Rory Keven Starkey

Rory Keven Starkey

4.7
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 32 years

Arbitration Lawyer at Lithia Springs, GA
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Personal Injury, Government

561 Thornton Rd., Suite G, Lithia Springs, GA

About Rory

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Arbitration 34%

We represent both location owners and master license holders in Georgia’s regulated Coin Operated Amusement Machine (COAM) industry. Our firm handles arbitration and litigation matters involving contract disputes, revenue sharing conflicts, licensing

11 years

34%
Government 33%

Staff Attorney, City of Atlanta 1995 -1999; Staff and Senior County Attorney, Fulton County 1999-2008. I handled litigation, transactional and personnel matters. Inclusive of administrative hearings, State and District Court, I tried well over 90 matters to a Judge, Jury or Administrative Tribunal and maintain a winning rate of plus ninety five percent (95%).

31 years

33%
Personal Injury 33%

Represent the injured in auto accidents and slip and fall cases primarily. Aggressively pursuing claims with insurance companies for efficient and effective resolution of claims.

33 years

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 32 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1993

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Starkey Law Group

561 Thornton Rd., Suite G, Lithia Springs, GA, 30122

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Rory Keven Starkey's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Awesome Customer Service

I was refered by my mother and I'm very happy with the end results. Mr. Starkey was very thorough in making sure everything was taken care of. I was in a car accident while pregnant and he had great attention to detail and did not settle unless everything pointed to a healthy baby. I also liked that ...he showed me the break down so I knew exactly where the money went. If anything else happens he will surely be the one I call.

Posted by Brenda | September 17, 2013 | Administrative Law

Great Work!

Mr. Starkey has represented me and my family since 1994. He has handled administrative licensing issues, defended civil complaints, prosecuted personal injury claims and handled other very personal legal matters. His representation is and has always been zealous, informative, extraordinarily comp...etent and equally as important-affordable. Mr. Starkey is client oriented and makes certain the needs of the client is his firm's prevailing concern. Most recently The Starkey Law Firm represented me in a slip and fall case that occurred in South Carolina. Mr. Starkey went beyond state boarders and brought my case to resolution by making certain that all of my medical bills were paid and that I was compensated for my pain and suffering and I never had to pay a dime. The Starkey Law Firm is my legal representative and I recommend them to anyone who wants a fighter on their side.

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...d me to trust him and he will stop the creditor's harassment. Not only did he stop the harassments, but he also was able to get the creditor to award me money ($10,000). In 2004, I also used Attorney Starkey on a business matter in which I needed documents drawn up to protect me in my business. Attorney Starkey understood exactly what I needed and had the papers delivered to my business promptly. I currently used this document today when new employees comes on board. In 2010 at 10:00 p.m., I called Attorney Starkey regarding a car accident that my daughter had that evening. Attorney Starkey arrived at the accident 25 minutes after I called him. Mr. stayed at the accident while I went to the hospital to see about my daughter. Attorney Starkey then came to the hospital and stayed and made sure My family was good. He stayed with the case until it was resolved. I can not explain the countless times I have used Attorney Starkey. I have always been extremely satisfied with his professionalism, honestly, work ethic, and his particular attention to detail. I will recommend Attorney Starkey without any hesitation.

Posted by Mary | March 13, 2011 | Wrongful Termination

VERY Disappointed with This Attorney.

I started working with Mr. Starkey on a case concerning wrongful termination and employment benefits in 2008. In the beginning, Mr. Starkey appeared to be professional and knowledgeable. It was expected that this case would take time but as months and months passed, I was hearing less and less from m...y attorney. There were several occasions where I asked Mr. Starkey had he had any contact with the defendants, and almost each time, he advised me that he had not. Being that the case dealt with allegations of my former employer forging documents in my name, I was advised to obtain a handwriting expert. I paid 1000.00 for the expert, but never heard from or talked to the expert. Mr. Starkey even refused to deliver my receipt for the handwriting expert's services. After many months that eventually turned into years, I started to become extremely concerned. I would call and email Mr. Starkey, but never heard back. Finally, after paying Mr. Starkey over 5000.00 up front and an additional 1000.00 for the expert, Mr. Starkey finally informed me that my case was dismissed and to appeal, I would need to pay him, up front, the sum of 7400.00 PLUS 450.00 to the courts. I reviewed my dismissal papers and it turned out that my case was dismissed solely because Mr. Starkey missed EVERY, single deadline to turn in the information and documents the courts requested. After seeing this, I contacted Mr. Starkey ad he could offer no explanation. He simply advised that I not appeal. Refusing to claim defeat, I continuously requested all of my documents pertaining to the case. After several empty promises to send them, Mr. Starkey eventually ignored my constant requests. In the end, I am out of not only my employment, but 6000.00 and nothing to show for it. I got not one result and Mr. Starkey dismissed me just as the courts did my case as a result of his negligence to simply turn in requested documents. This has not only been an extremely painful experience, but I was disappointed by the very person I trusted to see to it that my former employer take responsibility for their wrongdoing. Consequently, I do not recommend Mr. Starkey as an attorney. Mary

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Education

1992

Mercer University-W. George L.S.

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Howard University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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