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

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

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...inning he made me feel comfortable and secure that I had no worries. He communicated with me every step of the way. Needless to say the outcome was in my favor and I thank him for that. He was prepared and knew everything that he needed to know to get great results. Great results were what he got too. So if you need a good, honest, reliable, committed, and sincere Lawyer. Call the best - Rory Keven Starkey of the Starkey Law Firm – 678-909-2096…….

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...ains to the specific cases for which he has handled for me and a broad range of cases I might add. His overall concern for the well being of his client and not just the case, in and of itself, allows for him to make decisions based on an overall scope of balancing long term and short term resolutions. He is thorough in his strategy and is very strong in discussing the pros and cons of any strategic approach. I have and will continue to highly recommend Attorney Starkey for any of my inner circles' legal needs.

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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