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I have been practicing law for over 30 years. My practice focuses on the representation of local governments and the representation of coin-operated amusement machines (“COAMS”) licensees as regulated by the Georgia Lottery Corporation. My COAM practice interestingly involves both criminal and civil components and matters that resolve through various judicial forums, including arbitration tribunals, administrative tribunals, state and superior courts, as well as the Georgia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
Immediately after law school, I took a position as General Advisor for my uncle Ray’s company, Continental Recovery Corporation, and then in 1993 transitioned into solo practice. I tried my first case (an armed robbery) in the spring of 1994 and obtained my first of many legal victories. In the spring of 1995, I took a position as a staff attorney with the City of Atlanta’s law department. I continued my local government career as a Staff and Senior Attorney for Fulton County from 1999 until I started my own practice in 2008. I have served as Ethics Counsel for the City of East Point and the City of Brookhaven. I have also handled legal matters for the City of Greenville, Georgia, the DeKalb County Attorney’s Office, Clayton County, and Henry County. I became the Solicitor for the City of Fairburn in 2012 and currently serve as the Fairburn City Attorney.
My entire career has involved working closely with company CEOs, General Managers, Police Chiefs, Mayors, City and County Managers, Councilmembers, Commissioners, Department Heads, and other top officials. I advise both my private and public sector clients on the following: litigation and transactional matters; public safety and police matters; departmental investigations; public works matters and construction litigation; contract compliance and procurement matters; personnel matters and administrative hearings.
On a personal note, for the last 34 years, I have been married to my beautiful college sweetheart. We have three adult children. I enjoy spending time with my family, hunting, fishing, and sports. My family and I are members of Dale Bronner’s Word of Faith. Though I call Atlanta home, I have a special place in my heart for my hometown of Miami, Florida, and for Roanoke, Virginia—my father’s birthplace and a town where I spent many childhood summers and a year of grade school.
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561 Thornton Rd., Suite G, Lithia Springs, GA, 30122
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Posted by Blessed-one | December 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Saved beyond measures
I would like to personally thank Mr. Starkey for his help in a Criminal case. My case was handled with such professionalism. The thing that stood out most was how candid he was about my case. He never judged me about what I did but he did talk to me about doing the right thing. From the very beg...
Posted by Dorian Lee | September 09, 2013
Incredibly Thorough Attorney--Impressed!
Having dealt with numerous attorneys in the past, I have an incredibly strong grasp of the varied competency levels of attorneys in the marketplace. With that being, said Rory K. Starkey has displayed nothing but the highest level of competency, strategic planning, knowledge, and execution as it pert...
Posted by Tanya | August 29, 2013 | Debt Collection
I would Call Attorney Starkey First.
I have used Attorney Starkey on several occasions dating back to 1998. In 1998 I had a creditor relentlessly harassing me at my employment and home. I called Attorney Starkey and explained to him what I was experiencing with this creditor. He gave me step by step directions on what to do. He aske...
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1992
Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1991
Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship, Hattie M. Strong Foundation
1990
Trustee Scholarship, Howard University
2024 - Present
Managing Partner, The Starkey Law Group
2017 - 2024
Managing Partner, Hilliard Starkey Law
1999 - 2008
Staff & Senior Attorney, Fulton County Attorney's Office
1995 - 1999
Assistant City Attorney, City Of Atlanta Department Of Law
1993 - 1995
Attorney, R.K. Starkey, Attorney at Law
1992 - 1993
General Counsel & Compliance Officer, Continental Recovery Corporation
1990 - 1992
Internship, Houston County Public Defender's Office
1989 - 1990
Law Clerk, Edwards & Youmas
1987 - 1989
File Clerk & Paralegal, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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