the blank lease extension...
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Posted by:
3a. (Alvaro Arauz),
2011-02-14
12 months ago.
Client Review:
Michael Cross is a proven trusted advisor. His experience ranges from community leadership and current legal topics to a balanced perspective...
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Peer Endorsements
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I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the pleasure of working side by side with Michael for over six years. He is a consummate...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Byron Sanford
, Alpharetta (GA), Over 1 year ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. Michael gives incredible personal service, and offers his expertise to every client that I refer. Michael is...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Laura Schilling
, Atlanta (GA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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11 years since Michael Duane Cross Jr. was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Indiana |
Authorized to practice law
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2000 |
08/05/2009 |
| Georgia |
Active Member in Good Standing
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2000 |
01/13/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Director, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at
Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation, Inc.
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2006–present
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Chairman at
Alpharetta Development Authority
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2006–present
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Adjunct Professor at
Reinhardt University
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2001–present
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Legal Intern at
Office of the State Attorney General
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1999–1999
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Legal Intern at
Office of State Administrative Hearings
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1998–1998
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Alabama School of Law |
Taxation |
LL.M - Master of Laws |
2007 |
| Emory University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
2000 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Georgia Super Lawyers: Rising Stars |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2010 |
| Finalist, Small Business Person of the Year |
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce |
2010 |
| Robert Fuller Access to Justice Award |
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts |
2008 |
| Founding Father Award |
Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation |
2008 |
| Harry Rucker Volunteer of the Year Award |
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce |
2005 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
United States Tax Court |
2009-present
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| Officer & Member, Board of Directors |
Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation |
2006-present
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| Officer and Member, Board of Directors |
Alpharetta Development Authority |
2005-present
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| Officer & Member, Board of Directors |
Alpharetta Downtown Development Authority |
2005-present
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| Advisory Board |
Advisory Council, Congressman Tom Price |
2004-present
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| Member, Advisory Board |
Reinhardt College, North Fulton Center |
2003-present
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| Member, Board of Directors / Chairman's Circle Member |
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce |
2001-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
2000-present
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| Member |
Indiana State Bar |
2000-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Georgia |
2000-present
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| Founder & Member, Steering Committee |
400 Technology Connection |
2004-2009
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Portfolio
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