Richard C. Mitchell
About Richard
Biography
Richard C. Mitchell is a partner with Mitchell & Shapiro LLP. He concentrates on personal injury matters, including medical malpractice, product liability, and aviation accidents. In 2003 and 2014, he was voted by his peers in Georgia Trend magazine as one of Georgia's "Legal Elite" in the personal injury area. From 2005 through 2015 the readers of Atlanta Magazine voted him a “Georgia Super Lawyer” in personal injury litigation. He is regarded as one of the most experienced personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Richard C. Mitchell was an associate and partner with the major law firm Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy for over 14 years before leaving to start his own firm in 1997. During that time, he successfully represented numerous manufacturers and insurers in product liability cases, including manufacturers of automobiles, aircraft and aircraft components, forklifts, woodworking machinery, chemicals, conveyor belts, and electric limit switches. He left the large firm in order to concentrate on representing injured individuals. Mr. Mitchell’s years of experience defending clients in personal injury cases and working with insurance companies have given him a unique insight into the civil litigation process and an ability to work with defendants to obtain favorable results for his clients. He is a successful veteran of more than 100 trials, arbitrations, and mediations; he therefore has the experience and skills to achieve his clients' goals before a judge and jury in the event a settlement cannot be reached. As one of the finest personal injury lawyers in Atlanta, Georgia, Richard C. Mitchell has been a frequent speaker at seminars and the author of chapters in several treatises and legal articles.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
100%-100%
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Licensed in Georgia for 44 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Mitchell & Shapiro LLP
3490 Piedmont Road N East Suite 650, Atlanta, GA, 30305
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Richard C. Mitchell's Reviews
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19 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Personal Injury resulting in limb loss.
My daughter had suffered the loss of her right leg. It was a horrible time for our family and we were referred to Richard. I found him to be thorough and patient. He contracted the best specialist and area experts to provide the best supporting data to maximize my daughter’s award. Her leg loss was ...
Richard C. Mitchell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Richard is the first name I give prospective clients with potential medical malpractice cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Richard for many years now, and he truly is a great attorney who cares for his clients and fights tirelessly for them. In fact, I find myself routinely consulting with Richard on potential medical malpractice cases, and his advice is always spot-on. I have no reservation endorsing Richard to any prospective client."
"Richard Mitchell is a consummate professional. He is smart, compassionate and cares about his clients deeply. I endorse Richard without qualification."
"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Richard is widely recognized as one of the top personal injury and medical malpractice plaintiff's attorneys in Georgia. I have known Richard for over 15 years, dating back to when I handled a wrongful death case he was defending (before Richard made the change to plaintiff's work). Since that time, I have frequently consulted with Richard on various injury cases and have also been privileged to represent his firm in business matters. Any client of Richard's should know they are represented by one of the best."
"Richard Mitchell is, quite simply, one of the finest trial lawyers practicing today. I came to know him when we were opponents in a personal injury case early in my career, and was impressed by the fact that he was highly professional while also being extremely diligent in pursuing the maximum possible recovery for his client's case. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone with a serious personal injury or malpractice case, and would use him personally if the need were to arise."
"Richard is an excellent attorney and good guy. Besides regular personal injury work, he also has a specialty in aviation cases. it is my pleasure to endorse him."
"Richard is a great, dedicated attorney who zealously represents his injured client's interests."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Georgia Superlawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2015
Georgia Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2014
Georgia Legal Elite for personal injury law, Georgia Trend Magazine
2014
Georgia Superlawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2013
Top rated in personal injury law, The American Lawyer
2013
Georgia Superlawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2012
Georgia Superlawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2011
Georgia Superlawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2010
Georgia Superlawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2009
Georgia Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2008
Georgia Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2007
Georgia Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2006
Georgia Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2005
Georgia Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2003
Named one of Georgia's Legal Elite for personal injury law, Georgia Trend Magazine
1990
Abe Schwartz Young Leadership Award, Atlanta Jewish Federation
1987
Ten Outstanding Young Atlantans, Outstanding Atlanta
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Partner, Mitchell & Shapiro LLP
1982 - 1997
Partner, Powell Goldstein Frazer & Murphy
Associations
1997 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1997 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1988 - 1988
Aviation Section- Georgia BarChairman
1985 - 1997
American Arbitration AssociationArbitrator
Sample of Legal Cases
$1,500,000 verdict
Education
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Challenges to Physician Admission Exclusion
2002
Personal Injury Settlements in Georgia
2002
Program Chair, Issues in Professional Negligence Seminar
1999
Sharpening Your Deposition Strategy
1994
Spoliation of Evidence, Aviation Law Seminar
1991
Seminar on Insurance Excess and Reinsurance Coverage Disputes
1990
Evidentiary Issues in Products Liability Litigation
1989
Claims for Psychic Injuries and Property Damage, Proof of Damages Seminar
1988
Jurisdictional Issues in Aviation Cases
Publications
1996
1996
1993
1991
1991
1990
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese