Paul Kish

Paul Kish

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 43 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals, Federal Crime

225 Peachtree Street, 1700 South Tower, Atlanta, GA

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Appeals 25%

An appeal is when a person convicted and sentenced for a crime takes his or her case to a higher court, trying to get the conviction or sentence reversed.

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

Paul Kish is one of the most well-respected federal criminal defense and appellate attorneys in Georgia. Mr. Kish has tried over 90 criminal cases, and has argued in State and Federal Courts of Appeal over 50 times. Mr. Kish specializes in federal criminal defense and appellate litigation. He takes on many types of criminal matters in either state or federal court, like white collar crimes, sex and internet crimes, drug cases, SEC matters and any case where he believes he can make a difference.

44 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Federal Crime 25%

Federal criminal defense is a specialty, and some otherwise very fine criminal defense lawyers do not feel comfortable in these type matters. These cases are usually much more complex than criminal cases in state court.

25%
White Collar Crime 25%

These are matters handled by a criminal defense lawyer who represents a person or company who is under investigation for or being actually prosecuted for a crime. The supposed crime usually is in the business context.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 43 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1982

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Kish Law LLC

225 Peachtree Street, 1700 South Tower, Atlanta, GA, 30303

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Paul Kish's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

Paul Kish's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Stern

White collar crime lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Paul Kish is an exceptional lawyer. He taught me a lot of what I know today. He is smarter than most lawyers, always willing to fight with a challenging legal argument. Despite his years of experience, Paul is very approachable, down-to-earth, and knows just how to get the judges and prosecutors to listen. You are in the right hands if Paul Kish is your lawyer."

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Brian McEvoy

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Widely known as one of the most intelligent and creative appellate and trial lawyers in Georgia, Paul is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. Look no further than Paul's burgeoning protégé, Carl Lietz, as evidence of Paul's contagious charisma and astute legal acumen."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Adam Hames

Appeals lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Friend

"Paul is an excellent attorney with a wealth of experience. He is respected by lawyers and judges alike."

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Brian McEvoy

White collar crime lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2016

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2015

Criminal Defense, Superlawyers

2014

Criminal Defense, Superlawyers

2013

Criminal Defense, Superlawyers

2012

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2011

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2010

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2009

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2008

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney & Founder, Kish Law LLC

2006 - 2018

Partner, Kish & Lietz, PC

1985 - 2006

First Assistant Attorney, Federal Defender Program, Inc.

1984 - 1985

Associate, Powell Goldstein Frazer & Murphy

1983 - 1984

Judicial clerk, Judge William Castagna

1982 - 1983

Judicial clerk, Judge Ben Krentzman

Associations

2000 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

member

2000 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

member

1988 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

1985 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1984 - Present

American Civil Liberties Union

member

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. Painter

All charges dismissed

State v. Moreland

All charges dismissed on the eve of trial.

United States v. Reddy

All convictions reversed on appeal

Smith v. State

All convictions reversed on appeal

State v. Gilmer

All charges dismissed

U.S. v. Anderson

Sentence of probation affirmed on appeal

U.S. v. Banks

Sentence reversed on appeal

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Education

1982

University of Georgia School of Law

Speaking Engagements

2015

Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Representing Notorious Clients

2013

Criminal Law Section Monthly Meeting

Preparing for and Presenting Expert Witnesses

2011

Monthly Meeting

Representing Notorious Clients

2010

St. Crispin Annual Celebration and Seminar

Professionalism and Dealing with Victims

2010

Multi track Criminal Defense Seminar-Miami

White Collar and Fraud Cases

2009

Multi Track Criminal Defense Seminar-Chicago

White Collar and Fraud Cases

2008

Sentencing Workshop for Federal Defenders-Atlanta, Georgia

“Litigating the Crime Victim’s Rights Act.”

2008

Criminal Justice Act Training Session

“Defending Firearms Cases.”

2008

Appellate Practice Section

Governmental Appellate Practice Exposed: A Perspective From Former Governmental Appellate Advocates

2007

Federal Criminal Practice

U.S. Supreme Court and 11th Circuit Update

2006

Sentencing Workshop for Federal Defenders

Success Stories

2006

Crime in the 21st Century

Evolution of Crime in the 21st Century

2006

Complex Litigation Seminar

White Collar/Fraud Cases

2006

Advanced Criminal Practice

Comprehensive Review of Eleventh Circuit Cases: What you need to Know

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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