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Richard C. Mitchell

Mitchell & Shapiro LLP • Atlanta, GA
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Contact

Email
richard@mitchellshapiro.com
Phone
(404) 609-0971
Address
Atlanta, GA, US

Professional

About

Richard C. Mitchell is a distinguished partner at Mitchell & Shapiro LLP, based in Atlanta, Georgia, where he specializes in personal injury law, medical malpractice, and insurance litigation. With over 40 years of legal experience, Mr. Mitchell has earned a reputation as one of Atlanta’s premier personal injury attorneys, consistently recognized for his excellence in the field. He was honored as one of Georgia's "Legal Elite" in personal injury law by his peers in Georgia Trend magazine in both 2003 and 2014. Additionally, from 2005 to 2015, Atlanta Magazine's readers voted him a "Georgia Super Lawyer" in personal injury litigation. Before founding his own firm in 1997, Mr. Mitchell spent over 14 years as an associate and partner at the prestigious law firm Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy, where he adeptly represented manufacturers and insurers in complex product liability cases involving automobiles, aircraft components, and industrial machinery. His extensive background defending clients and working with insurance companies has provided him with unique insights into the civil litigation process, enhancing his ability to secure favorable outcomes for his clients. A seasoned litigator, Mr. Mitchell has successfully navigated more than 100 trials, arbitrations, and mediations, demonstrating his commitment to achieving justice for those he represents. He holds a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School (1981) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia (1978). As a respected authority in his field, he frequently shares his expertise through speaking engagements and contributes to legal literature, reflecting his dedication to advancing the practice of personal injury law.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education
1981 Stanford Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1978 University of Virginia BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Spanish | Portuguese

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
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
Publications
1996 For The Defense (DRI, Defense Research Institute) It is 'Products Liability', Right 1996 Lawyers Cooperative Federal Practice Guide Responding to an Appeal and Voluntary Dismissal 1993 Federal Publications A Practical Guide To Ergonomics 1991 Homecare Products Liability: The Best Offense Is a Good Defense 1991 Homecare Products Liability: Think and Act Defensively
Associations
1997 - Present American Association for Justice Member 1997 - Present Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Member 1982 - Present Atlanta Bar Association Member 1981 - Present State Bar of Georgia Member 1988 - 1988 Aviation Section- Georgia Bar Chairman
Speaking
2009 Georgia Trial Lawyers Annual Convention Challenges to Physician Admission Exclusion 2002 National Business Institute Personal Injury Settlements in Georgia 2002 Georgia Trial Lawyers Program Chair, Issues in Professional Negligence Seminar 1999 Professional Education Systems Sharpening Your Deposition Strategy 1994 Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia Spoliation of Evidence, Aviation Law Seminar
Updated: Mar 21, 2026